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- Amazon Sales Rank: #43285 in eBooks
- Published on: 2011-12-05
- Released on: 2011-12-05
- Format: Kindle eBook
- Number of items: 1
Price: $2.99
Product Description
Product Description A Christmas novella...Can a family connection to the ill-fated Titanic bring new hope to sinking dreams?With his antique shop on the brink of bankruptcy, Jake Coburn knows he shouldn't buy costume jewelry at a price that won't turn a profit. Then again, it's Christmas, and he hasn't been able to say no to Loral Evan's since the first time she entered his shop.Desperation is what drives Loral Evans to sell precious family heirlooms, but Jake's offer of one thousand dollars for a dragonfly brooch she knows is fake stings her pride. If only she could afford to walk away from the handsome antique dealer.During a season of giving, Loral learns there's a big difference between pride and dignity, and Jake's determination to do the right thing brings rewards beyond what either of them ever dreamed of.**ebook contains excerpts of author's other worksExcerpt:He imagined the bracelet with real rubies, real gold. Genuine stones would add extra clarity to rival the brooch. He glanced at ! the dragonfly but couldn't imagine it any more breathtaking than it was now.Something about that piece drew him...he couldn't quite put his finger on it, so he picked it up again."Have you ever researched these? Had them appraised?""What's the point, I know for a fact they're fakes." She set the bracelet down and flattened her palms on the glass. After a discreet, deep breath he guessed she didn't want him to notice, she asked, "What's the best you can do?"He let his gaze drift from one to the other, adding things up in his mind while cringing at the thought of Robert's reaction."I'll give you one-fifty for the earrings, two for the bracelet, one for the pendant, and another one-fifty for the ring."Disappointment darkened her gaze, and her shoulders drooped. Resignation settled in her expression. "That's more than fair."He kicked himself for not going higher. Screw her suspicions and obvious pride, and to hell with his bank statement."And the dragonfly?"He angled the brooch! in the light, admiring the platinum setting that made the fau! x jewels sparkle so brilliantly. Even though she'd assured him otherwise, he'd swear these stones were real. Obviously she needed the money, but something in his gut made him shake his head to refuse the dragonfly.She swallowed hard. "I know it's not signed, but it must be worth something. Fifty bucks at least?" Her voice lilted at the end, making the statement sound like a plea."I have a feeling it might be worth more than that," he said. "Let me look into it before you decide to sell. I could have it appraised and--""Just give me a price," she stated, desperation edging her voice as he set the brooch down."Loral--"She locked her gaze with his. "Please, Jake."