The Bridge

 

Today is the official release day of my contemporary fiction book The Bridge.

Although the story is set in the city of Portland, Oregon, it has all the components of the small town romances I typically write. There's the sense of community and lending a hand. The feeling of hope and caring. Unlikely heroes. Tough, resilient women. Friendships. Kindness. Love. 

If the book wasn't contemporary and set in the old west, here's how I envision the five main characters:

Archer (a police sergeant) would be an old west sheriff. 

Rosalee (an expectant mama-to-be) would be the damsel in distress.

Nova (a nurse) would be the midwife everyone turns to and relies on. 

Carter (a tow truck driver) would be the gruff hermit who really wants to protect and help everyone. 

Ian (a college grad searching for a job) would be the young cowboy who shows up at the ranch, eager for work. 

I hope you'll check out the book!

One Bridge. Five Strangers. A Christmas Eve That Changes Everything.

 On a bridge suspended above the Willamette River, five lives collide for a journey through hope and hardship in a suspenseful, heartwarming tale of courage, connection, and the magic of second chances.

 Sergeant Archer Raines has worked every holiday all year for one reason: to finally spend Christmas with his wife. But when a desperate man threatens to jump from Portland’s St. Johns Bridge, Archer’s expert negotiation skills are required to defuse the situation.

 Rosalee, a high-powered accountant and mom-to-be, only meant to swing by home for a forgotten phone and client file. Then her car is caught in the chaos on the bridge, she unexpectedly goes into labor, and her carefully planned world begins to unravel amidst the unfolding drama.

 Exhausted nurse Nova just wants to make it home for Christmas after too many night shifts. When the pileup halts traffic and Rosalee’s baby is on the way, Nova puts her own plans on hold to help a stranger in need.

 Carter, the owner of a busy tow truck business, regrets taking the call to clear the multi-car collision off the bridge. He’d intended to spend the day tackling last-minute holiday errands. Instead, he’s praying the lunatic pointing a gun at him doesn’t pull the trigger.

 Fresh out of college and anxious to kick-start his career, Ian’s running late when his car won't start the morning of his big interview. His rideshare driver turns out to be a captivating girl with a penchant for aggressive driving that narrowly saves them from being part of the wreck on the bridge, sending Ian on an unexpected path of his own.

 The Bridge is the perfect uplifting holiday read and a story of how one frozen moment can thaw even the loneliest of hearts.

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Heartfelt love stories wrapped in laughter, warmth, and happily-ever-afters.

 USA Today bestselling author Shanna Hatfield grew up on a farm where hay fever and life lessons were always in season. Today, she blends her rural roots with a love for storytelling, crafting sweet, wholesome romances filled with hope, humor, quirky characters, and realistic heroes paired with strong, inspiring heroines.

When she’s not writing or baking new recipes, you’ll find her cherishing quiet moments at home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband—affectionately known as Captain Cavedweller.

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