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The Kiss Thief by Rachelle J. Christensen<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the head librarian of the Echo Ridge Library, Britta Klein thrives on order and categorization. Unfortunately, the old church-turned-library is in desperate need of a renovation. The Harvest Hurrah fundraiser seems to be the answer, but plans keep going awry. With help from Milo Geissler, accomplished musician, piano tuner, and kiss thief, each catastrophe is narrowly avoided. When Milo goes to great lengths to help Britta find a key classic book, she begins to wonder if there is more to life than books and order. Can she allow this man who speaks the language of music to tune her heart to a new song?
\nWelcome to Echo Ridge, New York where romance finds its way into the hearts and lives of the people who walk the streets of the close-knit community.<\/p>\n

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\u201cKisses Between the Lines is the perfect book to get lost in on a cool autumn night. It’s full of toe curling kisses and sigh worthy moments. If you enjoy sweet romance then do yourself a favor and pick up this latest edition in the Echo Ridge Anthologies.\u201d
\nJennifer Peel – Award Winning and Bestselling Author of the Women of Merryton Series.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love Rachelle Christensen’s writings. She has such a way with crafting a story as well as creating these characters that you can’t help but love and connect to. I loved reading and “watching” all the layers unfold around Britta and seeing her true self revealed.\u201d
\n–Julie C., Reviewer<\/p>\n

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\u201cGood morning, Britta.\u201d<\/p>\n

She recognized the voice and took one last sip in an attempt to compose herself. Britta raised her head and licked her lips. Milo Geissler stood next to the community bulletin board, clasping a sheaf of papers and business cards. He smiled and the dimple in his left cheek deepened. Britta caught herself staring at the dimple and focused on his eyes, commanding herself not to get lost in the crystal-blue color.<\/p>\n

\u201cMilo, how are you today?\u201d Britta stepped away from the water fountain and eyed the bulletin board, where a new page was tacked. \u201cThat\u2019s a new flyer. I like the colors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy sister designed it for me,\u201d he replied. \u201cYou don\u2019t think it\u2019s too bright?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, the orange and red catch the eye and remind me of autumn,\u201d Britta said. \u201cIt\u2019s my favorite season.\u201d Why did I just say that?<\/p>\n

Milo took a step forward and handed her a business card, also sporting the new design for \u201cPerfect Pitch Piano Tuning by Milo.\u201d<\/p>\n

The very first time Britta\u2019s mother had traveled from Buffalo, New York, to the tiny town of Echo Ridge, she\u2019d canvassed the town for a suitable German husband. As luck would have it, Mother saw one of Milo\u2019s flyers and called him up to tell him all about her beautiful German daughter. Remembering the conversation still brought a flush to her cheeks. Britta ducked her head and pretended to cough.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hear you\u2019ve been busy prepping for the big fundraiser,\u201d Milo said. \u201cEverything looks so well organized this year. I think the turnout will be great.\u201d<\/p>\n

Britta met those sapphire eyes again. He was several inches taller than her five-foot-four- inch frame, but not too tall\u2014maybe close to six feet. His blond hair brushed the top of his collar and edged over his ears. Every time Britta saw him she had the strange desire to tuck his hair behind his ears; the man needed a good haircut. But he was still far too good-looking.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a lot of new events planned. I just hope it will be enough to cover all the costs of updating the library,\u201d Britta said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou do wonderful things for this library,\u201d Milo said. He had the faintest German accent rounding out his words. If Britta hadn\u2019t grown up listening to the beautiful language, she probably wouldn\u2019t have noticed it. \u201cIt reminds me of my grandmother. Oma loved books, and I loved visiting her bookshelves. It always feels nice in here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDanke,\u201d she answered.<\/p>\n

Milo\u2019s smile deepened. \u201cGern geschehen.\u201d<\/p>\n

It took a moment for Britta to realize that she\u2019d slipped into German to thank him and he had responded. She hadn\u2019t done that for years, ever since her early teen years, when she\u2019d stopped speaking German at home. She had explained to her parents that she wanted to work on her English, and since her mother needed practice, they consented. But just then, listening for the accent on the ends of Milo\u2019s words and the way he spoke of his Oma, Britta became lost in memories of the Klein home. She could almost feel the bear hugs from her own Oma, and that had her slipping into old ways. \u201cWell, I\u2019d better go.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWait, are you busy next Friday night?\u201d<\/p>\n

Britta\u2019s heart did a little flip. Milo\u2019s dimple trembled as if he was biting the inside of his cheek. He\u2019d asked her out once before, right after her mother\u2019s meddling, and she\u2019d turned him down flat, embarrassed because of her mom\u2019s matchmaking attempt. But today he tempted her with his low voice and kind eyes.<\/p>\n

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Author Rachelle J. Christensen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rachelle is a mother of five who writes mystery\/suspense, nonfiction, and women\u2019s fiction. She solves the case of the missing shoe on a daily basis. She enjoys raising chickens and laughing with her husband. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in psychology and a minor in music.<\/p>\n

Rachelle is the award-winning author of twenty books, including The Soldier\u2019s Bride (a Kindle Scout Selection & Whitney Award Finalist), Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things, Veils and Vengeance, Proposals and Poison, Hawaiian Masquerade, and Christmas Kisses: An Echo Ridge Anthology. Her novella, \u201cSilver Cascade Secrets,\u201d was included in the Rone Award\u2013winning Timeless Romance Anthology, Fall Collection.<\/p>\n

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