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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

New Release -- Cool Water by Jeanne Harrell

Trail guide Natalie Coleman has her perfect job in Yosemite National Park—until she and a group of riders come face-to-face with the biggest, meanest grizzly she’s ever seen! When the bear attacks, she must not only save her group, but also a lone rider who comes out of the woods—unaware of what’s happening.

Wes Evans is down to his last good nerve. Camping in Yosemite to study owls—and get away from his life—seems like the perfect solution. Though he’s just been fired, been served divorce papers, and had his head set afire by his brother, Fate still has plenty of tricks up her sleeve for him. Charged by an angry bear, he’s bucked off his horse, knocked unconscious, and left with a case of total amnesia. The only bright spot is that Natalie takes him under her wing until he can remember…something! With his lack of memory, things get complicated with parents, jobs, and ex-lovers.

The longer Wes stays with Natalie, the more uncertain he is about returning to his former life—whatever it might have been. And although Natalie has sworn off men, she can’t help but enjoy having Wes in her life—even with the chance that their friendship is about to go into forbidden territory! How can she fall for a man she knows nothing about?

EXCERPT

Natalie

My mother always said that I was usually in the wrong place at the right time. Now, generally that didn’t make too much sense to me because I really didn’t understand what she meant. All I’ve ever done is live around Yosemite, ride horses and try to be the best person I can be. And things that have happened to me like…dodging that bolt of lightning in a sudden storm, or dropping a hymnal in church and having the cute guy next to me pick it up…or maybe getting close enough to the altar right before the floor collapsed below my feet. Well, would they classify? I never was much sure.
But when I saw that bear, it hit me smack between the eyes what my mom meant by wrong place, right time. But I’ll get back to that.

Wes

None of it made any sense. At that time, the world made no sense to me. Divorced, adrift, jobless and hairless all added up to my pointless existence. My father told me to buck up. Shovel through the shit that had landed in my lap and be a man! My friends all felt sorry for me – too much happening and all at once.
But that’s the way life is sometimes, or so the professor down the hall told me. Just because I’d been bucked off didn’t mean I shouldn’t get right back on that horse again. It was an insane metaphor for a biology professor to use, but it turned out to be prophetic. Who knew?

     

15 comments:

  1. Jeanne, I really did enjoy this story! You had me wondering what in the heck was going to happen next to Wes. Lots of humor and "real" reactions from people which I thoroughly enjoyed.

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    1. Thanks, Cheryl! I've written quite a few western romances, but Cool Water remains a favorite. I'm happy it was a page-turner and that you enjoyed it.

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  2. Congratulations, Jeanne. You do have a unique and vivid imagination. Good luck with, and I'm happy to meet you.

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    1. Thanks for the kind words, Celia! The world is filled with unique and vivid events. Happy reading!

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  3. Jeanne, how wonderful to have a new release. It's always an exciting time.Congratulations!

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    1. Thank you, Sarah! It's a genuine thrill to have a book published and appreciated, and it always will be.

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  4. Jeanne, This sounds awesome. Strong, interesting characters and what a plot and premise. Looking forward to this one. Congratulations and wishing you much success. So nice to meet you and looking forward to getting to know you better here at PRP.

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    1. Thanks, Beverly for the kind words about Cool Water. It was a fun ride inspired by true events. Looking forward to my tenure with PRP.

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  5. Congrats on your publication. It is from my neck of the woods, so I am looking forward to reading this book.

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    1. Thanks, Robyn. The majesty of Yosemite was a pleasure to use in Cool Water. There isn't a bad view in any direction. I hope you enjoy the book.

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  6. Good job. Now to find time to read it. But where there is a will, there is a way. Doris

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    1. Thank you, Doris. I know what you mean about time constraints. Not enough hours in the day...as they say. I hope you enjoy Cool Water as much as I enjoyed writing it.

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  7. Thanks, everyone for the kind comments about Cool Water. It's appreciated more than you know!

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