All Liam Anderson wanted after the War Between the States, was a little peace. After seventeen years in the army, he’s tired of fighting and killing. Having lost his beloved wife to influenza, he’s tired of hurting. And seeing his baby brother framed for murder, he’s tired of injustice. He left everything behind to help his brothers escape, packed up his children and possessions, and took them all to a gold claim in Deadwood.
Miss Eleanor Smith is a thirty-two year-old spinster. She gave up her dream of a home and family a long time ago. Instead, she has spent her life traveling the world, ministering to the weak, the injured, the poor, and the forgotten, following her preacher father from one hell hole to another. From what she’s seen of men and the world, she’s better off taking care of herself. And she gets along just fine, until she literally falls into Liam’s arms, gets in the middle of a fight that isn’t hers, and becomes a pawn for an enemy’s revenge.
Deadwood was supposed to be a fresh start for Liam Anderson and his younger brothers, but trouble followed him and his children. And when Eleanor disappears, only Liam can rescue her. The headstrong, independent woman awoke his dead passion, but refused to surrender to his touch. Can he convince her that merely surviving isn’t enough? Despite his sins, he’s the only man who can save her, and she’s the only woman strong enough to heal his broken heart.
Leave me a comment on whether my blurb sounds interesting to you or not and WHY. If you do you’ll be in the running to win a $5 Starbucks card.
I love the idea of a strong woman who doesn’t need a man yet is the perfect woman for a damaged man. I love the cover too and wish you all the best!
Thanks Melissa I’m glad you like it.
“becomes a pawn for an enemy’s revenge.” is the only indication of action other then the love story and her not wanting it. By your blurb it sound like a good book but doesn’t grab me enough to get the book. And why is she “she’s the only woman strong enough to heal his broken heart.”
PS I don’t drink coffee and don’t want a Starbucks gift card. Just thought I’d comment.
Thanks Donna. I appreciate the insight.
It’s interesting; like that it’s not vague and describes the characters
Thanks for stopping by bn100
Hi Cindy,
I like the blurb – it tells me they are both strong-willed, proud and independent people. I especially like that the heroine is strong.
The only line that pulled me out of it was:
“The headstrong, independent woman awoke his dead passion, but refused to surrender to his touch.”
The problem is ‘awoke his dead passion’ — I think I am having a hard time thinking of passion being dead even though I know what you mean. Rephrasing would solve the problem.
My only other suggestion is to reveal a little more about their conflict (buying bait) without giving away the story.
Hope this helps,
Gemma
Thanks for all the suggestions Gemma. I will take them under advisement.
Sound like a strong story with strong characters. My kind of read!
Thanks for stopping by Rose. I appreciate your comments and hope you like the book.
I like ‘Miss Eleanor Smith is a….’
Fix ‘forgotten, following” to read ‘forgotten by following”
That paragraph just kind of tells more. And this is your grabber: ‘falls into Liam’s arms, gets in the middle of a fight that isn’t hers, and becomes a pawn for an enemy’s revenge’
The other paragraphs just aren’t grabbing me. Maybe they make Liam seem too broken? I already know he isn’t, but doesn’t just seem sexier to fall into a man’s arms?
(((Hugs))), dear friend! Can’t wait to see more responses.
Where is your blog tour schedule for Healed by a Heart post, Cindy? I want to be sure and follow every post on the tour. Thanks!
Janice
Hi Janice,
My tour company is Black Lion Virtual Tours. You can find my blog schedule on their website.
Thanks for asking.
Cindy