Jennifer's Latest Book Release: Dancing in the Rain
On the verge of college graduation, Loni Parker seeks employment as a music teacher, but no one will hire her since she’s blind. Or so she thinks. To take her mind off her troubles, her roommate invites her to spring retreat at Camp Hope in the gorgeous North Carolina mountains.
Unbeknownst to Loni, Michael Ackerman, the director, is an ex-con responsible for the accident that caused her blindness. When Loni warms up to camp and wants to return as a summer counselor, Michael opposes the idea, which only makes Loni want to prove herself all the more. Though she doesn’t expect to fall for the guy. Still, her need for independence and dream of teaching win out, taking her far away from her beloved Camp Hope . . . and a certain director.
Camp director Michael Ackerman recognizes Lonie instantly and wants to avoid her at all costs. Yet, despite the guilt pushing him from her, a growing attraction draws him to the determined woman. She sees more with her heart than the average person does with his eyes. But her presence also dredges up a long-buried anger toward his alcoholic father that he’d just as soon keep hidden. When circumstances spin out of control, Michael is forced to face a past that may destroy his present. Buy the book HERE.
1 pound low fat ground beef
1 cup frozen corn
3 green onions, diced
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 tablespoon partially dried basil (though fresh and chopped would be best)
For garnish: corn tortilla chips
Brown ground beef on medium heat until 2/3 cooked. Then add frozen corn and diced green onions, stirring regularly. Add the rest of the spices, turn heat to low, and let simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to merge. Serve with corn tortilla chips for scooping and crunch and tomato slices for color.