The Old West in 1866 spells romance
and danger. Pair a smart and independent lady sheriff in New Mexico Territory with
a virile bounty hunter and you get sizzling chemistry, even though they’re at
odds with each other and their objectives.
Garrett Wade and Amanda Larson form
a truce to work together to track down Clem Jones, the outlaw responsible for
Garrett’s wife’s murder. But will the justice they’re after consist of Amanda’s
way or Garrett’s? Amanda, a lawman first and foremost, wants to
bring Jones in for a fair trial, but Garrett wants only revenge--to put a
bullet between the wretched outlaw’s eyes.
Their quest leads them into mortal
danger, while a powerful lust brings them together in ways neither bargained
for. Can they survive the peril, exact justice, endure a gut-wrenching
separation, and still nurture their lust into an abiding love?
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And now an excerpt...
Through the
trees a gray wolf appeared, its fangs dripping with saliva. The wolf saw Amanda
the same time she saw it. She leveled the gun in her hand and was about to
release a warning shot to scare away the wolf.
“Fire that gun
and you’ll alert Clem Jones you’re on his tail.”
She turned
quickly to her left where a man in black attire sat atop a handsome stallion.
On his head was a ten gallon hat with ties beneath his chin. She recognized the
face as that of Garrett Wade.
“How’d you get
out of jail?” she asked.
He removed his
hat and flung it deftly in the wolf’s direction, sending the animal scurrying
back into the woods. Garrett dismounted and retrieved his hat. Dusting it off
on the side of his leg, he crossed to where Amanda was standing.
“Your deputy’s a
good man, Sheriff,” he said. “We had a little chat. I explained to him if he
let me go, I’d look out for you and make sure no harm came to you. He said he
promised your pa he’d take care of you. He admitted he didn’t like you riding
out alone after that sonofabitch Jones.”
“John let you
go?” she said, her pretty blue eyes wide as saucers.
“Sometimes it
takes a man like him and not a boy like you to know what’s right and what’s
wrong. He shares the same code of honor as I do.”
She frowned. Had
she heard him correctly? He thought she was a boy? “A boy?” she said incredulously. “Are you calling me a boy?”
Her scowl showed her irritation.
“No offense. You
look kinda young to be a man.”
“You are a fool,
Mister Wade. I’m not a boy. I’m a woman. ”
Even in the
waning light she could see his startled expression and it pleased her. The
idiot couldn’t tell a woman from a boy.
He looked her
over as if seeing her for the first time then a slow smile spread across his
face. He laughed. “Well, I’ll be damned. A woman sheriff? What won’t they think
of next?
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Here's a little about Joanne in her own words...
I’ve been writing all my life and that’s a few years. Back in
1983, Dell published my novel, “The Barbary Coasters.” It was set during the 1860’s in the Barbary Coast
of San Francisco and was part of a series of books written by different authors
called, “The Making of America.” My pseudonym was Lee Davis Willoughby.
I’ve written articles for several computer magazines over
the last thirty years doing software and hardware reviews and ads. I was also a photographer for cover art for
two magazines back in the 80’s, and currently write profiles for businesses and
professionals for Micromedia Publications, a local newspaper publisher.
Rebel Ink Press has released three of my historical romances
thus far: My Life, My Heart – a time travel novel with a twist; On Angels’
Wings – a novel set during the turbulent years of World War II; and Love’s
Sweet Vengeance – a novel of love and danger set in the old west in 1866 (my
newest release).
When I’m not reading or writing, I teach piano and organ.
Find Joanne on her website and her blog.
Best of luck with your newest release, Joanne!
Good morning, Kate. Thanks for hosting me today.
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