Opportunity Knocks

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

To read from the beginning, click here:

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

The story is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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OK“I’m not working there any more.”

“You quit your job?” Emily knew her sister and brother-in-law would never have fired Ben. He was almost like family. “Why would you do that?”

“Something better came along.” He gave an indifferent shrug. “A man’s got to go where the opportunities are, Em, if he wants to make something of himself. I’m working now for Tom Henderson.”

“Oh.” Emily nodded. “How’s he doing?” A few years earlier, Tom had inherited a piece of land and had worked hard to build a successful enterprise breeding horses. Without a doubt, Ben would enjoy working at the horse farm. Emily’s features scrunched. “I thought he had a crew of Mexicans working for him.”

“Yeah, he did, but they left a while back.” He picked up the valise and shrugged again. “Guess they got tired of Colorado winters and headed back to the Rio Grande.”  He nodded again toward the wagon. “I’ll help you up, then I’ll get what I need at the mercantile. It won’t take more than a few minutes. After that,” he said, pushing the hat back on his head, “I can take you to your folks’ place. I can’t drive all the way out to the J Bar K. I need to get back.”

“Yes, you’re awfully busy, I know.”  She sighed, wondering how so many dreams could fall apart so suddenly. Little point in talking to Ben about her plans now. Little point in even thinking about them. In a single moment, Ben had spoiled them all.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

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Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

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 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

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Jumping to Conclusions

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

To read from the beginning, click here:

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

The story is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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Myra-Kassim-In-the-absence-of-information-we-jump-to-the-worst-conclusions-Framed-Quote-780“In other words, the answer is no, you didn’t read it.” A rush of breath shot out from his lungs. “You know, Em, you pride yourself on always being so smart, always using your head. You talk about how observant you are, about how carefully you listen so you can gather all the facts–”

“Yes, of course. You know I do.”

She folded her arms across her chest and dared him to contradict her. He didn’t even stop for breath.

“—and you call yourself rational. You’re always going on about logic, but then you take whatever facts you find and throw logic right out the window, jumping headlong to whatever conclusion it is that you want to believe.”

She drew back, shocked by the vehemence of his attack. “What’s gotten into you, Ben? I swear, I don’t even know you!” Emily waved a hand. “I don’t care. It doesn’t matter what you wrote. Let’s put it all behind us now and move on.” Slowly she edged toward the wagon. “Take me out to Kat’s, let me rest a little, and we’ll talk later, all right?”

Ben didn’t budge. “I’m not going to the J Bar K.”

 

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

Not the Marrying Kind

See this and other reviews at Amazon

“A Must Read”

I greatly recommend this book to anyone who loves cowboys, westerns, and just good writing and stories…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

Check out this and other 5-Star Reviews at Amazon

“Wonderfully Written”

 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

 


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The Letter

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

To read from the beginning, click here:

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

The story is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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Blinking back her tears, Emily hobbled alongside Ben. Pain shot through her with each step. Drat! If she went home now, Mama would make a fuss about her twisted ankle. She’d insist on wrapping it tightly and order strict bed rest for the next few days. That would never do. It wouldn’t fit in at all with Emily’s plans.

“I’ve changed my mind.” Her grip tightened on Ben’s forearm. “Instead of taking me to my folks’ house, I need you to take me back to the J Bar K with you. I can stay there with Kat and Josh.” The ranch where Emily had grown-up – and where Ben had worked for the last seven years —  now belonged to her sister and brother-in-law. They would be only too happy to have her stay with them over the holidays.

Old LettersBut Ben stopped. Once again he turned to her with a bewildered look. For a moment he remained silent. All the while, he raked her with a peculiar gaze.

“Is something wrong”? she asked, hating how timorous her voice sounded.

For a moment more, he stared at her, then finally turned away. “Did you even bother to read my letter?”

“Well, yes, of course. At least, most of it.” Her cheeks heated, and she lowered her gaze, but then, at once, she jerked her chin up again. “That letter didn’t make a lick of sense, Ben.”

 

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

Not the Marrying Kind

See this and other reviews at Amazon

“A Must Read”

I greatly recommend this book to anyone who loves cowboys, westerns, and just good writing and stories…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

Check out this and other 5-Star Reviews at Amazon

“Wonderfully Written”

 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

 


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Until Now…

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

To read from the beginning, click here:

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

The story is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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If only she could toss out a casual, cutting remark and tell him that she most certainly had not been waiting for him. Of course, it would be a flagrant lie. Ben knew how much she adored him, and yes, he knew she’d been waiting at the depot for nearly an hour.

“Never mind,” she said, taking a few halting steps toward him. Her ankle hurt, but she could move about so long as she didn’t put her full weight upon it. “I can make my own way home. That’s what I was about to do when I fell.” She gathered her long skirts in her hands and lifted them a few inches, glancing down at her swollen ankle. A sigh slipped out.

Wagon“I saw you go down, but that big fellow got to you before I could. Sorry, Em.” Despite her insistence that she could get home on her own, Ben picked up her valise, then jerked his head toward the left. “The wagon’s parked over there by the mercantile. I need to pick up a few things while I’m in town.”

Tears stung Emily’s eyes. She nodded, grateful when the tall, handsome young cowpoke with the reddish hair and beautiful golden eyes came to her and extended his arm.

“I’ll help you to the wagon,” he offered.

“Thank you.” She grabbed hold of him, awed as always by the powerful muscles, the strong, hard feel of his limb. Benjamin Brooks had grown a lot over the last seven years, maturing from a scrawny freckle-faced boy to a man whose good looks made every woman swoon. Had she not been so sure of his devotion to her, Emily would have died a thousand deaths from jealousy over the years. But Ben had never given her the slightest cause for concern nor the least reason to doubt his constancy. Until now.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

Not the Marrying Kind

See this and other reviews at Amazon

“A Must Read”

I greatly recommend this book to anyone who loves cowboys, westerns, and just good writing and stories…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

Check out this and other 5-Star Reviews at Amazon

“Wonderfully Written”

 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

 


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“I’ll Take You Home”

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

To read from the beginning, click here:

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

The story is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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Amber EyesBenjamin Brooks had the most fascinating eyes Emily had ever seen. A light brown, almost golden, they reminded her of two amber gem stones. Warmth always seemed to glow from Ben’s eyes.

But Emily saw no warmth that morning. She heard no warmth in his voice. She felt no warmth from his touch.

Shivering, she pulled her gray cloak tighter about her shoulders. “Why did you bother to show up at all?”

His body stiffened at the question. He sucked in a deep breath, drew himself up, and peered down at the girl he’d called his own for the last seven years. As his gaze raked over her, Emily wondered again at the unmistakable changes she saw in him.

“I figured you’d be stubborn enough to come back, even if I didn’t want you here.” Without waiting for a reply, Ben looked around, spotted the dusty valise still lying in the middle of Main Street where she’d dropped it, and sauntered off to reclaim it. “Get in the wagon,” he called over his shoulder. “I’ll take you home.”

Ben took a few steps, stopped, and then turned to look at Emily again. “Have you really been waiting all this time for me?” For a moment, the familiar warmth returned to his amber eyes. The corners of his mouth briefly turned up as a grin flickered and died.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

Not the Marrying Kind

See this and other reviews at Amazon

“A Must Read”

I greatly recommend this book to anyone who loves cowboys, westerns, and just good writing and stories…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

Check out this and other 5-Star Reviews at Amazon

“Wonderfully Written”

 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

 


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Too Busy

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

To read from the beginning, click here:

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

The story is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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Out of sight. Out of mind. Emily had other things to think about.

“I’m so glad you finally got here,  Ben.” She reached out to place a hand on his arm, but he stepped away before she could touch him. Startled by the unexpected reaction, Emily drew back.

Busy“I told you not to come home,” he said. “I told you to stay in Denver.”

Shocked and hurt by his rejection, and concerned by his fearsome scowl, Emily had no idea what to say to him. She’d never known Ben to act this way. An apology rose to her lips, but she snapped her mouth shut and held back the words. Why should she say she was sorry when she’d done nothing wrong? Sucking in a deep breath, she lifted her chin.

“This school term is over, Ben.” True enough, and for now, that was all Ben needed to know. She could discuss the rest of her plans with him another time. “The holidays are here. Of course I’m coming home to be with my family.” She sighed, lowered her gaze, and said, “I came home to see you, too, but obviously you no longer care.”

“You got my letter, didn’t you?” He reached out, placed a hand beneath her quivering chin, and lifted her face to his. “I wrote to you. I told you I was going to be too busy to spend any time with you.”

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

Not the Marrying Kind

See this and other reviews at Amazon

“A Must Read”

I greatly recommend this book to anyone who loves cowboys, westerns, and just good writing and stories…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

Check out this and other 5-Star Reviews at Amazon

“Wonderfully Written”

 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

 


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Benjamin Brooks to the Rescue

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

The story, “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”, is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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Emily Sue Phillips arrives in Sunset

What will Emily do now?

A man with a slow look about him

 Emily Sue’s Pity Party

Sexy Duster Cowboy“What the hell’s going on?”

A deep, familiar male voice called out, and suddenly Emily felt herself falling as the big man let go of her. She landed on the dirt with a painful thud, confused and disoriented. With great effort, she scrambled again to her feet, careful this time not to put any weight on her twisted ankle.

“Go on! Get away from her.”

Emily nearly swooned at the welcome sight of Benjamin Brooks. He hadn’t forgotten her, after all. Grateful that he’d come in time to rescue her, she threw herself against him, expecting him to open his arms and enfold her in an embrace.

Instead, he stood rigid, his arms at his side. He stared at the broad-shouldered giant whose hands were now raised in apparent supplication.

“I didn’t hurt nobody,” the big brute said in a surprisingly timid voice. “Only trying to help. That’s all.”

 

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

Not the Marrying Kind

See this and other reviews at Amazon

“A Must Read”

I greatly recommend this book to anyone who loves cowboys, westerns, and just good writing and stories…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

Check out this and other 5-Star Reviews at Amazon

“Wonderfully Written”

 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

 


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Emily Sue’s Pity Party

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

The story, “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”, is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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Emily Sue Phillips arrives in Sunset

What will Emily do now?

A man with a slow look about him

 

Self-Pity“Put me down!”

Dropping her valise, Emily clenched her hands into tight fists and beat at the man’s shoulders. Her blows had no effect. Frightened out of her wits, she fought wildly, scratching and clawing, kicking, and biting. She couldn’t break free of the man’s grasp as he carried her along the street.

Why wouldn’t someone help her?

Was everyone so busy preparing for the holidays that nobody had time to even look her way and see her distress?

Nobody cares what happens to me.

The pitiful thought once more brought tears to her eyes.

 

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

Not the Marrying Kind

See this and other reviews at Amazon

“A Must Read”

I greatly recommend this book to anyone who loves cowboys, westerns, and just good writing and stories…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

Check out this and other 5-Star Reviews at Amazon

“Wonderfully Written”

 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

 


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A Man with a Slow Look About Him

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Sneak Peek Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

The story, “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”, is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

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Emily Sue Phillips arrives in Sunset

What will Emily do now?

 

Man with a Slow LookWiping away her tears, Emily glanced up into the eyes of a huge, hulking stranger. She’d grown up around Sunset, had lived all of her life within shouting distance of the town, and she knew the folks who called it home. She’d never seen this man before. Instinctively, she drew back.

The big fellow didn’t move. He stood over her, his hand outstretched.

Emily guessed him to be close to her age, but it was hard to be certain. He had what Mama called a slow look about him – a low, sloping brow, close-set eyes, a weak chin. Nothing more than a big, dumb brute who’d stumbled into Sunset. A harmless sort.

That’s what Mama always said, but the hard look in his man’s mud-brown eyes said otherwise. Alarm shot through Emily. Her heart pounded.

“I’m fine.” Shaking her head, she struggled to stand. She no sooner got to her feet than she went down again, crying out from the pain.

The giant hovered over her, then, with surprising swiftness, bent down and swept her up into his arms.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

Not the Marrying Kind

See this and other reviews at Amazon

“A Must Read”

I greatly recommend this book to anyone who loves cowboys, westerns, and just good writing and stories…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Keeping Faith

Check out this and other 5-Star Reviews at Amazon

“Wonderfully Written”

 Keeping Faith was a rollercoaster ride of rich drama.Complex characters with real identifiable flaws that make you relate. A hero that just wants to do the right thing. Mrs. Cole takes you on a journey of self discovery…

Amazon Kindle Edition $6.99

 


 

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What Will Emily Do Now?

From Christina: As I work on the third book of “The Sunset Series”, I’m going to be sharing the story here. I’ll be posting “snippets” each week on Six Sentence Sunday, and from time to time, I might post additional snippets, as well.

The story, “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”, is scheduled for release from Secret Cravings Publishing in January. Please be aware that what you are reading here will be unedited, unrevised work from a rough draft of the story. All comments, questions, and suggestions will be appreciated.

Those who’ve read “Not the Marrying Kind” will remember Emily Sue Phillips as the annoying little sister who loved sneaking about. In this story, she’s a very grown up young lady.  I hope you enjoy today’s snippet, and that you’ll continue reading as the story progresses. 

* * * *

Emily Sue Phillips arrives in Sunset

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What will Emily do now?

 

She bit back tears and clutched her pocketbook close, refusing to think of the peculiar letter tucked inside. She’d read it, but it had made no sense. Regardless of anything Benjamin Brooks might have written, she’d still expected him to greet her at the depot. After all, they were sweethearts, and she’d been away for the last three months. Instead of making her stand about alone on a dreary gray morning, he should have been rushing to welcome her home.

The sound of yet another wagon caught her attention. With hope rising anew in her heart, Emily looked up, but the driver reined up at the mercantile, and a young woman climbed down.

Little point in waiting any longer. Obviously Ben wasn’t coming to pick her up.

valiseSnatching up her weary-looking valise, Emily stepped from the platform. Tears stung her eyes, making it hard to see. Somehow, she lost her footing, and with the heavy suitcase throwing her off-balance, she couldn’t right herself.

Down she went in a heap, landing with her right ankle twisted beneath her. Wincing as she wiggled the foot, she let out a grateful sigh. It hurt, but at least no bones were broken.

From out of nowhere, a rough, swarthy hand reached toward her. “You all right, miss?”

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I hope you’ve enjoyed this little “snippet”.

For more information on “The Sunset Series”, please visit “Riding into the Sunset”

Now available from Secret Cravings Publishing

 

Book 1  Not the Marrying Kind

and

Book 2 Keeping Faith

Also available at Amazon and other on–line booksellers.

Click HERE for more “Sneak Peeks” from your favorite romance authors!

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