Her Mistletoe Protector

She tilted her head to the side, her gaze solemn. “I love you, Nick, and I promise to make you happy, too.”

He didn’t doubt the sincerity in her tone for a moment and knew that he was doubly blessed to have found true love for the second time.

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Keep reading for an excerpt from HIGH-STAKES HOLIDAY REunion   by Christy Barritt.

Dear Reader,

You may remember Detective Nick Butler from my most recent story Undercover Cowboy. Once I finished writing Logan and Kate’s romance, I decided I couldn’t leave poor Nick hanging out there without a story of his own.

Rachel Simon is the CEO of Simon Inc., but when her nine-year-old son, Joey, is kidnapped right from under her nose, she’s willing to give up everything she owns to get him back safely. Especially when she fears the Mafia might be the mastermind behind the kidnapping.

Detective Nick Butler lost his own wife and young daughter several years ago, so he understands the angst Rachel is going through. But while he’s willing to do whatever is necessary to help her get Joey back, he’s determined not to let anyone replace his wife and daughter in his heart.

Working together to stay safe, Rachel and Nick both slowly learn to trust each other. Can they also open their hearts and their minds to the possibility of love?

I hope you enjoy reading Rachel and Nick’s story. I’m always thrilled and honored to hear from my readers and I can be reached through my website at www.laurascottbooks.com.

Yours in faith,

Laura Scott

Questions for Discussion

In the beginning of the story, Joey is kidnapped and Rachel is beside herself. Discuss a time when you felt the same sense of despair and hopelessness.

In question number one above, discuss how different Rachel may have felt if she’d had faith in the beginning of the story.

As Rachel and Nick search for Joey, Rachel begins to pray. Discuss a time when you first began to pray and learned how to lean on God’s strength.

Once Joey has been freed from his kidnappers, Rachel is worried about her son becoming too attached to Nick. Do you think her fears are warranted? Why or why not?

Rachel feels guilty when she hears Joey say he wished he knew God was always with him, because then he wouldn’t have felt so alone. Discuss a time when you felt alone and had to lean on your faith.

While Rachel and Nick are in the cabin, Rachel finds the Bible and begins to read. Discuss the first time you began reading the Bible and how that experience impacted your faith.

Nick reads the story of Christmas from the Bible. Discuss and share your favorite Christmas tradition.

When Nick has been injured, he thinks God is calling him home and he isn’t quite ready to go. Discuss whether or not you might feel the same way in a similar circumstance.

After Nick is in the hospital, he can’t feel his arm and he has a brief moment where he loses his faith. Discuss a time when you had a similar experience.

Toward the end of the story, Rachel realizes she gave up on Nick too soon when she left him in the hospital to go home. Discuss a time when you were upset with someone you loved and how you overcame your feelings.

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In the distance, her brother’s house came into view. A commotion on the lawn caused her blood to freeze.

Three men in suits scuffled near the sidewalk. Her brother Josh’s tall, lanky form jerked in the middle of the crowd as he struggled against the men. What were they doing to her brother? Who were these men?