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Authors: Ellen O'Connell

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Into the Light,
a sequel to
Beautiful Bad Man,
is Ellen’s fifth western historical romance and follows the popular
Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold
;
Sing My Name
; and
Dancing on Coals
.

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Also by Ellen O’Connell

 

Romance

Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold

 

Sing My Name

 

Rachel’s Eyes, a short story

 

Dancing on Coals

 

Beautiful Bad Man (Sutton Family 1)

 

Mystery

Rottweiler Rescue: a mystery for dog lovers

 

Copyright Information

 

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual events or persons is strictly coincidental. Some historical entities and events mentioned in this book did exist or happen, but details may have been modified to suit the story.

 

Copyright © 2013 by Ellen O’Connell

www.oconnellauthor.com

 

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations used in critical articles and reviews.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Story Summary

Author’s Note

About the Author

Also by Ellen O’Connell

Copyright Information

 

Chapter 1

Trey Van Cleve in the Spanish-American War and immediately afteward.

Chapter 2

Trey and Deborah Sutton meet for the first time.

Chapter 3

Hubbell's shooting contest, July 4, 1899.

Chapter 4

Deborah and Trey meet for the second time.

Chapter 5

Trey tries to deal with his family.

Chapter 6

Deborah is plagued by discontent.

Chapter 7

Deborah seizes on the idea of the Harvest Dance. Trey avoids a bad accident and finances Jamie Lenahan’s automobile business.

Chapter 8

Deborah and Trey meet a third time and learn each other's identities.

Chapter 9

Trey goes to talk to Deborah after church. Deborah confesses to her family.

Chapter 10

Trey leaves the V Bar C for good.

Chapter 11

Trey is almost killed in second “accident.” Trey visits Caleb and Norah Sutton.

Chapter 12

Deborah finds out about Trey's visit to Caleb and Norah. She talks to Norah.

Chapter 13

Trey offers Deborah a job. Deborah can’t decide.

Chapter 14

Deborah accepts the position and moves to town.

Chapter 15

Deborah’s first day on the job.

Chapter 16

Deborah tries to deal with Mrs. Snopes and has visit from Mrs. Tindell.

Chapter 17

Jamie Lenahan returns from trip to buy autos. He and Trey quarrel about Deborah. Deborah realizes Trey is courting her and reacts badly.

Chapter 18

Trey is attacked by a man with a pipe, and Deborah forgets she’s upset that he’s courting.

Chapter 19

Deborah talks to Jamie Lenahan and hires men to protect Trey.

Chapter 20

Afraid Deborah will be hurt in an attack on him, Trey behaves coldly toward her. Deborah returns to the farm for Christmas and realizes she loves Trey.

Chapter 21

Deborah tackles Trey over his attitude. He admits to love and proposes. She refuses.

Chapter 22

Deborah attends recital on her own. Worried, Trey goes after her and is attacked again on the way home. Deborah tends his stab wound. First kiss.

Chapter 23

Deborah asks Caleb for help. He talks to Trey and they set a trap for the killer.

Chapter 24

The trap works a little too well.

Chapter 25

Trey convinces Deborah to accept his proposal.

Chapter 26

Deborah catches a killer before the wedding. Trey and Deborah marry.

Chapter 27

Trey and Deborah exchange gifts and have wedding night.

Afterword

Hubbell's shooting contest, July 4, 1900.

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