For today’s Teaser Tuesday, I’m sharing a clip from The Sheriff’s Son.  This is the first book of mine I ever saw in print, and it has just been released for the first time in e-book format.

Tanner has just returned to town as a deputy sheriff, and he and Sarah are attending a town meeting and potluck.

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As Sarah set the foil-wrapped platter on the table, she felt someone move in close beside her.  A long arm reached around her, and a huge hand tweaked at the foil.  She shoved the arm aside.

“That’s for later.”

“Aw, c’mon.”

Tanner’s teasing tone sounded so like Kevin’s, she nearly expected to find her son beside her.

“Just a quick look to see if it’s what I’m thinking.”  He pulled the foil aside.  “Mmm-mmmm.”

The husky murmur threatened to undo her.

“Great deductive skills, huh?”

She rolled her eyes.  “You knew you’d find pecan loaf, Tanner.  I always brought it everywhere.”  She took as much pride in the light response she’d managed as she ever had in her baking.

“Where’s that boy of yours tonight?  Leave him home with his daddy?”

“I don’t have a husband,” she said flatly, hoping the closed tone would end it.  She should’ve known better, with Tanner.  From the minute he could string a sentence together, he’d never stopped asking questions.  Kevin took after him that way.

No.  She pushed the thought from her mind. All children asked questions.

“You’re raising the boy yourself?”

“Yes, I am.  Though it’s no business of yours.”

From somewhere far off, she heard the thump of wood hitting wood.  A gavel.

As Tanner tucked the foil under the plate again, she edged away.  “Sounds like Doc’s ready to start.  I’ll see you.”

He looked up, but she nodded shortly and left.  She had problems of her own, plenty of them, and staying near Tanner could only make things worse.

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Hope you enjoyed the teaser!  To learn more about The Sheriff’s Son, please check my website or take a look at the book at your favorite e-book store, including:

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All my best,

Barbara