Blurb:
Joe Koehler and his six-year old son, Joey, are down on their luck. Currently, Joe is unemployed due to a bad economy and taking care of a medically complex son. Recently father and son became homeless due to their apartment catching on fire and Joe being without any insurance. They are forced to live in Joe’s old red pick-up truck. Eventually father and son take refuge at Hope House, a local homeless shelter, which is run by a kindly, yet mysterious, elderly woman named Emily.
Sidney Maier recently inherited his grandparents home but the house is in desperate need of repair. Skills Sidney greatly lacks. He befriends a fellow church member Emily who is the Interim Director at Hope House. Sidney tells Emily that he needs help with remodeling his new home. Also, he confides in her, that he is lonely and wishes he could meet someone special.
Emily and her assistants orchestrate for Joe and Sidney to meet where an instant attraction forms between both men. Joe and Sidney embark on a journey of courtship, but soon a negative force learns of their budding romance and wants to stop it at any cost. Emily and her assistants must all use their special talents if Joe and Sidney are meant to live happily ever after.
Excerpt:
When Joe lifted his head, he saw the man he had been fantasizing about since Joey was discharged from the hospital. He quickly stood up then nervously swayed back and forth. Partly because he was nervous seeing the man whom he secretly desired, but also because he did not want Sidney to know that he was living here at a homeless shelter. He did not want Sidney’s pity.
“Oh, I…” Joe struggled to find the right words.
“The church hired Mr. Koehler to finish remodeling our library,” Emily said smoothly. “We needed someone right away and by the Lord’s work Mr. Koehler was available. My assistants and I think he is a Godsend.” Emily’s cell phone began to ring. “I need to take this call. It’s my husband.” She looked at Joe. “Would you be willing to give Mr. Maier a tour of Hope House while I take this call?”
Before Joe could respond, Sidney interjected.
“I would like that very much.”
The excitement in Sidney’s voice did not go unnoticed by either Joe or Emily.
“Good,” Emily said, taking her husband’s call as she walked away.
For a few moments Joe and Sidney just stared at each other, both men wanting to say something but too afraid. Finally, Joe mustered up the courage to start the conversation.
Buy Link:
GIVEAWAY
Derrick is giving away a copy of Miracle on Mistletoe Lane to one lucky commenter. Comment and enter to win!
such a beautiful cover, and a lovely feeling story to go with, thanks for a chance to win this, tho it will definitely be added to me TBR soon 🙂
This sounds like a lovely holiday story…
Sound like a very interesting book.
The cover reminds me of home. marie.mattingly88@yahoo.com
I love Christmas stories 🙂
*Merry Christmas All*
This sounds like a very sweet book.
Can not wait to read this
Sounds good! Thanks for the chance to win!
I loved this excerpt 🙂
I enjoyed the excerpt and I have to agree the cover is beautiful.
This sounds like a very good story. I love a good Christmas story.
Going onto the wish list over at Amazon. I can’t wait to read it.
What a lovely story!
Loved the excerpt. Intrigued me to want to read more.
A new author for me,yay. On my TBR.
I loved the excerpt – thank you….it sounds very interesting.
Sounds like a wonderful Christmas story. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sounds like a good book i’ll have to read it. I don’t believe I have read anything by the author yet. Looking forward to it!!
Wow this sounds really good and I love reading Christmas story this time of year.
Thank you Derrick that sounds really good.
Great cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading it and others of your books.
Great cover and story line. On my way to Amazon to purchase. Looking forward to reading it.
Sounds like a wonderful story:) can’t wait to read it.
It sounds like a great holiday story….one I definitely need to read!
Sounds like a fantastic read. Thanks for the chance to win it.
sam.bennett@okstate.edu
This sounds like a really nice story. I am right in the mood for a comfort read like this one. Thanks for the giveaway
I love Christmas stories and this one sounds beautiful.
Love this excerpt. Not available on ARe. Yet? I will keep checking.
🙂 🙂 I Want That Book 🙂 🙂
Loved what I’ve read so far – looking forward to reading the rest!
Love stories with little ones. Definately put on me wish list.
Put it on my wish list!! Thanks
Thanks for the give away at this time of year.Sounds like a great read.
Looks like a great book.
It sounds good. Please count me in. Thank you.
This book sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Sounds great. Thanks for the excerpt. 🙂
This sounds good. Thanks for the excerpt and chance to win
Sounds like a great book.
Loved the excerpt. Thank you for the chance.
marsh10(at)netzero(dot)com
sounds good thanks for the look
This sounds like a story I would like. Thank you for the giveaway chance =)
Loved the excerpt
Sounds like a great story, a must buy for the Holidays. Thank you 🙂
I love how Emily & her cohorts are trying to orchestrate a little bit of happiness for two lonely people, thank you for a chance to win a copy of this book. slholland22 {at} hotmail {dot} com
This sounds so lovely!
I have added a new book to my TBR list. It sounds Awesome 🙂