Saturday Snippet: He Glanced at Her Left Hand
Today's snippet is taken from
Mail Order Blythe
Secret Baby Dilemma, Book 8
Also part of Eclipsed by Love, Books 1-3
1878 Solar Eclipse Inspired Romance Vol. 1
by Zina Abbott
“What work did you have in mind if you stay here?”
“I’m not sure. I used to work as a maid. I have a letter ofrecommendation from my former employer. I hope that will help me.” She shot aglance Eli’s way and then turned her head aside.”
Eli blinked. She sounded too well-spoken to be a maid. “Idon’t know much about Rawlins myself, Miss…”
“Mrs. Greenly.”
“Pleased to meet you, Mrs. Greenly.” Disappointment floodedEli. She’s married. Without thinking,he glanced at her left hand.
As soon as Mrs. Greenly saw him look where most marriedwomen wore a wedding band, she blanched and buried her hand in the folds of herskirt. “I’m a…I’m a widow. After my late husband died, I had to sell my ring toget by.”
..... “My suggestion is, if youthink you and the man to whom you have been writing will be able to marrywithin a few weeks, there’s a strong possibility you might be able to pick uptemporary work in Rawlins. Near the end of the month, there will be manyastronomers and other scientists coming to the area to view the eclipse.”
“A lot of people will come to Rawlins just to see aneclipse?” Mrs. Greenly leaned away as she gazed at him with rounded eyes.
“It’s a full solar eclipse. They don’t happen often,especially in a high mountainous region in North America. Many, like me and myassociates, are arriving early to prepare. Especially if you have worked as amaid, the hotel might hire you. I made reservations there. If you’d like, I’mwilling to send a telegram asking them to consider you for a temporaryposition. I’m willing to vouch for you.”
“You would?” Open-mouthed, Mrs. Greenly stared at him for asecond before she turned her face to the side. “That’s very thoughtful of you,Mr. Morgan.” She used the hand holding her ticket to brush a few stray hairsand the start of perspiration off her temple. “I’ll give your suggestion somethought. If I decide to continue forward at this time, I’ll look for you andyour companions on the train.”
To celebrate the total solar eclipse that will be visible from Texas to Maine on April 8, 2024, I have compiled into a boxset my first three of six books that are connected to the total solar eclipse of 1878. Compiled in both chronological order, this first volume will include Mail Order Blythe, A Bride for Devlin, and Lauren. It is being offered for 99c on a pre-order sale basis, which will end the day after its release date of 2/16/2024. At that time, the price will be raised to its regular cost. To find the book description and purchase options, for Eclipsed by Love, Books 1-3 ,Please CLICK HERE
Eclipsed by Love, Books 4-6, is now also available on pre-order and will be released on 3/08/2024. Including Figgy Pudding by Francine, Ellie, and Loving Lila, this volume is compiled in chronological order as we follow the romances of Eli Morgan's two associates, Jason Sewell and Rand Poechet, as well as learn what became of Francine's teenage student, who accompanied her to view the eclipse in Denver.Like the first volume, will be offered for 99c on a pre-order sale basis. The day after release day, it will move to its regular price.Eclipsed by Love, Books 4-6 ,To find the book description and purchase options, please CLICK HERE
Jocelyn's Wedding Dilemma, the second book in the series, The Matchmaker and the Mother-in-Law, is now on pre-order. The ebook will be available March 5, 2024.For the book description and pre-order link, please CLICK HERE
Florence's Good Deed, Book 6 in the Rejected Mail-Order Brides series, is now on pre-order. The ebook is scheduled for release on April 15, 2024.For the book description and pre-order link, please CLICK HERE
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