It’s getting close to Christmas and I’m feeling joyful. I finished REDEEMED BY A REBEL and expect it to be out by the end of January. YAY!! So here are the next seven paragraphs to get your appetites whet. Leave me a comment for a chance at a $10 Amazon gift card, just in time for Christmas.
He stopped. His body shook. His hands fisted and white knuckled. He took several deep breaths to quell the tears before he could continue.
Zach and Liam’s eyes filled with pity and he knew he had to finish.
Jake continued as though he was reciting a story. That was the only way he could get through the whole thing, the only way he could relive those moments. “When I got back to the parlor. I went immediately to Elizabeth and got down on my knees beside her. The bastard colonel shot her in the chest, but she was still breathing. She opened her eyes. They were filled with terror until she realized who I was.” His voice cracked. He paused. It was too fresh. The memory too new and painful. Rage filled him.
“Jake,” she said to me. “I tried to stop them, I tried,”
“Shhh,” I told her. “You’re going to be fine. It’s all right.”
“I tried…tried to stop them…stop John but,” she whispered. “I love you, Jake.”
“She closed her eyes and took her last breath in my arms. I held her for I don’t know how long. Finally, I picked her up and laid her on the sofa. I went back to the captain, made sure he was dead and then looked through his pockets to find out anything I could about the colonel.”
The seven paragraphs left me wanting so much more…..
Thanks Alisa, that’s always nice to hear.
The excerpt sounds intriguing!!!
Thanks Angela. I hope it will intrigue readers.
that is sad was Elizabeth a sister or a girlfriend. Hope Jake gets a happy ending.
Elizabeth was his fiancee. Thanks for the comment.
Love what was provided, good teaser.
Thanks for commenting.
Oh, My Gosh, Cindy. Now I have to read the whole thing. When’s it out? January? That’s too long! :0 Best of luck with it!! And that cover is fantastic. P.S. I hate that Elizabeth had to die.
I can imagine how this scene plays into the title, Redeemed Rebel. In my fantasies, Jake’s heart probably turned to stone and his mind to revenge when Elizabeth was murdered. The title is about how another woman will come along and help him past the sorrow and hate, and take him back down the path of love. I won’t know if I’m right until I read it. Wonderful insight into your new book, Cindy! Merry Christmas!
Excellent! Keep up the good work for another great read!
That was nice
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OMG, Cindy… It makes me want to cry! I can picture it so perfectly in my mind. I feel so bad for Jake! This is a fabulous teaser! You are so good and writing, it doesn’t matter if the setting is in space or the West or somewhere inbetween, you have a great gift! 🙂 Can’t wait to see what happens next!!
What a great scene. Sounds like a winner!
So sad to find a loved one dying…and then die in your arms. No doubt he’ll be out for revenge.
I feel his pain. Sounds fantastic, Cindy.