Saturday Snippet: He Know How to Shoot that Spencer?

The following snippet is taken from

Mail Order Roslyn

Widows, Brides and Secret Babies Book 9 

 

          For Roslyn, at that moment, there was no stage station full of animals and men, no soldiers taking positions to protect the station, no hostile band of Cheyenne or some other tribe preparing to attack in order to kill as many people inside as they could and steal the livestock. Elam, alone, filled her world. He was there for her. Why couldn’t he be Emmy’s father?

          “Need you inside the building, ma’am.”

          The corporal’s words broke the spell. Roslyn jerked her head to face him. “As soon as I bring Mr. Stewart the bench he requested, I will. Excuse me.” She strode toward the building.

          Caroline opened the door so Roslyn could carry the bench outside.

          The corporal ran over and took it from her. The man motioned with his head in Elam’s direction. “I see he’s a veteran. He know how to shoot that Spencer?”

          “He used to be a sharpshooter.”

          The corporal puffed a breath of relief. “Good. Our men don’t get enough ammunition to practice much. I’ll be lucky if they don’t shoot themselves or each other instead of the Cheyenne.”

          Within minutes of Roslyn shutting the door behind her, the sounds of battle filled the air. She closed her eyes. Barely aware that Caroline dragged her toward the storeroom and handed Emmy to her, fear and worry gripped her.

          Elam was an experienced fighter. Would his knowledge and skill protect him from an arrow or a bullet finding him? For the first time in years, she sent a prayer heavenward toward the God she had learned about while reading the Holy Bible; the Being she decided over a year ago had abandoned her. Please, God. I know you gave me Emmy, but I’ve lost so much. I can’t lose him, too. Don’t ask that I be the one to send Emmy home to You. I beg You. Please don’t take him or Emmy from me. If they must leave this life, take me with them.

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Cole, Cupid & Cowboys Book 8, is currently available for on Amazon. For the book description, please CLICK HERE.

 

 

Like Cole, A Lawyer for Linton is set in  California, specifically in 1885 Sonora. 

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look forward to sharing A Bride for Quentin. Its main character, Quentin Thompson, a telegraph operator, is a minor character in some of my Sweethearts of Jubilee Springs books. After considering the theme of Mistaken Identity Mail Order Brides, I decided this story would be perfect for this series, too. 

This book is scheduled for release on June 25th. Please CLICK HERE to find the book description and preorder purchase link for A Bride for Quentin.

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