As part of her TRAVIS PASS series, which include the novels SALLY MURPHY, LIBERTY ROAD, TRAVIS PASS, AND ROCK CREEK, author Annette Snyder presents two short stories for the premier volume of WHISKEY SHOTS, a new series of short stories from Whiskey Creek Press authors. "Brass Star" —Nate Horner rides from his troubled past. Personal exile and tormented regrets forge his path. Can he find solace and forgiveness through friendships from the people of Barnhill? "Heart Forgotten" —Karlee Dorn tries to forget painful memories of years gone by. Tom Miller tries to remember a past forgotten. Can two lost souls bond and forge a new trail together?
With an excuse of managing inherited property, Ruth Seidle runs from her ruined reputation. She vows to begin a new life without married men, undisclosed lies or destroyed friendships. Who knew her choices include so much of her hidden past? John Vickers buries a history of adultery the day he lays his unfaithful wife to rest and, with his infant daughter in tow, begins life in a better direction void of betrayal and deceit.Can he overlook the past to view the positive side of a bad situation and build a better future for his family? When Ruth crashes into John's life, can she gain faith in her own devices and be the person she promised?Can John put previous experience aside and trust the best is possible even when his heart's involved? Genre: Romance/Historical Fiction (World War II Era)
Love isn't one of Marie Packard's priorities. Single parenthood and a hectic work schedule occupy her unruffled life. Necessities represent security. Life is slow and easy and that works for her. Ellis Donifan loves the draw of attention from paparazzi and fans. Each film, coupled with shouting fans and action of the set, is another star on his walk of fame. Life is a whirlwind of hectic activity and he likes it that way. The frenzied, movie star schedule isn't the choice for Ben Sutter, but having a celebrity as a client has its perks. Posh hotels, world travel and a substantial salary are the norm and fame seeking starlets are part of limousine driver territory. It isn't perfect but that's Hollywood. What happens on a stormy winter night when three people find their lives entwined purely by accident? Can Ellis curb his desire for publicity? Can Ben put aside uncertainties about overzealous fans? Will Marie choose financial security with the debonair, action film star or emotional happiness with a charming limousine driver? Genre: Contemporary Romance
Lindsay Pass is left without choices after her mother's murder. Forced into a life with a father she doesn't know, Lindsay has to start fresh. Luc Fricke loves Lindsay the first time he sees her. He knows she has a new life with a new family. He vows to be part of it all. Ernie Atkins wants Lindsay for himself. He'll get her no matter what, even if he has to steal her, even if it kills him. When the worst occurs, Lindsay is again without choice and must rely on instinct to protect everyone she loves. Is hiding her only recourse? Can Luc's devotion transcend a thousand miles to find Lindsay and bring her home? Can his inner strength help Lindsay face the circumstance thrust upon her? Can Lindsay make the choice and seize the chance of love along the banks of Rock Creek?
Albert's dream led him toward independence. Escaping slavery, and to pursue a life where no man controlled him, was his goal. Frivolities of friendships could vanish with the whip of a switch, but freedom could be held a lifetime. Rayna's choice was to set an example and board a ship so her people could survive. Only after arrival in America, at Bristol Plantation, did she realize what consequences her sacrifice held. Her surrender meant life as a slave and separation from her island family. Can Albert's heart transcend language and barriers of repression and allow Rayna close? Will Rayna put aside hurt caused by the plantation owner and permit Albert's love to heal her heart? Can the pair abandon mistrust and let the kindness of strangers be their salvation?
A relationship with an unsavory criminal was only the beginning of Virginia Seidle's terrible run with men. Would her life always be shadowed by previous mistakes? Would a career change turn bad luck around or was this boss just another man to avoid? As a husband, Nolan promised to love in sickness and health. As a father, his mission is to protect his son. An affair? What woman deserved the backyard gossip that surrounded a secret relationship? A pact of friendship and a secret love—was that all Virgie and Nolan had? Was protecting the future of a boy and a madwoman the most important? Could two people in love sacrifice everything to keep an affair respectable for the sake of family?
Ida Keller's life is a series of turbulent events. Ever since she remembered, she's been running. She runs from heartbreak and fear. She runs from a troubled past. She runs from mistakes and broken promises until wandering into the quiet town of Barnhill and finding tranquility under the direction of Christopher Trapp. Christopher Trapp, saloon and brothel owner, isn't one to mix business with pleasure. He protects his girls at all costs, even the at the cost of his heart. Resolved to a solitary life, he never deviates, or even wants to, until he crosses paths with the enchanting Ida. When a vile criminal from Ida's life arrives and threatens her safety, Chris fights his internal desire for her, yet fights to protect her with every desire he possesses. Together, they decide if love can conquer the evils of their pasts and allow comfort in each other's arms.
Leaving her beloved, adopted home to begin life anew, Sally Murphy-George searches for refuge from depression, rejection, and her husband's murderer. A proficient bakery owner and mother of two, Sally vows to find stability in her life, protect her family, and shield her heart at all costs. Self-exiled, Nate Horner finds peace in his new life as Sheriff of Barnhill, defending those who overlook his shadowed past and accept him as the reliable, honest man he's become. Promising never to allow another woman to hurt his soul, Nate resigns himself to a life of celibacy, until he reunites with someone from his hometown, the Widow George. As a man, he struggles with his desires for her. As a professional, he must protect her. Circumstance pushes Sally and Nate's paths together and they must decide to risk their hearts and their security to take another chance at love.
THREE COMPLETE NOVELS, ONE MEGABOOK SERIES LOW PRICE! Books four, five, and six in the Historic Romance Travis Pass Series from author Annette Snyder, including: ROCK CREEK: Lindsay Pass is left without choices after her mother's murder. Forced into a life with a father she doesn't know, Lindsay has to start fresh. Luc Fricke loves Lindsay the first time he sees her. He knows she has a new life with a new family. He vows to be part of it all. Ernie Atkins wants Lindsay for himself. He'll get her no matter what, even if he has to steal her, even if it kills him. When the worst occurs, Lindsay is again without choice and must rely on instinct to protect everyone she loves. Is hiding her only recourse? Can Luc's devotion transcend a thousand miles to find Lindsay and bring her home?Can his inner strength help Lindsay face the circumstance thrust upon her? Can Lindsay make the choice and seize the chance of love along the banks of Rock Creek? ALBERT'S RAIN: Albert's dream led him toward independence. Escaping slavery, and to pursue a life where no man controlled him, was his goal. Frivolities of friendships could vanish with the whip of a switch, but freedom could be held a lifetime. Rayna's choice was to set an example and board a ship so her people could survive. Only after arrival in America, at Bristol Plantation, did she realize what consequences her sacrifice held. Her surrender meant life as a slave and separation from her island family. Can Albert's heart transcend language and barriers of repression and allow Rayna close? Will Rayna put aside hurt caused by the plantation owner and permit Albert's love to heal her heart? Can the pair abandon mistrust and let the kindness of strangers be their salvation? ARPETTA'S HONOR: Lorenz Arpetta's life seemed perfect. A prominent attorney, married to a beautiful girl from the well known Ousterhause family, his advantaged life stood a far cry from his childhood as impoverished living on the streets of Italy. Who knew the years would turn to hiding secrets of a family name? Married and widowed at a young age wasn't Jane's idea of success though her life held that path. Assuming responsibility of service, she tucked disappointment of lost dreams behind. Who knew her feelings for Lorenz would flare to such unrequited heights? With confidentialities of the Ousterhause name kept, Lorenz vows to honor his pledge regardless of consequence. With Jane's admirable promise, the reputation of Arpetta Manor remains intact. As Lorenz and Jane struggle with restriction, will they find that admiration and strength are enough to survive tragedy and bring a love alive? Genre/ Romance/Historical Fiction
Lorenz Arpetta's life seemed perfect. A prominent attorney, married to a beautiful girl from the well known Ousterhause family, his advantaged life stood a far cry from his childhood as impoverished living on the streets of Italy. Who knew the years would turn to hiding secrets of a family name? Married and widowed at a young age wasn't Jane's idea of success though her life held that path. Assuming responsibility of service, she tucked disappointment of lost dreams behind. Who knew her feelings for Lorenz would flare to such unrequited heights? With confidentialities of the Ousterhause name kept, Lorenz vows to honor his pledge regardless of consequence. With Jane's admirable promise, the reputation of Arpetta Manor remains intact. As Lorenz and Jane struggle with restriction, will they find that admiration and strength are enough to survive tragedy and bring a love alive?
A lifetime of struggle forces Viveka Howard to survive the Depression years, overcome absence of her wartime husband and juggle tasks of family. An accident leaves her penniless and Viveka adds responsibility of single parenting to her battles. After the death of her daughter, Viveka must conquer grief and prove her worth as a parent. She attempts to defy all odds alone. Liam Howard stands in the shadows. Holding secretive his dedication to Viveka and her children, Liam raises a family of his own. He vows to change his life for the better. Can Viveka surrender independence and rely on the support of another Howard man? With years of suppression at bay, can Liam disclose true feelings and allow another heart close? Veils of mistrust aside, will two friends unite and form a bond of love? Genre: Romance / Historical
Bradie Carpenter holds only memories of love lost. Armed with determination after Grant's tragic death, Bradie ventures forward with their son. Without the exclusive Blain family name or the advantage of the family fortune and, diligent to overcome the obstacles of single parenthood, she sets a goal of a better life in the picturesque town of Union.Andrew "Amen" Packard married too young with an unrealistic view of the future. After a turbulent divorce attributed to pressure from his firefighter career, Amen chooses his heated profession over affection for wife, family and friends. Not until he meets Bradie does he rethink his decision to exclude love from his life. Can Bradie discover that money doesn't always extinguish love?Will Amen allow a ready-made family near enough to bash towering walls of seclusion?Is friendship and attraction enough to heal the lives of two souls charred from fate? Genre: Contemporary Romance
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