An old wives tale states that when things happen they usually happen in threes and in this case three is the lucky charm. Ann Clay weaves together three beautiful, heartfelt novellas about "answering love's call." "In Patron of the Heart," Tia, the matchmaker, is an expert at finding love for others, but what happens when family and friends decide that this cupid should have a love of her own? Will Tia accept their help and allow love to happen for her or will she spend her life shooting arrows to match others and bask, vicariously, in their happiness? "When Love Calls" focuses on Cathy, a...

Passionate, inspirational and soul-stirring reading, poems and stories that tug gently on your heartstrings A Fresh Encounter brings joy, love, faith, and hope even to the faint-hearted. Author Ann Clay divided her book into five sections: Devotion, Praise, Purpose, Reflection and The Temple. The first section, Devotion, contains topical readings framed by passages from scriptures in the Old and New Testaments. Praise is a collection of poems and verses. Purpose draws the attention to daily living our time, energy, money and talents. Reflection, which speaks of life lessons, deals with hurt,...

Mikele Edwards, the apple of her father's eye, is unaware of the dangers tapping at the door of her secure world. Realization of the imminent danger comes when her last-minute vacation turns to a plight for survival and the need for a protector. On the run from a dangerous criminal, intent on her capture, Mikele skirts across the country seeking refuge, not knowing if or when she will be able to return to her carefree world again. The only thing keeping her sane is the warmth and protection of a man she now loves more than her own heart. Tall, dark, and dangerously handsome, Commander Eric...

Captivating. Warm. Ann Clay masterfully draws you into the world of her characters in this impressive series of short stories. The stories immediately pull in the reader because the characters are familiar. They are our mothers, girlfriends, and the guys who hold special places in our hearts. This book is inspirational and will capture the warmth in your soul.

Autumn Thibodaux gets in over her head when she returns to New Orleans for her best friend's wedding. Her duties as maid of honor become daunting when she is paired with the groom's older brother. Her intoxicating run, with the handsome and charming businessman, will make her forget her promise to leave her troubled past behind, and to keep a tight hold on a guarded family secret. First comes love, then comes marriage... and Travis Brooks is hoping to avoid both, at all cost. The career bachelor just can't see being tied down by any woman. However, his short blissful introduction to the...

Like the bald cypress, Drace Breaux anchors her family on the soft muddy soils of Grand Isle, determined to never abandon the homeland she loves more than anything. But when a stranger comes to town, stealing her heart and soul, she is torn between two affections. Demarcus Grimillion's insertion into her life thrusts her on a rocky journey packed with love, calamity, and a yearning that only one man can fulfill. Demarcus Grimillion nearly lost his tread the warm summer night he stumbles on the young woman wandering the secluded beach. He blindly steps into her world, not overly concerned with...