Five children from the orphan train. Can the eldest protect the rest?
Wild Women Authors
starts off the new year with the first in our Books in a Series with a focus on
Slow Train to Nowhere: Sean, an American Historical romance, written by Laura
Strickland and released by The Wild Rose Press in May 15, 2024.
A bit about the book: When
Sean Hussey returns to the town where he lived as a boy, it’s with revenge on
his mind. He’s made a success of himself out west and intends to get even with
the farmer under whose thumb he once suffered. He’ll show mercy only to the
others who shared his fate in days gone by, especially sweet Jenny whose memory
he still cherishes.
Sarah Rupert hasn’t had
it easy growing up as a girl from the orphan train, and as a survivor of
shocking abuse. Since the death of her husband, she’s had to support her young
son by dubious means. When Sean Hussey comes back into her life it’s a miracle,
because he’s the boy she always wanted for her own.
Trouble is, Sean just may
be in love with another woman.
Excerpt:
They talked for a
while about the changes in the town and Sean worked on his second drink. All of
a sudden he nodded at the glass in front of her. “Why d’you do that?”
“Do what?”
“Order a drink and
just let it sit? You did the same before.”
“I get my drinks
for free.”
“But you don’t
drink ’em. Why?”
“Want to know the
truth?”
His light eyes
fastened on her face. “Always.”
“I’m afraid if I
start drinking, I won’t be able to stop and then the boogie-men from the past
will swoop in and get me.”
“Boogie-men?”
“There’s not much
keeping them at bay. Just these walls I’ve put up and have to kind of keep in
place. If I get tipsy, those walls might fall down.”
He studied her
seriously. “Describe these boogie-men to me.”
She didn’t want
to. “Can’t. That might invite them in.”
He drew a breath
and covered her hand with his where it rested on the table. “Honey—”
“No, Sean. I dare
not let ’em in.”
“All right then. I
won’t ask nothing more.”
“They’re—they’re
like the ones you see in nightmares.”
He shook his head.
“I don’t dream much anymore. Used to when we first came here. I used to dream I
was back in New York. Running the streets. Looking for my ma.”
“But she died on
the way over from Ireland, right?”
“Fancy you
remembering that.”
She remembered
everything about him.
“Never looked for
my pa. Knew where to find him.” He looked down at his own drink as if startled.
“In a pub. With a glass.”
“Right now,” she
confided, “I’m living my life for my boy, Luke. All I do is for him.”
“Not for
yourself?”
“No.”
“You wanting
nothing for yourself—”
Oh, she wanted.
“Never married?”
“Nah.”
“Never tempted?”
He shook his head.
So he was free.
And she was free. For an instant Sarah caught a glimpse of something so
wonderful, it dazzled her mind’s eye. He, though, was interested in Jenny, who
wasn’t free.
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Kobo:
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A bit about our focus author:
Multi
award-winning author Laura Strickland delights in time traveling to the past
and searching out settings for her books, be they Historical Romance, Steampunk
or something in between. Married and the parent of one grown daughter, Laura
has also been privileged to mother a number of very special rescue dogs and is
intensely interested in animal welfare. Her love of dogs, and her lifelong
interest in Celtic history, magic and music, are all reflected in her writing.
Laura's mantra is Lore, Legend, Love, and she wouldn't have it any other way.
Laura
can be found here:
Web
site: www.laurastricklandbooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000002632317
Amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/Laura-Strickland/e/B001KHSACW/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/760146.Laura_Strickland
Twitter: Laura Strickland Author @LauraSt05038951
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurastricklandauthor/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/laura-strickland
