I’m really excited to have these two stories released in one volume, since it's how I think of them--intertwined. Originally released in the Lassoing a Groom & Lassoing a Bride anthologies, these stories take place at the same time—exactly the same time.
That timing, I admit, was an accident. I was writing WANTED: THE SHERIFF, Matt &
Martha’s story, and suddenly, in the middle of it, a young woman was brought to
Martha’s brother, the doctor, for treatment.
While Matt & Martha were busy making calf eyes at each other, Dr. Franz
discovered the love of his life. And pretty Rebekah Snow Redman turned out to be a
fireball in spite of her fragile appearance.
A RIVER’S BEND DUO
Wanted: The Sheriff
Martha Bittner may be considered a spinster at twenty-seven,
but she’s not planning to stay that way. For four years, she’s wanted the
sheriff of River’s Bend, Missouri, to notice her as more than a friend and a
really good cook. With the first annual spring dance only weeks away, Martha
decides to announce her intentions — and declares the sheriff a wanted man.
Sheriff Matthew Tate always thought he was better off a
bachelor. Growing up in Boston society, where marriage is a business
transaction and wealth his greatest asset, he’s learned to distrust all women’s
intentions. None of them even catch his eye anymore — until pretty Martha
Bittner tells him exactly what she wants… and he wonders why he ever resisted
capture.
No Less Than Forever
Doctor Franz Bittner is satisfied with his life as it is. He
has a good practice in a place where he is respected, in spite of his German
birth. He has good friends and enough income to provide him with a few comforts.
A wife would only complicate things. Then a tiny blond stranger is pulled from
the river and everything changes. With one smile she captures his attention—and
steals his heart.
Rebekah Snow Redmann barely survived her abusive husband’s
attack. Though she was given to him to pay her father’s debts, she’d rather die
than go back. Then she ends up in the care of the handsome local doctor and he
stitches up more than her wounds—he mends her soul. With him, she discovers
everything that she believes she can never have...a love that will last
forever.
Tracy Garrett
www.TracyGarrett.com
Tracy, I loved both stories. I agree, they are perfect together. Doris
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DeleteTracy,
ReplyDeleteI've read both stories, and I'm in awe of how you connected them so seamlessly. As a writer, it's challenging enough to keep track of the details in one story let alone making sure all the details and plot points coincide in dual stories.
And they're just darn good reading on top of that. *grin*
:) Thank you, Kaye! I remember writing Martha & Matt's story, when Martha sees Franz making eyes at Rebekah, and I thought, oh, my! How am I going to do this? The secret? Editing. lol
DeleteTracy, you know how I love your writing! It takes real talent to be able to intertwine stories like this and make them come out right, as you did. I'm anxious to see what you've got in the works...any clues? LOL
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl. My next story returns to River's Bend for Reverend Oltmann's story. He's going to meet a woman who challenges everything he thinks is necessary in a Godly wife. I'm having fun putting him and Maggie together.
DeleteTracey, you're a wonderful writer. I'm wishing you continued success with all you do.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that, Sarah!
DeleteReally fun stories, Tracy! It's great that they're packaged together.
ReplyDeleteTracy, these are such great stories and now all cozied up together, my my! Best wishes for much success, my friend! xoxox
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy, I apologize for not getting to read your post until this morning. But really enjoyed reading about these two interwined stories. I must admit I missed these the first time around but am more than eager to read them. Putting them on the Kindle as soon as I post this. Great cover too. Hoping the second go around does well. Wishing you the best.
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