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completely white from burying it in the fresh powder along the edge of the pond.
Grant seemed to become distressed about something as he talked on the phone on the shore, so Molly asked me to watch her son, too, as she went to see what was wrong.
I was holding onto Hannah’s hands and teaching her how to do a pair spin when I heard the deafening crack of the ice.
Hannah and I had been moving slowly enough that I was able to quickly stop us. We both stood there, barely daring to breathe, as we tried to figure out where the weak spot was.
Pepper and the younger kids were still playing, oblivious to the potential terrifying meaning of that particular sound.
My frightened gaze locked with Molly’s from across the distance just before sweet little Scout fell through the ice.
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About the Author, Ann Omasta
Ann Omasta is a USA Today Bestselling author.
Ann’s Top Ten list of likes, dislikes, and oddities:
1. I despise whipped cream. There, I admitted it in writing. Let the ridiculing begin.
2. Even though I have lived as far south as Key Largo, Florida, and as far north as Maine, I landed in the middle.
3. If I don't make a conscious effort not to, I will drink nothing but tea morning, noon and night. Hot tea, sweet tea, green tea––I love it all.
4. There doesn't seem to be much in life that is better than coming home to a couple of big dogs who are overjoyed to see me. My other family members usually show significantly less enthusiasm about my return.
5. Singing in my bestest, loudest voice does not make my family put on their happy faces. This includes the big, loving dogs referenced above.
6. Yes, I am aware that bestest is not a word.
7. Dorothy was right. There's no place like home.
8. All of the numerous bottles in my shower must be lined up with their labels facing out. It makes me feel a little like Julia Roberts' mean husband from the movie Sleeping with the Enemy, but I can't seem to control this particular quirk.
9. I love, love, love finding a great bargain.
10. Did I mention that I hate whipped cream? It makes my stomach churn to look at it, touch it, smell it, or even think about it. Great––now I'm thinking about it. Ick!
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Shocking Sapphires © copyright July 2020 by Ann Omasta
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Acknowledgments
A HUGE thank you to:
- Fionn Warner, Milktee Studios (Cover artist)
- Dana Lee, Lee Clarity Consulting (Editing/Proofreading)
- The wonderful members of Ann’s Clan, Ann’s Amazing Aces, and Ann Omasta’s Reader Group. I wouldn’t be able to do what I love without you!