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Interlude
Cassidy McCullough has come home to the family ranch outside Busted Spur, Arizona, to prepare for her upcoming wedding… to the wrong man.
Sure, Michael’s nice enough—he’s smart, successful, and good-looking to boot. The trouble is, he’s not G.W. Benton, the sexy, slightly older rancher who lives near the McCullough place. G.W. has a young son and a history of heartbreak, and while Cassidy has known him all her life, she swears she’s over her childhood crush. Cassidy has made herself a life in Seattle, where Michael is eagerly awaiting her return. A difficult decision looms closer and closer for the big-city girl who still has a soft spot for her country roots. Is Seattle—and Michael—her real home, or does her heart still belong to Busted Spur after all this time?
All proceeds from the sale of this novella will be donated to the Humane Society.
Sure, Michael’s nice enough—he’s smart, successful, and good-looking to boot. The trouble is, he’s not G.W. Benton, the sexy, slightly older rancher who lives near the McCullough place. G.W. has a young son and a history of heartbreak, and while Cassidy has known him all her life, she swears she’s over her childhood crush. Cassidy has made herself a life in Seattle, where Michael is eagerly awaiting her return. A difficult decision looms closer and closer for the big-city girl who still has a soft spot for her country roots. Is Seattle—and Michael—her real home, or does her heart still belong to Busted Spur after all this time?
All proceeds from the sale of this novella will be donated to the Humane Society.
74 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 5, 2015
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About the author
Linda Lael Miller
551 books3,235 followersThe daughter of a town marshal, Linda Lael Miller is a #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than 100 historical and contemporary novels, most of which reflect her love of the West. Raised in Northport, Washington, Linda pursued her wanderlust, living in London and Arizona and traveling the world before returning to the state of her birth to settle down on a spacious property outside Spokane.
Linda traces the birth of her writing career to the day when a Northport teacher told her that the stories she was writing were good, that she just might have a future in writing. Later, when she decided to write novels, she endured her share of rejection before she sold Fletcher’s Woman in 1983 to Pocket Books. Since then, Linda has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, mysteries and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Long a passionate Civil War buff, Linda has studied the era avidly for almost thirty years. She has read literally hundreds of books on the subject, explored numerous battlegrounds and made many visits to her favorite, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where she has witnessed re-enactments of the legendary clash between North and South. Linda explores that turbulent time in The Yankee Widow, a May 7, 2019 MIRA Books hardcover, also available in digital and audiobook formats.
Dedicated to helping others, “The First Lady of the West” personally financed fifteen years of her Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, which she awarded to women 25 years and older who were seeking to improve their lot in life through education. She anticipates that her next charitable endeavors will benefit four-legged critters.
More information about Linda and her novels is available at www.lindalaelmiller.com, on Facebook and from Nancy Berland Public Relations, nancy@nancyberland.com, 405-206-4748.
Linda traces the birth of her writing career to the day when a Northport teacher told her that the stories she was writing were good, that she just might have a future in writing. Later, when she decided to write novels, she endured her share of rejection before she sold Fletcher’s Woman in 1983 to Pocket Books. Since then, Linda has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, mysteries and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Long a passionate Civil War buff, Linda has studied the era avidly for almost thirty years. She has read literally hundreds of books on the subject, explored numerous battlegrounds and made many visits to her favorite, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where she has witnessed re-enactments of the legendary clash between North and South. Linda explores that turbulent time in The Yankee Widow, a May 7, 2019 MIRA Books hardcover, also available in digital and audiobook formats.
Dedicated to helping others, “The First Lady of the West” personally financed fifteen years of her Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, which she awarded to women 25 years and older who were seeking to improve their lot in life through education. She anticipates that her next charitable endeavors will benefit four-legged critters.
More information about Linda and her novels is available at www.lindalaelmiller.com, on Facebook and from Nancy Berland Public Relations, nancy@nancyberland.com, 405-206-4748.
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March 15, 2016
It feels like the start of a novel that got cut short
Sure, we all know where this is headed. But the kiss finally happened on the last two pages? Really?
And then there is the business of Internet radio. What? Podcasts are downloaded and listened to on devices like smart phones. And he makes his podcasts in the barn? In Arizona? What about the animal noises and the heat?
Sure, we all know where this is headed. But the kiss finally happened on the last two pages? Really?
And then there is the business of Internet radio. What? Podcasts are downloaded and listened to on devices like smart phones. And he makes his podcasts in the barn? In Arizona? What about the animal noises and the heat?
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June 2, 2016Short and Sweet
This was an enchanting novella. It was a good, quick and entertaining read. The characters and storyline were well developed.
This was an enchanting novella. It was a good, quick and entertaining read. The characters and storyline were well developed.
July 1, 2017
I almost feel guilty counting this as a "book." I mean, it's a novella, but there's a lot packed into each page. It didn't feel rushed and there were several subplots going on. Cassidy has come back home ostensibly to plan her wedding. Once she's home, however, she refuses to do any of that planning. Everyone can see her heart really isn't into it. And, it's not just the wedding she isn't into. There's a certain widower who Cassidy has known her entire life and it seems like he's been waiting for her as well. The ending is abrupt, but then, this is a novella. You can read this one in a few hours. It's entertaining and fun. A good summer afternoon read.
December 30, 2016
A nice, quick read about Cassie, a woman who escapes back to her home town under the guise of planning her wedding. In reality, she's returning to the life -- and the man -- she loves and yearns for. For a novella, this has a nice layering of subplots. (My only complaint was the frequent use of the word "rig" in lieu of car/truck/vehicle, which was like a mental speed bump. Perhaps it's a regional thing. Around here, a "rig" refers to a semi or a 4WD rock crawler.)
August 14, 2021
Interlude
First time that I have read a Linda Label Miller in a while. I think that I have read most of her books and totally enjoy them. This one is no different, I enjoyed the hell out of it. She writes as though telling the story out loud. You can almost hear her voice. Good job.
First time that I have read a Linda Label Miller in a while. I think that I have read most of her books and totally enjoy them. This one is no different, I enjoyed the hell out of it. She writes as though telling the story out loud. You can almost hear her voice. Good job.
July 13, 2017
Short and sweet!
March 1, 2020
Great read
Too short.... I want more... I love Linda’s cowboy books... so on to another one... I loved it... simply loved it!!
Too short.... I want more... I love Linda’s cowboy books... so on to another one... I loved it... simply loved it!!
June 29, 2020
A novella is a quick read and this one was. The first part of the story was good but the end was just too quick. I won't spoil it for you.
March 22, 2017
Makes me smile and hummmm!
Love this short story because it shared the dedication and love between family and good ole fashion unrequited love becoming a reality. Made me feel real nice. Love you Linda!
Love this short story because it shared the dedication and love between family and good ole fashion unrequited love becoming a reality. Made me feel real nice. Love you Linda!
December 28, 2016
You've got to be kidding me....literally nothing happened in the entire book....the ending was TERRIBLE, UGHHHH!!!
October 27, 2015
Short story
Not what I expected from Linda Leal Miller. I have enjoyed a lot of her stories but this was hard to keep my interest not to mention the lack of romance from a good author like linda Leal Miller.
Not what I expected from Linda Leal Miller. I have enjoyed a lot of her stories but this was hard to keep my interest not to mention the lack of romance from a good author like linda Leal Miller.
April 7, 2019
Never disappoints
Iinda has this book writing stuff down hands down have literally read and reread all her books wish more were available in kindle unlimitied for sure something to consider linda
Iinda has this book writing stuff down hands down have literally read and reread all her books wish more were available in kindle unlimitied for sure something to consider linda
January 12, 2016
Can Cassidy find what she is looking for?
Very short and was just missing something. I wish this novella was a lot longer. The couple went from barely interacting with each other to instant true love?
Very short and was just missing something. I wish this novella was a lot longer. The couple went from barely interacting with each other to instant true love?
October 28, 2015
Terrific
I wish it had been more than a novella. Is there a chance it could be fleshed out to a regular length book?
I wish it had been more than a novella. Is there a chance it could be fleshed out to a regular length book?
February 2, 2016
Amazon review
I've never read a book by this author that I didn't love! She's a great writer. This was a fun book too read. Very insightful love story.
I've never read a book by this author that I didn't love! She's a great writer. This was a fun book too read. Very insightful love story.
February 5, 2016
seemed to just stop when the real story was about to begin
February 6, 2016
Tantalizing
I liked the story. It would be great to work it into a book. Sketch out the characters., and give Shelby a love interest.
I liked the story. It would be great to work it into a book. Sketch out the characters., and give Shelby a love interest.
February 7, 2016
What just happened
I liked the story but I feel like I missed something along the way
She left suddenly and nothing was mentioned bout her trip or confrontation
I liked the story but I feel like I missed something along the way
She left suddenly and nothing was mentioned bout her trip or confrontation
February 27, 2016
A good read
I just love Linda's books , I read her all the time . she always keeps you wanting more .
I just love Linda's books , I read her all the time . she always keeps you wanting more .
March 29, 2016
Loved it.
Love your style of writing. Love western s.wish hee was .more like her.can't wait for he next one being them on.
Love your style of writing. Love western s.wish hee was .more like her.can't wait for he next one being them on.
January 5, 2017
Great story of 2 lost in their past lives.
Great story of 2 people lost in their past lives.
And they are starting to understand they have a life together.
Great story of 2 people lost in their past lives.
And they are starting to understand they have a life together.
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