Get lost in a new heartwarming romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Linda Broday
He
may be a wanted man, but all outlaw Jack Bowdre ever desired was a second
chance. Now he’s on his way to jail, completely unaware that his unexpected—and
unexpectedly beautiful—traveling companion is none other than Nora Kane…his
mail order bride.
Unaware
that Jack is her groom-to-be, all Nora sees is a scoundrel. But when their
stagecoach crashes and the truth comes spilling out, they’re suddenly left to
fend for themselves—and each other. The longer they’re together, the
stronger their feelings grow. Hounded by desperate men bent on doing them harm,
Nora and Jack will do whatever it takes to find their happily ever after...but
first, they’ll have to shake the devil from their trail.
Read an excerpt!
The
barrel-chested marshal smiled at Lenora. “Sorry that you have to endure this a
bit longer, ma’am. He’s little more than a savage animal.” He said that like
the outlaw had a case of rabies or something. Dollard continued in a tone full
of righteous contempt. “Why, he’s so mean the rattlesnakes won’t even come near
him. I heard his own kin disowned him.”
Lenora’s
gaze followed the outlaw’s long legs and lean form from which enormous power
radiated, felt his deep irritation and anger to be cuffed to the marshal. She’d
read about men like this one who lived outside the law in dime novels that were
all the rage back East. But reading about one and coming face to face with one
in the flesh were two totally different things.
Awareness
sizzled between them and when he turned his gaze to her, a rush of heat flooded
her cheeks.
His chiseled
features appeared hewn from the hardest stone that the good Lord probably
reserved for those like him who lived outside the law. The marshal appeared
barely able to contain him. In fact, she got the impression the prisoner merely
bided his time until an opportunity for escape came.
He glanced
toward the window, allowing her to study him better. The outlaw had uncommon
good looks with a hard, angled jaw that sported brown stubble. The rise high on
his nose indicated it had been broken few times. Ha! She wasn’t surprised at
that.
But most
striking were his gray eyes—gunmetal gray. At times they stormed, and other
times, like when the marshal shot warnings and threats, they became icy and
hard. But amusement colored his gaze when he turned his attention to her.
Lenora
thought about leaning across the space and slapping his brazen face. Except
she’d never struck anyone even though she’d been sorely tempted a few times.
The way he
glanced at the door then back to the marshal told her he was planning an
escape.
Lenora
stilled and held her breath, her pulse racing. Would he use her somehow in his
escape plan? Maybe take her hostage? Oh dear. She glanced at the marshal, wondering
if he’d pull his gun and shoot him if he tried anything.
The handsome
outlaw lifted a finely arched brow. “Here in Texas they make you pay to gawk,
ma’am. But I reckon this is the first time a gentle woman like yourself has
laid eyes on a born and bred killer. Who knows? Maybe you can come to my
hanging. Now that’ll be a real treat.”
Beneath his
mocking tone, she saw the layer of sorrow, felt his heavy heart, tasted his
bitterness. She couldn’t bear the thought of him swinging from a rope.
Where to
get Saving The Mail-Order Bride
Q&A
E.E.: What turns you off like
nothing else?
Linda: Whiny people who sit
around constantly complaining about how they feel, why they can’t have a happy
life, how everything is against them. I just want to shake them hard.
E.E.: What’s something you’d
like to tell your fans?
Linda: Thank you for reading
my books, believing in me, supporting me, and leaving reviews. I couldn’t keep
writing if it wasn’t for my readers and knowing they’re waiting for my next
one. I’m so grateful for each one and love them dearly.
E.E. What one thing about
your hero drives his heroine crazy? And what one thing about your heroine
drives her hero nuts?
Linda: Jack Bowdre counts
whenever he’s trying to keep his temper down and it drives Nora crazy. And
Nora’s insistence on always looking on the bright side makes Jack climb the
wall. These make for some funny scenes.
E.E.: How did you come up
with the idea for your book?
Linda: I’m always trying to
think of ways to get characters together and keep them there and one day me and
another author were brainstorming and she said to handcuff them together. Yes!
That’s one sure-fire way to get to know one another fast! And it works. I loved
torturing Jack and Nora by making them unable to part after cross words. The
handcuffs made them stay and work things out.
E.E.: When I want to relax, I
___________.
Linda: Go to the movies.
There is nothing better than sitting in a dark theater and watching a story
unfold on the screen. It’s pure magic for me and so entertaining. I’m a movie
addict.
E.E.: Have you read any good
books lately that you’d recommend?
Linda: Oh yes! The Book Woman
of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson! Oh my gosh, this was such a
gripping story about 1930s life in the Kentucky mountains for people whose skin
is blue. These people really existed and they were ostracized and treated like
trash because of it. The main character was a horseback librarian, taking books
to people living in way back in the hills. This is based on historical fact and
such an interesting book.
E.E.: What’s coming next?
Linda: In September, Longing
for a Cowboy Christmas releases – an anthology with Leigh Greenwood, Rosanne
Bittner, Margaret Brownley, Anna Schmidt, and Amy Sandas. These stories will
put you in the holiday spirit.
Linda's Awesome Giveaway:
A $25 Amazon gift card, Two copies of Saving the Mail Order Bride.
Enter the raffle and
leave a comment:
How long would you be able
to survive in the open with only the clothes on your back, handcuffed to an
outlaw, and a posse behind you?
