Gabe Kincaid
by Caroline
Clemmons
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BLURB:
Gabe
Kincaid has reasons to hate lies and those who tell them. He moved from Austin
to Kincaid Springs and joined his great uncle’s law firm. Gabe believes he’s
happy and pushes aside those moments of loneliness, of wishing for more. He
strongly believes in the law, in justice, and obeying rules. Doing what’s right
is fulfilling, isn’t it? Then why is he so fascinated with a circus
fortuneteller who spins tales faster than a cowboy whirls his lariat?
Katie
Worthington poses as Dorothy Duncan in a small-time circus. If she isn’t behind
the scenes mending costumes or in the circus kitchen, she’s disguised as the
fortuneteller, Maharani Shimza, Mystic of the East. Even so, she worries about
being killed by the men pursuing her. She fears a brawl at her fortune telling
tent that sends her into the Kincaid’s protective custody will end with her
exposure and death. Then, a death at the circus implicates her. How can she
escape when that attorney pops up every time she turns around?
Will
Gabe and Katie let the sparks between them ignite into a passionate romance or
will her secrets destroy their chance at a happily ever after?
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Excerpt:
The sheriff dropped into his chair and threw his hat on his
desk. “I hate the circus.” He met the woman’s glare. “Not the people in it,
mind, but their appearance in town makes normal folks do crazy things.” He
pointed at the three young men. “Your parents are gonna be mighty mad at you
three. No madder than I am, but I hope the father of each of you busts your
hide.”
He opened his desk drawer and took out paper. After dipping
his pen in the inkpot, he wrote “July 16, 1888” at the top of the sheet. “Start
with you, young lady. I want your name and place of residence.”
She flashed a haughty look. “I’m Maharani Shimza, Mystic of
the East and fortune teller.” With a theatrical gesture, she posed with one
hand in the air. “I am a gypsy queen and live with the circus people. Shall I
tell your fortune, sheriff?”
He leveled a gaze at her. “If you’re a gypsy queen, I’m
Queen Victoria. Real name and place of permanent residence.”
Resignation replaced her haughtiness. “I’m Dorothy Duncan
from Boston, Massachusetts.”
Gabe believed she lied. She had a deep Southern accent. He’d
place her in Georgia or South Carolina.
Ben wrote her information on the paper. “How long have you
been with the circus?”
“Two years, almost. And I do live with the circus.”
“Nearest relative?”
Absolute fear shone from her eyes. “I’m an orphan.”
Gabe figured there was an interesting story there and one
she didn’t want to share. A simple question from a sheriff shouldn’t create
that kind of reaction. Interesting.
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Caroline
Clemmons is an Amazon bestselling author of historical and contemporary western
romances whose books have garnered numerous awards. Her latest release is GABE
KINCAID, book four of her popular Kincaid series. A frequent speaker at
conferences and seminars, she has taught workshops on characterization, point
of view, and layering a novel.
Caroline is a
member of Romance Writers of America and the Romance Writers chapters of Yellow
Rose, From The Heart, and Hearts Through History. Her latest publications
include the acclaimed historical Men of Stone Mountain series: BRAZOS BRIDE,
HIGH STAKES BRIDE, and BLUEBONNET BRIDE and the audio books of BRAZOS BRIDE and
HIGH STAKES BRIDE.
Caroline and
her husband live in the heart of Texas cowboy country with their menagerie of
rescued pets. Prior to writing full time, her jobs included stay-at-home mom
(her favorite), secretary, newspaper reporter and featured columnist, assistant
to the managing editor of a psychology journal, bookkeeper for the local tax
assessor and—for a short and fun time—an
antique dealer. When she’s not indulging her passion for writing,
Caroline enjoys reading, travel, antiquing, genealogy, painting, and getting
together with family and friends.
Find her on:
her blog: http://carolineclemmons.blogspot.com/
website: http://www.carolineclemmons.com/
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/Caroline_Clemmons
Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/caroclemmons/
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Buy Link: Amazon US
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