Years ago,
when I first created Royce Weston, his twin sister, brothers Lucas and Creel, and
his father, I had no idea I would expand the Weston family into 4 novels and 3
short stories. But as I kept writing, the family kept growing. The brothers
married and the children grew up. It is 3 of those children I’m interviewing
today, as they are the leads in the Weston Family Series Christmas stories. (Tess
and Cade Weston are Lucas’ children and Tabitha Weston is Royce’s daughter.) Purchase
links are at the end, and each story is .99 cents on Amazon.
Tess Weston:
Tell us a
little about Christmas Miracles:
With
a winter storm threatening to blanket the land in snow, James Landry boards a
train to Denver two days before his Christmas Eve wedding to Tess Weston, despite
her misgivings that the storm will hinder his return trip home. But James has to go to the big city to replace the
worthless ring he mistakenly bought for her with a band of real gold, and
assures her nothing, not even snow, will keep him from arriving at the altar on
time. But James doesn't count on finding himself stuck in knee-deep drifts,
with a Colt .45 staring him in the face.
Tess
has had an eerie feeling that something bad is going to happen to James since
the moment he told her of his trip. With fat, flakes of snow falling steadily
from the sky, images flicker in her mind of him stranded in a hotel room, or on
a cold train car. But for some reason, the snow piling up outside her window
doesn't lend weight to her fear that James is in grave danger. Determined to
help him, Tess sets out on a course to find him, only to have one obstacle
after another deter her from reaching him.
What did you think the 1st time you saw
James?
That he was
another ranch hand pa had hired.
What was your 2nd thought?
With his broad
chest and muscles, I could snuggle against him all day.
What do you like most about James?
His smile and
his honesty.
How would you describe James?
He’s loyal and
a hard worker. And sometimes he’s shy.
How would James describe you?
Bold, sassy,
determined, stubborn; I inherited the best of my parent’s traits. But I think James
also sees I have good heart and I’m kind.
What is your biggest fear?
Losing James,
or any member of my family.
Cade
Weston:
Tell us a
little about Christmas Hearts:
After
spending two years in Wyoming, Cade Weston is eager to return to his family’s
ranch to celebrate the Christmas holiday. But fate intervenes in the form of a
tortured soul—Nicole. Her guardian has abused her, leaving Cade with little
choice but to pay for her freedom and take her with him. Holed up with her in a
Denver hotel, a feeling hints he wants more from her than a thank you for having helped her. Problem
is she doesn’t return the feeling.
Nicole
Lamar has spent the past six months dreaming of freedom. Savannah, with its
warmth and sunshine, beckons. Now that Cade has rescued her from an evil
proprietor, that freedom is within reach. But when the handsome cowboy proves
he’s the owner of a Christmas Heart, a life without him suddenly isn’t so
desirable. Before she can approach him about the matter, he purchases a ticket
for her on an eastbound train. And one for himself on a southbound train.
What did you think the 1st time you saw
Nicole?
She was beaten
and wearing flimsy clothing on a cold winter’s day. I wanted to punch the man
she was with.
What was your 2nd thought?
To get her
away from the man she was with, take her to someplace warm where her body could
heal, where she could find warmer clothes, and where she would be safe.
What do you like most about Nicole?
She’s a
fighter. In her situation, plenty of other women would’ve died.
How would you describe Nicole?
Strong willed,
kind, lonely, cautious.
How would Nicole describe you?
Her first
thought most likely was I’m another man intent on hurting her. After that, I’m
fairly certain she would say I’m trustworthy and someone she can depend on.
What is your biggest fear?
Not sure that
I have one, unless you count something happening to a family member, or Nicole.
We Westons look out for each other, and when one of us hurts, we all hurt. As
for Nicole, I’m going to make sure her captor doesn’t lay claim to her again.
Tabitha
Weston:
Tell us a
little about Christmas Wishes:
U.S.
Marshall Chance McBride has spent weeks tracking Steve ‘Smarty’ Jones. Ambushed
and wounded by the outlaw, Chance is forced to seek help at a nearby school.
But the teacher isn’t what he imagined. Instead of a male wearing trousers, a
female takes charge of his care. Bright blue eyes and soft curves; Tabitha’s sassy
nature awakens a deep-seated loneliness only she and a Christmas wish can
soothe.
Tabitha
Weston has never favored anything girlie. She’d rather saddle-break wild horses
than bat her eyelashes and flirt with a man. But one glimpse into Chance’s molasses-colored
eyes and Tabitha’s abhorrence to relationships is suddenly corralled by her need
to win the lawman’s favor. Can a wish upon Christmas snow for him to trade the
freedom of the trail for a home with her actually come true? She’s about to
find out.
What did you think the 1st time you saw
Chance?
He was big and
muscular. Grabbing me from behind and forcing his way into the schoolhouse, I
was sure he was an outlaw and meant me harm.
What was your 2nd thought?
Upon discovering
he was a U.S. Marshall and wounded, I had no time to admire over his
handsomeness and his muscles. I had to dig a bullet out of him.
What do you like most about Chance?
His bravery. I
know my poking around his insides had to hurt, but he didn’t complain.
How would you describe Chance?
Despite his
putting the fear of God into me upon our meeting, I’ve come to realize Chance
is a good man. He’s handsome, somewhat fearless, and is as skittish over
matters of the heart as I am.
How would Chance describe you?
Sassy, bossy,
and not prone to swooning.
What is
your biggest fear?
At the moment, worrying Chance will take a turn for the worst
because of something I did wrong.
Purchase
Links:
Christmas Miracles: www.amazon.com/dp/B009YZDXOC
Christmas Hearts: www.amazon.com/dp/B00FL000FY
Christmas Wishes: www.amazon.com/dp/B016PP3ALO
Thank you for
your continued support of not only me, but the Cowboy Kisses authors, blog and
Facebook page. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. All the
best to you in 2019!
Julie
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