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Truce: A Neighbor From Hell............ The Original Neighbor from Hell

Just an update 🙂

Working full time on the next Pyte/Sentinel book, but in my spare time I am finishing up a book that is nearly finished, the Historic Neighbor from Hell. This book a light historic novel written in my usual style.

This is how it all began, the Bradford appetite, the quirks, arrogance and tendency to drive women insane.

Here’s an excerpt from Truce: A Neighbor From Hell

 

           When he didn’t respond she got nervous. She looked up slowly to see him practically shaking with rage. She gulped. Giving him a tentative smile she asked, “Too far?”

            Slowly he nodded. His fists clenched tightly. 

            “Oh dear.” She jumped to her feet and ducked just as he reached for her. For some reason she always went too far where he was concerned. It really couldn’t be helped though, it was too much fun to pass up.

            She hiked up her skirts and ran as if her life depended upon it. With one look behind her she realized that it just might. He was chasing after her. She shrieked, but didn’t stop. Her father stepped out into the hall in front of her, flanked by James and Lord Bradford.

            “Elizabeth?” he asked, stunned.

            “Too far!” she said as if those two words would explain why a grown man was chasing his daughter. Evidently it did because all three men laughed and nodded knowingly. She didn’t stick around to see if her father was going to help her . There was a madman chasing her after all.

            “Beth!” Robert roared.

 

Copyright R.L. Mathewson 2013

 

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59 Responses to Truce: A Neighbor From Hell………… The Original Neighbor from Hell

  1. Sue July 17, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Sounds awesome!!! Can’t wait!!

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  2. Jane Lumsden July 17, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Love this can’t wait for the book. Eeeeek 🙂

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  3. Sarah C. July 17, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    ahh the torture I can’t wait. I love it already. I’ve never( and never wanted to) read a historic romance but I will be with this one. So much to look forward to!!!

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  4. Rachelle July 17, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Loved it can’t wait!

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  5. Courtney July 17, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Eeekkkkkk!!!! I am so freaking excited!!

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  6. Sarah July 17, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Omg I love can not wait for it to come out eeekkkkk so excited love the Bradford men xx

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  7. Debra July 17, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    oh boy oh boy oh boy… LOVE HISTORIC ROMANCE… THIS is why YOU are the top of my FAVORITE AUTHOR LIST!! HISTORIC romance, HUMOR AND Bradford men.. really, does life lost in pages get any better? I think not…
    TY for the tease!!

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  8. Lara July 17, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Wow, this looks amazing cant wait to read it all, good luck x x

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  9. Shanny Dawes July 17, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    O man now I wanna read it all!! Eeek hurry up lol (I know I know you have a life lol)

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  10. Kristina Berreondo July 17, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    Oh goodness, I was so broken thinking there would be no more to the neighbors story. This has me weeping for joy and my girls parts tingling in anticipation. Love it , can’t wait!

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  11. Jennifer July 17, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    Yay super excited cant wait for another book!!! Please Hurry!!!

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  12. Stacy F July 17, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Oh man, so excited, can’t wait to read this!!!!!

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  13. Kristy July 17, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    Very excited! Can’t wait to read the whole thing!

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  14. Ginny July 17, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I love it, your the awesomest of all the awesome in the whole world of awesome.

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  15. Lottie July 17, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    OMG!!! Super excited now…. Woo hoo

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  16. Deb July 17, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    “Lord Bradford”…….LOVE it!~!~!!!

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  17. paulie acheson July 18, 2013 at 12:17 am

    oh my god cant wait… I am laughing already

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  18. Gwen July 18, 2013 at 12:27 am

    Oh, I love it already!! When can we expect this one to be ready? I love the Pyte/Sentinel novels but anything involving the Bradfords just gets me going. They are some of the funniest characters I have ever read about and now to find out the history of the family? Pure heaven. Please keep us informed as to when we can expect this one.

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  19. Kindred Souls Book Blog July 18, 2013 at 1:40 am

    CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!

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  20. Keysha Trout July 18, 2013 at 4:02 am

    Sooo excited, can’t wait to read it!!!

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  21. Angy July 18, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    can’t wait. when this book is releasing? i need a date… plz….

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  22. Katherine W July 18, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    SOunds like another amazing read!

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  23. Michelle July 19, 2013 at 4:55 am

    OMG!!! Are you freaking kidding me?!!! I am so excited! LOVE LOVE LOVE the Bradfords! When will this book be out? And will you be writing more contemporary novels about the Bradfords? Hopefully you will also continue this historical part of the NFH series! Keep ’em coming!!

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  24. Rosheen July 19, 2013 at 6:28 am

    Looking forward to this!

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  25. Paula Smith July 19, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Love the excerpt. Can’t wait till this book is released. Been waiting so long for a really good book.

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  26. Nancy Lee July 19, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    Can’t wait. Love the Bradford series and am so looking forward to this one. Thanks for writing and keeping all of us so very entertained!

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  27. Tina G July 20, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Yay! That looks awesome! Thanks for putting out so many great reads. I really can’t wait until you get it out.

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  28. Teddy T. July 20, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    When will it be available? I can’t wait!

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  29. Norma Edel July 20, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    I can not wait for Truce to come out! I would just love to find out what is behind the Bradford appetite! I would also like to learn a bit more about some of the bans… Especially Las Vegas 😉

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  30. Maria July 21, 2013 at 1:02 am

    Can’t wait to read this book.

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  31. Kristin Felts July 22, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    I am all a-twitter. Lord Bradford, indeed. Although there is entirely too much “eek-ing” going on around here. LOL

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  32. Mairi July 23, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I cannot wait!!Thanks for the snippet

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  33. Marjorie July 23, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I can’t wait for Truce. It sounds great and I just can’t get enough of the Bradford.

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  34. Maria July 23, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    I really can’t wait for another neighbour from hell book. I want a Bradford!

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  35. Karina July 23, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    I can’t wait!! It already looks good!! Twiddling my finger meantime!! 🙂 I can’t wait!! HURRY!

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  36. Ann July 24, 2013 at 2:30 am

    LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!! I can’t get enough of them. I really like that I can read your books several times and they are enjoyable each time. Thank you.

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  37. Michelle jeston July 25, 2013 at 12:29 am

    Love all your books can’t wait

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  38. Virginia July 25, 2013 at 2:07 am

    I have had the first 3 NFH on my Ipad and I only know of a couple of other authors that have made me laugh so much that I drove my husband crazy. I can’t wait to read this next one. It is one of those series that you hope will go on forever.

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  39. Jamie W July 27, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Hey R.L.!! I’m so excited for this new NFH book. I dont ever read historical romance, but I love this series and just from the excerpt I can tell it will be amazing. I was also wondering if you plan on writing any more EMS novels? I’m a nurse, and really enjoyed Sudden Response, so just wanted to see if it was in the future. I know you are hella-busy. In the mean time, I will slowly make my way through your other works. Thanks!

    Jme

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  40. Kayla July 28, 2013 at 5:38 am

    I’ve reread this teaser about twenty times. I love all of the NFH book, can’t wait for this one. Hopefully the wait isn’t too long.

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  41. Karen August 1, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I must say just finished Black hearts and can’t wait for my next fix of your amazing Story’s and character’s. Please don’t take too long to publish your next book dodn’t think i can survive the wait to be honest 🙂 Keep up the fantastic writing xxxxx
    Karen from Ireland.

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  42. Susanne August 2, 2013 at 2:56 am

    OMG!! Bradford’s & pyte’s!! I am REALLY enjoying your books!! Keep them coming….(How about how brad met Jason & his wife??) I think that would be a funny read!! Don’t stop..am dying for these new stories!!

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  43. Tara August 4, 2013 at 12:12 am

    Can’t wait…love all of your books to date.. read each i two days or less…patiently awaiting the next great read 🙂

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  44. Roi August 4, 2013 at 5:01 am

    Just that tiny bit got me excited! yay, I cant wait.

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  45. Jessica August 7, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    Just read all 3 NFH books…in 3 days! I’m very much addicted to this series and the Bradford/James clan. When will others come out (besides “Truce”)? Seriously can’t get enough of these books…rereading them already!

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  46. Sophia August 9, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    LOVE the NFH series – keep them coming! Your books are so rare, full of romance yet written so cleverly and with great humor. Dying for new stories, love the Bradford boys!!:)

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  47. Amy August 10, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I honestly love your books and can’t wait for the next instalments! Ridiculously excited!

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  48. Gianna August 12, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    I LOVE the Neighbor From Hell series, does anyone know when this book will be released? I cannot wait !

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  49. Juli August 13, 2013 at 4:24 am

    Can we have a teaser please or at least an update on how u and your family and books r doing. 🙂 Please I’m board there r only so many times u can re- read all of your book, because I have read them all at least twice!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

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  50. usagibunny 26 August 13, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    So excited about this book. I started off reading historical romance novels when I was a teenager, and fell in love with R. L. books just this year. Looking forward to her unique flavor added to the genre that made me fall in love with reading and romance.

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  51. Sadie Grubor August 14, 2013 at 1:28 am

    I need this books soon. 🙂

    So excited for another neighbors from hell. Whoot! Whoot! Why yes, I am fangirling. 🙂

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  52. Sarah August 16, 2013 at 9:50 am

    Do we have a date for the next Pyte/Sentinel book! I can’t waittt! x

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  53. Simone August 18, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    I promise to be patient for this next NFH as long as you promise to never stop writing them and as long as they always involve a Bradford!

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  54. Sarah August 19, 2013 at 7:11 am

    Omg can’t wait for both. 🙂

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  55. KRISTI August 22, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    Can’t wait!!! I’m addicted to the Bradford’s like they are to FOOD. I NEED MY FIX WOMAN!!

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  56. Lupita August 25, 2013 at 1:28 am

    I can’t wait!!! I’ve read and re-read all 3 books.
    Just out of curiousity, do you think you’ll ever write a short story on Mitch and Mary? I would love to read their story.

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  57. Gael September 20, 2013 at 7:08 am

    Too far…
    haha.. it’s cool and funny! I can’t wait to read it!!!

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  58. Glen Hansel D'Souza October 19, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Already read this excerpt, can i have another one? 😛

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  59. arianne October 22, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Looking forward for reading this book :))) A neighbor from hell is one of my favourite romance series <3 <3 <3

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