A SUMMER FOR LOVE BLOG HOP
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We're talking about one of my favorite subjects - Summer! Over the next several days, I hope you'll take the time to browse through the 60+ blogs involved in this fun hop for your chance to win some great prizes and discover new authors.
When I think of summer, I immediately visualize enjoying the outdoors with family and friends. For my post, I'm going to keep it brief and fun by sharing a barbecue scene from my latest release, HER FOREVER COWBOY, the fourth book in my Harland County Series. Each book is a stand alone, but the characters are more fun if you read every book.☺
Blurb
Single
mother, Shayla Ryan, longs to put down roots to create a stable environment for
her baby girl and her younger sister, but the threat of her abusive, ex-con
father finding them has made that almost impossible. Her newest residence in
Harland County, however, holds a lot of appeal, especially in the form of a
Casanova cowboy with eye-catching good looks and easy charm. Those two
qualities took her down the wrong road before, and though the sexy cowboy
interferes with her pulse, she can’t let her heart get in the way of the safety
of her family, or give it to someone who doesn’t believe in forever.
If
there’s one thing software company vice president, Kevin Dalton, loves more
than puzzles, it’s women. Size, shape, race doesn’t matter as long as they
don’t want a relationship—he’s not looking to repeat the past, and more than
happy to remain single. Until two beautiful redheads drop him to his knees—one
with her cutie-pie smile, the other with her elbow. Too bad the elbow-toting
beauty is both hot and puzzling. A killer combination too strong to resist. And
without realizing it, the redheads slowly rewrite the code around his
heart.
But
when the danger from Shayla’s past shows up, can he rise to the challenge to
keep them safe...and really be what they need? A forever cowboy?
Excerpt:
Friday afternoon, Amelia’s birthday
party/barbecue was in full swing at Shadow Rock Ranch. With unseasonably warm
temperatures, Cody’s request for an outdoor party was granted and Shayla was
happy to see the little boy enjoying the party as much as the guest of honor.
“Thank
you so much, Cody, for helping me throw Amelia such a great party,” she told
the little boy.
His chest
puffed out and shoulders straightened. “You’re welcome. My pleasure,” he said
with a finger to the tiny black Stetson on his head.
Fighting
a grin, she nodded and moved on before her amusement won out.
“You look
absolutely beautiful today, Shayla,” Kevin said, sneaking up from behind to
pull her in close and kiss her neck. “What are my chances of getting you alone
to stargaze in my truck later?”
She
turned sideways to grin at him. “Is that what they call it now?”
He
chuckled. “No, but sometimes it does lead to that.”
“Does it?
I wouldn’t know. I’ve never stargazed.”
Kevin
stilled, then twisted her around to face him. “That’s not right. We’re going to
amend that later.”
She
wrapped her arms around his neck and her heart beats increased when his hands
slid to her hips. “I look forward to stargazing
with you.” Leaning in, she kissed him, lingering, enjoying the freedom of not
having to worry about offending the others with a public display of affection.
Jordan, Kerri, Brandi and Jen all kissed their men plenty of times today. Even
the older McCalls and Masters stole a few kisses.
“Mommy,
daddy,” Amelia chanted, squeezing her way between their legs.
She broke
the kiss and laughed with Kevin who bent to lift her daughter.
“What do
you want, birthday girl?” he asked, fixing Amelia’s frilly, purple dress he’d
bought.
How the
heck he knew what size to buy, was a mystery. But the man was spot on.
“Horsie,”
her daughter yelled, pushing to get down, but not before grabbing Kevin’s hand.
“Horsie!”
Amelia
led him to the nearest chair, right between Connor and Cole, and was straddling
his leg before he’d even had the chance to fully sit. Shayla bit her lip, but
her chuckle must’ve escaped because he glanced up and narrowed his eyes.
“Laugh it
up. You’re the one who’ll have to rub my knee later.”
As
serious as possible, Shayla nodded and held his gaze. “No problem. I like
rubbing you.”
The
McCall brother’s snorted, while Kevin stilled and his mouth fell open.
“That’s a
good look on you,” she said.
Two for two. She was on a roll.
His
opened mouth turned into a lopsided grin as he continued Amelia’s horsie ride.
“Just remember what they say about payback, Shayla. I’m going to take care of
you real good.”
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