Today for Teaser Tuesday Brenda B Taylor shares an excerpt from her upcoming new release.
She
must choose between a life of adventure with the man she loves or a settled,
secure life with her betrothed. Flora Vass put Gavin Munro out of her heart and
mind until he returned to Scotland after an adventurous five years in the New
World. Gavin left no doubt he returned to make the bonnie Flora his own and
intended to fight for her. Flora’s betrothed, Iain MacKay, and Gavin’s brother,
Chief Andrew Munro, had other plans. Andrew needed her to marry the MacKay to
bring peace between the two clans. Iain MacKay wanted an heir. War with England
looms on the horizon, forcing Flora to choose between her heart’s desire and
her logical choice.
Excerpt
He dozed and dreamed of Flora in the emerald
gown again. Now her waist-length hair matched the deep red color of the large
ruby hanging from a gold chain. The ruby and gold glinted in shards of green
light flashing around her and in her eyes. How lovely she appeared, with
flawless white skin, ruby red hair, and eyes to match the emerald gown. Gavin’s
heart near burst with her beauty. While he watched, Flora removed the ruby from
her neck, dipped the stone three times in a crystal goblet of clear water. The
water turned red as the ruby.
She held the goblet out to him. “Take this
and drink. The ruby’s water will drive the evil away and make you feel.”
“Aye. I desire to be well.” Gavin reached for
the beautiful crystal chalice now filled with red water.
Just as his hand touched the chalice, a large
boot kicked his foot. Flora disappeared with the red, healing water. Gavin’s
eyes popped open. He remained still, grabbing the sgian dubh from his boot with one hand and the pistol from his belt
with the other.
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Meet The Author
The desire to write historical fiction has long been a
passion with Brenda B. Taylor. Since elementary school, she has written stories
in her spare time. Brenda earned three degrees: a BSE from Henderson State
University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas; a MEd from Sam Houston State University,
Huntsville, Texas; and an EdD from Texas A&M University, College Station,
Texas; then worked as a teacher and administrator in the Texas Public School
system. Only after retirement could she fulfill the dream of publication.
Brenda and her husband make their home in beautiful East
Texas where they enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and
working in Bethabara Faith Ministry, Inc. She crafts stories about the
extraordinary lives of ordinary people in her favorite place overlooking bird
feeders, bird houses, and a variety of blooming trees and flowers. She
sincerely thanks all who purchase and read her books. Her desire is that the
message in each book will touch the heart of the reader as it did hers in the
writing.
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Just love the cover!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessie. I think the cover depicts the tender love between Gavin and Flora.
DeleteThank you for hosting me on the Happily Ever After blog, today. I enjoy telling romance lovers about the Scottish historical romance, A Highland Ruby.
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