Welcome to Snippet Sunday.
We're continuing from where we left off last week. If you're interested, here's the link to the third snippet from WANTED:
Set up for this week: JoBeth just told Sheriff Jace Kelly, he was a little touched in the head. Read on to find out his response...
JoBeth's POV.
*The excerpt may have been modified to fit the 10 sentence limit. 
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His sure steps took him to his desk, where he took a seat and reached for his paperwork. "I think if you get to know us, you'll find we're a pretty likable bunch," he said with a chuckle, not in the least bit offended.
She had a hunch there were wanted posters on his desk, and there was probably one for her and Maverick: Reward, Dead or Alive... Their posters never contained photographs, since she and Maverick never sat for a photo, but there were sketches. Not precisely a correct rendition of their likeness, but in the past that proved a benefit in their favor. Now, the authorities knew what she looked like, and she'd have to change her appearance once she escaped.
Sheriff Jace Kelly and his family might be likable, but she wouldn't be here long enough to find out. Good riddance too. She didn't need their fairytale existence clouding her judgment. She knew what awaited her outside of these bars, and it had nothing to do with living happily-ever-after.
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JoBeth wants to escape, but what will she truly be running from? Hope you enjoyed the snippet of WANTED.
Until next week, take care.
About the Book:
Sheriff Jace Kelly's wife died birthing his remarkable daughter, Emma. She inherited the families' seer abilities. At six years old, she can't tell the difference between a vision and an ordinary dream. So Jace doesn't put much faith in Emma's recent premonition: marriage for him and a new mother for her.
When JoBeth Riley arrives, Emma is convinced she's the woman in her dream: dark hair, green eyes, and shamrocks in her pocket. There's one problem – she's the notorious outlaw, Baby Face Jo. Her stay in town is meant to keep Shane Maverick, the leader of the outlaw gang, from finding her before the authorities devise a plan to capture him.
JoBeth finds the Kellys a strange lot. A little girl, who believes her dreams are tales of the future and the rugged sheriff whose kindness proves a distraction. She's an outlaw, for heaven's sake, but Jace is bound and determined to steal her heart.
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To know what she looks like, all they have to do is glance at the cover of the book. Simple, eh? I wonder why Jace doesn’t think of it.
Edward,
He already knows she’s thief. He has no need to find her face on a poster. lol
Intriguing last line!
PT,
Glad you’re intrigued. 🙂
I sort of agree with her on that one. Unless the sheriff is willing to change her identity. I wonder if that first paragraph was his way to flirt.
Linda,
Hmmm…flirting? Perhaps he’s just curious to know more about a woman who chose a life of crime. Remember too, his daughter dreamt about this woman or at the very least a woman that looks a lot like JoBeth, and she’s suppose to become his wife. Well, all according to a six year girl with visions of the future. She’s a child and not all her dreams are visions, but she’s too young to know the difference. So.. the sheriff has to be just a wee bit intrigued. 🙂
She’s not a glass-half-full kind of woman, is she?
Add me to the fans of this story, Karen–you write great inner conflict! 😀
Sarah,
Thanks so much. 🙂
I like Jace describing his family as a likeable bunch. And JoBeth’s feelings about happy endings.
I especially like the last paragraph, it really sets the tone. Beautifully written.
Well, hate to tell JoBeth, but… “Ya can’t run away from yourself.”
I do like the fact that Jace isn’t even trying to hide his interest or his offer for something better from her.
Aside from her toughness, I feel an inner sadness. Beautiful writing, Karen.
Charmaine,
So glad you picked up on that. 🙂
Ah, she’s telling us what she doesn’t want, but does she even know it yet? Very cool snippet.
Paula,
JoBeth has been on the run for a long time and hasn’t had anyone but Shane Maverick (outlaw, killer, sociopath) in her life, but she’s about realize what it means to be part of a loving family. The question is: can she accept a simpler life?
I wonder if she’s really as bad as she thinks she is. If she were, the sheriff and his daughter would treat her a lot differently.
Elaine,
Only time will tell…
Great snippet!
Appolina,
Thanks so much. Welcome to Snippet Sunday!!
I didn’t know this was out. Just got it from Amazon. Can not wait to read. Love the premise.
Gem,
Thanks so much. Enjoy the story!!
There are so many different types of happily ever after. They both seem like sad, broken people who can heal one another and become whole again.
I feel sorry for JoBeth and the life she’s had to lead up till now, but I certainly am enjoying the story. I just want to keep reading…excellent excerpt. (I want to know more about the daughter too.)
Oh now I’m curious to see what she thinks is awaiting her outside those bars. Great snippet, I’m definitely hooked on this story. It’s right up my alley.
Nice. I like how you illustrate the sheriff’s classic old west swagger, then give us some good interior character stuff too.
She’s got a real tough facade and I bet that she knows how easily his “sure steps” and their “fairytale existence” would shatter that facade; I’m sure that frightens her more than running from the law.
That last line …. can’t wait to read more. Really enjoying this story.