Star Struck
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I begin placing clean mugs and plates behind the bar when I hear the bells ring above the cafe doors behind me. I push some folded napkins to the side of the counter and shout, “Welcome to Ramona’s!” A voice replies, “Thanks.” It can’t be true. I’m hearing things. The voice is all too familiar. He’s not here. He can’t be. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. I turn around and feel my throat drop to my feet. I find myself gazing into the most gorgeous, blue gray eyes. They are so big and bright. I have to be dreaming. This is a dream! All those years of hoping, dreaming that I would have the opportunity to meet him, and here he is! Standing right in front of me! I struggle to speak. Come on, Jo. Say something. Don’t stand here and look stupid. I finally let words escape my lips. “Y-You’re welcome.” I still feel overwhelmed with his presence. He’s right here in front of me. I could reach out and touch him. I’ve always wanted to touch him. I’ve always wanted to see him. Talk to him. Get his autograph. Geez. I need to get it together.
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About the Book
Tragic-the one word that perfectly sums up Joanna Dawson’s life over the last several years. The deaths of her parents, little brother Sam, and Grandma Annie have been difficult for her to bear. Her loved ones are gone, taken away from her. But she still has Grandpa Dawson. He is there to encourage and support her. He wants to see her embrace the purpose meant for her life. There are nightmares, nightmares that bring terrifying memories of a dark, cold night in the woods. They, along with the deaths of her family, hold her prisoner from being able to trust and love in the ways her heart so greatly desires. Then there is Chase Hartford. The arrival of this hot, young movie star to the Charleston and Folly Beach area has everyone in an uproar. A late night cup of coffee brings Jo and Chase together. What forms between them is a bond and love that neither of them ever imagined. Because of him, Jo is able to find faith in trusting and loving again. He makes all her dreams come true. He is the only one that can reach her.
About the Author
Most girls fantasize about being swept away from devastating situations in their life by a prince charming. He could be anyone from the boy next door to a famous, popular actor or singer. Stephanie would imagine this same situation happening to her when she battled several obstacles as a teenage girl. She realized that at some point in time, most girls dream of a guy that will rescue them. She also realized that sometimes, those guys need to be rescued back. So she brought the love story of Jo and Chase to life. Writing is something that she loves because she can see her characters and their stories evolve at the tips of her fingers. Stephanie lives in Statesboro, Georgia. She is a middle-school reading and writing teacher. She is married and has three children.