Excerpt from The Perfect Christmas for Cara

“Squeaking started up from Cara’s fist held behind her long wool skirt, and two of the half-grown barn cats rushed out of their own hiding places with murderous intent in their expressions. They circled her skirt. It was only a matter of time before one of them climbed it with its vicious claws. ‘Shoo!’ This was exactly what she had wanted to avoid. Her favorite cats now turned into enemies had discovered her cute little Christmas mouse for their delightful snack, and it was her own fault. ‘Fiddlesticks.’”

2025 The Perfect Christmas for Cara: A Country Critters & Clues Novella by E. V. Sparrow, available in all formats on Amazon!

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I’m E.V. Sparrow

Coffee imbiber, chocolate connoisseur (sugar free please, so I don’t have to give it up), and the studier of personalities. My current book series of 3 is historical fiction inspired by my quirky great grandfather on my dad’s side of the family tree. On October 27, 2024, The BookFest Awards bestowed First Place in General Historical Fiction upon it! Stunningly unexpected.

Book 2 focuses on his sister’s life, and Book 3 reveals some of his son’s life.

According to many rumors, authors never stop learning. I’m studying and reading cozy mysteries for future projects. I’ve convinced myself I’ve adjusted to the black hole of writing and the author’s life. Why not add more challenges? What could happen?

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