Saturday Snippet: Just the man I want to see

Today's snippet is taken from

The Bride Who Invades Saloons

by Zina Abbott

The Bride Who series

 

          Exiting the depot, Anthony posted his hands on each side of his waist. Train on time. What should he do for the next almost thirty minutes? After close to three hours of sitting on a wagon bench, he did not feel like finding a seat inside the depot. Although he doubted the same old man who always seemed to claim a spot on the far end of one of the two outside benches placed on the platform on either side of the depot entrance would pester him with small talk or ask for a handout, he chose not to sit outside. He did not want to pace the platform next to the depot. Yes, I am anxious, but no point in advertising it.

          Anthony decided to check the horses one last time and then cross First Street, which fronted the depot, to walk a couple of blocks into town. His excuse would be to learn the day’s specials at the restaurant on Second Street. Laramie City had lost most of its wild ways after a vigilance committee late in 1868 hanged thirteen of the worst thieves and murderers and convinced many more to leave town on their own. It was a shame that so many saloons—frequented by the railroad maintenance employees who still populated the city—existed within the first block east of First Street. In order to take his new bride to the restaurant he had in mind, he needed to guide her past a couple.

          As he quickly strode across First Street and began walking north on the boardwalk, Anthony felt the weight of a hand clamping down onto his shoulder. He stopped and stiffened his body.

          “Tony Bellamy. You’re just the man I want to see.”.

 

The Bride Who Invades Saloons, in the Bride Who series, is now for sale as an ebook and at no additional cost with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. 

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My next scheduled romance, 

The Mine Owner's Rescue, is currently on pre-order and scheduled for release on 3/26/2025. 

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 Sue, Book 55 in the Prairie Roses Collection, is now on pre-order and scheduled for release on 5/05/2025. 

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please CLICK HERE

 

 

 

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Saturday Snippet: "There is nothing for me here."

Today's snippet is taken from

The Bride Who Invades Saloons

by Zina Abbott

The Bride Who series

 

          “Are you sure you’re doing what’s best, Fiona? This idea of answering an advertisement in the newspaper and then courting through mail still strikes me as being odd.” Anna again cupped Fiona’s cheek to hold her daughter’s attention as her gaze sought that of her daughter’s.

          “I believe so, Ma. From his letters, Mr. Bellamy impresses me as being a decent and reliable man. He forwarded two letters of recommendation. One was from the owner of the mercantile and the other was from a local pastor. Although the pastor said he didn’t know Mr. Bellamy well, since his ranch is far enough from Laramie City that he only makes it to church services three or four times a year, he has supported some of the church’s fund-raisers.”

          “That’s encouraging. I would hope a pastor would be honest enough not to give a good recommendation if the man was a scoundrel. But, the fact this Mr. Bellamy lives so far from town raises another issue. It sounds like you will be isolated living on his ranch. Your home has always been in the city surrounded by people, including family. Are you sure you will be happy being so far from people, especially other women?”

          “I…” Fiona hesitated and bit her lower lip. “There is nothing for me here, Ma. In some ways, because of the neighbors we have now, I feel too many of the men can’t get past me being poor and part Irish and…” She bit her lip. Since it upset her mother, who felt responsible for the way her wound healed, she decided not to mention it. “I’m already twenty-one, yet none of the local men have shown any interest in me, even with us now attending a protestant church.”

 

The Bride Who Invades Saloons, in the Bride Who series, is now for sale as an ebook and at no additional cost with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. 

For the book description and purchase options, 

please CLICK HERE

 

 

My next scheduled romance, 

The Mine Owner's Rescue, is currently on pre-order and scheduled for release on 3/26/2025. 

To find the book description and pre-order link,

please CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 Sue, Book 55 in the Prairie Roses Collection, is now on pre-order and scheduled for release on 5/05/2025. 

For the book description and pre-order link, 

please CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 Historical Romances

Includes my own The Bride Who Invades Saloons, Jocelyn’s Wedding Dilemma, and Clara

Please CLICK HERE

Heartwarming Historical Romance

Including my own The Bride Who Invades Saloons, A Bride for Quentin, and A Watchman for Willow

Please CLICK HERE