Kat Tales — Volume 7

Book excerpt: Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh In this issue: SHORT STORIES… The Promise Point A solemn promise made ten years ago. Ten years to the day. Payton waited in a deserted park in Pittsburgh. An historic area at the intersection of three rivers that went from Fort Duquesne to Fort Pitt to the beautiful city park of today. Would social distancing break a date set ten years ago? Or was there another reason for Richard not being there? Moonlight Stroll Southern belle Jasmin Laurent met a stranger at a ball. A tall, dark, and handsome man who immediately charmed her. But Jasmin's father had betrothed her to a man nearly twice her age. A betrothal that sat on her shoulders like a death sentence. Surely a moonlight stroll, though improper for a lady of her status, would do no harm. After all, she would soon be bound to another. A charming short story in the Civil War Southern Belle historical romance series. The Early Years. Illinois Time Whispers Isla Maslow's life detoured down a path she never could have anticipated. Even as she attempts to trudge forward, the past still haunts her. Would the magic of the Mississippi River help her find the answers she seeks? A Rainy Thursday Morning A rainy Thursday morning. Hunting season. Kayla's intent to surprise her husband turned out to be an unexpected surprise for her. Will a misunderstanding lead to a second chance at happily ever after? A sweet story of second chances. Liberty Stance Fall signaled the excitement of a new year. And preparations for the high school homecoming parade electrified the air. Layla's heart held so many secrets. Secrets that kept her tied to the small hometown where she had been a cheerleader. A sweet American romance with an unexpected turn. A story that tugs at the heart and haunts the reader long after the last word. JUST MAYBE Autumn on romantic Mackinac Island. A place with a reputation for magic. Perhaps not for Texas girl Tara Montgomery there only out of family obligation. No one warned Beau about the magic of Mackinac Island. Read all the novels by bestselling author Kathryn Kaleigh: Cupid's Kiss series: 1. Begin Again 2. Love Again 3. Falling Again 4. Just Happened 5. Just Maybe 6. Just Pretend 7. Just Because 8. Just Us 9. Just Once 10. Just Stay 11. Just Chance 12. Just Believe American Historical Romance Series: 1. Love Always 2. Beyond Enemy Lines 3. Hearts Under Siege 4. Hearts Under Fire 5. Wait for Me 6. Take Me Home 7. Keep Me Safe 8. Away Down South in Dixie 9. The Reluctant Bride Time Travel Romance Series: 1. Twist of Fate 2. When the Stars Align 3. Once in a Blue Moon 4. Once Upon a Christmas 5. Falling Through to Forever Romantic Suspense: 1. Serenity 2. Lost and Found 3. Courting Alley Cat 4. All I Want for Christmas FATED MATES: 1. Riley's Mate 2. Aiden's Mate 3. Brayden's Mate