BLURB:
Gold miners are pouring into Lundy, California for the
Resurrection Day celebration. Val Caldwell drives a herd of cattle up from Big
Meadows to Lundy—and he can’t wait to see Beth Dodd, the woman he hopes to
marry.
Beth unexpectedly finds she must convince the new miners
that, though she is a widow, she expects to be treated with respect—and she
holds her own amongst the roughest of the bunch with the help of her derringer
and her pa’s hunting knife.
A woman of many talents, Beth receives a frantic request
from the madam at the Blue Feather to help with the birth of a prostitute’s
baby—an experience that calls up emotions from her own past, and reveals her
own heart’s desire—something she’s tried to forget.
Val, anxious to convince Beth to marry him, is willing to
help her any way he can. But, just how much will the independent woman be able
to give of herself after the pain of her first marriage? Can Beth ever trust
him enough to give him the love of A RESURRECTED HEART?
EXCERPT
The man who
yelled at her appeared to be well into his liquor. But, it was the one next to
him that made her blood run cold. He fixed a stare on her, and Beth could tell
he proceeded to undress her with his eyes
He’s
a bad one.
Still, she had a
job to do. It was best to let them know right from the start that she was a
cook, not an upstairs girl.
“Yes, Gus, I’m
on my way.”
Beth brushed
flour from her hands and wiped them on a dishtowel she kept by her work area.
She smoothed the front of her pinafore style apron with its wide shoulder bands
that protected the front of her shirtwaist and skirt from the spills and grease
spatter of the kitchen. She smoothed back wisps of hair and tucked them into
her loose chignon. Then, she reached down and loosened the knife in the sheath
strapped to her right calf.
Just in case.
Oh yes, love strong women, especially those who have the courage to face whatever life has thrown at them, no matter how painful. This should be a winner in my book. Best to you on this one. Doris McCraw/Angela Raines
ReplyDeleteThank you, Doris. Yes, I love writing this character. She is not one to be deterred from her goal, no matter what is thrown in her way. I hope you enjoy reading A RESURRECTED HEART.
DeleteRobyn Echols writing as Zina Abbott
I've loved every book Robyn(Zina) has written and I'm sure this one will be great! I don't know how she does it but the keep getting better!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy. I really enjoyed writing this book. I pulled from a real event and a real experience in my family for this story. I hope you enjoy reading it.
DeleteRobyn Echols w/a Zina Abbott
I'm off to spread the word, Zina! I really do love these characters of yours. Great stories.
ReplyDeleteCheryl
Thank you, Cheryl. I will spread the word, too. I'm so excited to see this one published and hope my readers enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
DeleteCongratulations. Hope you sell a whole bunch of 'em.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jim. So do I.
DeleteRobyn Echols w/a Zina Abbott
Congratulations on the new release, Robyn! This sounds like a rousing tale, for sure. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathleen. It is one action-packed two days in Lundy. As for my heroine, Beth Dodd, she's a real firecracker. Oh, wait...that's the next book....
DeleteRobyn Echols w/a Zina Abbott
Beth sure sounds like you could handle just about anything! Thank you for the excerpt, and the chance to win the book!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. Beth is a character who is determined to handle anything no matter what. I think you will enjoy reading how some things she handles well, and others she has to face the reality of the situation. I hope you enjoy the book.
DeleteBarbara, you are the winner of A RESURRECTED HEART. Please contact me at zinaabbott AT gmail DOT com for details on how to get your free copy.
DeleteRobyn Echols w/a Zina Abbott
I like a well prepared woman--ready for whatever comes. Val better proceed with caution in his courtship of Beth.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the release of A Resurrected Heart, Robyn. I wish you every success.
I love tales set around gold mines.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debby. No doubt, mining was a big factor in the settling of the west. Even after the 49er gold rush was pretty much played out, gold and silver discoveries kept people coming. Most stayed.
DeleteRobyn Echols w/a Zina Abbott
I wrote a big ol' comment last night and it didn't go through. I loved your first book and I can't wait read your second book. I love Beth's personality and her strength but I wish that she lowers her walls that she built up around her heart and I want her to get her sister out to the Sierra Nevada's! So looking forward to it coming out. Do you have a release date?
ReplyDeleteIt is released as of Thursday, April 9th. The Nook link went active today. Beth is Beth, but I hope you will be pleased with her personal decisions and growth throughout the series. As for her sister, patience, patience....
DeleteI just added the B&N Nook link.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I already found it. I appreciate all your hard work to make this happen.
Deletehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-resurrected-heart-zina-abbott/1121715421?ean=2940151407649
DeleteBeth sounds like a woman a man ought not to tangle with. Best wishes and success on your new release.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments, Barbara. Beth is sure no shrinking violet. Beth is disillusioned about men, and not inclined to be a doormat. I am doing my best to write a hero who has the right personality and attitude to not only love her as she is, but to know how to work with her. As for the hero's brother, I'm having fun with him, too.
DeleteRobyn Echols w/a Zina Abbott
Sorry to take so long to choose my winner. This weekend proved to be crazy for me. Congratulations, Barbara Holmes. You are the winner of A RESURRECTED HEART. Please contact me at zinaabbott AT gmail DOT com for how to get your free copy.
ReplyDeleteRobyn Echols w/a Zina Abbott
Congratulations Barbara!
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