THIS SHORT NOVEL WAS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE WHISPERS OF LOVE ANTHOLOGY. Charity Pfeiffer knows acting will never be much more than a hobby, but that doesn't mean she can't take it seriously. When she prepares for a role, she even goes as far as imitating her character in real life. It's the least she can do for her off-Broadway audience. Off-off Broadway, really. Okay, more like Off-Tulsa. Being cast as Maria in The Sound of Music shouldn't take too much pretending. Love of music is a huge part of Charity's life. She already spends most of her time trying to raise her two children alone. And as far as the nun business . . . well, she hasn't had a date in ages, so it's not much of a stretch. Car trouble isn't in the script, though. When Charity meets the mechanic who works at the end of the block, Ethan Foster does more than just throw a wrench in her plans. He encourages her to step out of character and embrace being authentic for a change. No dress rehearsal could have prepared her for this real-life drama. If she's still waiting for a callback when opening night comes, will the play go on as planned?
Author
USA Today bestselling author Christina Coryell was born and raised in southwest Missouri, where she lives with her husband and children. She had plenty of people tell her that her degree in English with an emphasis on Creative Writing would be useless. They were probably right. Added to her dual major in History, she became the least likely candidate for nearly every career on the planet, save being a writer. That suits her just fine. Christina has written from the back hatch of an SUV, in a lawn chair while at soccer practice, in the front seat of her car, with kids climbing on her, and often with extremely loud noise in the background. At least half of her books have been written during baseball games. She believes great fiction mirrors life, and great life contains a little humor, so it's difficult not to sprinkle a little funny business throughout her work. Oh...and character is everything. She loves hearing from readers. You can find all the ways to connect with her at www.christinacoryell.com.
