inside him as he extended it to her. “Miss Matthews, would you consider this a suitable deposit?”
“Your watch?”
“My father’s, actually.” He opened her hand and laid it into her outstretched palm. Guilt nagged at him while he closed her fingers around it. “It’s pure gold. I’m sure you’ll be able to fetch a good price for it. In return, you’ll agree to meet us at the docks in the morning.”
She stared at him with her lips parted. “You’re willing to part with a family heirloom in order to hire me as a guide?” She cocked her head and knitted her brows together. “What’s really going on here?”
“I’d prefer not to go into the details.” He released her hand and took a step back. Why am I so determined not to let her go? “My brother and I are honest men. Our word is as good as any written contract, I promise you.”
The angle of her shoulders dropped, and her face relaxed. “Is that so?”
Diah nodded.
Oni studied his face as if she was trying to assess his credibility. Finally she shoved the watch back into his hand. “You sound like a decent man, Mr. Reynolds, unlike your brother, so let me give you a piece of friendly advice. Stay away from the White Buffalo.”
Author Bio:
Growing up in small town Alabama, Crista relied on story-telling as a natural way for her to pass the time and keep her two younger sisters entertained.
She currently lives in the Audi-filled suburbs of Seattle with her husband and daughter, maintaining her alter ego of mild-mannered physician by day while she continues to pursue writing on nights and weekends.
Just for laughs, here are some of the jobs she’s had in the past to pay the bills: barista, bartender, sommelier, stagehand, actress, morgue attendant, and autopsy assistant.
And she’s also a recovering LARPer. (She blames it on her crazy college days)
For the latest updates, deleted scenes, and answers to any burning questions you have, please check out her webpage, www.CristaMcHugh.com/wordpress/ .
Find Crista online at:
Twitter: twitter.com/Crista_McHugh
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CristaMcHugh
Other titles by Crista McHugh
The Alchemy of Desire
“A Waltz at Midnight”
Cat’s Eyes
“Danny’s Boy”
The Tears of Elios
Tangled Web (coming October 2012)
The Soulbearer Trilogy:
A Soul For Trouble
A Soul For Chaos (coming December 2012)
A Soul For Vengeance (coming 2013)
The Kavanaugh Foundation series:
Heart of a Huntress, Book 1
Angelic Surrender , Book 2
“A High Stakes Game”, Book 2.5 (a free read)
Kiss of Temptation , Book 3
Night of the Huntress (Print Anthology of Books 1 and 2)
PRAISE FOR
A SOUL FOR TROUBLE
“Book one in the Soulbearer trilogy, this fantastical romance is completely different from the myriad of others out there. It’s a great book that pits Trouble against Chaos — two characters that all readers will want to visit again and again! ”
— RT Book Reviews
THE TEARS OF ELIOS
“The first thing that came to mind upon finishing this book is, ‘Holy Crap! Is that it?!’ I did not want this book to end.”
— Starcrossed Reviews
“This was a riveting tale of two couples and an amazing tale of Elgean and it’s inhabitants. I hadn’t heard much about this book… but I was certainly impressed. This is a quick read as the story just flew by.”
— Grave Tells/Undergound Love Addiction
A WALTZ AT MIDNIGHT
“This is a surprisingly light romance from writer McHugh, better known for her paranormal and fantasy tales (e.g., The Tears of Elios). A Waltz at Midnight is a small-sized treat; it is a quick read but one sure to please any historical romance reader.”
— The Library Journal
“I love this story! I didn’t expect it to be so entrancing and captivating… A WALTZ AT MIDNIGHT is a great romantic story with engaging characters that I didn’t wish to end… A must read for romance
“Your watch?”
“My father’s, actually.” He opened her hand and laid it into her outstretched palm. Guilt nagged at him while he closed her fingers around it. “It’s pure gold. I’m sure you’ll be able to fetch a good price for it. In return, you’ll agree to meet us at the docks in the morning.”
She stared at him with her lips parted. “You’re willing to part with a family heirloom in order to hire me as a guide?” She cocked her head and knitted her brows together. “What’s really going on here?”
“I’d prefer not to go into the details.” He released her hand and took a step back. Why am I so determined not to let her go? “My brother and I are honest men. Our word is as good as any written contract, I promise you.”
The angle of her shoulders dropped, and her face relaxed. “Is that so?”
Diah nodded.
Oni studied his face as if she was trying to assess his credibility. Finally she shoved the watch back into his hand. “You sound like a decent man, Mr. Reynolds, unlike your brother, so let me give you a piece of friendly advice. Stay away from the White Buffalo.”
Author Bio:
Growing up in small town Alabama, Crista relied on story-telling as a natural way for her to pass the time and keep her two younger sisters entertained.
She currently lives in the Audi-filled suburbs of Seattle with her husband and daughter, maintaining her alter ego of mild-mannered physician by day while she continues to pursue writing on nights and weekends.
Just for laughs, here are some of the jobs she’s had in the past to pay the bills: barista, bartender, sommelier, stagehand, actress, morgue attendant, and autopsy assistant.
And she’s also a recovering LARPer. (She blames it on her crazy college days)
For the latest updates, deleted scenes, and answers to any burning questions you have, please check out her webpage, www.CristaMcHugh.com/wordpress/ .
Find Crista online at:
Twitter: twitter.com/Crista_McHugh
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CristaMcHugh
Other titles by Crista McHugh
The Alchemy of Desire
“A Waltz at Midnight”
Cat’s Eyes
“Danny’s Boy”
The Tears of Elios
Tangled Web (coming October 2012)
The Soulbearer Trilogy:
A Soul For Trouble
A Soul For Chaos (coming December 2012)
A Soul For Vengeance (coming 2013)
The Kavanaugh Foundation series:
Heart of a Huntress, Book 1
Angelic Surrender , Book 2
“A High Stakes Game”, Book 2.5 (a free read)
Kiss of Temptation , Book 3
Night of the Huntress (Print Anthology of Books 1 and 2)
PRAISE FOR
A SOUL FOR TROUBLE
“Book one in the Soulbearer trilogy, this fantastical romance is completely different from the myriad of others out there. It’s a great book that pits Trouble against Chaos — two characters that all readers will want to visit again and again! ”
— RT Book Reviews
THE TEARS OF ELIOS
“The first thing that came to mind upon finishing this book is, ‘Holy Crap! Is that it?!’ I did not want this book to end.”
— Starcrossed Reviews
“This was a riveting tale of two couples and an amazing tale of Elgean and it’s inhabitants. I hadn’t heard much about this book… but I was certainly impressed. This is a quick read as the story just flew by.”
— Grave Tells/Undergound Love Addiction
A WALTZ AT MIDNIGHT
“This is a surprisingly light romance from writer McHugh, better known for her paranormal and fantasy tales (e.g., The Tears of Elios). A Waltz at Midnight is a small-sized treat; it is a quick read but one sure to please any historical romance reader.”
— The Library Journal
“I love this story! I didn’t expect it to be so entrancing and captivating… A WALTZ AT MIDNIGHT is a great romantic story with engaging characters that I didn’t wish to end… A must read for romance
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