Authors: Judith Miller

The Potter's Lady (39 page)

“No, Rose. We may have worked on this together, but this urn is the product of your imagination, your talent, and your heart. I’m a simple potter, but you, my love, are an artist.”

She tipped her head so she could look into his eyes. “That makes me the potter’s lady, doesn’t it?”

“That it does.” He placed a kiss on the top of her head.

He walked around the table and ran his hands along the curves of the urn. “This may surprise you, but I’d like to suggest a change.”

“Really? You’d like to suggest a change?”

“Yes, me.” He licked his lips. “I’m thinking you need a permanent name change.”

“You don’t like the Potter’s Lady?”

“I like Mrs. Rylan Campbell much better, don’t you?”

“It does have a nice ring to it.” Closing the distance between them, Rylan took her hands, lowered his head to hers, and met her lips in a delicious kiss, glazed with promise.

Her heart, already full to the brim, felt as if it might burst. God had blessed her beyond even what she could have imagined.

Special Thanks to . . .

. . . My editor, Sharon Asmus, for her beautiful spirit and gift of encouragement.

. . . My acquisitions editor, Charlene Patterson, for her enthusiastic encouragement and ideas for this series.

. . . The entire staff of Bethany House Publishers for their devotion to publishing the best product possible. It is a privilege to work with all of you.

. . . The management and staff of the Herman Laughlin China Company for answering my innumerable questions.

. . . The staff of the Museum of Ceramics located in East Liverpool, Ohio, for sharing their knowledge and creating a detailed display of the pottery-making process in their museum.

. . . Mary Greb-Hall, for her ongoing encouragement, expertise, and sharp eye.

. . . Lorna Seilstad, for her honest critiques and steadfast friendship.

. . . Mary Kay Woodford, my sister, my prayer warrior, my friend.

. . . Justin, Jenna, and Jessa, for their support and the joy they bring to me during the writing process and throughout my life.

. . . Above all, thanks and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ for the opportunity to live my dream and share the wonder of His love through story.

Judith
Miller
is an award-winning author whose avid research and love for history are reflected in her bestselling novels. Judy makes her home in Topeka, Kansas.