Christmas Diamond, A Novella (Inspirational Romance): The Jewel Series, #5

By Hallee Bridgeman

Inspired by the Jewel Series and Virtues and Valor series  

Faith Green spends her career as a pilot honoring her grandmother's heroic efforts during World War II. When she's invited to participate in a Christmas time air show in the Florida Keys, she thinks it will be exciting to fly somewhere warm and sunny instead of her cold and wintery London home. But on her first day, she encounters a lifeless body washed up onto the beach.
TJ Viscolli is the eldest child and only son of a wealthy and powerful corporate mogul but instead of modern business his interests lie in history. Months away from a Ph.D., he has an accident windsurfing at his Key West home. When he is resuscitated by a beautiful women, at first he thinks that a Christmas angel has come to save him.
The couple share the common bond of a love of history and romance blossoms. But an accident during the Christmas Eve air show threatens their hope of a life spent together. Will God provide a Christmas miracle, or will the future look cold and dark like a winter night?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Olivia Kimbrell Press
• Release date: Jan 17, 2017
• ISBN: 9781681900582

Hallee Bridgeman

Hallee Bridgeman is a best-selling Christian author who writes action-packed romantic suspense focusing on realistic characters who face real world problems. Her work has been described as everything from refreshing to heart-stopping exciting and edgy. An Army brat turned Floridian, Hallee finally settled in central Kentucky with her family so that she could enjoy the beautiful changing of the seasons. She enjoys the roller-coaster ride thrills that life with a National Guard husband, a teenaged daughter, and two elementary aged sons delivers. A prolific writer, when she's not penning novels, you will find her in the kitchen, which she considers the 'heart of the home'. Her passion for cooking spurred her to launch a whole food, real food "Parody" cookbook series. In addition to nutritious, Biblically grounded recipes, readers will find that each cookbook also confronts some controversial aspect of secular pop culture. Hallee is a member of the Published Author Network (PAN) of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) where she serves as a long time board member in the Faith, Hope, & Love chapter. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and the American Christian Writers (ACW) as well as being a member of Novelists, Inc. (NINC). Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her. She prays her work here on earth is a blessing to you and would love to hear from you.

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Christmas Diamond, a Novella

A Special Christmas Novella

Book 5 of the Jewel Series

and Introducing

the Virtues and Valor series

Written by

Hallee Bridgeman

Published by

Olivia Kimbrell Press™

Olivia Kimbrell Press™

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Christmas Diamond, a Novella; Book 6 of the Jewel Series and Virtues and Valor series

First edition. Copyright © 2013 by Hallee Bridgeman. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or recording – without express written permission of the author. The only exception is brief quotations in printed or broadcasted critical articles and reviews. Your support and respect for the property of this author is appreciated.

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, organizations, places, locales or to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental and beyond the intent of either the author or publisher. The characters are productions of the author's imagination and used fictitiously.

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*Olivia Kimbrell Press™ is a publisher offering true to life, meaningful fiction from a Christian worldview intended to uplift the heart and engage the mind.

Some scripture quotations courtesy of the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

Some scripture quotations courtesy of the New King James Version of the Holy Bible, Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas-Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Some words and lyrics from the hymn O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël) composed by Placide Cappeau in 1847, lyrics by John Sullivan Dwight in 1855.

Original Cover Art and Graphics by Amanda Smith

Library Cataloging Data

Names: Bridgeman, Hallee (Hallee Bridgeman) 1972-

Title: Christmas Diamond; The Jewel Series book 5 / Hallee Bridgeman

108 p. 5 in. × 8 in. (12.70 cm × 20.32 cm)

Description: Olivia Kimbrell Press™ digital eBook edition | Olivia Kimbrell Press™ Trade paperback edition | Kentucky: Olivia Kimbrell Press™, 2012.

Summary: Christmas is a time of miracles. Faith Green and TJ Viscolli share the common bond of a love of history and romance blossoms.

Identifiers: ePCN: 2017900602 | ISBN-13: 978-1-68190-056-8 (trade) | 978-1-68190-057-5 (POD) | 978-1-68190-078-0 (hardcover) | 978-1-68190-058-2 (ebk.)

1. Christian romance fiction 2. man-woman relationships 3. love stories 4. family relationships 5. world war II heroes 6. redemption faith grace 7. marriage holy matrimony

DEDICATION

LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO…

My readers.

This novella is my Christmas 2013 gift to you. I pray that it blesses you and that you enjoy your peek into the second generation of the Viscolli family, and the teaser of the upcoming Virtues and Valor series. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you especially for all of the letters, e-mails, and continued prayers. Merry Christmas

***Table of Contents

Christmas Diamond, a Novella

Copyright Notice

Dedication

The Jewel Series

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Translation Key

Inspired by Real Events

Reader’s Guide

Reader’s Guide Luncheon Menu

Mini Tuna-Avocado Parfait with Florida Grapefruit Juice

Key West Style Baked Grouper

Cauliflower Cilantro Rice

Key Lime Pie

Reader’s Guide Discussion Questions

Personal Note

The Jewel Series

Excerpt: Christmas Star Sapphire

More Great Books by Hallee Bridgeman

Virtues and Valor Series

Song of Suspense Series

Hallee’s Galley Parody Cookbook Series

About Author Hallee Bridgeman

Hallee Online

Newsletter

THE JEWEL SERIES

The Jewel Series

by Hallee Bridgeman

Book 1: Sapphire Ice

Book 2: Greater Than Rubies

Book 3: Emerald Fire

Book 4: Topaz Heat

Book 5: Christmas Diamond

Book 6: Christmas Star Sapphire

Book 7: Jade's Match

Book 8: Chasing Pearl

Available in eBook and paperback wherever fine books are sold.

***CHAPTER 1

Faith Green shifted the bill of the cotton painter’s cap on her head and squinted out at miles and miles of the Florida Keys’ translucent turquoise waters. A bead of sweat rolled down her back and she couldn’t help but cringe at the music emanating from the restaurant’s patio speakers.

O holy night. The stars are brightly shining.

It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.

She’d thought she’d adore spending Christmas in the Florida Keys. Who knew after landing on Key West less than three hours ago, she could miss London’s wet, cold streets as she sat on a lounge chair on a sunny beach and sipped watered-down lemonade while battling the relentless sand and humidity? After the long flight, she felt a little homesick. Even though this was business and the money was top notch, she also regretted the necessity of spending Christmas away from hearth and home.

Trying not to dwell on those thoughts, Faith looked out at the half a dozen or so brightly colored sails soaring over the water. Windsurfing looked like incredible fun to her –standing against a sail while skimming the glassy blue water, letting the sea breeze propel the vessel with amazing speed. She wondered if it was anything like flying her plane, like that feeling of freedom she felt each time she broke above the cloud cover and emerged into an entirely different world. As she watched a purple and blue sail skim toward

Reviews for Christmas Diamond, A Novella (Inspirational Romance)

[arlenadean · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Title: Christmas DiamondAuthor: Hallee BridgemanReviewed By: Arlena DeanRating: 5Genre: Holiday/Christmas, RomanceSeries: The Jewel Review:"Christmas Diamond" by Hallee Bridgeman was one of this author's Jewel Trilogy series. This was a quick read that was truly amazing and wonderful Christmas read with a 'blend of suspense and romance.' Be prepared for a bit of history and seeing another generation from the series in this short novella.. I really like the portrayal of this business world presenting such good Christian people. From the story we find "TJ Viscolli is from a wealthy Italian family, Faith Green is a pilot for vintage aircraft, her grandmother flew with the original female pilots in the war." With TJ studies of history being his specialty it wasn't a big surprise that he was happy to find the granddaughter who was one of the original pilots in his father's hotel here in Key West, Florida. So, it wasn't a big surprise how these two would hook up. As a matter of fact Faith had saved TJ's life. What had happen? Now, I don't want to give to much away so it is here that I will say you must pick up "Christmas Diamond" to see how this author will present it all to the reader. The characters are all very well developed and likable only helping make this such a wonderful awesome read.

[whybehave2002 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A Novella it is! I read this in an hour and loved it!