THE RANGER'S VOW will be up for pre-order soon, and while I have many things I love about this story:
1) A bad-boy Texas Ranger
2) A feisty heroine who can pick locks
3) A hero who vows never to fall in love and a heroine who declares she will never marry
4) And....a garter thief
One of the best aspects of this book are the friendships between Sherry -- she's the spunky heroine who picks locks -- and her four sisters. They are Sherry's voices of reason, her champions, her secret-keepers. They hold Sherry accountable, but also would walk through fire for her, even if she was wrong.
I loved writing the scenes Sherry had with her sisters. And it got me to thinking about other friendships. Now I've already counted down my favorite book friendships, so I thought I'd share those from TV. Please tell me yours!
1) Dorothy and Sophia from The Golden Girls. You gotta love how honest they are with each other.
2) Deputy Chief Brenda Lee Johnson and Sergeant David Gabriel from The Closer. He stands by her when no one else would, and she does everything she can to protect him, as well.
3) Joey and Chandler from Friends. They are hilarious and so sweet with each other.
4) Captain Killian "Hook" Jones and Princess Sheriff Emma Swan from Once Upon A Time. They made each other better and never gave up on each other even though they faced extremely tough situations -- including death.
5) Jim Halpert and Dwight Schrute from The Office. It's wonderful to watch these guys go from enemies to friends.
Friendship is so important. And you don't need many. Just one that is honest. A person who will love you no matter what, who will tell you when you have spinach in your teeth and defend you even when they know you're wrong. And then they tell you that you're wrong in private.
THE RANGER'S VOW is a romance that gives you that closeness, that honesty. I adore Sherry and her four sisters. They are a noisy mass of risk-takers and lovers, seamstresses and party-planners. And here's a little snippet:
Sherry held onto the footboard while Mary pulled her corset tight.
“We have to convince Julia to go,” Sherry muttered. “She’ll just sit in y’all’s
room weeping over Alex. We have to help her.”
“Her loyal heart won’t let him go despite his four month
absence and his non-existent responses to her letters.” Mary sighed as she tied
the strings. “I don’t know what else we can say to her.”
While Sherry checked her reflection in the mirror, she smoothed
down her petticoat. “Tonight is just what she needs. Andrew and Ben will make
sure she has a good time.”
Mary cocked her head, her nut brown, corkscrew curls swaying
with the motion. “That’s not gonna help. Andrew and Ben are Alex’s cousins.
They’ll only remind her of him.”
Sherry checked her soft bun with its artfully escaping tendrils
then reached for her dress of lavender muslin. “But they’ve already agreed to
help.”
“You asked?”
“They offered." Sherry slipped into her dress. "No one can help seeing her sad face and moping attitude.” She glanced toward the door, her mind’s eye picturing the room across the hall, and wondered if Amanda had had any luck talking Julia into getting dressed.
“And we need to brighten
up because our sadness is only going to make her feel worse,” Mary added.
Sherry nodded in agreement. “You’re right. Let’s go see her.”
She followed Mary out of the room and across the wood-floored
corridor covered with a green and gold carpet runner to the room Mary shared
with Julia. When they were inside, they gasped.
“Oh, Julia!” Mary exclaimed.
“You’re going?” Sherry asked in relief and delight as she
hurried forward to take her sister’s hands.
Julia pressed her lips together, her blue eyes shining with
gratefulness beneath her becoming, red bangs. She swept her gaze over her olive-colored
muslin dress. “I can’t keep feeling sorry for myself. It’s only going to wear
down my sweet sisters, and I can’t have that.”
Sherry squeezed Julia’s hands then brought them to her chest.
“We’ll make sure you have fun tonight.”
Julia shook her head. “I appreciate that, but I’ll manage on my
own. I won’t trespass on my sisters’ good natures anymore.”
Sherry reached up and smoothed Julia’s bangs. “Well, we won’t
be far, and Andrew and Ben plan on twirling you to every song.”
Julia forced a smile. “I’m glad I’m wearing my most comfortable dancing slippers.”
THE RANGER'S VOW
Sherry Forrester has her life just as
she wants it. No attachments. No pressure from her parents to marry. A little
bit of money and the freedom to be the lady she desires. When a stranger rolls
into town, mysterious and gorgeous, her interest is piqued. Sherry swore she
wouldn't give away her heart, but she longs for one night of passion, and the
newcomer is perfectly capable of supplying that.
Texas Ranger Luke "Rip" Calhoun is hoping for a few diverting weeks
in Pike’s Run. Along with promising to help the local sheriff catch a wily
garter thief, he looks for challenging card games, good whiskey and a willing
woman. When Sherry Forrester catches his eye—who wouldn't want her after
stumbling upon her skinny dipping?—he does the hardest thing ever and waits for
her to choose him to warm her sheets for a night. And only one night. For Luke
made a long-ago vow never to let love ensnare him.
But what neither plans on is the hand of fate changing their paths…
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the CLOSER is one of my all time favorite police procedural shows! Brenda Leigh Johnson was such a dichotomy of sweet and hard! Great post
ReplyDeleteIt is my #1 show! And I have a "Brenda Lee Johnson" purse!
DeleteLoreli and Sookie on the Gilmore Girls. All the friendships on that show were interesting. Guess that's why they played the same theme song used on the Golden Girls.(Peggy, loved Brenda.)
ReplyDeleteOh, I loved Sookie! She was great on that show.
DeleteI absolutely LOVE when a series has friends and family who show up time and time again. I love the closeness of it all. Your book (and series) sounds wonderful!
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DeleteI love the excerpt! It seems you have a wonderful knack for writing sisters! This is a great series
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have two sisters and several friends who feel more like sisters than best friends. I draw my inspiration from them.
DeleteFriendships are always among my favorite parts of books, movies, and TV shows. Loved the excerpt!
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DeleteKara, I always enjoy your posts, especially those featuring Pop Culture like this one. Great list.
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DeleteThis sounds like a great book, Kara. I'm eager to read it. Loved your post.
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