Christmas Star Sapphire (Inspirational Romance): A Second Generation Jewel Series Novella (The Jewel Series Book 6) Read online

  EXCERPT: CHRISTMAS DIAMOND

  Christmas Diamond begins the second generation Viscolli series by relating the tale of how a young British pilot named Faith Green stumbles upon Madeline's elder brother, TJ, and how their lives become intertwined from that very moment. If you missed Christmas Diamond, buy it now in Paperback or download the free eBook wherever fine books are sold.

  “FAITH, I would love to introduce you to our sponsor and host for the air show, Mr. Tony Viscolli, his wife Robin, and this is their son, TJ,” Elizabeth introduced as she reached out and pulled Faith toward her.

  Tony Viscolli.

  In that moment, Faith Green suddenly realized that Tony Viscolli was the Tony Viscolli. This was his hotel, even. That made TJ the eldest and only son of the Tony Viscolli. She could feel her eyes widen at the realization as all the pieces clicked into place.

  Elizabeth looked at Tony. “Faith is our very best pilot. She flies our North American Na-16 in the show.”

  Tony smiled and held his hand out. “I had the very great pleasure of meeting Faith a few days ago. If I had known your last name, I would have contacted you sooner. It is such an honor to see you again,” he said. “I never had a chance to properly introduce you to my lovely bride.”

  Before Faith knew what happened, Robin enveloped her in a hug. “Thank you again,” Robin Viscolli said as she stepped back. “If you hadn’t been there –”

  “Mom,” TJ cautioned, laying his hand on his mother’s back. “She was there. You have to stop worrying about it. God handled it. Let it go.”

  He turned to Faith and smiled a charming smile that made her heart skip a beat. “We haven’t been formally introduced, yet. My name is Antonio Frances Viscolli, Junior. Everyone calls me TJ. I’m very pleased to meet you, Miss Green.”

  He extended his hand in greeting. Faith placed her hand in his and immediately noticed how warm his skin felt. “How does one get TJ from Antonio Frances?”

  He grinned, apparently used to the question. “Tony Junior. TJ. Call me whatever you like as long as you promise never to say Frances again.”

  “Well, then, TJ never Frances, I am very glad to formally make your acquaintance”

  “The pleasure is mine. And I haven’t forgotten our rain check,” he said. He had yet to release her hand.

  She had thought he looked handsome in a pair of swim trunks, but she had no idea someone could look so devastating in a tuxedo. “Time is getting short,” she said with a flirtatious smile. “You only have until the New Year before I’ll be back across the pond.”

  “Well, then, I better cash it tonight,” he said, bringing her hand up to his lips.

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  CHRISTMAS STAR SAPPHIRE: TABLE OF CONTENTS

  Christmas Star Sapphire, a Novella COPYRIGHT NOTICE

  DEDICATION

  THE JEWEL SERIES

  CHAPTER 1

  CHAPTER 2

  CHAPTER 3

  CHAPTER 4

  CHAPTER 5

  CHAPTER 6

  CHAPTER 7

  CHAPTER 8

  CHAPTER 9

  CHAPTER 10 TRANSLATION KEY

  READER'S GUIDE READER'S GUIDE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  READER'S GUIDE MENU Blackened Grouper Sandwich with Chipotle Sauce

  Coastal Cole Slaw

  Homemade Potato Chips

  Gingerbread Cookies

  Royal Icing

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