Title:
The Stranger She Married
Author:
Donna Hatch
Release
date: August 24, 2013
Genre:
Historical Romance
Tour:
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Book
Description:
To save her family from debtor's prison,
Alicia must marry the first wealthy man to propose. Her choices narrow to a
scarred cripple with the heart of a poet, or a handsome rake with a deadly
secret. Cole believes he is beyond redemption, yet cannot deny his attraction
for the girl who touches his heart. He must protect her from the murderer
killing her family before she becomes the next target.
Book Excerpt
As Cole looked down into Alicia Palmer’s face, he knew of a surety
she was worth any risk. She touched him in a place he’d thought long
dead. A younger man wearing a saucy grin approached Miss Palmer.
“Evening,
Lissie. Did you save me a dance?”
Cole’s
initial irritation for the man’s cheekiness faded to puzzlement. He
knew him from somewhere. A vague unease arose.
When the
young man’s gaze moved to Cole, he paled visibly. “You!”
Miss Palmer
gasped. “Robert Palmer, where are your manners?”
Of course.
Robert Palmer. From London. Cold dread trickled across his heart as
he considered the ramifications.
Palmer
took her arm. “We’re leaving.”
“Now
see here—” Cole began, but Palmer pinned him with a dangerous glare.
“Stay
away from my cousin.”
“Your
cousin?” Cole looked from him to Miss Palmer and understanding dawned.
He cursed under his breath. He hadn’t been aware Armand Palmer had
a sister. Not that he’d bothered to find out. The ramifications he’d
considered a moment ago took a more serious turn.
Miss Palmer
sent Cole a look of apology and turned to her cousin. “Robert, explain
yourself.”
In a cold
sweat, Cole waited for her condemning stare.
Palmer
trembled in rage. He spoke quietly, but Cole heard every word. “He’s
the scoundrel who shot your twin.”
About
the Author:
I've had a passion for writing since the
age of 8 when I wrote her first short story. During my sophomore year in high
school, I wrote her first full-length novel, a science fiction romance. I wrote
my second novel during my senior year, a fantasy romance. Needless to say,
English and Creative Writing were always my favorite subjects. Yes, I'm a total
grammar geek! In between caring for six children, (7 counting my husband) I
manage to carve out time to indulge in my writing obsession, with varying
degrees of success, although I write most often late at night instead of
sleeping. And yes, all of my heroes are patterned after my husband of 21 years,
who continues to prove that there really is a happily ever after.
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