Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

I am feeling a little sheepish this morning, as two of the jobs I so proudly accomplished yesterday, simply failed. One had the wrong data, and the other, an important email, failed to send for some reason.

So, I thought I had better do something easy and uncomplicated today, and the first thing I thought of was our latest review of Jan Sikes truly amazing story, A Beggar’s Bargain…

A shocking proposal that changes everything.
Desperate to honor his father’s dying wish, Layken Martin vows to do whatever it takes to save the family farm.
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—a chance to rebuild, plant, and harvest crops and time to heal far away from the noise of bombs and gunfire.
But the banker firmly denies his request. Now what?
Then, the banker makes an alternative proposition—marry his unwanted daughter, Sara Beth, in exchange for a two-year extension. Out of options, money, and time, Layken agrees to the bargain.
Now, he has two years to make a living off the land while he shares his life with a stranger.
If he fails at either, he’ll lose it all.

About the author

Jan Sikes

I’ve been an avid reader all my life. There’s nothing I love more than losing myself in a story.

Oddly enough, I had no ambition to be a writer. But I wound up in mid-life with a story that begged to be told. Not just any story, but a true story that rivaled any fiction creation. Through fictitious characters, the tale came to life in an intricately woven tale that encompasses four books. Not satisfied to stop with the books, I released music CDs of original music matching the time period of each story segment. In conclusion, to bring the story full circle, I published a book of poetry and art. I was done.

Wrong!

The story ideas keep coming, and I don’t intend to turn off the creative fountain.

I love all things metaphysical and often include those aspects in my stories.

I am a member of the Author’s Marketing Guild, The Writer’s League of Texas, Story Empire, and the Paranormal Writer’s Guild. I am an avid fan of Texas music and grandmother of five beautiful souls. I reside in North Texas.

Our Review

Fresh from the war, Layken is determined to restore his parents farm, but the Bank Manager refuses to help him.

He reconsiders and agrees to help him if he marries his daughter. He needs to offload her to please his future wife.

When I started reading this story about Layken and Sarah, two people thrown together by fate, I imagined how awful it would be if they didn’t get on. They might resent their predicament or take an instant dislike to each other. But born out of necessity, the perfect relationship begins, one that I could tell would grow into something special. I loved reading how they gradually learned to live with a stranger and forget their past.

I didn’t want this story to end. It reminded me of one of my childhood favourites, a serialised television programme called The Waltons, an early American family.

A Beggar’s Bargain is a delightful, well-written story, a happy Ever After in the making, with plenty of drama and romantic moments. Definitely one I will read again…

I’m off to try again with yesterdays errors… Happy Tuesday, folks! XX