Saturday Snippet: He Glanced at Her Left Hand

 
Today's snippet is taken from

Mail Order Blythe

Secret Baby Dilemma, Book 8

Also part of  Eclipsed by Love, Books 1-3

1878 Solar Eclipse Inspired Romance Vol. 1

 by Zina Abbott 

 

          “What work did you have in mind if you stay here?”

          “I’m not sure. I used to work as a maid. I have a letter of recommendation from my former employer. I hope that will help me.” She shot a glance Eli’s way and then turned her head aside.”

          Eli blinked. She sounded too well-spoken to be a maid. “I don’t know much about Rawlins myself, Miss…”

          “Mrs. Greenly.”

        “Pleased to meet you, Mrs. Greenly.” Disappointment flooded Eli. She’s married. Without thinking, he glanced at her left hand.

          As soon as Mrs. Greenly saw him look where most married women wore a wedding band, she blanched and buried her hand in the folds of her skirt. “I’m a…I’m a widow. After my late husband died, I had to sell my ring to get by.”

.....   “My suggestion is, if you think you and the man to whom you have been writing will be able to marry within a few weeks, there’s a strong possibility you might be able to pick up temporary work in Rawlins. Near the end of the month, there will be many astronomers and other scientists coming to the area to view the eclipse.”

          “A lot of people will come to Rawlins just to see an eclipse?” Mrs. Greenly leaned away as she gazed at him with rounded eyes.

          “It’s a full solar eclipse. They don’t happen often, especially in a high mountainous region in North America. Many, like me and my associates, are arriving early to prepare. Especially if you have worked as a maid, the hotel might hire you. I made reservations there. If you’d like, I’m willing to send a telegram asking them to consider you for a temporary position. I’m willing to vouch for you.”

          “You would?” Open-mouthed, Mrs. Greenly stared at him for a second before she turned her face to the side. “That’s very thoughtful of you, Mr. Morgan.” She used the hand holding her ticket to brush a few stray hairs and the start of perspiration off her temple. “I’ll give your suggestion some thought. If I decide to continue forward at this time, I’ll look for you and your companions on the train.”

 

 

To celebrate the total solar eclipse that will be visible from Texas to Maine on April 8, 2024, I have compiled into a boxset my first three of six books that are connected to the total solar eclipse of 1878.

Compiled in both chronological order, this first volume will include Mail Order Blythe, A Bride for Devlin, and Lauren.  

It is being offered for 99c on a pre-order sale basis, which will end the day after its release date of 2/16/2024. At that time, the price will be raised to its regular cost. To find the book description and purchase options, for

Eclipsed by Love, Books 1-3,

Please CLICK HERE

 

 

 

Eclipsed by Love, Books 4-6, is now also available on pre-order and will be released on 3/08/2024. Including Figgy Pudding by Francine, Ellie, and Loving Lila, this volume is compiled in chronological order as we follow the romances of Eli Morgan's two associates, Jason Sewell and Rand Poechet, as well as learn what became of Francine's teenage student, who accompanied her to view the eclipse in Denver.

Like the first volume, will be offered for 99c on a pre-order sale basis. The day after release day, it will move to its regular price.

Eclipsed by Love, Books 4-6,

To find the book description and purchase options, please CLICK HERE

 

 

  Jocelyn's Wedding Dilemma, the second book in the series, The Matchmaker and the Mother-in-Law, is now on pre-order. The ebook will be available March 5, 2024.

For the book description and pre-order link, 

please CLICK HERE

 

  Florence's Good Deed, Book 6 in the Rejected Mail-Order Brides series, is now on pre-order. The ebook is scheduled for release on April 15, 2024.

For the book description and pre-order link, 

please CLICK HERE

Clean and Wholesome Fiction in KU

Includes my own A WATCHMAN FOR WILLOW and A BRIDE FOR DEVLIN

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