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Angel with a Ray Gun
Manufacturer: Deborah Kinnard
ISBN: 978-1-936000-15-9
Length:
Novel
Category:
Inspirational
Rating:
Sweet
Photography/Artwork:
Jenifer Ranieri
Release Date:
May 2009
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Matt Greenlee has managed to mix an active ministry with his secret life as a science fiction writer. When he's assigned a new -- female -- editor, Matt senses disaster. What sort of damage will she do his next bestseller? And once he sees her, he wonders what kind of damage she could do to his heart.
AJ Mercer edits books for a living, and she's good at it. But, Pastor Matt is a challenge as an author, and as a man, even more so. Her wingy, crystal-power, anything-goes mother advises her to go with the flow. AJ's offbeat upbringing has left her wary of both Christianity and men, but she's attracted to her client. The gloves are off -- his biases versus her need for success.
When these two mix it up over a book, can they find happiness, either loving or literary?
EXCERPT
At two minutes after the hour, he heard a car door open. Certain that it was unseemly for a minister to peek through the windows, he put his eye to the open casement anyway. She put one leg out the car door. A slender, dainty leg, encased in black to the toe of the chunky, stylish shoe. Then the rest of her emerged, a sight that made Matt's jaw drop.
She was built like original sin.
He gaped. The female, presumably AJ Mercer, put both hands behind a swan-like neck and took her time stretching the kinks out. With her short black skirt she wore an amber turtleneck, the sort of shirt nobody with a spare pound could manage. Her height was below average, though perfect proportions made those dancer's legs appear longer than they could possibly be. Her hair was worn short, not long as he liked it on women. A sleek, trendy haircut for ebony brown hair that shone like mink in the sun.
His mouth went dry with a sudden burst of interest. Now where on earth did that zip of awareness come from? "Relax," he muttered, flexing tension out of his arms. "Twenty-nine, single, normal. People get attractions from time to time. Chill."
The impossible editor grabbed a brown leather attaché and approached the church doors. Lloyd Daviess could bluster and boom until the Second Coming. Matt would not, could not court catastrophe like this. "Aw, c'mon, Greenlee," he scolded himself. "Get real. You sound like a Dr. Seuss storybook."
He glanced around. His office was its usual tidy self, courtesy of his faithful secretary Jeri and disposable dust rags. A few books, of course, piled on the flat surfaces, but nothing out of the ordinary for a science fiction writing preacher.
He prepared for this affront of an editor with the jazz dancer's walk. Matt made sure his plaid shirt was tucked into his jeans all the way around. He scrubbed his front teeth with a frantic tongue, trying to recall if he'd eaten broccoli for lunch. He thrust both hands through his hair to finger-comb it, and fled his office. There wasn't time for more.
Wrong again, Jake Starborn whispered just behind his left ear. It's the Warrior's duty to approve the female, not the other way around. "Shut up, Jake." He forced himself to descend the stairs toward the parking lot.
His footsteps on the pavement didn't make her glance his way, so he cleared his throat. "Hello."
Her dark head snapped up. "This is a church." She didn't spit the word, not quite.
Matt feigned shock, glancing around at the big two-story sanctuary, the attached classroom and office wing, the day care center's fenced play area. "You know, you're right. Now when did they put this up? There was a perfectly good diner here a few years ago."
"Deborah Kinnard pens a novel that may open eyes to the journey toward faith many of us walk. The characters are fascinating, each dealing with life in their own way. Some may not appear to have the kind of Christianity many of us believe in but the author leaves us with a feeling that their way isn't necessarily wrong, it's just different...This tale is special in the way Ms. Kinnard blends so many unique people into an exceptional story. It's powerful yet subtle in the way it shows us that the path toward true faith and love can be as unique as the people who walk it."
Dee Daily - The Romance Studio
Rating = 5 Hearts
"What more can I say? Lively, realistic, and full of laughs. Great Book."
Splashdown Reviews
"In the world of Christian fiction, this stood out for me. The story was unlike any I'd read before... This book was entertaining and emotionally satisfying. It broke the mold for inspirational romance. I can't wait to read more by this author."
Amazon Reader Review
5 Star Rating!
"Excellent, excellent, excellent! Did I mention it was excellent? *smiling*"
Reader Review
"The tension in her multi-layered plotting is so realistic, too, that the conflict works perfectly to build the tension in the story... Everything about this story made it a truly compelling read... The only bummer is that when the story ended I could no longer hang out with Matt and AJ. They seemed so much like real people to me, and that is what makes this story superior to most romances. I really cared about both the hero and heroine's plight. Ms. Kinnard is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors."
Michelle Sutton, author of Danger at the Door and In Plain Sight
"I do like Inspirational romance, but this one especially is a great read... the writing is superb..."
Diane Craver, Author of Whitney In Charge and Marrying Mallory
"With a great premise Deb Kinnard crafts a gem of a story, avoiding clichéd characters and tossing in fresh plot twists. It's a pleasurable read."
Andee - Amazon Review
Rating = 5 Stars
"Angel With a Ray Gun is a fun, original romance...This book was entertaining and emotionally satisfying. It broke the mold for inspirational romance. I can't wait to read more by this author."
Liz M - Amazon Review
Rating = 5 Stars
"Angel with a Ray Gun is much more than an inspirational romance, it is a novel every lover of Christian sci-fi will love and giggle over, while appreciating its wisdom."
Cyn - Amazon Review
Rating = 5 Stars
"Good job, Deborah Kinnard for creating genuine characters that speak from the heart. I enjoyed the way Ms. Kinnard slowly builds up the chemistry between AJ and Matt even knitting in a wonderful way for Matt to get her to learn about the Bible. Her words truly make the heart leap with joy. Courtney was a nice toss into the pot, not to mention the elders meeting. This poignant story is truly extraordinaire."
Cherokee - Coffee Time Romance
Rating = 5 Cups
"Deborah is a skilled writer who will draw you into the story and make you love her characters so much that you'll want to read on see what happens next. I'm looking forward to her next release."
Kimberly Byrd - Amazon Review
Rating = 5 Stars "The power of her writing ensures her readers are with her heroine and hero every step of the way. Whather you are a Christian or not, this book is a skillful blend of faith and reality. Of trust and acceptance... Don't be in a hurry to dismiss this book if Inspirational is not your normal reading. It will challenge and entertain you in equal measure and one for the 'keepers' shelf'."
Fennel - Long and Short Reviews
Rating = 5 books
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