About Brenda B. Taylor
The desire to write historical
fiction has long been a passion with Brenda B. Taylor. Since elementary school,
she has written stories in her spare time. Brenda earned three degrees: a BSE
from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas; a MEd from Sam Houston
State University, Huntsville, Texas; and an EdD from Texas A&M University,
College Station, Texas; then worked as a teacher and administrator in the Texas
Public School system. Only after retirement could she fulfill the dream of
publication.
Brenda and her husband make their
home in beautiful East Texas where they enjoy spending time with family and
friends, traveling, and working in Bethabara Faith Ministry, Inc. She crafts
stories about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people in her favorite place
overlooking bird feeders, bird houses, and a variety of blooming trees and
flowers. She sincerely thanks all who purchase and read her books. Her desire
is that the message in each book will touch the heart of the reader as it did
hers in the writing.
Connect with Brenda
Website: http://historicalheartbeats.com/
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Book Information:
http://historicalheartbeats.com/highland-treasures-series
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A Highland Ruby: Highland Treasures Book 2
She must choose
between a life of adventure with the man she loves or a settled, secure life
with her betrothed. Flora Vass put Gavin Munro out of her heart and mind until
he returned to Scotland after an adventurous five years in the New World. Gavin
left no doubt he returned to make the bonnie Flora his own and intended to
fight for her. Flora’s betrothed, Iain MacKay, and Gavin’s brother, Chief
Andrew Munro, had other plans. Andrew needed her to marry the MacKay to bring
peace between the two clans. Iain MacKay wanted an heir. War with England looms
on the horizon, forcing Flora to choose between her heart’s desire and her
logical choice.
Available for Pre-Order
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/605460
Excerpt
He dozed and
dreamed of Flora in the emerald gown again. Now her waist-length hair matched
the deep red color of the large ruby hanging from a gold chain. The ruby and
gold glinted in shards of green light flashing around her and in her eyes. How
lovely she appeared, with flawless white skin, ruby red hair, and eyes to match
the emerald gown. Gavin’s heart near burst with her beauty. While he watched,
Flora removed the ruby from her neck, dipped the stone three times in a crystal
goblet of clear water. The water turned red as the ruby.
She held the
goblet out to him. “Take this and drink. The ruby’s water will drive the evil
away and make you weel.”
“Aye. I
desire to be well.” Gavin reached for the beautiful crystal chalice now filled
with red water.
Just as his
hand touched the chalice, a large boot kicked his foot. Flora disappeared with
the red, healing water. Gavin’s eyes popped open. He remained still, grabbing
the sgian dubh from his boot with one
hand and the pistol from his belt with the other.
Thank you for hosting me on your pretty blog, and featuring A Highland Ruby.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cover and great to see another fabulous book! All the best Brenda!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new release! I love the cover.
ReplyDeleteLove the cover Brenda, congratulations on your release.
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