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    Surprise Under the Mistletoe
    Surprise Under the Mistletoe
    Surprise Under the Mistletoe
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    Surprise Under the Mistletoe

    By Rita Hestand

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    This is a novella for teenagers.Trudy O'Bryan and Mark Collins had been dating for nearly three years. As soon as Trudy started High School they began dating. Now Mark was in college and Trudy was in her last year of high school. At the Christmas dance, Mark proposed to Trudy and they got engaged. But on the way home, they were sideswiped by another truck and Trudy had a concussion. With his truck not running and everyone obviously gone to bed where they wrecked, Mark sought out a old railroad shack and carried Trudy to it. The next morning a railroad worker found them and took them to the hospital. It was during this time that Mark realized just how much Trudy meant to him and he was determined to find a way they could get secretly married. A long distance relationship was hard, but Mark figured since he already knew he wanted Trudy to be his wife, this way they could have a mature relationship and see other regularly.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRita Hestand
    Release dateOct 20, 2016
    ISBN9781370522934
    Surprise Under the Mistletoe
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    Rita Hestand

    Hi friendsI'd like to ask a favor, not just for me but for all writers. PLease when we offer a free book, it would be wonderful if you'd take the time to rate the book. This doesn't take much time out of your day and authors really apreciate your time to do this. I know not everyone wants to sit down and write a review, but rating the book will help as well. And a big thanks to all who do this. You never know how much an author appreciates you taking the time to do this.I finally finished The Car Stalker. Hope you'll check it out. This is the second book in the stalker series. Like I said mystery is much different from romance all though there are elements in romance in my stalker books too. Today I finished an another book in my series of Vets coming home, Better Every Day. This book takes the angle of when family interrupts your plans. When a one-night stand is much more. I love this story as it hits home. So two new books out now and more coming.I'm taking the time to write while confined at home. But lack of seeing people outside, and living alone all the time is not new to me. I've got lots of stories to tell so be on the lookout for my newest releases. You might check out my Searchin g for You Indian romance on Amazon too.There are several new free books for you enjoyment, since your stuck at home. Home you enjoy them.As for a bio, suffice it to say, I'm a Texan tried and true. I have grown children and grandchildren and already some great-grandchildren. I've done multi jobs in my lifetime giving me a variety of experiences to write and talk about. I've done many different kinds of work from Texas Instruments, to City of Garland, to working for the Wylie Independent School District. I've worked for a hat factory, filing insurance claims, secretarial work, to waitress work. My writing reflects my varied background. Another note I've had a in home day care for twenty years too. So when I write about something I have a general knowledge of it too, which is a real bonus for me. Just like my public work, my writing varies too from contemporary to historical, I write romance, thrillers, children's. A lot of people might say gee, that's a lot of different jobs, and it is, but, I've learned from them all, and I use that experience in my writing.I want to thank all the readers over a length of time that have tried some of my books. I hope I've enlightened and entertained you. I hope I've shared some love in this world. Sharing love can't be bad, it's God given.God bless.Other places to see my bookshttps://www.fantasticfiction.com/h/rita-hestand/https://itunes.apple.com/us/author/rita-hestand/id365799219?mt=11www.scriptsforschools.com/rita-hestandhttps://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/search?query=rita%20hestand&fcsearchfield=author

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      Surprise Under the Mistletoe - Rita Hestand

      Surprise Under the Mistletoe

      Rita Hestand

      Surprise Under the

      Mistletoe

      Rita Hestand
      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright© 2016 by Rita Hestand

      All Rights Reserved

      ISBN # 9781370522934

      Cover by: Thebookcoverdesigner.com/WestCoastDesign

      License Note

      This book, Surprise Under the Mistletoe is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. It may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without express written permission of the author. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy or copies. If you did not purchase this book or it was not purchased for your use, please go to Smashwords.com to purchase your personal copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Surprise Under the Mistletoe is a work of fiction. Though some of the cities and towns actually exist they are used in a fictitious manner for purposes of this work. All characters are works of fiction and any names or characteristics similar to any person past, present or future are coincidental.

      ~Dedication~

      When you're young and in love, it is hard to not make love. But smart couples either use protection or abstain. Abstaining is the only way you can be sure you won't get pregnant. However, taking chances without protection can land you in a lot of trouble. Abstaining until a better time is always wiser. Getting to know the person you think you love is the most important factor of all. Once you are truly sure about each other, then perhaps it's time to think on marriage. Most loving parents understand these problems because they've been there. Remember that. They know what you are going through. Talk to them, and God bless you.

      Rita Hestand

      Table of Contents

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      About the Author

      Rita's Other Works

      Chapter One

      So are we still on for the dance? Mark Collins asked as he drove home from basketball practice, switching on his heater as he held his cellphone with his shoulder. Scratching his five-o'clock shadow, he smiled as he heard her voice.

      Yeah, sure. But I heard it supposed to snow tonight. Trudy O'Bryan responded as she built a quick sandwich while she talked to her boyfriend on the phone.

      He'd just gotten home today from college for the weekend and she couldn't wait to see him again.

      Cool.

      Not so cool, you sure your truck will get us there and home? She chuckled tossing her long reddish brown hair to the back of her shoulders.

      Never had any trouble with it before, but I'll check my anti-freeze. Just for you darlin'. He told her. Don't want anything bothering my girl.

      You silly. I can't wait, actually. So, see you at six-thirty then. She laughed.

      See ya, love ya. He told her.

      Same here, she sighed and hung up. Her mother just walked into the room so she didn't want to sound too mushy on the phone. She always got a raised brow from her mother at endearments.

      Who were you on the phone with dear? Her mother asked as Trudy hung up and grabbed her sandwich.

      It was Mark, he wanted to know if we were still on for the dance. Trudy told her mother.

      "It's supposed to snow tonight. Do you think it's a good night to go to the dance?' Her mother fretted glancing out the window at the gray skies.

      Mom, She turned to see her over protective Mom staring out the window. They only have a Christmas dance once a year. I don't want to miss it just because of snow. We do live in Alaska you know. Snow is a given this time of year. But no worries Mom, Mark said he would check his anti-freeze and make sure his truck was in good order. Trudy argued. She glanced in the living room at the Christmas tree her and her mother decorated last night. It was beautiful, and Trudy loved Christmas. Just for a moment, she could almost see her father's face, smiling back at her. It's always exciting to dress up for the Christmas dance. I can't wait to see what everyone is wearing. So don't worry, we should be fine. And snow just adds to Christmas, don't you think?

      "Well, yes, but because this is Alaska dear, you know it can get mighty

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