Pat Simmons - Christmas Greetings

By

PAT SIMMONS

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This is a work of fiction. References to real events, organizations, and places are used in a fictional context. Any resemblances to actual people, living or dead are entirely coincidental.

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Printed in the United States of America

A ndy Meehan, President of Development Solutions Global Inc., Christian Inspirations & Papier de Maison, for his insight into the greeting card industry.

T he Guilty series

Book I: Guilty of Love

Book II: Not Guilty of Love

Book III: Still Guilty

The Guilty Parties series

Book I : The Acquittal

Book II : The Confession, Fall 2015

The Jamieson Legacy

Book I : Guilty by Association

Book II : The Guilt Trip

Book III : Free from Guilt

The Carmen Sisters

Book I : No Easy Catch

Book II: In Defense of Love

Love at the Crossroads

Book I : Stopping Traffic

Book II : A Baby for Christmas

Book III : The Keepsake

Book IV: What God Has for Me

Making Love Work Anthology

Book I: Love at Work

Book II: Words of Love

Book III: A Mothers Love

Single titles

Crowning Glory

Talk to Me

T he passion of the author is awesome reader Hazel Davis on WHAT GOD HAS FOR ME

I love stories with a strong family presence. This is my first book by Mrs. Simmons BUT it will not be my last!!! I was captivated from the first page. I didn't want the story to end...T. Baker "aficionado of books" on A BABY FOR CHRISTMAS

T his is the type of Christmas story I lovea book that shows the goodness and power of God and the goodness of Christians who follow Him. The characters really spoke to my heart. Filled with characters who were real and honest, the story unfolded like a special present with layers to peel away... Lena Nelson Dooley on A CHRISTIAN CHRISTMAS

M rs. Simmons did it once again. I enjoyed David and Valerie's story. An excellent example of Jeremiah 29:11 - their love was God's excellent plan. This story inspired me and the Bible study lessons as well as the sermons touched me and I was rejoicing with the characters... Kenya "BRAB Online Book Club" on A WOMAN AFTER DAVIDS HEART

T his book had my emotions all over the place in a good way. I cried for both Desi and Michael during this read. I felt tons of emotions from their story. Some parts of this book made me mad, some parts made me rejoice; some parts had me praying to God to heal them both. I have never been on an emotional roller coaster ride with a book before and I was really deep into my feelings. I felt the pain of them both and my heart went out for their marriage, sanity, trust and faith. I really cried reading some of the Bible passages because it was so touching how the story and the Author used them to bring healing to this couple...Amazon customer on THE KEEPSAKE.

TALK TO ME is a great book! I am an avid reader and Talk to Me is one of the best I've ever read. I found myself laughing out loud - sign of a good book, grinning from ear to ear, and then saying "no she did not!" Once I started reading, I couldn't but the book down. The storyline was intriguing and the characters were well developed. I finished it in two days! You definitely will not be disappointed. Pat Simmons is definitely gifted to write a good story!reader Leslie Hudson.

Simmons shines in this Godly romance. This avid reader was overwhelmed by the compassion written and scriptures that spoke to my soul. There were points that I identified with each character which led me to further investigate other scriptures. She uses family history, murder, prison, and postpartum depression along with scriptures to show God's ultimate sacrifice and constant forgiveness of sins. The character development and storyline pace will have you mesmerized as two families face their demons. CROWNING GLORY is a masterpiece of Christian romance which is definitely is a MUST read. Deltareviewer" "Deltareviewer" Real Page Turners

Chapter 1

O kay ladies, remember , were all going undercover, Saige Carter reminded her accomplices, gleeful at the thought of being scandalous. From her home computer, she stared at five friends in the video chat room with her, one of themMaxi Winters, she had known since childhood and was her closest friend.

They had all pledged their allegiance to her causestaking out their areas stores to spy on customers. Remember, be subtle. Whatever you do, dont bring attention to yourself or our mission. They were to target three citiesmore if she had more commitment, but still, Saige would take any volunteers she could get. At thirty years old, she was finally about to see her dream come true.

The covert operation would take place at three retailers within St. Louis; the other two in their respective cities of Indianapolis and Kansas City. Saige noted the time. We better get to our locations. Lets get our party started! She grinned and raised her arms in the air like a cheerleader.

Lets not get arrested, Maxi countered.

This was the day she hoped shed make her mark on the art world, like Brenda Joysmith with her figurines, Annie Lee with her paintings, and Harriet Rosebud with her stylish hats on miniature mannequin heads. True, Hallmarks Mahogany greeting card line was one of the first choices for Blacks as far as African-American cards go, but she wanted her cards to have such a personal touch that people could pick them out in a line up, or from a bin with hundreds of others.

But this was about more than her. It had been the Lord Jesus who had nudged her in this direction. Bowing her head, she whispered a quick prayer. Thank You, for this is a talent Youve given me, but in the end, let my work be a blessing to someone in need. In Jesus name. Amen.

Shutting down her computer, Saige stood and surveyed her attire in the bedroom mirror. She had to dress the part just right. She wanted to look like any other consumer walking in off the street, so as not to draw attention to her subtle methods of persuasion. The black turtleneck always complemented her high cheekbones and her brown sugar skin tone whenever she brushed her hair into a ball on top of her head. Saige smoothed her long denim skirt, and then slipped her stocking feet into leather boots that added a couple of inches to her five-foot-seven height.

With her car keys in hand, she put on her black jacket and wrapped a colorful scarf around her neck. Ready. She took a deep breath and left her second floor, two-bedroom apartment, which was twenty minutes from her parents spacious home in Hazelwood, Missouria suburb in St. Louis County.