Tanya Eavenson Interview: The Rescue
It’s my pleasure to have Tanya Eavenson here. We talk a little about her latest release, The Rescue. Check it out!
How many unpublished
books and half-finished books do you have?
What a great question! I’ve
written six contemporary romances and five historical romances, but today I
have the privilege of sharing one of those stories, the first of my historical
romances, The Rescue.
Can you tell us about
your new release The Rescue?
Sure! Here’s the blurb.
Sometimes the path to freedom is found in an unexpected
future.
Upon the death of her mother, Rosalind Standford’s life
shatters, the pieces scattering to the wind when she is forced into a
betrothal to a cunning banker. But when a telegram arrives announcing the
man who captured her heart is on a train to Boston, Rosalind must hide her true
feelings before the thin cord of her existence unravels the deadly secrets she
keeps.
Cowboy Trent Easton returns to his roots in Boston society
to find his childhood friend, the love of his heart. Instead he finds a broken
woman engaged
to a man close to her father’s age. Though she once rejected him, when Trent
learns she’s in danger, he determines to
do whatever it takes to keep her safe—even taking her to the altar in the black
of night. But will his name and the remote wilds of his Texas ranch be enough
to protect her? Or will freedom cost them their lives?
What did you edit out of this book?
What didn’t I edit out of this
book? LOL! From the first chapter to the epilogue, The Rescue has been
through at least 4 drafts. There were a few train scenes that have been edited
even more.
Speaking of, there was one scene
where Trent was introduced to Joshua Pusey, the inventor of the matchbook, before
the patent was sold to The Diamond Match Company. In this scene, Joshua shares
he’s a lawyer from Philadelphia, and on his way to make a deal with The Diamond
Match Company. He offers Trent a couple of matchbooks and they talk over
breakfast.
It was a fun scene to write and I
loved meeting Joshua Pusey for myself :), but the historical timing of them
meeting was off. And because this meeting most likely wouldn’t have taken
place, I removed the matchbook from the entire manuscript and rewrote the
ending.
Can you give us the
first page?
I’d love to! Happy Reading!
Charlestown, Boston
May 1886
Rosalind Standford’s heart
thudded against her ribcage as she lifted her pale green ball gown and stepped
into the foyer. Where is he? She
stood on tiptoe and scanned the dinner guests, trying to catch a glimpse of
Trenton Easton. Disappointment and the worry that had plagued her for the last
few days clutched her. Was the gossip true?
Surely Trenton would have told
her. Or her own mother, if she knew. Mother was the only person who encouraged
Rosalind’s feelings for her childhood best friend, feelings that had recently
begun blooming toward something more.
Rosalind’s stomach quivered at
the thought. She ran her fingertips along silver threads and embroidered
sequins at her waist. She’d picked this satin gown for Trenton, knowing it
would accent her gray eyes, a trait he only last week said gave her a dove-like
beauty.
Again she swept her gaze over the
room, past her mother, her father—her gaze, unfortunately, snagging on that of
Mr. Glover Richards, a man almost her father’s age. He walked toward her, the
click of his heels on the wooden floor lifting above the hum of scattered
conversations and the hammering of her eardrums. She forced a smile and nodded,
then turned to step away. His stiff, damp fingers slid around her upper arm,
halting her movement.
A chill ran up her spine. “Mr.
Richards.” She pulled back.
His dark eyes narrowed,
assessing. An amused smile twisted his lips. He bowed. “How are you this
evening, Miss Standford?”
She trembled as her name slid
past his thin lips with a hissing sound. It was silly, but she couldn’t help
herself. The man gave her the cold shivers. She didn’t want to talk to him, let
alone suffer his touch, though lately he’d spent so much time with their family
he’d become hard to avoid. It was as if he and her father had become dearest
friends. Manners demanded she give a polite response, but she couldn’t bring
herself to like the man. “Doing well, thank you. And you?”
“I’m grateful for your father’s
invitation to Mr. Easton’s home.”
“Being the bank’s vice president
has its advantages, does it not?” She folded her gloved hands and squeezed them
together, wondering if Mother felt the same unease at Mr. Richards’s constant
presence.
“Indeed it does. It’s my hope
this new partnership between your father and me will secure more”—the corners
of his mouth rose as if he enjoyed a private joke—“pleasant opportunities to
come.”
“I see,” she answered, although
she didn’t understand his meaning. Father never spoke of business around her or
her mother, but whatever the dealings, Mr. Richards seemed happy. “I hope you
and my father have a great partnership.”
Trenton descended the stairs, so
handsome in his formal wear he took her breath away. He strolled past her, his
jaw tense and his blond hair nearly touching his collar. Without looking to the
right or left, he headed toward the dining room.
It’s true. Trenton and his family were leaving Boston. The dinner
was not a celebration but a final farewell. Tears stung her eyes. How could
Trenton have kept this to himself? “If you will excuse me, Mr. Richards.”
“Allow me?” He crooked his arm.
“Thank you, but no. My father is waiting.” She hurried away before Mr. Richards could insist. Another minute with Mr. Richards might cause her to miss speaking to Trenton altogether.
Sometimes the path to freedom is found in an unexpected future.
The Rescue
Upon the death of her mother, Rosalind Standford’s life shatters, the
pieces scattering to the wind when she is forced into a betrothal to
a cunning banker. But when a telegram arrives announcing the man who
captured her heart is on a train to Boston, Rosalind must hide her true
feelings before the thin cord of her existence unravels the deadly secrets she
keeps.
Cowboy Trent Easton returns to his roots in Boston society to find his
childhood friend, the love of his heart. Instead he finds a broken woman engaged to a man close to
her father’s age. Though she once rejected him, when Trent learns she’s in danger, he determines to do whatever it takes to keep her safe—even
taking her to the altar in the black of night. But will his name and the remote
wilds of his Texas ranch be enough to protect her? Or will freedom cost them
their lives?
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TTVKJVY/
Bio:
Tanya Eavenson is an international bestselling
and award-winning inspirational romance author. She enjoys spending time with
her husband and their three children. Her favorite pastime is grabbing a cup of
coffee, eating chocolate, and reading a good book. You can find her at her
website http://www.tanyaeavenson.com/
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