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Thursday, October 19, 2017

New Release -- THE MARSHAL’S LADY by Josie Malone

While trailing a serial killer on horseback, homicide detective Beth Chambers finds she has somehow ridden back in time—to 1888! When she comes across injured Marshal Rad Morgan, she has no choice but to try to save his life. Though Rad believes a lady should stand behind her man, headstrong Beth is determined to catch the killer she’s chased through time, and prove she’s a capable law enforcement officer in any century—despite the distraction of love.

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Suddenly, Beth heard a short yip from Luke. The dog had found something of interest. A low, menacing growl came next. It meant the discovery was male, a human male, which the large German shepherd considered fair game. His refusal to work with men had almost ended the canine’s career with the department before it started.
“Luke, hold.” She called the order in a low voice. Had she found Smith already? Why wasn’t he shooting at Luke or her? She pulled her carbine from the scabbard.
Tigger snorted as they came around a bend. He leaped sideways as he caught a glimpse of the shadowy figure huddled near a boulder. Luke stood in front of the man. The dog continued to growl, hackles raised.
Beth cursed the dusk. The moonlight didn’t help her see much. She couldn’t get a clear view of the man, but he appeared bigger than her suspect. “Smith?”
“No.” The stranger groaned. “I’m hurt. Bad.”
Beth shoved her rifle back into its holder as she thought of the reporters who hung around the precinct. This would make a great human interest story. It’d go national, and people all over the United States would have the news on their televisions and computers with their morning mochas.
Her voice deepened with frustration and impatience. She had more important things to do than help this man. “What the hell are you doing here, then?”
“Bleeding.”

     

20 comments:

  1. What a great story. I really enjoyed this one, Josie, and I couldn't figure out how things were going to work out, but WOW what an ending! Loved it!

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    1. Thanks Cheryl,
      Glad you enjoyed the book. I love this series too.

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  2. Oh this sounds like a fun read. My TBR list is growing, but I thank you anyway. *Smile* Doris

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    1. Hi Doris,
      It's not only a fun read - it was a fun "write" too. I fell in love with Rad Morgan back in the first book in the series and couldn't wait to find him the perfect woman.

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  3. Josie, the cover and title first grabbed me, then the blurb drew me in like a moth to a light and the excerpt hooked me but good. Yep. another to add to my TBR list also. I love that she goes back to the 1800's and sounds like she'll shoew that marshal just what a modern woman can do. Love it. Wishing you the best.

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    1. Hi Beverly,
      Beth was such a fun heroine, especially when she steps up to save the marshal - something he didn't expect. He's always been the guy who takes care of everyone. Enjoy the read!

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  4. Congratulations, Josie. I wish you wild and crazy success with THE MARSHALL'S LADY.

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    1. Thanks Sarah,
      I hope everyone loves this book as much as I do.

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  5. Congratulations on your new release, Josie! I loved this book. :)

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    1. Thanks Jacquie,
      It was so much fun to write - I love Liberty Valley and all the folks who live there, whether it's in the "olden days" or today.

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  6. I love the last lines of conversation: “I’m hurt. Bad.” “What the hell are you doing here, then?” “Bleeding.” I have got to read their reaction when she realizes she has stepped back in time as well as more of their interaction. Humor, strength, and snark all work for me.

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    1. Enjoy the story and Hero Spell (book 4) will be coming soon. I'm working on the next story in this series.

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  7. I just read the first few chapters on Amazon. Love it. I am heading back to order it for my Kindle. I have not read any of your other books, but just might have to remedy that. I love the way Beth and Rad spark off of each other. Many thanks to Cheryl Pierson for sending me this way.

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    1. Thanks, hope you enjoy the rest of the story just as much.

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    1. Thanks Sabrina. I still love your cover quote - that's so awesome too.

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  9. Love the excerpt! Congratulations on your release, Josie.

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  10. Thanks Tracy,
    Enjoy the book too - the sparks really fly between these two - they're a pair of my favorite characters and can't wait to get back to them in book 5, the one I'm working on now!

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  12. Josie,

    Humor, time travel, and western romance: three winners all in one place. Best of luck.

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