Reagan’s Reward is a Selah Awards finalist. Her book awards include two Illumination Book Awards, three American Fiction Awards, two Indie Excellence Book Awards, and two Literary Titan Book Awards. She is also a published author of two premarital books, two children's picture books, seven stories in compilation books, and hundreds of published articles. Mary’s Moment comes out May 12, 2023, and book eleven, A Summer at Thousand Island House, comes out in July. She has nine in her fiction line including, The Fabric of Hope: An Irish Family Legacy, Christmas Charity, Katelyn’s Choice, Devyn’s Dilemma, Sara’s Surprise, Reagan’s Reward, Colleen’s Confession, Peyton’s Promise, and Rachel’s Reunion. Susan has been published more than twenty-five times in full-length novels, novellas, and non-fiction books. Madison giggled, putting her finger to her lips, and disappeared into the office. Susan G Mathis is an international award-winning, multi-published author of stories set in the beautiful Thousand Islands, her childhood stomping ground in upstate NY. “I will.” Madison scooted out from under the table and tiptoed toward the office unnoticed by her father. And remember to be quiet as a mouse.” Sara glanced toward the front desk and picked up her empty tray to return to the kitchen. Now go back to your papa, else he mightn’t let you have any.

But it’s so hard to wait.” Her pretty little pout drew a smile from Sara. She released Sara’s legs and grinned again. I wanted to say hello to you.” The imp gazed into the parlor, where about a dozen fancily dressed women waited for tea. Papa thinks I’m sleeping in the office, but I couldn’t sleep. Snapping her gaze downward, she discovered Madison looking up with a mischievous grin, still holding tight to her while the tablecloth draped over the back half of the girl’s body. Sara squeaked out a high-pitched “ah!” before clamping her mouth closed. As she started to return to the kitchen, something latched around her ankles. She set the tray on the table and removed the pots, careful not to spill any tea on the lace. Two waiters in perfect livery stood like soldiers at attention. Once in the lobby, Sara could see where she was to set the tea-a long, finely decorated table adorned with flowers and a lacy tablecloth.

How could he expect her to know things when he didn’t tell her? How dare he? She gnashed her teeth, attempting to disseminate her frustration.

Sara carefully picked up one of the heavy trays with three teapots on it, trying not to spill as her hands shook. If you’ve read it, please consider writing a review. Sara’s Surprise released a few weeks ago and is getting rave reviews.

Sara's Surprise by Susan G. Mathis