"Erotic romance, danger and suspense at its best!" 5 stars - Amazon reviewer
If I can’t have you, no one will…
The words have haunted McKenzie Reynolds for months.
Running away wasn’t the best answer, but she had zero choices. If she stayed,
he’d have continued down his path of abuse disguised as domestic discipline.
Once a man she thought she could trust, his evil deeds slip past the mask. A
new home. A new life. Only her Golden Retriever, Maverick by her side. She is
free, ready for every new challenge, including the chance at love.
Until he finds her…
Dr. Diego Mitchell, a struggling veterinarian, leaves
his past and every bad memory behind, or at least he tries to. He has begun forging
new relationships in a new community, while developing clientele. On a stormy
night, he learns a valuable lesson as tragedy strikes. He’s forced to use his valuable
skills to save a life, but what he doesn’t expect is a rush of emotions,
including the need to protect. The mysterious woman might be his savior.
Two strangers bond together as a mystery develops,
leaving the local ranchers terrified of the recent arsons. With several dead,
including an unidentified man, McKenzie is not only the key but perhaps the
intended victim. A game of cat and mouse ensues and McKenzie and Diego race to
find answers before the monster strikes again.
Can McKenzie take a chance and truly trust Diego? Can Diego push his demons away, so he can
protect McKenzie? Will the rugged cowboy be able to rescue the woman he loves?
Will the scared, haunted woman take back her power and rescue the man she
loves, right back? Together, can they survive and heal?
The first in a collection of stories involving humans
who rescue beloved animals. Or is it the other way around?
Publisher’s note: This suspenseful romance is intended
for adults only. It contains adult subject matter including elements of danger
and adventure, adult language, D/s themes, and explicit sex. If any of these
elements offend you, please do not purchase.
Tantalizing excerpt.....
Boom! Crash!
McKenzie
Reynolds cringed as she inched toward the bay window. Another bolt of intense
lightning sent tingles skating down her spine. She rubbed her arm and brought
the wine glass to her lips. Stop. Just
stop. Fear of the weather she didn’t need.
“Wwwaaaa…”
Maverick.
Shivering, she swallowed hard hearing whimpers coming from the other room. Her
beloved golden retriever hated thunderstorms as much as she did. A sip of wine
turned into a gulp. Sadly, even the expensive merlot couldn’t calm her nerves.
Nor had the sleeping pills the night before. The storm added to her growing
list of fears and concerns, the majority intangible. At least her only real
girlfriend kept telling her. Little did Jessie know about the life she led
behind her usually pristine mask. The mask was now brittle, pieces falling away
into oblivion. She laughed bitterly before tipping her head towards the
terrified pup. “There you are. Were you hiding under the bed again?” Of course,
he sensed her worry. He always knew when she was sad or angry. How many tears
had she shed while burying her head into his fur?
Maverick
padded into the living room, his tail hanging between his legs. “Woof.”
“It’s
okay, baby. Nothing’s going to hurt you.” Not unless she was six feet under.
After patting her thigh three times, Maverick finally inched forward, his eyes
never leaving hers. “My baby boy. Mommy loves you.” Crouching down, she
snuggled against his neck, drinking in the same sweet scent he’d had since a
puppy. He licked her face as his tail whapped back and forth. Her baby was her
constant comfort, sleeping next to her every night, abating nearly all her
nightmares. She kissed his muzzle and eased to her feet. Every nerve was on
edge.
“Sometimes
I feel like there’s not going to be a tomorrow.” The words were hollow, the
sound little more than a ragged whisper, but Maverick understood. Nuzzling
against her legs, he huffed as if acknowledging her concerns.
“I
know, baby. A new life. A better world. Maybe I’m just a fool.” All she wanted
was peace yet the hackles on the back of her neck remained armed and ready. The
storm was a nasty reminder of her past – cold and stormy.
Wham!
“Shit!”
The exclamation rushed from her mouth. She opened her eyes wide and watched as
a tree limb thudded on the rain soaked ground. Maverick turned in circle after
circle, his nails scraping against the old wooden floor. She allowed a thin
smile as he nuzzled in between her legs. As she placed her hand on top of his
head, a pair of headlights in the distance caught her attention. She expected
no one, not on a night where the weather station had mentioned the possibility
of tornadoes. A thin line of sickening anticipation slithered down the back of
her legs as her intuition kicked in.
The
monster was here.
McKenzie
rubbed Maverick’s ear and licked a bead of wine from her glass. The warm day
had turned into a tumultuous night. The humid and wet weather pattern was
completely unusual for Virginia at the end of December. Christmas Day had
brought torrential downpours, further exacerbating her horrific mood swings.
Now she was praying for the start of the new year. A bitter laugh slipped past
her lips. As if there’s be something to look forward to. Her thoughts turned
ugly, memories of so many wretched months lingering deep in her psyche.
Maverick’s
yelp dragged her back to reality. She prayed the visitor would veer off toward
one of her two neighbors, even if they were acres apart. When the stream of
light drew closer, she cursed under her breath.
WHERE TO FIND PIPER
Dark + Dangerous + Delicious
= D3
Literary Emotions Unleashed…
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