Saturday Snippet: His Gaze Followed Her

The following snippet was taken from 

Lighthouse Escape

Keepers of the Light series, Book 13

by Zina Abbott

(This book on sale 8/07 to 8/13)

 

          John finished his breakfast. As he leaned back in his chair, he raised his hand to his face to cover the large yawn that followed. “I need to find my bed. If not, I won’t be any help to Arend.” He stood and gathered his dishes in both hands. He turned toward the sink only to find Stina standing in front of him.

          “I’ll take them.” Stina grabbed both his bowl and his plate in her hands.

          Unable to tear his gaze away from her face, John still held onto his dishes. He grinned as he studied the rich blue of her eyes framed by dark brown lashes.

          “Ahem.”

          Clady’s throat clearing brought John to his senses. “Thank you, Stina.” He released his hold. He picked up his cup of coffee. As he drained the last few drops, his gaze followed her as she walked to the slop bucket and scraped off what little remained.

          A loud knock sounded on the back door.

          John turned to face the direction from which the sound came. In his peripheral vision, he saw that Clady did the same. Within seconds, Stina joined her mother.

          “I’ll get it.” Clady started toward the rear entrance. “We don’t get visitors. Who could it be?” She shook her head.

          John followed. In case there is trouble, or something I need to tell Arend. He realized Stina now walked at his side, but slightly behind.

          On the other side of the door stood a young man, someone John did not know.

          “Eddie? Eddie Paulson?” Stina stepped forward and turned to her mother. “I know Eddie from school, Mor.” She turned to Eddie. “Come inside, Eddie. What brings you to the lighthouse?”

          “Good morning, Miss Dinesen, Mrs. Dinesen…” Eddie nodded to each of the women in turn before he turned to face John. “Sir. I have a telegram for a…” He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a sealed envelope. “Do you have a Mr. John Andersen spelled with an ‘e’ instead of an ‘o’ here?”

 

To commemorate National Lighthouse Day on August 7th, the ebook version of Lighthouse Escape will be on a Kindle Countdown sale for 99c in the USA and UK from 8/07 through 8/13. To find the book description and purchase options, please CLICK HERE

 

 

 My next two books to be published are Thanksgiving romances.

Bee Sting Cake by Brunhilde, Book 12 in the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series is scheduled for release on August 30th. It is currently on pre-order. To find the book description and link, please CLICK HERE

 

 

Loving Lila, Book 1 in the Thanksgiving Brides series is also on pre-order and scheduled for release on October 10th. To find the book description and link, Please  CLICK HERE

 

Another book I have scheduled for release in October is Ellie, book 13 in the Runaway Brides of the West series. (Yes, it will be a busy month.) To find the book description and pre-order link for Ellie, please CLICK HERE.

 

Set in the days of the Oklahoma Land Runs, Joshua's Bride is now available for purchase as an ebook and in paperback and on Kindle Unlimited .

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My recently published book, Pearl, part of the Prairie Roses Collection, is a Christian wagon train romance that is now available either for purchase or at no additional cost with your Kindle Unlimited subscription. It is also available in paperback.

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I am participating in two group sales promotions this month:

Squeaky Clean Romances with Children

Includes my own Mail Order Penelope

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American Historical Romance

Includes my Lighthouse Escape

To commemorate National Lighthouse Day in the USA, Lighthouse Escape is on a Kindle Countdown sale in the USA and UK starting SUNDAY, August 7th through August 13th

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