Tracie Peterson (13 page)

“That makes two of us,” Jim teased.

Pamela pushed her husband away and turned as if to walk off. “I bare my heart and soul, and you insult me. Maybe you should just go on the honeymoon by yourself.” She’d only taken three steps when Jim crossed the distance, seized her abruptly, and threw her over his shoulder. Pamela giggled loudly, pleased with the turn of events.

“This kidnapping thing could get to be a habit,” Jim announced, marching down the hall. “I guess a body just has to listen to the heart’s calling in order to know what’s best to do. Mine tells me I’m in for quite a life with you, Little Bitty Gal.”

About the Author

Tracie Peterson, bestselling, award-winning author of over ninety fiction titles and three non-fiction books, lives and writes in Belgrade, Montana. As a Christian, wife, mother, writer, editor and speaker (in that order), Tracie finds her slate quite full.

Voted favorite author for 1995, 1996, and 1997 by the Heartsong Presents’ readership, and awarded Affaire de Coeur’s Inspirational Romance of the Year 1994, Romantic Times 2007 Career Achievement, American Christian Fiction Writers Lifetime Achievement 2011 and other awards, Tracie enjoys the pleasure of spinning stories for readers and thanks God for the imagination He’s given. She desires that the books would Entertain, Educate, and Encourage—Tracie’s three E’s.

Tracie was the managing editor of Heartsong Presents for Barbour Publishing for over three years and helped with acquisitions prior to that. She co-founded the American Christian Fiction Writer’s organization in 2000 and continues to work with new authors, teaching at a variety of conferences, giving workshops on inspirational romance, historical research, and anything else that offers assistance to fellow writers. She often speaks at women’s retreats and church functions. Her website is www.traciepeterson.com