The Bargainer Series, Book One<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n by <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Jan Sikes<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Historical Fiction \/ Literary Fiction<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Publisher: Fresh Ink Group<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Date of Publication: March 12, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Number of Pages: 324 pages\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Desperate to honor his father\u2019s dying wish, Layken Martin vows to do whatever it takes to save the family farm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Once the Army discharges him following World War II, Layken returns to Missouri to find his legacy in shambles and in jeopardy. A foreclosure notice from the bank doubles the threat. He appeals to the local banker for more time\u2014a chance to rebuild, plant, and harvest crops and for time to heal far away from the noise of bombs and gunfire.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n But the banker firmly denies his request. Now what?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Then, the banker makes an alternative proposition\u2014marry his unwanted daughter, Sara Beth, in exchange for a two-year extension. Out of options, money, and time, Layken agrees to the bargain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Now, he has two years to make a living off the land while he shares his life with a stranger.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If he fails at either, he\u2019ll lose it all.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n CLICK TO PURCHASE!<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n +Add to Goodreads<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n She openly admits that she never set out in life to be an author, although she\u2019s been an avid reader all her life. But she had a story to tell. Not just any story, but a true story that rivals any fiction creation. She brought the entertaining true story to life through fictitious characters in an intricately woven tale that encompasses four books, accompanying music CDs, and a book of poetry and art.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n And now, this author can’t put down the pen. She continues to write fiction in a variety of genres and has published many award-winning short stories and novels.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jan is an active blogger, a memeber of Story Empire, a devoted fan of Texas music, and a grandmother of five. 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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong> A shocking proposal that changes everything<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lonestarliterary.com\/sites\/lonestarliterary.etypegoogle10.com\/files\/field\/image\/author_photo_sikes_0.jpg\")
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: <\/span><\/span><\/b>Jan Sikes writes compelling and creative stories from the heart.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjSpg7MRSHa2slqt523iPRZZS5MEn-Q9a0BSC4FWqL9VfRSEbYUXN9DhFjiwphwSyLL2nmhDILCb2QDgMRswjZ32vXidSkreyL_7pkNDPcFoJCbt5waBPzE3CNQ-UAIlHVWKCxdt3jRjjD_aoCW1Ovq07-MySsgvdB1KDth23r-PBaPQD_d7zIfQEwbSWGx\/w230-h226\/LoneStarBookBlogTours.png\")
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