First of all, I’d like to say that this will be my last post for a few weeks. I’m going on a blogcation to squeeze out the last bit of summer fun with my kids before my oldest starts Kindegarten. I’ll also be taking a bit of extra time to focus on the edits for The Stone of Kings to get it ready for submission. I’m planning on being back to my regularly scheduled blogging program on August 12th. 😀
Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Heather Gray and I have to say, her book looks like so much fun to read! The moment I read the blurb, I could just imagine the fun ride she would take the reader on in this story. Enjoy!
Back Cover Blurb:
Some people get a mail order bride. She got a mail order man.
A well-meaning friend places an ad to find a mail order husband for Sarah, the proprietress of Larkspur’s stage and mail office. Sarah, who is generally quiet and reserved, doesn’t know about the ad and has no idea what to do with all the people that are showing up in her community. Before long, the town is overrun with men and mail alike. Sarah is trying to avoid some men who have accosted her on the street when she stumbles into Samuel. Through long days spent together at the stage office, some very adventurous pots of coffee and a shared faith, the two became friends. Sarah knows that Samuel is hiding something from her, something important, but that doesn’t stop her heart from leaping wildly into love. Lacking the confidence to trust her heart, Sarah wars with herself over the feelings she can no longer deny. When some of the men who have come to town show their true intentions, a shootout follows. Sarah finally gets answers to many of the questions circling through her mind. One question remains, though. Where will her mail order man go when the dust settles?
Excerpt:
Right then Claudio and Cesar came through the door. Both boys chimed a “Good morning!” in Sarah’s direction as they headed straight for the coffee on the stove. Sarah saw their intent and inwardly cringed. Not only was she not sure about how many scoops of grounds she’d put in, but the coffee had been percolating much longer than normal because she got distracted with the letters.
Samuel had his back to the stove and did not see the boys as they each poured a cup of coffee. Sarah was about to warn them as Claudio, the middle boy at age 16, took a big swig of the hot brew while Cesar, the youngest, opted to blow on his first. Claudio’s eyes grew wide as he swallowed. “Miss Sarah, I do believe that’s the best coffee you’ve ever made. That’s the kind of coffee vaqueros drink!”
Samuel visibly perked up at the mention of coffee. Sarah was sure he couldn’t know a vaquero was a Mexican cowboy and that they drink their camp coffee strong. If he understood what the boys were saying, he definitely wouldn’t be in a hurry to get a cup of his own. Cesar finally took a drink of his coffee. Sarah could see him trying not to make a face as he swallowed the brew. “Vaquero coffee for sure, Miss Sarah. Papa would be proud.”
Sarah had barely started to warn, “Uh, Samuel…” when he took a big gulp of the coffee Claudio had poured for him. She watched the shock on his face as he first paled and then grew red. His eyes flew wide as he tried desperately to swallow the coffee. He finally ran out the front door and spit the coffee out over the edge of the stage platform.
The boys could not contain their howling laughter as Samuel walked back into the stage office, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.
Author Bio:
Aside from her long-standing love affair with coffee, Heather’s greatest joys in life are her relationship with her Savior, her family, and writing. Years ago, she decided it would be better to laugh than yell. Heather carries that theme over into her writing where she strives to create characters that experience both the highs and lows of life and, through it all, find a way to love God, embrace each day, and laugh out loud right along with her.
Buy Links:
Barnes & Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mail-order-man-heather-gray/1114989167?ean=2940016689722
Astraea Press – http://astraeapress.com/#!/~/product/id=22044087
Kobo – http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Mail-Order-Man/book-asnxoZQAiUyPtUjYGGKZmQ/page1.html
Where to Find Me:
My Website – http://www.heathergraywriting.com
My Blog – http://www.heathergraywriting.com/blog
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/heathergraywriting
Twitter – http://twitter.com/LaughDreamWrite
Goodreads – http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4051662.Heather_Gray
Shea McIntosh Ford - Author, Harpist 
Thank you for having me on your blog today, Shea! I hope you enjoy a fantastic blogcation with your kids! Kindergarten…your life is about to change. I never realized how special summer was until my kids started school. Then I had the “aha!” moment, and it all fell into place. 🙂
You are very welcome Heather! 🙂 Yeah, I’m sure I’ll figure out the summer thing better by next year. Until then, I’m trying to imagine a house all day with just my 3 year old. He’s a pretty mello kid, so I’m hoping to get lots of writing done come fall. 😉
Sounds like a fun story. Can’t wait to read it!
Thank you Jill! I’m looking forward to reading Two-Room Flat, too! 🙂
This looks like a great read! I’ve got it on my TBR pile! 🙂
So glad you could take a minute to visit today Lisa! Personally, I’m thankful for e-readers. My TBR pile would take up most of my house if it weren’t for that nifty little device! 🙂
Loved this book! I can’t wait for the next one!
Thank you Heather!! I’m working on galleys for the next book in the series right now. Just Dessert should be out sometime in the next month or two. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it! 🙂
Ooh, a series! Love recurring characters. Mail Order Man is on my ipad, all set for me to read once I quit one of my jobs, or have a sleepless night.