Hi everyone. The time machine just returned me from 1880’sTexas where I’ve been since January. Whew, what a ride! The final book (this year) in the Eclipse Heat series, Whispering Grace, comes out October 25th. WG’s currently available for pre-buy at Amazon @ 99¢. Once it publishes, the price will change to $3.99. For those who don’t want to buy but might want to read, it will also be in the Kindle Unlimited program.
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From Whispering Grace, Eclipse Heat #8 (Creative punctuation used for scene completion.)
Grace tensed. Her seat under the apple tree provided a balcony view of the solitary man using only his voice in the ongoing battle below. His opponent, a Palouse stallion,
bared its teeth and flattened its ears, telegraphing savage intent as it raced toward the middle of the corral where Dan Hawks crouched.
Grace knew the horse trainer because he was her landlord and employer. Some said he magicked animals, whispering mysterious words at them until they submitted to his rule. At the moment, Dan remained completely still in the middle of the corral as the appaloosa plowed to a halt less than two feet away, spraying dust and dirt over him.
Sweat made the gray dapples scattered on the horse’s rump gleam like silver coins.The magnificent beast shifted its weight, and with the supple elegance of a snake, stretched its neck and opened its jaws, ready to strike.
Dan made a harsh sound, a guttural rebuke in his Apache dialect. Grace didn’t understand the sharp command, but the stallion veered away, racing to the other side of the paddock, its tail a waving banner of defiance.
Whispering Grace ©Gem Sivad
(Blurb in progress) Dr. Elizabeth Grace Souter agrees to set up practice in Texas after exchanging letters with Mrs. Lucille Quince for more than a year. Mrs. Quince, the representative of the Eclipse Town Council, assures Grace that a scarcity of doctors in that part of the state, guarantees even a female physician will be welcome.
Armed with knowledge about the area, Grace expects to encounter hardships, and anticipates no problems meeting the challenges. She knows herself to be resourceful, steadfast, and calm. But no amount of research prepared her for being kidnapped by renegade Apache before reaching her destination.
Using stealth and trickery, horse trainer Dan Hawks, riding with Deacon, Sam, and Charlie Wolf McCallister, rescue the lady doctor from her Indian captors. As she keeps her wits about her, aiding in her own escape, Dan recognizes the heart of a warrior in the injured woman.
Grace doesn’t complain when things don’t work out for her at Fort Stockton. Nor does she whine when the town of Eclipse hires a man instead of waiting for her to arrive. Instead, she accepts a job on Hawks Nest Ranch caring for Dan’s Palouse mares.
But, though Grace grows healthy in body, Dan knows her mind and spirit are scarred. As she uses her medical skills to save the abused Palouse horses, Dan whispers her with his magic, helping her gather her splintered soul, healing her with his love.
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I love being able to visualize this situation, but also to know Grace’s thoughts on the whole situation. Well done! 🙂
Now I said no more one clicks last night, but then I one clicked this…. Lasted about as long as I expected.. 🙂
Incredible description, Gem!
One of my sister’s horses had a blanket appy. And I can’t recall if it was one of my friends or one of my sisters who had a leopard appy. Years have come and gone and the horses we owned, rode, and knew are blurring together. They are incredible animals. 🙂
This flowed beautifully! You really put me in the scene with her. Great snippet!
Ah Gem, you’ve done it again. Perfection in every way. Thanks.
Great, flowing snippet. Nice work!
I liked the idea of beautiful horses and a horse whisperer.
Great description! I can see the horse’s actions clearly.
Heh, even animals have learned to respond to rebuke. Great snippet, Gem, and congrats on the upcoming final release! 🙂
Cool situation — and I LOVE the picture of the horse.
Great descriptions–I love horses!
Beautiful descriptions. Reminds me of a leopard appy we had years ago, he was a little better tempered than this one, though.
Wonderful descriptions and I just love the horses!
WOW! I LOVED this snippet! What amazing descriptions, so vivid and well painted for the mind’s eye. Beautiful!