Under Her Wing

Written by Iris Forester

Narrated by Courtney Bailey

Felice has just moved to a beautiful Island in the Pacific Northwest and is excited to start a new chapter of life — Middle-aged is the new prime-of-life after all! Although she is missing her caregiving role after seeing her niece, whom she raised, off to college. But as luck would have it, when she’s tending her new garden one day, she is startled by the sound of mewling kittens! This turn of events launches her into a relationship with the community animal shelter as a foster pet-mother, and a rivalry with her mysterious neighbor who has taken issue with her new rescue cat project.

Rudy just wants a quiet existence, tending his garden and enjoying the peace of being out of the city — and far away from his troubled past. He is annoyed by his irresponsible neighbor, just letting her cats roam and hunt as they please. Doesn’t she know cats are destroying ecosystems and driving species of birds to extinction? Even if she is beautiful… and has that alluring voice… singing in her garden… like a siren’s call— No! That’s beside the point. She needs to get the cat situation under control.

When Felice and Rudy end up stranded together, due to a ferry mishap (I swear it happens more than you think!) their chemistry is undeniable, and sparks fly. What seems like a burgeoning romance, however, is short-lived… these two just can’t communicate, and one too many misunderstandings and lies by omission poison the romance before it even begins. Secrets and lies can ruin lives, even when the intentions are good.

Will these two potential lovebirds be able to find that spark again and trust one another? Or will their potential love — forgive me — go extinct.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Shorts
• Release date: Apr 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9781094434995

Iris Forester

Iris Forester is never happier than when she’s tossed everything aside to follow one of the story threads that cross her path. She shares her home place with eagles, ravens and owls — but also makes time every year to spend in New York City. When she’s not writing, Iris works with paint, clay, and various difficult creatures.

Reviews for Under Her Wing

[Karen Chandler · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It's a nice short story that gives hope. Shows life can be good. That God is good, and we can have start over.

[Debra Keefe · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely annoying narrator. Couldn't even listen to one whole chapter.

[Denise Adams · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I Couldn’t stand the readers voice. Annoying lilt to it.