Blurb:
Phillip Johnson has been blind since the age of six after sustaining a head injury in a wagon accident.Growing
up on a ranch outside of Austin hasn't been easy for the young man but
he has thrived with the loving help of his Step-Mother, Rachel, and the
faithful support of his father, Luke.
At 18 years old, he has made the decision to head to
Macarthur to attend the Wyoming College for the Blind. He plans to study Civil Government Law and Political Economics.It is here that he meets Belinda and he falls deeply in love with her. Belinda hides a dark and dangerous secret. A
ruthless man is obsessed with owning her. This threat has the power to
ruin their relationship and put their lives in jeopardy.
Can they overcome such obstacles and find happiness together?
Excerpt:
..........It had been a long day and he tapped his way back to his room.
He was startled from his thoughts by an ear piercing scream. Coming to an
abrupt stop he listened. Sounds of a scuffle and banging came from what he knew
was a classroom ahead. He approached and threw open the door without
hesitation.
“What the hell? Get out!” a gruff voice bellowed.
“Please help me.” A girl’s agonized plea tore at his heart.
“What’s going on?” Phillip demanded to know.
“None of your damned business, half-wit. Get out.” Phillip could not
place the voice.
“Let me go,” she screamed again.
“Let the young lady go.” Phillip said angrily. “Come here to me Miss.”
He could hear her struggling to get free.
“I have asked you to let her go. I will not ask again.” Phillip loaded
his voice with menace.
The man guffawed. “Do you really think a blindy like you can stop me?”
Phillip used the man’s voice to help him move closer.
The girl took advantage of her captor being distracted and bit down hard
on his arm. He yelped with pain, and she wrenched free of his grip and launched
herself into Phillip’s arms.
The air rushed from his lungs as she collided with his chest. He wrapped
his arm protectively around her trembling body as she sobbed into his shirt.
Phillip lifted his cane as a warning for the man not to approach. “I am
taking her to speak with Mr Carver. I expect he will also want to speak with
you.”
The girl in his arms continued to tremble and sob.
“Come with me. We’ll ensure this never happens again,” he told the girl
gently.
Website/Blog: http://susanhorsnell.com.au/
Susan's Bio:
I grew up in the Western Suburbs of Sydney in the 50's and 60's.
My parents are originally from the Newcastle-Under-Lyme area of England and came to Australia in 1952 as £10 poms. They came under a migration scheme to help Australia with workers.
My father was a Painter and Decorator and I was the eldest of five children.
My parents are originally from the Newcastle-Under-Lyme area of England and came to Australia in 1952 as £10 poms. They came under a migration scheme to help Australia with workers.
My father was a Painter and Decorator and I was the eldest of five children.
I met my husband, Robert, in 1973 and we married in March 1974; we were both 18 years old. We have two wonderful sons, gorgeous daughters-in-law and five incredible grandchildren. We have been extremely blessed.
I was a Nurse, a career that spanned more than 35 years. During my
career I specialised in caring for people with Alzheimer’s type Dementia, an
area that fascinates me despite how heartbreaking it can be. My dear father-in-law
is unfortunately afflicted with this disease and now resides in a Nursing Home.
In the not too distant future I am hoping to pen a novel incorporating some of
the stories I have heard from these amazing people. Part of my career was with
the blind and I also cared for severely disabled children for a while too.
When I retired 4 years ago I decided it was time to get the
stories out of my head and onto paper. From there I just hoped my stories were
interesting and well written enough to attract readers. It is difficult being a new author now that anyone can publish a
book. I can understand readers’ reticence to read Indie authors but hopefully
they will give people like me a chance. I find as an avid reader, you can be
pleasantly surprised most of the time. I can’t imagine sticking to just one or
two authors and just because an author has a publisher doesn’t make them good.
I have certainly read some terrible books which have been published by some of
the largest companies.
I do hope readers enjoy my books and would love them to leave
reviews.
Susan Horsnell: http://susanhorsnell.com.au/
Western Romance Writer
http://susanhorsnell.com
Twitter: @susanhorsnell
