BLURB:
Portsmouth,
England - April 26, 1587
One
hundred and fifteen colonists embark on a trans-Atlantic journey to build the
glorious City Raleigh. Unaware of the troubles already brewing, a young woman
flies up the gangway at the last possible minute to join their ranks.
Was it fate?
Educated well
ahead of her times, ROSE PAYNE'S world is shattered after a secret betrothal to
the duke’s son costs her job as a clerk in his father's household. Without a
letter of recommendation, she becomes an easy target for recruiters to the
Colonies. Desperate for work, she signs up for a risky overseas venture and
sails for the New World, vowing never again fall for a wealthy gentleman.
Returning
from a diplomatic tour in London, CHIEF MANTEO is bewitched by the elusive,
fiery-haired ship clerk and determined to overcome her distrust. He contrives a
daring plan to win her heart – a plan he prays will protect her from a chilling
conspiracy involving murder, blood money, and a betrayal of their fledgling
colony so terrifying it can only be revealed in BREAKING TIES.
BREAKING TIES
is the never-before-told rest of the story of the Lost Colony. It's a story of
hope and sacrifice, love and betrayal, despair and tremendous courage of a
group of first American pioneers who refused to quit when their best-laid plans
began to unravel.
Jo Grafford:
Jo is
a mega reader of all genres and loves to indulge in marathon showings of Big
Bang Theory, CSI, NCIS, and Castle. Her favorite books are full of rich
history, strong alpha males, Native Americans, and creatures from the
otherworld – an occasional dragon, vampire, or time traveler.
From
St. Louis, Missouri, Jo moves a lot with her soldier husband. She has lived in
the Midwest, the deep South, and now resides in Bavaria. Jo holds an M.B.A. and
has served as a banker, college finance instructor, and high school business
teacher. She is a PRO member of Romance Writers of America and From the Heart
Romance Writers RWA Chapter.
Jo
writes historical and paranormal romance. She is currently writing a series
published by Astraea Press, which is based on the Lost Colonists of Roanoke
Island – one of the world’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries.
CONTACT INFO:
Twitter: @jografford
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Guest Post:
I am excited to announce that Trail of Crosses, book two in the Lost Colony Series, is under contract as of March 18. Coming soon!
Here’s a
sneak peek at Trail of Crosses (excerpt):
July
26, 1587 - Roanoke Island
If it
had not been for the barking of the dogs and chattering of the lads who
scampered at my side, I might have heard the shot - the low vibration of the
string as the thin, wooden shaft released, the faint whistle of the arrow as it
sliced an invisible yet deadly path through the air, the scattering of wildlife
as the forest itself braced before the world’s most fearsome predator. Instead,
I merely felt the gentle lifting of my late father’s top hat as the arrowhead
sank into the aged leather and pinned it to the heart of the oak behind me.
The
men assigned to guard me fired their muskets wildly into the perimeter of
trees. My ears rang with their gunfire and frenzied oaths. Then the slow burn
of anger took over.
I
pivoted to yank the arrow, top hat and all, from the trunk. Separating the two,
I jammed the damaged hat back on my head and tapped the lone arrow against my
gloved hand. The miss was deliberate, intended as a taunt. Had the shadowy
creature intended to kill me, I would already be dead.
He remained out there, I was
certain. Watching. This was a reminder that he was the hunter. I was the
hunted.
(to be continued…)
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Beautiful feature. :-) Thank you for hosting me, Susan!
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