Christmas, Alabama
Alabama Series
by Susan Sands
Publication Date: October 26, 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Holiday
Photographer Rachel Prudhomme has finally settled in Ministry, Alabama. Sure, the pace is slower, and she’s had her heart blessed more times than she can count, but putting down her roots where her family is feels right, if only the town’s new doctor, and now neighbor, weren’t so hot and constantly igniting her dreams. How can she keep her vow to steer clear of men when he keeps sauntering across her path?
Excerpt from Christmas, Alabama
Nick’s current
challenge was convincing Sally Jo Jordan that indeed she did not have skin
cancer.
“But I looked on that
medical website online and it showed a mole that looked just like this one.”
She unbuttoned her blouse to expose ample cleavage in a very sexy black lace
push-up bra. And yes, there was a mole. “Momma says it’s my beauty mark, but
I’m worried about skin cancer, you know?”
“I know the Internet
can be a scary place when it comes to researching medical conditions. This mole
is what we call a benign neoplasm, which means it shows no signs of being
cancerous. It’s perfectly round and symmetrical, with regular borders. It’s not
terribly dark in color, and shows no signs of flaking, oozing, or bleeding.”
Sally Jo blinked at
him, showing no real sign of comprehension. “So, I don’t have cancer? Are you
sure you don’t want to have a closer look?” She shoved her chest closer.
He wore a pair of
lighted, magnified glasses, or loupes, to get a good look at the not-at-all
suspicious brown mole, which basically put his face in her bosom. Nick now
pushed the loupes from his eyes down, and around his neck. “You can button your
blouse now. If you still have concerns, I can give you a referral to see a
dermatologist,” he said.
Just then, his eyes
met Nurse Georgie’s and she was clearly holding in her hysterical laughter with
every ounce of control she possessed—just barely.
“Have you eaten the
casserole I sent?” Sally Jo asked, completely changing the subject.
“Um, I’m having it for
dinner this evening. Thanks for the welcome.” He didn’t mention that he was
sharing it with Rachel.
“I’ve been waiting to
hear from you.” She wore a pout on her full lips, her blouse still open.
He turned away and
made a point of noting something in her chart instead of continuing to peer at
the woman’s near- naked chest.
“It’s been pretty busy since I started here, but I do appreciate your kindness.
It helps not having to cook.”
“You’ll let me know
how you like it, won’t you? It’s my granny’s recipe,” Sally Jo said.
“Um, sure. I’ll return
your dish as soon as I finish with it.”
“My number’s on the
bottom of the dish. Don’t break it. Granny’s had that dish since she got it
with Green Stamps when her and Granddaddy got married. So, it’s special, you
know.”
Sands, Susan.
Christmas, Alabama (Alabama series Book 4) (Kindle Locations 976-980). Tule
Publishing. Kindle Edition.
About Susan Sands
I grew up in Northwest Louisiana, but have strong Cajun roots (Southern Louisiana) on both sides of my family. I live in the Atlanta suburbs with my dentist husband and near-adult children, plus a few furry creatures.
I love to cook and I adore food. I play tennis, but don’t exercise nearly enough. I write Southern romantic women’s fiction. It’s a rare day when I run short of words. I’m a member of the Atlanta Writer’s Club, Georgia Romance Writers, and Romance Writers of America. I’m represented by Erin Niumata at Folio Literary Management.
I visit book clubs, bookstores, libraries, and literary festivals whenever I’m invited! I love to connect with readers!
