Saturday Snippet: He Stared at the Envelope as if It Was a Coiled Rattlesnake

 The following snippet is from 

 A Bride for Devlin 

by Zina Abbott 

The Sheriff's Mail Order Bride Book 6 

 

    “Now, about the letters we received.” Jesse reached into his pocket and pulled out two envelopes. “I’ll allow, in mine, there wasn’t much said about her skills. There might be more details in yours.” He grinned as he held up the unopened envelope. “They’re sisters, Devlin. They’re not only from similar backgrounds but the same household. They’re both looking for husbands, and they want to live close by each other.” He tossed the letter on the table. “Go on. Open it.”

    Devlin sucked in a breath. He stared at the envelope as if it was a coiled rattlesnake. “Jesse, I told you. I want no part of this letter-writing business.”

    “Well, you got it, anyway.” Jesse nodded. “When I sent the letters, I wrote mine in cursive. Yours, I printed. I figured that way, maybe it wouldn’t look like they were written by the same person. Don’t worry, I shared all your better traits.”

    “Yeah, you probably soaped this pig up right clean and dressed it in ruffles and lace.” Clenching and unclenching his fists, Devlin jumped out of his chair. He ran to the stove and opened the door to the firebox. After tossing in a stick of firewood, he slammed the door and latched it. Tightening the flesh around his eyes, he stood and turned until his gaze met Jesse’s. “What happens if she finds out about the real me?”

    “Once she realizes there’s a decent man behind all your gruffness, she’ll get over it.” Jesse shrugged. “You’re hard-working and loyal. If my sisters’ opinions count for anything, that’s important to a woman. Also, based on the hometown yokels they tended to get starry-eyed over...” Jesse raised a pointer finger. “It’s safe to say, most women would consider you right handsome. Or, at least, you will be, once you shave that buffalo fur off your face and cut your hair.” A teasing glint entered his gaze.

    “Winter’s here. Need my beard.” As he stroked his chin with his thumb and fingertips, Devlin stared across the room. What gruffness? “I told you to leave me out of your marriage-writing scheme. I’m the sheriff. How come you don’t listen to me?” He held out a hand, palm up.

 

 A Bride for Devlin is now available in both ebook and print formats. To find the book description and purchase link, please 

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Did I mention that the 1878 total solar eclipse was a minor element in A Bride for Devlin? It is.

 Now through September 14th, my other "eclipse" book,

Mail Order Blythe

is on sale for 99 cents. 

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On pre-order, to be published September 23rd is my second Cupids and Cowboys book, Madeline.

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To find the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series page on Amazon, please CLICK HERE.

On Monday, September 13th, The authors are having a mid-series celebration to feature all of the books in the series. We'll be on the Facebook group, Sweet Americana Book Club. Please join us! CLICK HERE.

 

Lighthouse Escape is now available for sale or for no additional cost with your Kindle Unlimited subscription. You may find the book description by CLICKING HERE. 

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

Next week, on September 14th, the third book in the series, Her Keeper's Heart, will be released.

You may find that book, plus pre-order links to the other Round Three books on the series page by CLICKING HERE.

Last weekend for these two offers: 

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Saturday Snippet: She Discouraged Anyone from Sitting Next to Her

The following snippet is taken from 

Mail Order Blythe 

Secret Baby Dilemma Book 8 

 

          As she listened to the sounds of Mr. Morgan stowing his belongings in the rack across the aisle, Blythe glanced at her carpetbag she left sitting on the bench between her and the window. She did so to discourage anyone from sitting next to her. She might have been comfortable if Mr. Morgan asked. A small part of her knew she would welcome it. However, his presence across the aisle was more appropriate.

          Blythe raised her gaze upward as the clatter of more footsteps reached her ears. Mr. Morgan’s two companions now stood in the aisle in front of her seat.

          “So, Eli, this is how it is? You prefer the company of this lovely lady to us, do you?” The man of medium height and build with golden brown hair smiled. “No offense, miss. We saw you earlier with our friend, but he failed to make introductions.

 

 

 

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Mail Order Blythe, please CLICK HERE.

 

A Bride for Quentin is available for preorder.

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Saturday Snippet: He Glanced at Her Left Hand

The following snippet is taken from

Mail Order Blythe

Secret Baby Dilemma Book 8 

 

          “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.”

 

 

Mail Order Blythe, Book 8 in the series, Secret Baby Dilemma, was published on March 19th.

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I am working on my next book, Cole, Cupid & Cowboys Book 8, that will follow Mail Order Blythe. It is currently available for Preorder on Amazon and will be available April 1st. For the book description, please CLICK HERE.

 

What is coming next? Like Cole, the book is set near my stompin' grounds here in California. 

A Lawyer for Linton is already on preorder. Please CLICK HERE for the book description and link.

And here is the link for the Mail-Order Mama series which started March 26th: CLICK HERE.