Her Safe Harbor
by Holly Bush
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GENRE: Historical
Romance
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BLURB:
1893
. . . Jennifer Crawford, the peacekeeper in a well-to-do Boston family rife
with anger, deceit, and even treachery,
was born to solve mathematical mysteries at a time when women are only
beginning to venture from home and into the world of commerce and politics.
Beautiful and shy, she struggles to find the courage to face a scheming mother
and guide a father denying their familial dysfunction, hesitant to traverse the
volatile economics banks are facing at the turn of the twentieth century. But
danger threatens when she discovers the crimes of an abusive man determined to
make Jennifer his own.
Zebidiah
Moran, chief of staff for a new senator in Washington, is determined to uncover
the lovely Jennifer’s secrets and guard her from danger. But will his
sacrifices be enough to keep her safe?
EXCERPT
“Why do you continue to be kind to
me?” Jennifer asked.
“I was raised a Southern gentleman. My
mother would have tanned my hide had she heard me being anything less than
that,” Zeb said and smiled at her. “You have not been yourself since coming
here. Although you were quiet when you first arrived, you were different when
you were staying with your sister. You were happy and relaxed. You seem to me
to be everything but happy and relaxed here in your own home.”
She dabbed her eyes. “You cannot
understand the implications of the situation I am in. You know nothing of
Boston society or our family business. I must solve these issues in my own way,
on my own.”
“I do not understand Boston society,
or even your or your family’s place in it, but I do understand men like Jeffrey
Rothchild. His kind of intimidation happens in the cheapest saloon, the most luxurious
boardroom, and in the kitchens of everyday families. You are not unique nor do
you need to manage this yourself. Please don’t call yourself a coward, either.
You are not a coward. You are facing an enemy alone; however, that is not
necessary. Allow me to help.”
She stared into his eyes. “I am
shaken to my core. What I’ve always thought I could discern about another
person has been proven to be completely and utterly wrong. The stakes, the
consequences of my poor judgment, threaten the Crawford family, threaten those
that depend on us, threaten the fortunes and the legacy my family has built.
Where Jolene expected a lifestyle of wealth as our due, and Julia naively
assumed that everyone lived as we did, I knew differently. I know that the kind
of wealth and prestige our family enjoys is the product of incredibly hard
work, perfect timing, and considerable luck, otherwise, every other family in
America would be wealthy and enjoy a home such as Willow Tree with all of its
amenities. That existence hangs in the balance. I will not allow this
generation to fritter it away.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Holly
Bush writes historical romance set in the U.S.in the late 1800’s, in Victorian
England, and recently released her first Women’s Fiction title. Her books are
described as emotional, with heartfelt, sexy romance. She makes her home with
her husband in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Connect with Holly at www.hollybushbooks.com and on Twitter @hollybushbooks
and on Facebook at Holly Bush.
Links:
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER
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Holly Bush will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn
winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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