When two strangers have nothing left but their dreams, they must forge a relationship in Nantahala, North Carolina, a small town known as Land of the Noonday Sun.
My female protagonist has willingly moved to Nantahala, NC to receive an inheritance from an estranged relative, but she isn't prepared for the entire situation if it involves him.
“Then let’s continue.” Mr. Brady fanned
out the appropriate paperwork. After signing all the documents, he handed a key
to Cassandra—the key to her new home. “Walter already has his and has agreed to
show you the way.”
“What?” she petitioned, bursting from her
chair. “He…he lives there…too?” she stammered.
“Of course, but if you would rather live
somewhere else, that would be permissible. The instructions of the will stated
you have to work at the store; it didn’t necessitate living in the family
home,” the attorney said.
Cassandra looked over at him and noticed
he was smiling. It wasn’t the same friendly smile as yesterday. It was a
self-satisfied smile, a cat-that-ate-the-canary smile.
With nowhere else to go and unable to
afford her own residence, even if she was receiving a nominal salary for
working at the outdoor store, she was stuck living under the same roof as him.
The meager wages would pay for groceries, gas and some activities, but she
would never locate an affordable apartment on her own.
Cassandra held her head high, refusing to
let him see her fragile. He had already seen her trembling yesterday. She would
never reveal weakness in front of him again. “No, I’m sure we’ll manage,” she
agreed reluctantly.
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characters, beautiful setting, true love, & a bang-up mystery'.
And best of all, this #1 Romantic-Suspense bestseller--along with all my bestsellers--is still less than a latte. So, gobble it up; I'll write more!
And best of all, this #1 Romantic-Suspense bestseller--along with all my bestsellers--is still less than a latte. So, gobble it up; I'll write more!
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Hmm, looks like she's got no choice, tense snippet!
ReplyDeleteOh intriguing turn of events there! Terrific snippet, definitely makes a person want to keep reading...
ReplyDeleteThe cat that ate the canary smile ... oh Carmen I LOVE it! And I know the smile well ...
ReplyDeleteNice snippet!
ReplyDeleteTough situation, but I think it will work out for her. I can just see that smile on his face.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this kind of story! Great snippet. Will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is setting up something good, I can tell. ;) Great 8!
ReplyDeleteOnce chance out between two worlds...it's so tough to be left with no way out by circumstances.
ReplyDeleteI've lived and worked near the Cherokee Reservation and the Nanthala area for seven years.
Oh I can tell this is going to get good, quick. Like a modern Gothic romance. Love those. You set it up well.
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