Danger lurks in the shadows as Sara and Scott’s idyllic holiday takes a sinister turn. With a violent convict named Randy Meyers on the loose, every moment becomes a battle for survival. Will their love withstand the looming threat, or will it crumble under the weight of uncertainty? Readers who enjoy romantic suspense and strong heroines will devour Bleeding Heart by Tricia T. LaRochelle, the fourth installment of the Sara Browne series.
“Bleeding Heart literally went straight to my heart. This is the fourth book in Sara and Scott’s love story. It is a fast-paced holiday story that could be read as a standalone….but why would you? The first three books were Amazing!”-Reading in the Red Room
Blurb
Sara Williams yearns for a tranquil existence as she embraces her new life as a teacher and wife. Her ultimate desire is to cultivate a sense of security and simplicity alongside her husband, Scott.
But the escape of a notorious convict, Randy Meyers, disrupts Sara’s and Scott’s newfound stability, unleashing a wave of fear and uncertainty.
While danger looms, Sara is offered an unforeseen opportunity that threatens her future with Scott. Amidst the chaos of Christmastime, Sara and Scott’s love is put to the ultimate test. With each twist and turn, they must decide: will they let fear dictate their destiny, or will they embrace the unknown with open arms?
The heart that beats the hardest is the one that refuses to bleed out hope. Dive into Sara’s world and witness the true mettle of the Christmas spirit.
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Excerpt
Copyright 2024, Tricia T. LaRochelle
“Can we have our snacks now, Mrs. Williams?” Trina, my petite student with short, blond hair asked with a hopeful spark in her greenish-blue eyes.
“Sure.” I stood. “Go ahead and grab your snacks and sit at your desks for snack time. But wash your hands first. Knowing the drill, my students made their way to the bathroom to scrub up. Thankfully, they never seemed to mind.
“I’ll continue reading our first Magic Tree House book, Dinosaurs Before Dark.” I made my way to the story corner where a cushy carpet covered the floor, and a small bookcase displayed our class selections. With book in hand, I dragged a stool to the front of the room. “Do you all remember where we left off?” This was always a good way to see how much they had retained from a previous reading.
But before anyone could answer me, my walkie-talkie crackled to life on my desk. I lifted my index finger. “Hold that thought. I’ll be right back.”
Oblivious, the students opened their respective snacks and drinks, chatting with each other about the dodgeball game while I grabbed my walkie-talkie. Giselle hovered near the students in case anyone needed help opening a chip bag or a juice box.
I lifted the walkie-talkie close to my ear and heard what sounded like Principal Robbins say, “Lockdown. This is not a drill. Code 3. Shelter in Place. Follow protocol.” My heart leapt into my throat. Code 3 meant there was a possible threat on campus!
Holy crap!
From within my desk, my cell phone, which remained on vibrate, blew up a moment later. I pulled open the drawer and scanned the warning texts from the school as well. Another protocol. There was no chance I’d misunderstood, though I’d held onto that hope for a brief moment.
Trying to ignore my racing heart, I grabbed my lockdown binder and flung it open to the procedural page. “Giselle, can you read to the students for me?” I rushed over and handed her the book, trying to stay calm.
“What’s going on?” she mumbled, one of her hands half-covering her mouth.
“Lockdown, Code 3. We need to shelter in place.”
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About Tricia T. LaRochelle
Since she was a little girl, award-winning author Tricia T. LaRochelle has been obsessed with tragic love stories. No beach reads for her. Bring on the grit with a double side of turmoil. She likes to feel the character’s anguish as they fight to overcome obstacles to be together. Growing up in central Vermont, she has seen her share of tragedy but remains a hopeful romantic. She now lives in central Virginia, where she continues to foster the possibilities of how love can conquer all.
Flickering Heart, part of her Sara Browne series, won a Gold Medal in the 2023 Readers’ Favorite Contest for New Adult and was a first-place winner in the 2022 Incipere Awards for romance. Revive received an Honorable Mention in the 2022 Incipere Awards for romance in the same series. Her stand-alone contemporary, Sun in My Heart, won second place in the 2024 Bookfest Awards for Romance-Contemporary Romance-New Adult and a Bronze Medal in the 2024 Readers’ Favorite Contest for New Adult Fiction. Her next installment in the Sara Browne Series, Bleeding Heart – A Holiday Romance launches December, 3rd 2024.
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