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| Gus Rankin owner of The Lonesome Steer HonkyTonk |
Ladies, I know what you’re thinking.
You’re thinking old Gus, owner of The Lonesome Steer Honky Tonk, couldn’t have
brought together all the lonely, broken hearts that he did. But I’m here to
tell you I have. Not only do I have the pictures of these couples in my office
to prove it, but there’s been a whole series of romances written about the men
and women who found love at The Lonesome Steer. And just like every one of my
couples, each of these romances is a keeper.
The authors of these books have put
together a Valentine Blog Hop, an easy way for you to get a sneak
peak at every story. Each stop will feature an excerpt that takes place in The Lonesome Steer. And there are prizes to put a bounce in your Texan
Two-Step. To be eligible to win, visit each blog link below and leave a comment. The
more hop stops you visit and comment on, the more chances YOU have to
win a $50 gift card to The Wild Rose Press. In addition, the publisher has
provided a second grand prize of a $25 gift card to The Wild Rose Press and a TWRP Mug for a random commenter (sorry,
US visitors only for the mug prize). Some of the ladies will also be giving
away their own personal prizes. So whatcha waitin’ for? Happy hoppin’!
Lonesome Cowboy by Stacy Dawn Cowboy-sexyby Donna Michaels
A Song for Sophie by MacKenzie Crowne The Morning After by Brenda Whiteside
A Song for Sophie by MacKenzie Crowne The Morning After by Brenda Whiteside
Those Violet Eyes by Vonnie Davis Back Where You Belong by Vonnie Davis
Lost Memories by Sherri Thomas
Lost Memories by Sherri Thomas
Nothing But Trouble by Jannine Gallant
First the blurb:
Chase Paladin avoids commitment like a patch of stinging nettles. He's seen how love can trample a man, and he doesn't plan to get hitched—ever. But when Honor Jackson walks into his life, hell-bent on keeping her distance, she turns his convictions inside out.
One look at the too-handsome cowboy with laughing green eyes and a killer smile, and Honor knows he's nothing but trouble. She's come to Redemption, Texas to help an old friend, not to let another man charm her into certain heartache.
But every time she turns around, Chase is there, and the closer they get, the more she fears he'll break her heart. So when anonymous threats make it clear that someone in Redemption wants her gone, Honor is ready to oblige. Only now Chase isn’t certain he can live without her.
Will two wary hearts take a chance on love before it's too late?
Now the Excerpt:
Chase sat and took a long pull on his beer. “Maybe not. Do you want to leave?”
“Why would I want to do that? Just because a bunch of your ex-girlfriends are here—”
“Only three of them.”
She ignored his interruption and drained her glass. “I’m drinking vodka for courage. We’re going to sing.”
“We are?” He glanced to the stage where a cowboy wearing a battered hat and alligator boots stood at the front of the crowd, murdering a Willy Nelson tune. “Guess I couldn’t sound worse than he does.”
When the last tortured notes ended, Honor pulled him up on stage and flipped through the list. “We need a duet—Leather and Lace. Oh God, I love that song. Do you know it?”
The way she was clutching his arm and smiling into his eyes, he would have sung just about anything. “I think I can manage.”
Her voice was pure and beautiful. Listening to her croon the melody put a lump in his throat, and he swallowed against it. He choked out lyrics that asked a question. Could she love a man like him? He wasn’t sure of the answer, and God help him, he didn’t think sleeping with Honor was going to be enough. He wanted more.
She sang of love and need, giving and taking. Her voice trailed off to hoots and cheers and stomping feet, but her gaze never left his. What he saw in her eyes left him feeling gut punched.
He dragged in a breath and led her from the stage. “That was something.”
“Yes it was.”
Buy links for Nothing But Trouble are on my Website, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
