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Marcia Clayton writes historical fiction with a sprinkling of romance and mystery in The Hartford Manor Series, a heart-warming family saga that stretches from the Regency period through to Victorian times.

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No Good Deeds by E. J. McKenna

by Marcia Clayton | Jan 8, 2025 | Guest Authors

Today, I’m delighted to host No Good Deeds by E.J. McKenna. The book is on a blog tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/12/blog-tour-no-good-deeds-by-e-j-mckenna.html

About the Book

1893. Annie Schaeffer is no stranger to violence. Born of an outlaw father, she was sold to a traveling show at the age of six, now finally escaping as an adult.

On the run and wounded, she finds an unlikely ally In Nathan Healey – a member of the Needham Boys gang.

As she earns her place among the outlaws, Annie’s survival hinges on her lethal skills and growing bond with Nathan.

Nate’s moral compass shifts with his circumstances, especially when those he loves are involved. Upon meeting Annie, he finds himself drawn to a woman determined to live differently to the expectations others place upon her; to live freely and fairly. The way he has always wanted.

Annie’s quest for independence takes a dark turn as the gang begins to collapse. Betrayal runs deep, and the cost of trust is high.

No Good Deeds is a gripping tale of resilience and retribution in the untamed West, where loyalty is fleeting and justice is won at the barrel of a gun. Annie Schaeffer’s story is one of fierce determination, as she battles her past and the outlaws who seek to control her fate.

Reviews

The book was quite the page-turner! The author’s writing style made it easy to connect with the characters and the story was engaging till the end. Highly recommend for fans of red dead redemption or westerners in general.

Fantastic read. Couldn’t put it down! It’s a gripping and fast moving story. I can’t wait for book 2!

The simmering tension between the protagonist and her love interest is so palpable that it keeps you on tenterhooks.

Buy Link

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The Book Details

Book Title: No Good Deeds

Author: E.J. McKenna

Publication Date: November 5^th 2024

Publisher: Historium Press

Pages: 330

Genre: Historical Fiction / Western Fiction

Any Triggers: Violence in the form of fist fighting and gunfighting, some scenes of graphic violence

Snippet

“I want you to work for us, Miss Schaeffer. Say yes and I can guarantee that my boys won’t harm you. You’ll move freely in these lands, and have the right to end any man who touches you.”

Annie sighed and looked down at her feet, “I can already end any man without you, thanks.”

About the Author

E.J. McKenna is a freelance writer in the UK with a great interest in American History, and a degree in English and American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of Kent. At the end of 2023, she co-created a creative writing app for people of all ages to improve their writing skills in a fun, relaxed environment.

Born and raised in the UK, but a lover of traveling, she has a fascination with all social history across different countries and cultures. One of her favourite historical periods is the Victorian era, especially with United States history.

“The juxtaposition between the established countries of Europe, and the new world of America is fascinating to me. So many people trying to survive harsh frontier life, while trying to continue the uptight decorum of Victorian society.”

A huge advocate for feminism and human equity, her writing centres around determined female protagonists in traditionally male roles, tackling the perceptions of women in history. Her strong female protagonists go out of their way to change their society’s expectations for the fairer.