Although it's Fall and even beginning to be more like Winter in some parts of the US, we're still dealing with temps in the 90's here in SWLA. Looks like that might change next week. I'm more of a Summer girl than Winter but I'll tell you, I'm ready for cooler days LOL!
Today's guest, Angela K Couch is not new to our blog, although it has been a while since she shared treasures, thoughts and the spotlight. So please welcome her back with her latest release, Return of the King's Ranger, the final installment in her Hearts at War series.
Everything is wonderful in the growing community along the Mohawk River, except Nora Reid is still alone. With her brother happily settled and both of her younger sisters starting families of their own, Nora feels the weight of her twenty-four years. A long walk leads her to the overgrown rubble of the Cunningham homestead where a bearded stranger begins to awaken feelings she’d lost hope of ever experiencing.
With secrets abounding—including whether Myles even cares for her—Nora must determine what she is ready to give up and how far she will go to secure his affections. She begins to break through his defenses, but Myles can’t risk staying. Not if he loves her.
Excerpt:
Ash. Everything was gone. The barn. The cabin. Charred remains overgrown with grass and weeds. Myles Cunningham tugged the leather patch from his right eye so he could see properly. It was not like anyone would come upon him here, and even if they did, they’d know him by association to his childhood home if nothing else. The question was what they would do to him if recognized. The Continental Army had ordered his death, but the war was over. The British had gone home.
If only he could.
But nothing remained. Not Pa—he’d been killed in battle against the rebels residing in this valley. From what he’d been told, Mama was dead, too, along with little Miriam. Who could say that hadn’t also been Hannah’s and Samuel’s fate?
Myles kicked what remained of the fireplace, sending stones toppling…just like the war had done to his life. Except he wasn’t a stone. He didn’t know how to roll away, or how to remain solid and unmarred after being hurled. Instead, he was left raw and bleeding inside.
Myles backed away from the heaps of charcoal. He should never have returned to the Mohawk Valley. This place had rejected his family and sealed their fates.
“Let’s go.” He tugged on the reins of the old, half-blind gelding he’d traded the last of his wages for. Ugliest thing on four legs with one blue eye and a white blaze covering over half its head, but the nag had spared him a long walk. Maybe he’d go north again. There was plenty of territory along the Great Lakes he hadn’t yet searched.
Unless his siblings were not to be found.
To keep from freezing in the Great White North, Angela
K Couch cuddles under quilts with her laptop. Winning short story contests,
being a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest, and a finalist in the
International Digital Awards also helped warm her up. As a passionate believer
in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts
training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in
there, as well. When not writing, she stays fit (and warm) by chasing after
three munchkins.
Keep up with Angela by visiting her Website or Facebook page and following her on twitter
@AngelaKCouchReturn of the King's Ranger can be purchased at Amazon and B&N. Check Angela's Amazon Author Page for the rest of her Hearts at War series!
Wonderful excerpt Angela! Thanks for sharing our spotlight today.
Drop by again folks for Wednesday Words with Friends and of course a brand new Saturday Spotlight each week!
Until next time, take care and God bless.
PamT
