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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Ambrosia at The Purple Booker. To play along, just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
- Be careful not to include spoilers!
- Share the title and author, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!
She met Mac's gaze. "And you needn't fear me. I'm not husband-hunting. Truly, I never was."
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First Chapter/First Paragraph/Tuesday Intros is a weekly link-up hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea. To participate, share the first paragraph (or two) of a book you're reading, or thinking about reading.
Middletown, Virginia, 1816
Here's the blurb:
With Very Little Left of the Family Farm, Lily May Be Forced into a Loveless Marriage.
Middletown, Virginia, 1816
"So what do you think, Cap'n?"
McAlister Albright, "Mac" to most everyone except his sea-weathered former first mate, bit into one of the few ripe apples dangling on fruit-laden branches. The perfect mix of tart and sweet exploded in his mouth, tempting him to take a second bite. "I say, I've never eaten a better apple."
"Ha!" John Blake guffawed and clapped him on the back hard enough that Mac stumbled forward. "It's 'cuz ya own this here orchard now. You're a reg'lar landlubber; 'tis what you are."
"True enough, old man." Mac had parted ways with the sea -- ever since the Second War of Independence, which had commenced four years ago.
But last year was the worst -- a bitter war with those he loved in Alexandria.
A light breeze cooled the sudden perspiration on Mac's brow. The war was over. Besides, Father was counting on him to make something of himself -- prove the gossips wrong -- in this new land in the Shenandoah Valley.
Here's the blurb:
With Very Little Left of the Family Farm, Lily May Be Forced into a Loveless Marriage.
Captain McAlister "Mac" Albright has purchased land in the Shenandoah Valley. However, the land belongs to Lilyanna Laughlin -- or so she erroneously thinks. Mac sets her straight and despite a poor start, the two become friends . . . if only he were financially stable enough to offer her more.
When Lily's life is threatened and his whole future goes up in flames, Mac truly becomes a man without means, and Lily is forced to make the impossible choice between a loveless marriage with a man twice her age or the man who has shown her what true love could be. How can she choose between love and economic security? Her family is depending on her. Is her heart destined to break?
Journey into Virginia's Shenandoah Valley of 1816 where a woman's dreams and future happiness are on the line.
What do you think? Would you continue reading?
If it's one you'd like, I just noticed the Kindle version is on sale for 99 cents at present:
If it's one you'd like, I just noticed the Kindle version is on sale for 99 cents at present:
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This does sound like a good romance. I'd keep reading. Come see my teasers here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHonest! LOL She probably wasn't but I can see where this might end up:)
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Sounds like a good story with interesting characters. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI don't often read historical fiction, but the images depicted of the Shenandoah Valley and the issues the characters struggle with kept me intrigued. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “MY ABSOLUTE DARLING”
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cover. The first paragraph also drew me right in. I haven't read this area and time period in a long time. Now I want to. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNot my genre but, a good intro. I hope you like this one.
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