Engaging the Competition (12 page)

She forced her eyes off the beautiful poetry cover. “I hope the matter detaining him isn't serious.”

“He's always serious.” The woman took a step back, a grim set to her mouth.

“I see.” But she didn't, not really.

The servant ducked her head dismissively. “Good day, miss.”

And the door shut with a resounding
thud
.

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A
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Much to her introverted self's delight, ACFW Carol Award winner
Melissa
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hardly needs to leave her home to be a homeschool teacher, day-care provider, church financial secretary, and novelist. She doesn't have to leave her house to be a housekeeper either, but she's doubtful she meets the minimum qualifications to claim to be one in her official bio. Her passion is to help Christian believers mature in their faith and judge rightly. Find her online at
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