In Deep Water
Blurb
Skinny-dipping
to cool off in the Trinity River couldn’t cause any problem...could it?
Wading
into the water, Carolyn Evans takes one step to far and finds herself neck-deep
in the river and fighting for her life.
After
saving Carolyn from drowning, Zack Goodman is trapped in an awkward situation
when they’re both rescued by a steamboat and hauled on deck.
Naked
and embarrassed, Carolyn is quick to save them from humiliation and claims they
are married.
Will
Zack release her from her claim of matrimony? Or will he teach her once words
are spoken...they are not so easily retracted?
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Eggcerpt
“Okay
everyone, the excitement is over. Let’s give this young couple some room to
breathe. They must be feeling a might peckish after their swim.” The man waved
his hands about to force the onlookers back.
“You
youngins follow me. I’ll show you to a cabin and then rustle you up...”
“Hey
Captain, ain’t you afraid to leave them two alone?” An older man called out.
“Nay,
she looks like she fell down in a sticker patch and the cows ran over her.
He’ll be lucky if he’s not stuck in the doghouse for days.” Another man
heckled.
The crowd burst into laughter.
Zack
tightened his hold on the girl in his arms and they turned to follow the
Captain.
Brushing
back her hair, the girl tightened her hold on her blanket and strutted through
the crowd with her head held high.
Zack,
pleased she hadn’t dissolved into tears, smiled at the people gathered up on
deck and followed her as the Captain led the way inside.
After
weaving their way through the bowels of the steamboat, the Captain paused by a
door marked private. “Y’all sit a spell in here while I find clothes to fit
you. We’re due to arrive at Liberty here in...” He pulled his watch out of his
front pocket and read the time. “Shouldn’t be too long now. I’ll send someone
along here in a bit with some clothes. Though, I’m not too sure what we’ll be
able to rustle up for the lady.”
“I
ain’t really picky at the moment.” The girl bit her lip and settled on the edge
of the cot that was positioned against the far wall of the cabin.
The
Captain smiled and offered a curt nod to Zack. Then the man stepped through the
door, closing it behind him.
Character interview
Name – Carolyn Evans
Job – Teacher
for the children in Naked Bluff, Texas
Level of schooling, or self-taught – 11 grade.
Currently residing in... Naked Bluff, Texas
Favorite place to visit – Atlanta, but it’s not the same as it once was.
Significant other – I was married but my husband died in the war.
My most important goal to have fun.
My worst fear or nightmare to live a boring life. I like adventure.
Wealthy, poor, or somewhere in between? I believe it’s all on your point of
view. I know people who are wealthy but are miserable and poor people who are
happy. Me, I chose to be happy.
Secret desire or fantasy
– to be free to do whatever I want with whoever I want.
To
learn more about Anita -- visit her website or blog.
What a great premise for a novel. I love when couples have to pretend to be married. I'm going to check this book out on Amazon!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the author will be glad to hear it. Thanks for dropping by, Mae!
DeleteMarvelous story concept and dialogue. I enjoyed the character interview as well. Best of luck to Anita on this one!
ReplyDeleteI so much enjoy these tours. Meeting new authors or meeting again authors I already posted on my blog.
DeleteI love the cover and enjoyed the excerpt too. Good luck with the book.
ReplyDeleteA great looking cover indeed.
DeleteThanks for checking our tour, Daisy!