Party day 2! As promised yesterday, here’s a romantic excerpt from the second book of my Halo Legacy Series, LEGACY OF ANGELS. This is the journey of two tarnished angels–a former priest and a former prostitute–who risk their lives to save a baby from a beast-man’s savage vengeance.
***EXCERPT FROM LEGACY OF ANGELS***
A silence settled between them, finally broken by Patrick’s question. “So what do you want?”
Wistfulness stole over Claudia as she gazed out the window. “I had a best friend in second grade.”
The only best friend I’ve ever had.
“We sat together in class and played at recess. Sometimes I even went to her house to play.” Claudia paused. She hadn’t allowed these memories for a very long time. “Her house was quiet–no arguments. And safe. With a daddy who swung her up in big hugs and called her princess…I remembered their house with a white picket fence, and a daddy and mom who laughed and loved each other, and loved their little princess. That’s what I want.” Vulnerability swept over Claudia. Had she shared too much?
“I think that’s a fine dream.” Patrick squeezed her hand.
Silence settled again as they watched Todd sleep in his new little bedroom, innocence glowing in his face.
“What’s your dream, Patrick?”
The question startled him. Left him scrambling for an answer that wouldn’t seem flippant or corny. Finally he said, “I don’t know.”
Claudia was quiet for a moment. “Maybe you could find one.”
A vision burrowed into Patrick’s heart, bringing a glow of hope. Slowly, he nodded. “Maybe I could.”
Yet if he was honest with himself, Patrick’s dream had already taken shape. He too wanted a family. Children to play inside that white picket fence, and a wife to bring joy to his home.
A wife like Claudia.
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You can read excerpts from all my books on my Web site <www.GenieGabriel.com>.
I’m celebrating new covers for all my Halo Legacy Series and a new price of $1.99 each! To share this joy, I’m also giving away one download of LEGACY OF ANGELS during this party. Just leave a comment with this post.
This is in addition to my giveaway for this party–a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Hope to chat with you soon!
-Genie Gabriel
<www.GenieGabriel.com>
That’s a great excerpt. I’m looking forward to reading this.
Thanks,
tl.etheridge31(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks, Tawania! I appreciate you stopping by!
I love the excerpt…but I don’t often read stories with babies as key plot points. Maybe it’s because I don’t have any kids…
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
Interesting point, Catherine. Kids and pets usually find their way into my stories, but I’m around both of them a lot. Hmm…you made me think–and that’s a good thing.
Thanks for the great excerpt. I will be adding this to my to read list.
Musicalfrog at comcast dot net
Thanks for your kind words, Patti! Hope you enjoy the book!
Nice snippet! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the new covers!
greenshamrock AT cox DOT net
Hi, Colleen! Thanks for your kind words and congrats!
That was nice.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Aw, thanks, “BN”. Glad you stopped by!
Congrats on the new covers!
Its refreshing to see kids as prime material for a story…
Definetely interested:)
Thank you for the double giveaway!
Best Wishes,
Sydney W
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Thanks for your kind words, Sydney! There are quite a few kids in my Halo Legacy Series. Hadn’t thought of that until you mentioned it. Just seemed natural to include them!