Today’s excerpt is from my latest release Captain’s Mercy. In this scene, Mercy catches a glimpse of rough Jonah Barnes through the eyes of his beloved younger sister, and it doesn’t exactly match the man she recently met.
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Excerpt:
“Your brother sounds like a remarkable man,” Mercy commented, unsure of what else to say. Faith obviously adored Jonah and it seemed she had good reason.
“He’s kept this family together through more trials than you can imagine.” Faith’s gentle smile faded and a look of sorrow passed over her delicate features. She sighed deeply, lost in thought.
Mercy resisted the urge to rest a hand on her shoulder in comfort. The young woman seemed so sad at the moment.
“He does so much for us,” Faith said. “I fear he has little time for his own happiness. I had hoped that someday he’d find a wife, but he’s getting on in years and I fear it will never happen.”
Captain’s Mercy
by Kate Hill
Series: The Barnes Family
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Spicy
Pairing(s): M/F
Genre/Themes: Historical, Victorian, Suspense
Length: Novel
Purchase Links: Amazon / Smashwords
When Mercy Brown accepts a position as companion to the sister of Jonah Barnes, a wealthy and rugged former sea captain, she has no idea that she’ll soon be entangled in their quirky family’s secrets.
Prowlers, disturbances from the attic, and eerie howls on the property are just the start. After meeting several strange members of the household, including a groundskeeper who works by night and the mischievous Maxwell Barnes, Mercy wonders if she should flee while she can. Her fondness for her young companion, Faith, and her deep attraction to Jonah prevent her from leaving.
Jonah’s mixed messages regarding his feelings for her leave Mercy confused. With encouragement from Faith, she begins her first novel, an erotic adventure featuring a hero modeled after Jonah. When pages from it go missing, she fears that her gruff employer will discover the nature of her feelings for him and possibly dismiss her. That might be for the best, because if she stays, her attachment to the Barnes family could endanger her life.
Note: Captain’s Mercy was previously published. It has been re-edited and includes two extra scenes after the main story. Captain’s Mercy is an opposites attract historical romance with suspense, some spice, and a story within a story.
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This sounds wonderful. Kate. Just what I need to combat these near -degree temps here in Michigan.
This book sounds like something I need to read! Great snippet that leaves me wanting more. Tweeted.
He sounds like a great person.
Interesting scene. Can’t wait to read more.