Just heard from the editor for Chloe's Sanctuary and we are on track still for the February 13, 2017 release date of the Kindle version. To celebrate that I've set it up on Amazon for Pre-order. It will retail for $3.99. Hopefully, since I have to wait until Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) approves the book, I will set the pre-order for the sale price of $2.99. I'll post here and on FaceBook if I am able to get that done.

Once I get the final edit back I'll be formatting for the print and Large Print versions. Until I know the final page count I'm unable to do that. This may delay the print books availability for a short while.

In the meantime, here's a snippet from Chloe's Sanctuary.

McIlroy pounded the nail a last time. He was working on a side of the school building the town’s people were constructing. The goal was to frame and raise the sides of the building during the morning and the roof and siding in the afternoon.

“Would you like a donut and coffee?” It was the voice that caused his chest to ache.

Straightening from his crouch, McIlroy stood and looked at her. “Thank you.”

She was tall and thin. Thinner than he thought she should be. Her hair was shiny black, piled up in that way women did. Her oval face framed large dark eyes. So dark he couldn’t tell if they were a deep blue or brown. She lifted the tray of donuts urging him to take one.

“McIlroy,” Leah’s voice broke through his paralysis. “This is Mrs. Chloe Ashburn. She’s new in town.”

McIlroy wiped his sweaty hand on his britches and carefully picked up one donut between two fingers and his thumb. Leah poured a mug of coffee and handed it to him. “Pleased to meet you, ma’am.”

“Likewise.”

McIlroy didn’t have a clue what to say so he took a bite of his donut, getting sugar around his mouth and down his shirt. Not able to brush it off because his hands were full, he licked around his mouth.

Chloe cleared her throat and looked at the ground. McIlroy hoped he didn’t look as dumb as he felt. It was as if he was sixteen again. This wasn’t good. He wasn’t interested in her. He’d had a woman before and he didn’t think he wanted one again. But she sure was pretty.

“Mama, can I have a donut?” It was a little girl asking. She was cute. Black hair like her mother, but with big bright blue eyes. A tightness came around his heart.

“May I have a donut?” Chloe corrected.

“Okay, May I have one?”

Chloe leaned down so the girl could take one from the tray. “Here you go. Mr. McIlroy, this is my daughter Lil-Pen. Lil-Pen this is Mr. McIlroy.”

Lil-Pen gave a small curtsy. “Pleased to make your quaintness.”

McIlroy smiled at the pretty little thing. His heart hurt but he kept his smile clear. “Pleased to meet you, too. So you like donuts, huh?”

“Yes sir. Almeda makes the bestest donuts.”

Several other men came up at the moment. Their intent was donuts and an introduction to the pretty Mrs. Ashburn. McIlroy backed away and turned to look over the crowd milling around the school yard. They’d been working for a couple of hours and were taking a break.

Not only was the day’s purpose to raise the school building but also to introduce the ladies living in Sanctuary House to more of the community. That’s the way Pastor Preston had explained it anyway. McIlroy took that to mean for the women to meet the men of Stones Creek and the surrounding area.

Everyone knew the reason the women and children were here was to provide wives for the men. This event was a perfect way to begin that process.

McIlroy set his coffee mug down on a pile of boards and brushed the sugar off his shirt. He’d do well to stay away from all the women. Mrs. Chloe Ashburn especially. She reminded him too much of his past. Not that she was similar in looks or physical form, but how that form made him feel.

When a person from her past is revealed she worries that her new start might be over for good. She just wants to find a Sanctuary where she and her children can feel loved, wanted, and useful. Can Stones Creek be that place or will she once again be cast aside? Will the men who abandoned her five years ago ruin her chance at a Happy Ever After? Or will she find Sanctuary in the arms of the local blacksmith?

McIlroy has a secret. He lost a wife and family to evil people during the war. He want’s nothing to do with any of the women at Sanctuary House, or so he tells himself. Yet, he’s drawn to the tall, dark-haired Chloe and her children. Can he learn to forgive himself and allow love into his life again? Or will he push the woman away out of fear and guilt?

Seven women are getting a second chance at Sanctuary House. Will they find it or is the past too strong to overcome? Will they find husbands for themselves and fathers for their children or was Nugget Nate wrong to send them here? Can the past be overcome? Is there really a chance for any of them to find Sanctuary?  The answers lie in the pages of Chloe’s Sanctuary.

Coming to Amazon February 13, 2017

An Advanced Reader Cory is just that. A copy given to a reader who agrees to read and review the book as soon as it comes out. They also note typos and other issues that might pull them from the story. Here's a LINK to sign up.

It's time to get excited. Chloe's Sanctuary is set to release on February 13. It's again set in Stone's Creek so if you've read Leah's Peace and Chasing Norie you will be familiar with the town and characters. If you haven't read these I recommend you do as Chloe's Sanctuary happens after the conclusion of Chasing Norie. Some of Chloe's backstory is mentioned in both the Stones Creek books.

Also, there's a very short story, Chloe's Choice, that is available on Amazon for $0.99 or KU.

OR YOU CAN GET IT FOR FREE HERE

If you'd like to receive an Advanced Reader Copy of Chloe's Sanctuary to help proofread and write a review on Amazon please contact me at [email protected]. While not required for the book sending me feedback and writing a review as soon as the book is released is a way to say thank you for receiving a free copy.

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