Welcome to Snippet Sunday.
We’re continuing from where we left off last week. If you’re interested, here’s the link to the second snippet from WANTED:
Set up for this week: Jace tries to explain Emma, his six year old daughter’s strange behavior… She believes JoBeth is destined to be her mother.
JoBeth’s POV.
*The excerpt may have been modified to fit the 10 sentence limit. 
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“Emma had a dream last night about me finding a wife, and well…” he said, his voice trailing off and his big shoulders lifting in a shrug.
Dang it, anyway. Why did he have to look so sweet? “If’n you had a wife, she’d have a mother,” she added, understanding perfectly and wishing she didn’t.
He nodded and said, “Yep, she’d have a mother.”
She pushed away from the bars and backed away until her legs felt the edge of the cot. “Guess you should explain to your daughter that some women aren’t cut out to be mothers.” She plopped down on the cot and scooted back until she could lean her head against the brick wall. She closed her eyes, believing the conversation was over, but Jace Kelly proved to be a talker.
“Are you one of those women who aren’t cut out to be a mother, JoBeth?” he asked.
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Oh JoBeth, you walked right into that one. lol What do you suppose her answer will be? 
Hope you enjoyed the snippet of WANTED.
Until next week, take care.
About the Book:
Sheriff Jace Kelly’s wife died birthing his remarkable daughter, Emma. She inherited the families’ seer abilities. At six years old, she can’t tell the difference between a vision and an ordinary dream. So Jace doesn’t put much faith in Emma’s recent premonition: marriage for him and a new mother for her.
When JoBeth Riley arrives, Emma is convinced she’s the woman in her dream: dark hair, green eyes, and shamrocks in her pocket. There’s one problem – she’s the notorious outlaw, Baby Face Jo. Her stay in town is meant to keep Shane Maverick, the leader of the outlaw gang, from finding her before the authorities devise a plan to capture him.
JoBeth finds the Kellys a strange lot. A little girl, who believes her dreams are tales of the future and the rugged sheriff whose kindness proves a distraction. She’s an outlaw, for heaven’s sake, but Jace is bound and determined to steal her heart.
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I like his question, wanting her to say she isn’t and not women in general. nicely done.
Iris,
Thanks so much.
It almost sounds like he’s feeling her to show her she’s not as bad ass as she pretends to bed.
PT,
You may have that right. 🙂
That question sure did sound like a challenge to me, and I don’t think JoBeth is the kind to back away from a challenge. Sounds good.
Chelle,
No, she isn’t. 🙂
Nice. I like that he went right after her with the burning question. It worked. Hooked me. I just bought it on Amazon! 🙂
Teresa,
So glad it hooked you!! Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the rest of the tale!!
That’s some question! That’s such a personal thing to ask. What the hell is he thinking?
Linda,
Oh he has his reasons. 🙂
That’s a challenging question he poses at the end. Not all women are cut out to be mothers, though. Very nice snippet!
Frank,
Yes it is. Now to see if she’s up to that challenge. )
And now I’m thinking he sees the same things in Jo Beth that attract his daughter . . .
I’m heading to Amazon right now! 🙂
Sarah,
Oh so thrilled you’re intrigued to venture over to Amazon. Thanks so much!!
lol – this snippet may have been edited – love that.
Great snippet – leave us hanging with a question like that.
Victoria,
Have to keep you coming back for more, don’t I? lol
How I love your imagination, Karen. This is so different from the Gryphon yet touching in many ways.
Charmaine,
I have to go where my imagination takes me. lol So glad you liked the snippet as much as you enjoyed the mythical Gryphon’s tale.
Wow, wonderful snippet!! JoBeth walked into that one, for sure!
Sara,
Yes she did. 🙂
She really did set herself up for that response!
He’s just determined to go there, isn’t he? Enjoying the story, expecting her to give a flippant reply, but then more truth will come out. Great snippet!
Veronica,
If she doesn’t want to reveal too much. she might want to remain silent. lol I have a hunch the sheriff isn’t the quiet type. He’ll get her to fess up. lol
How can JoBeth resist? Cant wait to find out what she says in answer
Michelle,
So glad you’re intrigued. 🙂
She’s behind bars in his jail, which seems to at least partly answer his question, but on the other hand … well, we’ll find out what’s on the other hand.
Edward,
Oh JoBeth is a complicated woman. 🙂
That’s a good question. I can’t wait to hear her answer.
Elaine,
So glad you want to know. 🙂
I like how he is probing her with questions and she just keeps answering them and trying to play it all cool. Really enjoying her character.
Wow, that’s a powerful question. Great snippet, Karen. 🙂
Ah, JoBeth… you have no idea of the forces you are up against here, do you? 😀
Nice. She sure set herself up for that question. I’m liking this.
Jeff,
Thanks. So glad you are.