You may remember my March feature of A Beggar’s Bargain by Jan Sikes. Today, I’m presenting A Noble Bargain, the second book 2 in her Bargainer series. I hope you enjoy the new release!
A Noble Bargain
Thank you, Nicholas, for allowing me to take over your blog today to talk about my new release, A Noble Bargain. I’m deeply grateful for your generosity and support!
Oliver Quinn is of Irish descent. Between 1820 and 1860, over one million Irish immigrants arrived in America, hungry for a better life. But when they arrived, they were met with less than welcoming arms. The Irish filled the most menial and dangerous jobs, often at low pay. Oliver’s father was forced to do whatever he could to care for his family, including fighting in the rings. But he believed in the American dream and instilled that in his son along with a strong work ethic.
Book Blurb
A true testament of character, resilience, and the magic of never giving up.
The year is 1948 and folks in the sawmill town of Crossett, Arkansas, work hard and play hard. Oliver Quinn does both. Oliver is the son of Irish immigrants who firmly believe in pursuing the American dream. His deepest desire is to play major league baseball. He only needs one chance to prove himself.
Rose Blaine is living in a nightmare where dreams don’t exist. She’s suffered for years at the hands of her violent moonshiner father and his partner. During a brutal attack, she must fight back or die. The aftermath is devastating.
Fueled by desperation, Rose strikes a life-changing bargain with Oliver. If he’ll take her and her brother to St. Louis, Missouri, she’ll introduce Oliver to her uncle, a baseball legend.
While their journey is fraught with unseen perils, they forge an unbreakable bond and make surprising allies.
When destiny throws them a curve ball, they must find the courage to create a hopeful future out of the ashes of shattered dreams with newfound fortitude.
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Excerpt
Oliver looked like his father, a tall, sturdy Irishman built for hard labor and fighting. But he got his genteel spirit from the woman who’d given birth to him.
When Irish immigrants arrived in America, they found a less than enthusiastic welcome. Many resorted to fighting in the rings to put food on their family’s table, and Oliver’s father was no exception. That was until he landed a steady job at the sawmill.
While Oliver never cared for physical violence, he didn’t avoid it and never quit once it started. He held close the memory of his father, Patrick Quinn. No better man had ever walked the face of the earth.
He encouraged Oliver to pursue his dreams. Said that’s what America was all about. Was the main reason they left Ireland and immigrated here. More than anything else, Oliver loved baseball and until his father died, he loved playing with him. Now, he played on the Crossett Miller’s team, and he was good. During off season, he played with some of the local boys. One day, when his mom and sisters could make it without him, he’d take a stab at the big leagues.
I know that immigration is a hot topic and a big problem for the United States today, but imagine how hard it was over a hundred years ago. Again, it goes back to the theme of following a dream, no matter the cost.
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Thank you, Joy!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the tour, Tim! I love seeing your face pop up at every stop! Thank you!
Oh, my goodness, Denise. Your comment brought tears to my eyes! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
That is such a wonderful wish, sister. I wonder if Daddy would have been proud of us? It’s an interesting thought. Thank you for believing in me. It helps when things get tough. Love you!!
Terrific excerpt, Jan. Thanks to Nicholas for hosting today.
Thanks, John. I appreciate you stopping by!
It was a pleasure! Thanks for visiting, John 🙂
Miss Jan, I hope this book really does well. This is a great series and Beggar’s Bargain started if off with a bang. I love both of these stories and I also look forward to the 3rd which will be Jack’s book. After that, I’m anxious to see what comes next but I can’t see you quitting. The desire to tell thought-provoking stories is too strong. So we’ll see. Love you, sister. I wish our parents were alive to see us. They’d be so proud.
I just finished Noble Bargain last night! I think it’s your best yet, Jan 🙂
Thanks for hosting, Nicholas.
It was a pleasure! Thanks for visiting, Denise 🙂
A Noble Bargain is waiting for me on my Kindle. I can’t wait to get to it!
Yay! That is music to my ears! Thank you, Priscilla!
Same here! Thanks for the visit, Priscilla 🙂
Following this great blog tour is fascinating.
You’re too kind, Tim. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing A Noble Bargain today, Nicholas! Much appreciated!
It’s a pleasure! Congrats on the new release, Jan 🙂
Oliver and Rose sound like wonderful characters, Jan. Can’t wait to read it! Thanks for sharing, Nicholas!
It’s a pleasure, Joy! Thanks for the visit 🙂