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    A Piece of Her Soul
    A Piece of Her Soul
    A Piece of Her Soul
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    A Piece of Her Soul

    By Magdalena Scott

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    A heartwarming Halloween romance from the USA Today Bestselling author of Small Town Christmas. Follow your heart, and believe in the powerful magic of Love.

    Nick Marshall has a hole in his soul, and Jacqueline must help him find the missing piece. Their teenage history in the gossipy town of Serendipity compounds the situation, as Jacquie’s visit to help her injured mother turns into something more.

    The little town hasn’t changed much--the gossip tree still has branches and roots everywhere, most folks remember the town’s past better than they can imagine its future, and the autumn colors are more beautiful than anywhere she’s traveled in the years since she left.

    Her gift is needed here, but she won’t put her family in the spotlight by staying.

    ***
    Sweet romance meets light paranormal. Don't miss Autumn in Serendipity!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMagdalena Scott
    Release dateOct 27, 2016
    ISBN9780997192209
    A Piece of Her Soul
    Author

    Magdalena Scott

    USA Today Bestselling Author Magdalena Scott writes sweet romance and romantic women's fiction.A lifelong resident of Small Town America, she invites readers into her world to find out what’s hidden just below the surface of those tiny dots barely visible on the map. Romance, mystery, and the journey to be one's best self are all part of a day in her neighborhood. Readers have commented that they'd like to move to the imaginary towns Magdalena writes about, which she takes as high praise indeed.Magdalena is a practicing minimalist, having downsized from a 3,000 square foot house to a studio apartment, where her Giant Closet continues to resist taming. When not writing at home, she loves to travel--carry on baggage only--and is always pleasantly surprised at the kindness of strangers.

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      A Piece of Her Soul - Magdalena Scott

      A Piece of Her Soul

      Serendipity, Indiana Book Seven

      by

      Magdalena Scott

      USA Today Bestselling Author

      Copyright

      A Piece of Her Soul—Serendipity, Indiana Book Seven

      Copyright 2016, Magdalena Scott

      WARNING: All rights reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work, in whole or in part, in any form, is illegal and forbidden without the written permission of the author, Magdalena Scott.

      This is a work of fiction. Characters, settings, names, and occurrences are a product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to any actual person, living or dead, places, settings or occurrences are purely coincidental.

      Digital Release October 2016

      ISBN-10: 0-9971922-0-8

      ISBN-13: 978-0-9971922-0-9

      Cover Art by Elusive Dreams Designs

      Stock Art from DepositPhotos.com

      Published by Jewel Box Books

      About A Piece of Her Soul

      ~ Sweet romance meets light paranormal. Don’t miss autumn in Serendipity! ~

      Nick Marshall has a hole in his soul, and Jacqueline must help him find the missing piece. Their teenage history in the gossipy town of Serendipity compounds the situation, as Jacqueline’s visit to help her injured mother (Reba Markland, EMILY’S DREAMS) turns into something more.

      The little town hasn’t changed much–the gossip tree still has branches and roots everywhere, most folks remember the town’s past better than they can imagine its future, and the autumn colors are more beautiful than anywhere she’s traveled in the years since she left.

      Jacqueline’s gift is needed here, but she won’t risk her heart, or put her family in the spotlight, by staying.

      Chapter One

      MOTHER FELL DOWN her basement steps. She’s going to be okay. I just wanted you to know.

      I’d been fixing dinner in my RV, but at my sister’s words, all the air left my lungs. I shut off the gas burner, and collapsed into a captain’s chair with my cell in hand. The chair started to spin.

      She’s going to be okay—as in, she has broken bones that will mend? What? I know my tone was less than sweet, but I’d been blindsided by Jen’s news.

      Yes, that. One bone in her leg. And lots of bruises. She’s in the hospital, and after that it’s a rehab place, and then... Well, we’re not sure yet. Marcus and I have discussed it—

      You’ve discussed it with Mother, too, right? Jen and her husband would try to do the best thing for Mother. But she should make the decision for herself, if possible.

      Mother’s not really able to talk about it now, Jacquie. She isn’t herself yet. The meds. Jen sounded exhausted.

      That’s all I needed to hear. Mother had always been a rock—for many people, but particularly for me, the wayward daughter. When she got out of rehab, she’d be eager to get back to the home she loved, that she and Dad had built. If I could make it an easy, safe option, that’s what I needed to do.

      Until this accident she had been busy and vibrant, taking trips or doing projects with her best buddy, Lillian Standish. She made meals and delivered to folks who were ill or bereaved, volunteered at a couple of nonprofits in town, participated in at least one book club... I didn’t know all of it, but I knew Mother wouldn’t be ready to give up—or at least shouldn’t be.

      Jen, I’m coming. I’ll get out of here as quickly as possible, and start driving. When will she be released from rehab?

      Around the first of October, the doctor says. Her voice was strained. Did Jen doubt my sincerity after such a long absence?

      Resolved, I made a mental inventory of the tasks I’d need to finish, avoiding a close scan of my paper calendar. My cat, Sam, jumped onto my lap, demanding to be stroked.

      October first, I repeated. I can make that work. I’ll be in Serendipity, stay with her so she can go home. At least—assuming you don’t have a problem with that idea? I know you and Marcus have stuff going on, and I can be flexible.

      I could learn to be, right? Flexibility was something I had always admired in others, though my version of it tended to be driven by a need to get away from a situation, not step into one. Don’t you think she’ll do better in familiar surroundings?

      There was a long moment of silence. Then, Yes, I do, and I was trying to figure out how to make it happen. I think you’re right about coming home—it would be great medicine for her. You know how she feels about that house. I’m sure she’d love to have you with her, Jacquie. She paused again. This is very generous. Umm... I’ll let you surprise her when you get here.

      Meaning, Jen wasn’t sure quite I’d come through on the promise. I couldn’t blame her for being cautious. If Mother got excited about me returning so she could be home, and then I didn’t show up, that would stink, and Jen would be left playing clean-up.

      I summoned a light tone. Perfect, Jen. I love the idea of being a happy surprise for once. Thanks for calling. It means a lot that you thought of me, and let me know right away. Keep me updated, okay?

      Yes. Sure, I will. And of course I thought of you. I think of you a lot, Jacquie. Miss you. I could imagine the look on her face. A little bit dazed by my stated intention. By the possibility of the absent sister showing up and doing the right thing.

      If she only knew about my relationship with doing the right thing. She was better off thinking whatever she did about me.

      Great. If there’s nothing else, I need to run for now, Jen.

      But the truth was, I didn’t need to run. I’d been running for years, and it was time to do the opposite. I had felt pulled toward Serendipity for a while, and now there was no putting it off. I hoped I was strong enough to do what would be required of me there.

      ****

      There was no doubt that the gossip tree of little Serendipity, Indiana would start buzzing with news of my reappearance, as soon as someone recognized me. I couldn’t let myself care. My purpose wasn’t to impress anyone or win a popularity contest, but to help Mother, and Jen.

      On the other hand, what I needed right now was a nice, quiet cave to hide in. A cave that wasn’t cold, damp, or dark, but well-lit and airy, with a lovely view of... Okay, not a cave. I could make do with an out-of-the-way camping spot for my RV van, with no close neighbors, and breathtaking scenery on every side. I needed a place to rest, and to heal.

      Unlike Mother’s injury, mine was invisible. And I intended to keep it a secret from everyone who wasn’t already aware of it. My focus was on Mother, not myself.

      To have an extended period of time with her would be a treat, in spite of the reason for it. As long as Mother and I were in her house together, or just around our family, I should be fine. But what about the proximity to so many people I’d known back in the day? I shivered at the possibilities.

      A few years ago, in a fit of homesickness, I had considered a visit. I pressed Jen to tell me what people thought of my absence, and she finally conceded to my prodding.

      If you’re not going to rest until you know, Jacquie, a lot of the town folks think you’re an ungrateful egomaniac.

      That hurt, but wasn’t a surprise. Oh, nice. Why did I ask?

      Mmm-hmm. You know how people are.

      Sad to say, yes I do. The fact that I knew, much too intimately, how people

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