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Burrton Springs, Kansas
August 4, 1877
Gertrude Miller’s life couldn’t get any better. She grinned, patting her pocket. Her fingers traced the two skeleton keys. After months of planning and preparing she finally had moved into her own place a week ago, away from the overbearing reach of her mother. In two days, she’d be opening the clothing shop beneath her apartment.
She studied the trail leading into town hoping for a wisp of dust indicating the stagecoach was on its way, but saw none. Smoothing the light blue flowered fabric of her skirt, Gertrude’s hand settled against her churning stomach. What would George Witt think of her when he arrived? Would he see past her faults and still find her loveable? Would he like the place she picked for them to live?
The many letters he’d written to her crinkled in her reticule, as she clutched it close to her heart. His last missive declared he planned to marry her shortly after arriving. Mama would have a conniption, which was why Gertrude hadn’t breathed a word to her mother that she’d marry tomorrow after the church service. Mama would try to do everything in her power to prevent it. Gertrude didn’t plan to say anything to her until they were sitting side by side in the church. No use creating a stir ahead of time.
Her dress hung from a hook in her new place waiting for the blessed event. She’d spent hours sewing it and adding yards of intricate lace she’d crocheted.
Take a journey along with Gertrude and her furry creatures. 🙂
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~ A page-turning romance with characters you will go “Aw” over.
~ You’ll find yourself turning pages trying to discover why so many troublesome things are happening in their town. Throw in some kind hearted friends with godly wisdom and a pair of guinea pigs, and you’ve got a book that will keep you turning pages. I highly enjoyed this story.
~ From the beginning to the end, it caught and kept my attention. Highly recommend!
~ The storyline has an unexpected mystery, tension, and lots of suspense from unexpected events. It kept me turning the pages and left me surprised by how everything turned out. I highly recommend this page-turner.
~ Jodie skillfully weaves romance, humor, historical information and spiritual insight into her each of her stories, and this was certainly true for “Wooing Gertrude”.
