“Advice is what we ask
for when we already
know the answer, but wish we
didn't.”
Please welcome my latest guest by Iris Blobel as she shares her book, INNOCENT TEARS
♥♦♥ SYNOPSIS ♥♦♥
With the help of Emma, an employee at the hotel where Nadine and her grandparents are staying, and his parents, Flynn tries to do the right thing. Yet, the right thing in his eyes differs from his parents’, and Emma is voicing her opinion as well. And right in the middle is little Nadine, still grieving the loss of her mother and finding a wonderful friend in Emma. There’s no doubt she’s afraid where and with whom she will settle.
But in the end, it’s a letter Flynn receives that helps him figuring out what to do.
♥♦♥ ~ OUT NOW
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♥♦♥ MEET THE AUTHOR ♥♦♥
IRIS BLOBEL
Iris Blobel was born and raised in Germany and immigrated to Australia
in the late 1990s. Having had the travel bug most of her life, Iris spent quite
some time living in Scotland, London as well as Canada where she met her
husband. Her love for putting her stories onto paper has only emerged recently,
but now her laptop is a constant companion.
Iris resides west of Melbourne with her husband and her two beautiful
daughters.
Next to her job at a private school, she also presents a German
Program at the local Community Radio.
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♥♦♥ EXCERPT ♥♦♥
“My Mum is dead.”
Somewhat startled by this statement, Emma peeked over the reception desk
into beautiful green eyes that belonged to a cute little girl with brown curly
hair and a freckled button nose. She couldn’t help but smile. There was
something in the girl’s eyes that held a hint of mischief and curiosity, as
well as some sadness, and Emma was drawn to her instantly.
“Nadine!”
The stern voice of an elderly woman approaching the reception caused
Emma to flinch. The girl stiffened with eyes wide open.
“My apologies for that,” the woman said to Emma, though her expression
didn’t actually reveal any signs of apologies. The woman’s face reflected a
life of bitterness, the lines appearing deep and weathered.
Emma smiled. “No need to.”
An elderly man joined them, and after a brief nod of acknowledgement she
asked, “May
I help you?”
“Yes. We would like to check in. Gibbs. William and Teresa Gibbs,” the
woman replied.
Emma typed the name on the keyboard, and while she waited for the
details, she smiled at the girl, and asked, “Holidays?
”
Nadine’s face spread into a small smile, but it was enough to show she
had her two top teeth missing.
“And I see the tooth fairy has been to see you recently.”
“Excuse me–” Mrs. Gibbs glanced at Emma’s name badge. “–Emma.
Can we proceed with the check-in please?”
“My apologies, ma’am.” Emma read the details on the screen, made a few
notes and turned around to activate the automated door card in the back office.
All the while, she felt Mrs. Gibbs’ glare on her and instinctively pulled on
her navy uniform skirt feeling slightly uncomfortable.
Emma sighed inwardly. In her early twenties and she still lacked
confidence in what other people thought of her. Tucking an escaping strand of
her tawny hair behind her ear, she tried to keep a positive attitude because,
after all, she loved working at the All Stars Hotel in Melbourne. It was
something she always wanted to do—to greet people to this beautiful city and
make their stay as comfortable as possible. And she was often told how popular
she was with staff and guests alike for her positive attitude, her generous
heart, and kind spirit.
“Ma’am, that’d be room five-o-two. If you go to the right over there,
take the lift to the fifth floor and follow the hall to the near end, you will
find room five-o-two on your right.”
Teresa Gibbs took the card from Emma and turned it in her hands
.
“Ma’am, you slide that into the door instead of a key. I’m happy to ask
someone to come with you and show–”
“I’ll be fine. Thank you.” And Mrs. Gibbs turned to go.
Emma leaned across the counter and smiled at Nadine. “Enjoy
your holidays,” she said and winked. “And come see me sometime to
tell me about the tooth fairy.”
“We’re not on a holiday,” the girl said in almost a whisper. “We’re here
to meet my dad.”
Thank you, Kryssie, for sharing my book with your readers today. Much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteIris, it's always a pleasure to have a friend drop by.
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