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Redeemed by a Rebel on First Sight Saturday

Redeemed by a Rebel on First Sight Saturday

Each week a new guest author to share an excerpt of a first meeting. Today on First Sight Saturday, Cynthia Woolf brings us the piece of her historical western romance Redeemed by a Rebel. Cynthia started writing her Destiny in Deadwood series after enjoying the HBO series, “Deadwood,” though she assures me she doesn’t use… Continue Reading

Chapter 1 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton

Chapter 1 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton

If you haven’t read the explanation of how this sequel to Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South came to be, you can read it here. Chapter 1 – Becoming Mrs. Thornton – copyright Jill Hughey 2014     John Thornton had never found any use for delicate furnishings. A man of large build, he favored heavy chairs with… Continue Reading

Unspoken Bonds on First Sight Saturday

Unspoken Bonds on First Sight Saturday

Each week I welcome an author to share a first meeting excerpt. This week Michelle Grey has brought her romantic mystery, Unspoken Bonds. SETUP OF SCENE: When Garrett meets Rachel, he’s just found out he must assume responsibility for his niece, which doesn’t fit into his plans at all. EXCERPT:    Garrett had reviewed the… Continue Reading

The Scent of Humanity on First Sight Saturday

The Scent of Humanity on First Sight Saturday

Welcome to First Sight Saturday, where a new guest author shares an excerpt of a first meeting each week. Today I am happy to welcome Margay Leah Justice (awesome name) with The Scene of Humanity, her women’s fiction book that has some romance and suspense sprinkled in. Here is the setup of the scene: Silvie… Continue Reading

Big and Bright on First Sight Saturday

Big and Bright on First Sight Saturday

Every week on First Sight Saturday I welcome a guest author to share a first meeting excerpt. Today Jan Hudson is visiting with her lightly suspenseful contemporary romance Big and Bright which is Book 1 in the Berringer Brothers Trilogy. (Who doesn’t love finding a new series? Not to mention one with a hot cowboy….) Fun… Continue Reading

Eve’s Amulet on First Sight Saturday

Eve’s Amulet on First Sight Saturday

Every week I feature a guest author with a first meeting excerpt. Today I welcome Carole Avila, who has been an intuitive life coach for 35 years who constantly affirms that she is an international financially successful bestselling author. Carole is here to share an excerpt from her August release Eve’s Amulet: Book 1 – A… Continue Reading

Unwritten Rules on First Sight saturday

Unwritten Rules on First Sight saturday

Every week on First Sight Saturday I welcome an author to share an excerpt of a first meeting between two characters. This week, I’m pleased to welcome Alison Henderson with her contemporary romantic suspense called Unwritten Rules. Alison is a woman of many talents: she also designed the leggy cover! Setup of scene: This is… Continue Reading