Lydia Patterson is on the run with no place to go but Hatchet Springs, Arizona, where her sisters live. When her husband, Bradly, is killed, Neville Redford, his business partner in the saloon he owned, is all too anxious to see Lydia remarried—to him! But Lydia has never trusted him, and when his sister Cara suggests Lydia work in the bordello above the saloon, she knows she has to flee Savannah immediately.
Lydia’s sisters, Drina and Hannah, have found happiness in Hatchet Springs, and Lydia needs a place to think about what life holds for her next. When a handsome preacher, Caleb Burkhart, and his young son, Matthew, board the stage, Lydia finds herself falling for the clergyman. Could there be a future for a former saloon owner with a man of God?
But evil is on her trail in the form of the Neville and Cara Redford, each with their own schemes. Will happiness elude Lydia forever? How can God love someone like her—and how can Caleb? It seems that the Redfords will be successful in their plans after all…but will Fate allow it? Will love truly conquer all in LYDIA’S REDEMPTION?
EXCERPT
The stagecoach slowed and stopped in a whirlwind of dust. The preacher said, “Stay calm, ladies. I’ll see what…”
The door jerked open and interrupted him. “Well, well, what have we got here?” A skinny man with a blue bandana over his face laughed out loud. “Come on out, folks. We need to have a little discussion.”
“Oh, my Lord in heaven, help us.” Lulu’s voice was only a squeak. “We is about to die right here on this lonely road.”
Congratulations, Agnes, on another wonderful story! I loved Lydia's Redemption! Can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve for the next book you write!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheryl. I really enjoyed writing about Lydia and glad you liked it. Of course, I hope my favorite publisher will like the next one. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a wonderful story you've given to the world. Think I'll buy and read this for my birthday present this year. *GRIN*
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best with this and all your stories. Doris
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DeleteHi Doris. Somehow I managed to delete the reply, but I'm here again. Happy Birthday (whatever the day). I hope you enjoy Lydia's story, I sure enjoyed writing it. In fact, it's one of my favorite 'children' so far. Thanks for the comment.
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Stage holdups are great for showing what people are made of when faced with this kind of danger.
Thank you, Kaye. For some reason stage holdups intrigue me. I think it's because I read that there were many more stage and train robberies than there were banks in the old west because they could occur in remote places. I agree, you can show your characters at their best or their west when a holdup happens.
DeleteWhat is it about clergymen that we find so intriguing...maybe it's the challenge involved. I don't know, but I have to say I find this story with the clergyman and his young son so appealing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this new release, Agnes. I wish you every success.
I also find stories about ministers interesting, Sarah. In fact, my very first book, a mystery, was about a female associate minister. I enjoyed writing about Lydia and Caleb and his son, Matthew captured my heart. Sometimes I think I get too close to my characters, Thanks for posting,
DeleteOh my golly, but this one sounds so intriguing with all sorts of ups and downs and twists galore for sure. Looking forward to this one. This is close to my heart because my WIP is with a deaconess and gunman or is he really a gunman? Wishing you the best and much success with this one. I'm on my way to order. Of course, I love all your stories.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beverly. I think I liked writing this one as much as any book I've written. In fact, it almost wrote itself. Thank you for the compliments. I feel flattered. When yours about the deaconess comes out, be sure to let me know. I'm sure I don't want to miss it. Thanks again,
DeleteCongratulations on what is definitely going to be your next success. What a stirring excerpt to go with such a wonderful story concept! It has everything.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by, C.A. I hope it does well, too.
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