Vermont Escape
by Marsha R. West
Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Categories: Mystery/Thriller
Publisher: Museitup Publishing
Release Date: July 19, 2013
Heat Level: Steamy
Word Count: 85,600
Available at:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Vermont-Escape-ebook/dp/B00E0TDK8Q/
ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-vermontescape-1245583-149.html
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vermont-escape-marsha-r-west/1116074048
BookStrand: http://www.bookstrand.com/vermont-escape
Museitup Publishing: http://museituppublishing.com/bookstore/index.php/new-releases/vermont-escape-detail
Description:
It’s been two years since Jill Barlow’s husband was murdered. Being attracted to someone new isn’t what she expected when, after her father’s recent murder, she fled to Vermont.
A terrifying series of break-ins shatter the peace she’d sought. Jill shields her adult children from knowing the gambling syndicate will kill again for the damming evidence she possesses.
With the lives of family and friends at stake, will Jill be required to make even more sacrifices?
Warning: This title is intended for readers over the age of 18 as it contains adult sexual situations and/or adult language, and may be considered offensive to some readers.
Excerpt:
Jill withdrew the box and raised the lid. Pulling out tissue revealed the contents. A flash drive.
“What in the world?” She removed the device.
Jill written in Dad’s distinctive script on a folded white piece of paper.
Her heart jammed against her throat. The stationary in her unsteady hands wavered like a leaf caught by a zephyr. She opened the sheet.
Dearest Jill, I hope I’m able to answer any questions you have. If I’m not around, arrogance got me killed. You need to get out of Texas.
You told me how much you loved Vermont when you visited after George’s death. Go there. With me out of the way, you, Ellen, and Ethan should be safe.
I sent the original information on Greg Richardson and the actions of the consortium against me to an FBI agent. You know how responsible I feel for George’s death.
This copy is for you. I didn’t want you to be shocked when the news about the arrests hit the papers.
However, if I’m dead, the bad guys won, kitten. Use your own good judgment. Destroy this or not. Your choice.
You and the kids are everything to me.
Love, Dad
Jill’s whole body quaked. Tears slid down her cheeks before they became a gushing waterfall. Sobs gagged her. She stumbled into the bathroom where she threw up. Finally, she stopped. Weeping, she collapsed on the cold tile floor.
The sobs changed to whimpers, and then became short hiccups. She tried to stop crying. To catch her breath. To stop hurting
About the Author:
Marsha R. West, a retired elementary school principal, is also a former school board member and theatre arts teacher. She writes romantic suspense, where experience is required. Her heroes and heroines, struggling with life and loss, are surprised to discover second chances at love.
Marsha, lives in Texas with her supportive lawyer husband. They’ve raised two daughters who’ve presented them with three delightful grandchildren. She admits to being at the beck and call of two dogs, who run her home. She loves to travel and sometimes those places wind up as a setting in her books.
She’s currently editing her latest work in progress and enjoying the experience of her first book launch.
Connect with Marsha R. West
Website: http://www.marsharwest.com/
Blog: http://www.marsharwest.com/category/blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marsha.r.west
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marsharwest
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14 Comments
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Would love to win. When I have to chose between Amazon and barnes & Noble will always be Amazon
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This sounds like such an exciting story! great work!
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Paula, thanks for stopping and commenting. Wish you luck in the contest.
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Hey, Ruth. I don’t know how you juggle everything you do. Any time you have a chance to read and review will be appreciated. Thanks for your kind words and for hosting me here.
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This sounds like it is a great book. I would love to read Vermont Escape and maybe if I win one of the gift cards I will get to read it soon.
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Hey, Stephanie.I’m so glad you liked VE. I had the neatest experience in church yesterday when an older woman hugged me and said how much she liked the story and when was the next one coming out. She wanted to see more of the characters. Absolutely sent chill bumps!
Well, I told her and now I’ll tell you that I’ve sent the 5th book (You know this is my fourth in writing order, but first pubbed)to my publishers with fingers crossed they’ll like it too. If they like it, that book could be out in 6-9 months. The 6th book that I’m doing last edits on has a repeat character from VERMONT ESCAPE. The Fort Worth homicide detective nearly took over VE and I told him if he’d back off, he could have his own book. He did and he does. That’s Second Chances. Thanks so much for stopping by.-
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Hey, Marsha, I now know I need to put this on my list to review. I am so behind on my reviews now that I couldn’t commit right now, but I must look into it! I know I enjoyed the excerpt–which is saying something, to be honest. All to often, I don’t enjoy the excerpts I publish for book tours.
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Wendy, you were one of my earliest readers of my very first book, which had a good story and characters but woefully lacked any kind of craft.LOL You were quite kind. I hope you like VE. I believe you’ll see an improvement from the first pages you read. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by.
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Can’t wait to read Vermont Escape! Thanks for the contest:)
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Hi, Marsha. Good luck on your blog tour and the release of Vermont Escape. I fell in love with your characters. Is there going to be a second in the series?
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I’ve been lucky enough to read bits of this book over the years … so excited to read the whole thing!!
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Hey, Ruth. Thanks for having me today. I’d be happy to chat with your readers.
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Glad you’re here! Hopefully many people will have comments for you. I’m hoping!
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