Healing Her Spirit (Serenity Springs Book 2) (11 page)

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Saving His Soul

Six years ago

Sitting in a darkened corner of the small bar, she watched him as he lightly strummed the guitar strings.  His black cowboy hat covered dark blond hair and was pulled down low on his forehead.  His head was bowed, hiding his face.  All she could see was his strong, chiseled jaw, but she knew what the rest of his features looked like.  She had them memorized.  Even after six long years, she would know him anywhere.

When the deep timbre of Ryder Caldwell’s voice filled the room, she leaned forward in her chair listening intently.  The song was a slow ballad about love lost, and she clung to every word, pretending he was singing to her.   

Suddenly, Ryder raised his head and glanced around the room.  She gasped when his gaze stopped on her, before slowly moving on.  Those eyes.  She had always loved his mesmerizing, bright blue eyes.  They had the power to make her heart race and her palms sweat.  She froze when his gaze came back and settled on her again. 

Shit, she could not let him see her.  She was not even supposed to be there.  The chance of him recognizing her after so many years was slim, but it was one she was not willing to take.  There was no way she would bring the terror that she lived with daily into his life.  When he once again lowered his gaze to his guitar, she took a chance and slid from the booth, quickly leaving the bar without a backward glance.

I have a wonderful, supportive husband and three beautiful children.  I enjoy spending time with all of them which normally involves some baseball, shooting hoops, taking walks, watching movies, and of course reading.

My passion for reading began at a very young age and only grew over time.  Whether I was bringing home a book from the library, or sneaking one of my mom's romance novels and reading by the light in the hallway when we were supposed to be sleeping, I always had a book. 

I read several different genres and subgenres, but Paranormal Romance and Romantic Suspense have always been my favorites.

I have always made up my own stories, and have just recently decided to start sharing them.  I hope everyone enjoys reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.

~~ Dawn