I’m excited to have fellow #RRBC author, Sandra Cox back here for “TumbleStar” release day, 10-14! I can’t wait to read it.
Excerpt
“Something on your mind?”
That was another thing she’d forgotten. How easily he read her. Considering her attraction to him, that definitely wasn’t a good thing. Nerves had her pleating a piece of her skirt between her fingers. But she looked him in the eye when she spoke. “I was wondering why you didn’t bring her in the house instead of sticking her in that dark little hut.”
He rocked on his heels and studied her. “What do you think?”
She gave him a level look, but couldn’t bring herself to make an accusation. There had to be another explanation. “I don’t know, Coop. That’s why I’m asking you.”
His face darkened. She could almost see the anger roll through him. He’d always had a quick temper. Got over it quick too.
“You think it’s because she was captured by the Indians and has a half breed son? Come on, Randa. You know me better than that.”
“I knew you better than that. It’s been a few years. Men change.”
“So do women. There was a time that thought would have never entered your head.”
She shrugged. “And I don’t really believe it now.”
Relief spread like sunshine across his features. Wiping out the angry.
Just like a popup storm, she thought. Here and gone.
“So, tell me. Why did you stick her in that dreary little shed of a building instead of the ranch house? My heart knows you even if my head questions. What was the reason?”
He drew himself up and looked down his nose at her. “I don’t make a habit of explaining myself, Miranda.”
She remembered that too. And the fact that he’d used her full name just went to show the storm wasn’t over.
“But I will.”
He held up a finger. “It’s where we take all the injured and sick because it’s close to Coosie.” He held up a second finger. “Yes, it’s dreary and it’s a shed, but it will be theirs. I told Anna she’s welcome to stay on once she’s better. We can use her help with the cooking, sewing and cleaning. As time allows, we’ll add a couple of bedrooms and windows. I figured she’d be more comfortable if she had a place she could call hers, no matter how small. I know the boy would.”
Remorse washed through her as heat flooded her cheeks. When had she got so smallminded? There must be some of her father in her after all. “I’m sorry, Coop. I sometimes forget, no matter how much trouble you got into, you always led with your heart.”
“You instigated your fair share of that trouble, Randa.” His voice gruff, his dark, slashing eyebrows still maintained their downward spiral.
She gave him a playful nudge in the ribs. “I learned from the best.”
The eyebrows rose to their normal position and his lips quirked in that lopsided smile that showed a snaggletooth and made her knees weak.
She’d get over it. She had to.
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Author Bio
Sandra is a vegetarian, animal lover and avid gardener. She lives with her husband, their dog and several cats in sunny North Carolina.
Besides western and western romance, Sandra also writes time-travel, paranormal and regency romance, young adult fantasy and non-fiction. She is a category bestselling Amazon author, Eppie finalist and Golden Ankh Award winner.
Congrats to Sandra on her latest. Westerns are always fun! 🙂
I just got back into them, but I agree they are fun. I’m definitely ready for some fun:)
Thanks, Mae:)
Love your response, Denise:)
Thanks, Mae.
It’s more than time for you to have some fun for sure, Denise.
Sounds like FUN!
It does, doesn’t it Billy:)
Thanks, Billy Ray:)
Wishing Sandra all the best. Thanks for sharing, Denise.
I was happy to share Sandra’s new book and my new appreciation for westerns:)
Thanks so much, Staci
And as always, thanks, Denise:) Appreciate ya:)
Congratulations Sandra, wishing you great success with your new book.
Thanks, Balroop for dropping by;)
Thank you so much, Balroop. Your well wishes are much appreciated.
Got mine–am pretty darn excited about it too. RT
I know it will be a great read:)
Aw. Thanks, Jacqui. I love hearing that:)
Huge congratulations to Sandra! I haven’t read a western in years and I do enjoy them. This sounds like the perfect way to begin reading the genre again.
I hadn’t read them in years either until I read another one of her westerns. Thanks, Soooz:)
Thank you, Sooz! I appreciate that sentiment.
Hi Everyone,
I’ve had some problems loading so apologies if I leave multiple responses.
Thanks, Mae, Billy Rae, Staci, Balroop, Jacqui:), Soooz and my lovely and talented host. I appreciate ya, Denise:)
Sorry Sandra. For some reason Word decided to put you in my spam. All fixed now.
I enjoyed reading the excerpt, Sandra. I remember the cover reveal. Congratulations for the release. Thank you, Denise for hosting this post.
I was happy to host Sandra’s release. I’m looking forward to this read:)
It sounds very interesting. Denise. 🙂
Thanks, Miriam. Appreciate the good wishes and that you remember the cover reveal..
You’re welcome, Sandra😀
I really enjoyed this extract, Denise. Thanks for sharing it here.
I just started reading it and I’m fully enjoying it. Thanks, Robbie.
So glad to hear that, Denise:)
Congratulations, Sandra!!! This book is added to my long TBR list! Thank you for sharing, Denise!
Hi Jan. I’m afraid to see how many books are really on my Kindle…lol. I just started reading it last night and enjoying it fully:)
There ya go, making my day again, Denise:)
Long TBR list:) I hear ya. Thanks for putting me on it, Jan.
Thanks Denise, I’ve downloaded Sandra’s “Tumble Star” which is now on my TBRList. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Sandra. All success with this new release! 🙂 Maretha Botha
Happy reading Maretha:)
Congrats to Sandra. Thanks for the introduction. Hugs
Thanks, Teagan! I enjoyed the read. Hugs bsck:)