Saturday Snippet: I Felt He Was Just Being Nosy

The following snippet is from 

 Bargain Bessie 

by Zina Abbott

Sweethearts of Jubilee Springs Book 7

   

            Bessie turned to face forward, straightening her spine to sit the way she had been taught. “Surely not, Uncle Simon. I felt he was just being nosy, but certainly he had no interest in me, not at my age.”

            Simon grew serious. “Bessie, a new single woman showing up in this town is big news, almost as big as hearing about an assassination attempt against the President of the United States. Some would be happier if the new woman came to work across the river…” Simon paused and glanced at Desi.

            “I already warned her about the Silver Dollar, Simon. She knows to go the direction we’re headed, not the other way.” Desi turned to Bessie. “And, when you walk our street, go no farther than the bank unless you are visiting one of the houses on River Road. That way you’ll stay away from people who could cause you trouble.”

            Simon leaned forward to catch Bessie’s eye. “This is really a good little town and is probably a lot safer than where you and Emeline were living. You just need to be aware of a few things and not be too trusting of some of the men in town.”

            “Simon, she already as much as told the man she’s related to Aaron.”

            Simon grinned as he urged the horse around the corner between the schoolyard and the livery in an effort to convince the animal it was not yet time for it to return to its home in the livery corral. “Well, Bessie, it sounds like Aaron will have a lot of fun at work tomorrow explaining you to all the curious men he works with.” 

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My next book to be published on August 10th is, 

LighthouseEscape

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This book will be written as a companion book to Lightkeeper's Challenge by Linda Carroll-Bradd

 

Also on preorder to be published September 1st is my second Cupids and Cowboys book, Madeline.

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 My idea of summer "vacation" is to be writing. I have another book, part of The Sheriff's Mail Order Brides series that will be released September 10th:

 

A Bride for Devlin 

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