Monday I
posted an excerpt from Chapter 1. Today I am posting an excerpt from Chapter 2.
Cover Blurb:
Young,
adventurous and widowed in a new land, Cassandra Courtney Brooks finds her
dream of raising a superior breed of saddle horse slipping away with the death
of her husband. Left with four horses, living in a tavern attic, and her scant
savings depleting, she resolves to see her vision through to fruition by
accepting the scandalous position of steward at Varina Farms. Born in
the image of his native ancestry, Colton Rolfe’s savage blood runs through his
veins. Scorned by his father, Colt grew into a man of ill temperament whose
only interest is the wild equine beasts on his plantation. His desire to breed
his horses with the superior Thoroughbreds of the newly widowed Cassandra
Brooks leads him to abandon societal rules. Colt’s growing resentment toward
the Crown and his assistance to Sons of Liberty missions is complicated by the
discovery that Cassandra’s father is a titled English nobleman.
Cassandra is soon forced to question the
wisdom of her decision when she finds herself enamored with her employer. As
fiery passion grows between them, Cassandra realizes her own spirit of
independence, love of the land, and the savage man who is so much a part of it.
As the threat of war comes ever closer, wills are tested through
gunfire, treachery, danger, and kidnapping. Does Colt dare trust Cassandra with
Sons of Liberty secrets? More importantly, can he trust her with his heart? And
will Colt ever trust Cassandra enough to love her as she longs to be loved?
Bauer, Carley; Willows, Lynette (2013-03-05). No Gentleman
Is He (Sons of Liberty) (Kindle Locations 10-15). Tirgearr Publishing. Kindle
Edition.
Excerpt from Chapter 2.
Colton entered the stables, his eyes quickly adjusting to
the dark. He followed the lamp light and soft voice soothing the distressed
mare. His gaze settled on the young woman kneeling in the small stall, her
skirts littered with sopping straw, the mare’s waters having broken. His
attention moved to the straining mare. “Get out of the way, woman,” he ordered,
grabbing her shoulders in his hands and pulling her away from the mare.
“Sir!” Cassandra objected, not only to his rough handling
but the manner in which he took control. His push, while not cruel, landed her
on her tender behind. She opened her mouth to object further and then promptly
closed it.
Despite his gruff manner, he took expert charge, kneeling by
the prone mare. His head bowed, he concentrated on the mare’s contractions,
oblivious to soiling his fine clothing. Under his experienced hand, the mare
quieted. From the corner of his eye, the woman glanced up, relief in her eyes
to see Jackson enter the stall. Colton knew he could be intimidating but
Jackson obviously calmed the woman.
“Jackson,” she breathed, welcoming the familiar man walking
toward her.
She fussed with her skirts while Jackson patted her shoulder
reassuringly. “Your mare is in excellent hands, Cassandra.” Jackson grinned and
winked. “No one in Virginia is any more capable.” She nodded, apparently taking
some comfort in his words.
Colton shifted his position to the back of the horse, took
one look and said brusquely, “Get the box stall ready!”
“Sir, Dom will not approve of us using…” she started.
“Now!” he barked, cutting her off then turning to snatch the
halter from a nail on the stall wall.
Jackson chuckled and
extended his hand, assisting Cassandra to her feet. “What my friend Colton so
eloquently means is he doubts Dom will object to us using of the box stall. I
believe you mentioned once to me he has a financial interest in this foal?”
“Yes, he does,” she
said, ineffectually brushing off her skirts.
“We need room to move around if you want live offspring,”
Colton snapped, fitting the halter on the mare. “Dom’s objections be damned.”
While flabbergasted by his abrupt manner, Cassandra obeyed his order by rushing
to the larger box stall to lay fresh straw and ready it for the mare.
“Jackson, make
yourself useful by standing at her rear,” Colton instructed Jackson. “C’mon,
old girl, get up.” His voice was still firm but held soothing encouragement. He
gently patted the mare’s chest to rouse her. When Colton looked up, Cassandra
stood in the doorway, observing the mare struggle to her feet. Ignoring the way
the woman looked at him, he continued patting the mare’s chest while he tugged
the halter. He waited when the mare started to quiver with contractions. “What
do you see back there?” he asked Jackson.
Jackson peered under the mare’s tail. “Feet,” he said
somberly, confirming his earlier suspicions. “Damn,” Colton cursed. He turned
the mare, pulling on the halter once the contraction subsided. “C’mon, ol’
girl, we are moving you to roomier quarters.” He led her from the stall, past a
worried Cassandra with barely a glance in her direction.
Tune in on Friday when I will post an excerpt from Chapter
3!
What people are saying about No Gentleman Is He:
I absolutely loved this book. I don't usually read revolutionary era books. But it looked intriguing so I read it. This was such a terrific story with strong characters and an accurate story line. I felt as if I was there living in those exciting, yet hard times, when this country began its journey to independence. It really retells the american history. It had everything you want and more. A beautiful love story and an exciting book, you really feel for these people in those times. I can't wait to read the next one!!...Dana
Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. This is a great, historical romance. Colton is a bit of a Rhett Butler, he's dark and misunderstood by society. Cassandra, on the other hand, is no Scarlett and I mean that in a good way. She is a strong, smart, independent woman who is not afraid to take care of herself. I admire the way she refuses to run to a man to save her. Colton's respect and admiration for her strength add depth to his character. I also really enjoyed the interactions between Cassandra's parents at the end of the novel. Perhaps there could be a prequel down the road about their relationship?...Barb
I just finished reading "No Gentleman Is He", it really is a must read. I was wary when my wife suggested I read it. I looked at the cover. Was it a love story or was it based in historical fact? She assured me the book had enough of both to please any reader. Let me say, I wasn't disappointed. It has a cast of characters, both main and secondary, whose personalities are so well defined and consistent from beginning to end that I found myself feeling at times, I was eavesdropping on the action from somewhere in the scene. Voyeurism comes to mind as I think of the love scenes. The story takes you on an emotional journey that leaves you wanting and waiting for the next adventure....Cole
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Carley Bauer enjoys life on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. with her husband and their blue eyed feline, Noelle. After 30 years as a state contractor in a self employed capacity, she decided to try her hand at her first love, writing..jpg)
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