Oven Baked Secrets (Eugeena Patterson Mysteries Book 2)
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“He’s with you in spirit. I believe in his own way, he wanted to protect you.”
Louise’s blue eyes were vibrant, but sad tears spilled down her cheeks. She swallowed. “Me too. It’s a lot to digest sometimes. My…daughter. We have a lot of catching up to do. She’s so beautiful. August would have been proud.”
I squeezed Louise’s hands. “I know Jocelyn has already taken a liking to you. How does it feel to have a granddaughter?”
“It’s good. I’m so glad she’s going back to school. It’s never too late to make something of yourself.”
“No, it’s not.”
Louise smiled. “Never too late for other things too.”
I eyed her. “Louise?”
Louise rubbed her tummy. “Amos did an excellent job of frying that turkey. I wonder what else you would let him do.”
“Okay, time for you to exit my kitchen, Louise Hopkins. I don’t want to know what you’re thinking.”
She reached out and grabbed my hand. “You know I lost my very first love, the second one was a bust, but Bill was my heart for fifty years. What I’m trying to say is I believe God gives us many chances at love. Don’t you agree?”
I didn’t have a chance to answer because Amos walked in with an armful of plates.
“Oh my goodness. I told you people to relax and enjoy yourself.” I took a pan from Amos and sat it on the counter. From the side I watched Louise scatter from the room. I shook my head, but then a case of nervousness came over me. I almost dropped a bowl, but Amos reached out and caught it before it hit the floor.
“What would I do without you?” I asked, playfully.
Amos smiled, “I was kind of hoping you’d realize I’m here to support you. So what do you need me to do – wash or dry?”
“I think washing would do fine.” It gave me a chance to dry the dishes and admire the man I knew I was starting to love.
About the Author
Tyora Moody is the author Soul-Searching Suspense novels in the Serena Manchester Series, Victory Gospel Series and the Eugeena Patterson Mysteries. As a literary-focused entrepreneur, she has assisted countless authors with developing an online presence via her design and marketing company, Tywebbin Creations LLC. Popular services include virtual event planning, social media management, book trailers and book covers. She is also the author of the nonfiction series, The Literary Entrepreneur’s Toolkit, and the host of The Literary Entrepreneur Podcast.
Tyora won 2nd Place for the 2014 Yerby Award for Fiction. She is the 2013 Urban Literary Awards Debut Author Winner and 2013 Urban Literary Awards Mystery / Thriller / Suspense Winner. Tyora is a member of Sisters in Crime and American Christian Fiction Writers. For more information about her literary endeavors, visit her online at TyoraMoody.com