About the Book

Book: Weep in the Night

Author: Valerie Massey Goree

Genre: Christian Fiction

Release date: October 24, 2014

After three years in the witness protection program, Sadie Malone’s life in Texas is bland and humdrum—until she meets a new co-worker. Bowen Boudine ignites a flame in Sadie’s long-dormant heart, but when she discovers he knows her true identity, she attempts to flee. He thwarts her escape and reveals the reason he’s been sent to locate her. Bowen, a seasoned operative with International Retrieval Organization takes his job escorting Sadie safely back to California seriously, but quickly finds he’s falling for her. Can he maintain a professional relationship while he protects her from the crime boss her testimony helped to convict?

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About the Author

American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis Award winner Valerie Massey Goree resides with her husband on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.

After serving as missionaries in her home country of Zimbabwe and raising two children, Glenn and Valerie moved to Texas. She worked in the public school system for many years, focusing on students with special needs. Now retired in Washington, Valerie spends her time writing, and spoiling her grandchildren.

Novels include: Deceive Me Once; Colors of Deceit; The Stolen Lives Trilogy, Weep in the Night; Day of Reckoning; and Justice at Dawn, to be released July, 2021. Valerie’s latest novel Forever Under Blue Skies, is now available from Amazon.

Valerie loves to hear from her readers.

More from Valerie

Story ideas invade my mind at the oddest moments. One day as I sorted laundry, I thought how interesting it would be to begin a novel with: “I’d been in the Witness Protection Program for three years when my identity was compromised.”

The idea bubbled and churned in my mind for a while. When I sat down to outline possible scenarios, the ideas hit me like an avalanche. Why was she in WITSEC? Who outed her? I scribbled as fast as I could—yes, I’m behind the times and use paper and pencil to plot my novels.

And so IRO was born. The International Retrieval Organization is my topnotch investigative service, with unlimited resources and experienced operatives.

Weep in the Night is the first novel in my Stolen Lives Trilogy. IRO agents are the heroes or heroines in the series. Which agent will save the day?

Interview with Valerie

Q: What was the inspiration behind the novel?

Valerie: Possible plots and story ideas are always swirling in my mind as I do mundane chores. One day as I sorted laundry, I generated this opening sentence: “I’d been in the Witness Protection Program for three years when my identity was compromised.”

WITSEC, the Federal Witness Protection Program, has always fascinated me. Now I had reason to conduct research and flesh out my plot. And so IRO was born. The International Retrieval Organization is my topnotch investigative service, with unlimited resources and experienced operatives.

Although I didn’t begin Weep in the Night with that sentence or write in the first person, WTSEC does play a major role in the story. Weep is the first novel in my Stolen Lives Trilogy. IRO agents are the heroes or heroines in the series.

Q: Do any of the novel’s characters hold a special place in your heart?

Valerie: Yes, Sadie, my heroine. She endured so much sorrow and loss, yet tried to continue a life without her family. To top it all off, she had to leave behind friends and everything familiar when she entered WITSEC. Have you ever wondered how difficult that would be? She can’t discuss anything that happened in her previous life. No one to share her memories or accomplishments or dreams for the future. I had to give her hope and a happy ending.

Q: Do you have a favorite quote from this novel?

Valerie: I have many, but this one gives an indication of Sadie’s struggle with a new dream.

Bowen filled the sink and rolled up his sleeves.

A tiny sigh puffed through her (Sadie’s) lips. With his (Bowen’s) muscled forearms deep in suds, he looked nothing like a bodyguard. Images of future domestic bliss warred with her resolve to forget him once she… (I don’t want to give away the plot.)

Q: What do you hope readers take away from this novel?

Valerie: After surviving tragedy, Sadie drove a wedge between herself and God. However, she didn’t hardened her heart. As time passed, she heard and heeded the “still, small voice.” (I Kings 19:12) As she grew closer to God again, she was able to help Bowen in his spiritual journey. As we face hardships, it’s important to remember God never separates himself from us. Even while enduring pain and suffering, we need to be open to His whisper.

Q: In what setting do you enjoy writing the most?

Valerie: My optimal setting is sitting at my desk while music plays in the background, jazz, classical, or easy listening. Occasionally I’ll play a CD— yes, I’m old fashioned and have a three-CD player in my office—with upbeat words or music that I can sing along to just to liven the scene. But usually the words of songs fade as I get engrossed in the act of composing my story.

Q: Where can readers find out more about you and your novels?

Valerie: My website and Facebook author page are my only forays into social media at this time. I love to hear from my readers.

https://www.facebook.com/ValerieMasseyGoree/
www.valeriegoreeauthor.com

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