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Stacy's Dad interrupts Thad and Stacy in a sweet moment, after which he decides to give Thad another dating lecture. Stacy finds out even more about what a wonderful guy Thad is. Stacy's dad and her friends throw her a surprise party, but the actual surprise is something that will completely change Stacy's future. Sign up for bonus content here.
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Stacy's friends try to make up for leaving her out the previous night, but they all insist that Thad should be the one to tell her why. Thad and Stacy skateboard to a private spot where Thad spills the news, and it is not what Stacy expects.
Stacy finds out her friends are having a party without her. She has an appalling conversation with Jace. Her fury drives her to escape in the middle of the night on her skateboard.
Coming up on the end of summer, Stacy's friends begin acting very strange and refuse to invite Thad to a party and will not explain to Stacy the reason for doing so. Several girls clamour for Thad's attention at the pool, and Thad gets angry at Stacy when she claims his life is perfect.
Stacy attends Thad's wakeboarding practice, and she is floored by what she sees. She meets Thad's family, who appears to be picture-perfect. Stacy and Thad go on a hike where they both seem to have the same strong feelings for each other.
Stacy tries out for the swim team. Ashley flirts big time with Thad at the pool. Stacy's dad interrogates Thad when he thinks he is dating his daughter. Stacy gets angry and finally spills to her dad why she is so upset with him. They finally have a heart to heart and her dad confides in Stacy the real reason her mom wanted her to come live with him.
Stacy goes rock climbing with Bryce and Conner. They have a surprise visit from Thad. Stacy ends up spilling all the drama with her dad to Krissy.
Stacy finally gets up on a wakeboard and discovers her new friends are better than her old ones. Thad comes to her house in the evening where Stacy tells him about her boyfriend back home, and runs into a new dilemma.
Stacy watches her new friends wakeboard, and is flabbergasted by Thad's skill. She realizes she knows next to nothing about her dad, as her friends know more about him than she does.
Stacy moves to Nevada to live with her dad, where she doesn't quite fit in with the neighborhood. Not even knowing what her dad does for an occupation, she comes to work with him. At Lake Mead, she meets some wakeboarders who seem to take an interest in her.
Sally hates cats. She's even afraid of them. But something happens that changes her mind.
Go here to become a member of Brenda's Books and cast in your vote for what my next short story should be! You'll also receive bonus content and early access to new episodes here on season 4! https://glow.fm/brendasbooks About this episode: Mrs. Dawson finds her husband on the brink of death under a car...but it's nothing compared to the shock that comes later.
After wanting to hurt an old man, Derek finds himself between life and death where an angel-like woman gives him a re-do. Go here to become a member of Brenda's Books and cast in your vote for next week's episode! https://glow.fm/brendasbooks
Go here to become a member of Brenda's Books and cast in your vote for what my next short story should be! You'll also receive bonus content and early access to new episodes here on season 4! https://glow.fm/brendasbooks About this episode: While reading a bedtime story, Cassandra's mother turns into an evil creature. She gives Cassandra power to transform herself also, but then commands Cassandra to take out the village.
Go here to become a member of Brenda's Books and cast in your vote for what my next short story should be! You'll also receive bonus content and early access to new episodes here on season 4! https://glow.fm/brendasbooks Welcome to your very first short story of the season! In this story, Lyn takes a new job at Office Max, writes a list of all her feared encounters, and runs into every single one! (Based on true events in Brenda's life!)
Andraya is delighted with Caleen's new beau. Caleen dolls Andraya up for the New Seasons Festival. Andraya reveals her decision regarding the Head Crown to Steffan, and to all of Chaldrea. Sign up here to become a member of Brenda's Books and receive bonus content! https://glow.fm/brendasbooks
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Queen Andraya secures the council's vote for Sandrian refugees to become citizens. Condemning evidence against Draven is brought forth. Steffan is not allowed in the council room for a particular vote, and the queen has a shocking conversation with Dolion. *Final episode of season 3 will come out on January 6, 2022!
Andraya finds a tender gift from Trayson. Steffan is concerned Andraya has not made a decision regarding the Head Crown. The ship finally makes it to Chaldrea, where the queen is greeted with friends and fanfare.
Andraya and Steffan successfully lead the rest of the slaves to the north port, where they have three surprise visitors.
Queen Andraya finds herself drowning, but is recued and wakes up to a very surprising scene of mostly dead individuals.
Steffan pretends to be a merchant, but the other merchants find out he is a Deldrian, and suddenly care very little for his life.
Andraya brings Steffan to Bobsie's home to help him recover. Andraya comes up with a better plan for the slaves to leave more discreetly, but a battle ensues instead.
Trayson takes Andraya to see Steffan. Andraya is horrified by his condition. She wants to leave with Steffan to go help the slaves, but that will put both Trayson and Gadin's life in danger.
Andraya discovers the streets of Sami are not that safe after all. She reveals the truth of who she is to Trayson.
Queen Andraya goes to the Sami village to find Steffan. A kind man gives her food and shelter, but grows suspicious and angry when he finds out that Andraya is associated with the Sami hostage.
Hello, friends,
I regret to inform you that Chapter 37 will be postponed until Thursday, October 21st.
Until then!
Take care,
Brenda Hodnett
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Andraya convinces the slaves to commandeer her ships to escape to Chaldrea. She runs away from Hudson to get back to Steffan. Take this poll to tell me which bonus content you would prefer!
Andraya, Steffan and Hudson travel to the Sami village. The father of Steffan's friend is untrusting of Andraya and claims they are breaking the peace, which ensues an attack by the Sami people.
Queen Andraya and the others find themselves stuck in the shaft while the slaves are trying to take out the wall that might just crumple them to death. They run into a slave rebel group and reunite with Caleen. Steffan comes up with a plan to ask the Sami to help the slaves.
Princess Zelda leads Queen Andraya's group into the gold mines to find Caleen where they run into a loathsome slave master.
Queen Andraya and Prince Steffan dress as commoners before searching for Caleen. They find slaves working in the gold mines. Steffan recognizes a Sandrian royal in disguise.
Andraya and Steffan convince the Sandrian couple that Andraya had nothing to do with her late husband's actions. Steffan reveals a dark truth about himself.
Andraya and the others arrive in Sandrian, where not only do they discover a civil battle has taken place, but Steffan's old friends might turn on him because of their hatred for Queen Andraya.
Benjamin slips up in (potentially) exposing the queen's dark past. Queen Andraya refuses to tell Prince Steffan what it is.
Queen Andraya and others end up sailing to Sandrian. Prince Steffan fails to keep his feelings to himself.
Queen Andraya goes on a pursuit to arrest the marquis, whom she discovers may also be responsible for Caleen's disappearance.
Ruben tells the queen some shocking news about the marquis in hopes to receive immunity. She and Steffan go search for the evidence that Ruben claims is in the palace.
Queen Andraya gets help releasing Steffan from a surprising source. Ruben wants immunity in exchange for some shocking information.
To obey the law, Queen Andraya must put both the imposter and Prince Steffan in the dungeon. She visits the prince while he is imprisoned, where they surmise the imposter's motives. The queen comes up with a plan to get Steffan released.
Andraya takes Besnik with her to interrogate the ambassador of Sandrian. Prince Steffan believes he has found an imposter among them and he himself is accused of a terrible crime.
Queen Andraya and Prince Steffan start scheming at a palace party, but get distracted with dancing. The queen is distraught by what both Dolion and Steffan discuss with her.
Dolion is unhappy that he must share his dinner party with more than the queen and he interrogates Prince Steffan. Andraya notices that Benjamin has an interest in Caleen.
Caleen attempts to paint a portrait of Andraya with the tutelage of Martin, all the while Martin, Steffan, and Dolion vie for the queen's attention. Andraya recalls a horrid memory, which shocks the prince.
Andraya surprises Steffan with a huge gift. She shows him her favorite spot in the forest where they surmise suspects of her attempted murder...and stumble into another shocking surprise.
Steffan turns on Dolion when the chancellor claims the queen is no match for her title. Dolion tries to woo Andraya by claiming he's been doing her favors.
Queen Andraya and Prince Steffan share feelings of affection. Besnik warns Steffan about being too forward. Andraya is shocked when Steffan reveals a progressive custom/law in Deldria.
Hello, friends!
I wish with all my heart that I could bring you the next episode of Queen Andraya this week! The good news is, next Thursday, May 20th, Chapter 16: But This Poem will be ready for you with lots of "love" packed into it!
Have a fantastic week!
Take care,
Brenda Hodnett
Andraya takes Martin on a walk in hopes to subtly match him up with Caleen. His arrogance, and sometimes ignorance, is highly amusing to Steffan. Besnik advises a full-time bodyguard for the queen and he advises Prince Steffan to help with foreign affairs.
Queen Andraya receives letters and poems ranging from maddening to heart throbbing. Prince Steffan falsely believes the queen loathes his poetry. The very person Andraya wanted to send for from MaDeen arrives at her palace.
Andraya relives a childhood memory with Caleen and discovers something she can do to help Caleen find a husband. The queen has a surprising, yet delightful, post-recovery visit with Prince Steffan—which is interrupted by Marquis Draven who brings another criticism to the queen.
Queen Andraya pulls out of her delirious state. Her nurse tells her how she was poisoned and shows her the many gifts she received while ill. The queen poses a theory of who might have poisoned her.
Queen Andraya wakes up from a horrible dream where Caleen, the nurse, and Prince Steffan have been taking care of her. Caleen and Andraya rekindle their friendship. Andraya abruptly falls ill and Prince Steffan suspects foul play.
Steffan cares for Andraya at the port. The queen finds it easy to confide in Steffan, which causes her to be slightly suspicious of him.
Alvin helps the queen find another way to transport her letter, but circumstances require that she and Prince Steffan deliver it to the port themselves where the queen happens to faint for an unknown reason and for all to see.
Andraya astounds the noblemen with a hidden talent of hers after Chancellor Dolion motions to vote her out of her title.
Caleen is enraged once she finds out Andraya forgot to send a letter to send for her mother. Andraya discovers how she can win over the council in order to keep her title.
Andraya and Caleen almost get caught scampering around the palace. Chancellor Dolion attempts to weasel his way into making the Head Crown decisions.
Caleen receives bad news from home. Prince Steffan gives Andraya a gift she hates. Alvin tells the queen how certain noblemen are planning on sabotaging her.
Andraya holds an assembly where four noblemen are required to apologize in front of the royal court. She discovers another possible enemy in the nobility.
Queen Andraya learns of a great deceiver from the coalition meeting. Lord Bartholomew makes his intentions known.
Queen Andraya comes out of mourning only to find her royal council in complete disarray—full of evil arrangements, insults, and royal bodyguards put to good use.
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Jack presents Sara with a very honorable award, a very special surprise, and a very special someone. To get a copy of deleted scenes from Sara's War, sign up here!
Jack surprises Sara with his uninvited visit to speak with Ander. He confides in her about a previous traumatic experience. Write Brenda a review for Sara's War on Amazon or Goodreads.
Sara is at her wit's ends waiting for Jack to wake up. Lexy and Chris express their regret over events on the battlefield. Lexy is ecstatic over some exciting news. Sara gets an unexpected call to talk with a member of the Daggard Rose.
Lexy and Chris bring some innocent Navy officers to meet up with the meds. They discover how Brontes ruined Lexy's perfect plan.
Randy convinces Sara to take a break from attending to Jack to give the sergeant major a transplant. Randy and Molly pull Sara onto a surprise flight and console her in her grief.
Sara fakes a new personality as she goes undercover as a member of the Daggard Rose to carry out Lexy's plan. But, a borderline harasser, Jack's injury, and surprise assassins on the island complicate everything.
Sara fights her fear of being abducted in order to find Jack. Lexy comes up with a great plan to help Jack escape, but she's convinced that Sara is the only one who can pull it off.
Sara ventures out on her own to warn Jack of his potential assassins. The Navy and Army have their own hands-on brawl, leaving Sara hiding out, trying to save a man thrown overboard.
A member of the Daggard Rose gives Sara secret information, but the general refuses to do anything about it.
Sara ventures on her long journey back to the base where she comes across a teenage member of the Daggard Rose who is on the brink of death.
Jack confides in Sara about some of his history. He tries one more time to convince her they should be together.
Nate spends the day with Sara to help her with her mental health. He comes clean about why he got beat up when they were camped at Eagle.
Jack helps Sara get through her shock. Sara confides in Jack about her horrible past. She is surprised with his solution to help her sleep.
Sara's lack of sleep and neglected trauma treatment cause her to lose control over her mind and emotions, much to her nurses' dismay. Sara finds herself in the exact situation she is so terrified of encountering.
Sara's nurses, as well as Jack, are concerned over her well-being, even while she successfully repairs the sergeant major's eye.
Jack is distraught with the news he must share with Sara about the intel he's discovered from the Daggard Rose.
Jack openly confronts a soldier in the bomb shelter when he overhears some gossip. Chris causes Sara to rethink her choice to break up with Jack.
Sara and Randy enjoy some good teasing, but are interrupted when the company is attacked by cannons.
Lexy convinces Sara to help her with an assignment from Jack, which turns out to be a bust due to some mysterious information that Lexy can't disclose.
Memories of Ryan lead Sara's dreaded buried memory to come to the surface. Lexy confides in Sara about how she got her scars.
Lexy makes a spectacle of herself when she confronts Sara about breaking up with Jack. Randy helps Sara discover a new way to both keep Ryan close and let him go.
Sara hardly recognizes Jack as he confronts Nate. Nate pushes Sara to the edge as he reminds her of horrific memories. More of Jack's heavy burdens are revealed.
Sara is asked to help some injured criminals. Jack shuts one down as soon as he gives hints of harassment to Sara. A beaten friend of Sara arrives as an additional patient.
Sara realizes the real reason she broke up with Jack. Captain Barnett comes to her with an unusual request.
Randy confides in Sara through some dark moments. Lexy gives Sara a shooting lesson, despite a guy hitting on her. Sara is surprised with how Lexy interacts with Jack's best friend. She discovers staggering news about Sam.
Randy is upset with Sara's choice of blood donors. Sara and Jack have a "discussion" about Jack's orders.
Sara works to save a sergeant's life after being forced to watch him bleed without assistance. Soldiers on the bus discover the enemy's pistol isn't a pistol after all.
Spies are found, but these people change everything. Jack knows them to be so dangerous that he orders a much more aggressive attack.
Sara is shocked by a friend's behavior. Jack and Sara must endure Lexy's incessant teasing on the bus. Jack plans to capture some enemy spies.
Recent triumphs and setbacks of the Army require Sara and her colleagues to be given scary, new assignments.
Sara and Jack take a romantic walk on the beach...flirting, confiding, laughing. Their night ends with a good and bad surprise.
Randy, Nate, and Jack all vie for Sara's attention on the dance floor. Nate introduces some singers who sing a song that touches the entire ballroom audience. To watch the song sung in this episode live, go to any of the following links...and "like" it!
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Sara and Nate clear the dance floor with their impressive moves. Many others clamor for Sara's attention, but nobody affects her quite like Jack.
Lexy helps Sara make it to the Army Ball. Jack finds them there, but his objective is interrupted by Sara's old dance partner.
Sara receives a surprise call from Jack overseas. The new nurse catches Sara up on the latest gossip—about her.
Sara discovers nurses who now respect her (and nurses who don't). Someone spreads a rumor of Sara going to the Army Ball with Jack.
Sara's fake date with the Colonel is one awkward moment after another—with Lexy there to taunt them both. Episode 11 will resume January 9, 2020.
Colonel Haskins presents Sara with a prestigious Insignia. Together, they put together an impromptu plan to handle Mr. Evil. Colonel Haskins comes up with an excuse to spend more time with Sara.
Sara wakes up terrified to an unexpected visitor. Somehow, she gets Colonel Haskins to let down his guard. And vice versa.
Because of Sara's medical expertise, she is included in a highly classified, highly disturbing, situation.
Sara must decide is she will risk a man's life waiting for a surgeon, or risk his life performing the surgery herself. She is pleased to notice professional admiration (or is it more than that?) from a superior, and finally gets the respect she deserves in the Military hospital.
Sara butts heads with a nurse over dinner. She tries a unique approach to escaping past memories.
While attending to a life-threatening situation, a furious woman patronizes and openly doubts Sara's expertise. Sara breaks protocol without knowing...until Colonel Haskins comes.
Sara discovers her lost Insignia badge was stolen by the very man who wants to lure her away with him. She might have to fight him alone since her superiors won't believe her story.
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Sara hits it off with her brawny roommate and discovers some of her horrific history, some of which is common with her own.
WWIII is raging and Sara is drafted into the Army where dealing with tragedy and fighting off douchebags becomes a necessary habit. But there's one upside: Lieutenant Colonel Haskins.
Tom visits Daphne in Sunland where they share raw and tender moments. Daphne feels she is unworthy of Tom. Her parents make it to her court date where Tom announces his big plans for their future. If you enjoyed Blemished Beauty, please write Brenda a review on either Amazon or Goodreads. Thanks!
The evidence Tom and Craig found on Judge Bridge's criminal acts goes missing. Tom hires a quirky detective to remedy the situation. The two go on a thrilling hunt together to gather new evidence.
Tom tries to convince Laurel to testify in court as he hires a detective to assist with the case against David.
Daphne and Laurel discover David's true colors and try to turn him in. David tries to thwart their efforts with an evil plan of his own. *This chapter contains a difficult subject. If you are a minor, please have a trusted adult listen to it and discuss it with you first before you proceed.
Daphne and Laurel throw a party where both Tom and David not only vie for Daphne's attention, but publicly display their distaste for each other in a battle of strength. You can purchase a printed paperback of Blemished Beauty on Amazon.
Tom visits Daphne in her dorm where he meets another one of her suitors as well as Daphne's very attractive roommate. At the conclusion of this episode the author tells about some of her own personal experiences that inspired this chapter.
Tom's mother forces a confession out of him about his lingering feelings for Daphne. Tom tries to visit Daphne at the university, but she already has her sight set on a new popular guy. At the conclusion of this episode the author shares news of an award she received for Blemished Beauty.
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Daphne and Tom finally leave the mountains only to admit Daphne into a hospital where they run into her old boyfriend.
Flirting, fighting, bullying, confessing, kissing, nearly-dying...Daphne experiences it all the day the cabin is full of visitors. You can purchase a printed paperback of Blemished Beauty on Amazon.
Impromptu visitors show up at Tom's cabin. Daphne surprises all, especially Tom, with a new glamorized look. All six young men clamor for Daphne's attention, much to Tom's disgust. Visit the author's website at brendasbooks.net
Daphne challenges Tom to a leg-wrestling match. She questions him when he opens up to her about a past life choice. Daphne's greatest insecurity is exposed and Tom is appalled when Daphne accuses him of being a liar. Visit the author's website at brendasbooks.net
Tom decides he wants to win Daphne over. Meanwhile, Daphne and Tom build a snow cave and encounter a dangerous wild animal. Visit the author's website at brendasbooks.net
Daphne discovers a new talent of Tom’s. Together, they brave a wild adventure in the dark. Tom (futilely) tries to ignore his new-found feelings for Daphne. You can purchase a printed paperback of Blemished Beauty on Amazon.
Tom is struck dangerously ill after traveling in a blizzard. He is overjoyed with Daphne's surprise gift. Daphne, however, finds Tom's gift offensive. Visit the author's website at brendasbooks.net
Tom's sister spreads false word around their small town that Tom has a new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Daphne creates a surprise for Tom upon his return. You can purchase a printed paperback of Blemished Beauty on Amazon.
Tom travels in a terrible storm to get to his pa's funeral where he runs into his old girlfriend. Visit the author's website at brendasbooks.net
Daphne comes to terms with having to stay with Tom for weeks. They play an intriguing game of chess as Tom searches for information about his secretive guest. Tom reads an email that shatters his world. You can purchase a printed paperback of Blemished Beauty on Amazon.
While Tom does everything he can to help his guest, Daphne does everything she can to avoid him. Visit the author's website at brendasbooks.net
Daphne gets separated from her friend while cross-country skiing in a blizzard. A lone young man gives her shelter in his cabin. Visit the author's website at brendasbooks.net