Handbag and Book guest #author Sylvia McDaniel-Do You Have a Love/Hate Relationship with Handbags?

 

Handbags…I have a love/hate relationship with them. My shoulders are tired of me carrying big bags and yet, I love a bag that is big enough to put my computer in when I travel. My massage therapist tells me to carry a smaller bag inside and use it when I go into a store, but I’m not about to leave my computer in the car. But when I’m home, I try to carry a smaller bag.  

Turquoise is my favorite color, so when I saw this bag at a store in our small downtown area, I was thrilled. But I didn’t like the white straps that were on it. They looked out of place. But the Betsy Johnson bag was on sale for 75% off, so I bought it. Then I went on Amazon and found gold chain purse handles and ordered them. When they arrived, my husband put them on for me and now I love carrying this bag when I’m not traveling. It’s just the right size for my wallet, phone, a lipstick and an inside pocket for me to carry some cash and credit cards.  

 

Tell me what do you look for in a purse? Do you buy designer names or does it have to fit your personality?  

 

Speaking of personality…meet my newest heroine in Tempting Tessa. I love spunky heroines who stand up for themselves and this girl certainly knows how to get into trouble.  

 

“Congratulations,” Nellie said, handing Tessa the check then reached beneath her cowboy hat and hit the brim, knocking it to the ground. Tessa’s blonde curls spilled down her shoulders alerting everyone that she was no man.  

A gasp came from the crowd as they all stared at her.  

Nellie grinned and took back the check. “Your mustache is coming off. I knew it was you. And now you’re disqualified. My brother wins.”  

Ugly laughter came from the woman that Tessa despised. Her friend, Sadie once socked Nellie, and Tessa resisted doing the same. It would only secure her spot in Mrs. Griffin's gossip column in the newspaper.  

The judge stood with his mouth open, staring at her. “Tessa Harris?” 

“It’s me, Judge.” 

“What a disgrace. You’re disqualified.” 

Grabbing her hat, she turned to Seth. “You may have won the competition, but we’ll always know who's the best. Enjoy my money.” 

“Winner takes all,” he said with a grin. 

Walking away, she wanted to slap him. She hated how her words had come back to bite her.  

 

USA Today bestselling author Sylvia McDaniel has published more than seventy western historical romance, contemporary romance and even a few sci-fi novels.  Known for her sweet, funny, family-oriented romances,  Sylvia is the author of The Burnett Brides, Lipstick and Lead, Bad Girls of the West, The Cuvier Widows, Return to Cupid, Texas series and several short contemporary romances. 

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