Dragonfly Dreams

by Stacey Joy Netzel

Jake Coburn's antique shop is barely surviving, so the last thing he should do is buy costume jewelry at a price that won't turn much profit. Then again, it's Christmas, and he hasn't been able to say no to Loral Evans since the first time she entered his shop almost a year ago. Loral's mother is a cancer survivor, and much as they don't want to sell their family heirlooms, surgery and prescriptions aren't cheap. Jake's offer of one thousand dollars for a dragonfly brooch that Loral knows is fake stings her pride, especially since he knows she can't afford to walk away. Selling the brooch, which is more than it appears, turns out to be a blessing in disguise. During a season of giving, Loral learns there's a big difference between pride and dignity, and Jake's determination to do the right thing brings rewards beyond what either of them ever dreamed of.

Genres: Romance

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First published November 21, 2007

About the author

Wisconsin native Stacey Joy Netzel fell in love with books at a young age, so for her the graduation to writing them was natural. A member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and Wisconsin Romance Writers (WisRWA), she credits her parents for encouraging her dreams of becoming a published author, as well as the very talented friends she’s made in WisRWA since joining in 2004. Her Christmas anthology, MISTLETOE RULES, took 1st place in WisRWA's 2010 Write Touch Readers' Award. Check out her romantic suspense Colorado Trust Series, Trust in the Lawe, Shattered trust, and Shadowed Trust. Other titles include: Lost In Italy, Ditched Again, Welcome to Redemption Series, Chasin’ Mason, Dragonfly Dreams, If Tombstones Could Talk.

An avid reader and big fan of movies with happy endings, Stacey lives in Wisconsin with her husband and three children, a couple horses and some barn cats. She works part-time as a travel agent, and in her limited free time she enjoys gardening, canning, and visiting her parents in Northeastern Wisconsin (Up North) at their cabin on the lake.

Reviews

[Arlene Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

In general I only give 4-5 star reviews. If plot becomes predictable, I set the read aside. This sweet romance was one I thoroughly enjoyed. I had to drag myself to work next morning because I refused to put Dragonfly Dreams down until the last page.
The hero, Jake, is deliciously shown as one seriously sexy, good guy. The heroine, Lorel, is not only a sweetheart sacrificing her all for a parent, but also has that pride thing going on so you want to smack her and hug her at the same time. I laughed out loud in spots, and closed the kindle with a smile.
If you want a fun, sweet, engaging read written by an author who pays attention to detail, has crafted the art of writing to perfection; this is the story for you.