There are so many blessings in my life that I am
grateful for. In fact, my list is quite long. I’m thankful for a husband who
loves me despite the flaws. A son who has grown into a kind, incredible man. A
granddaughter whose smile melts my heart and brightens my day. A loving father
whose laugh is contagious and a sister who is my best friend. A horde of
animals I consider my furry children who bring laughter to my life and let me
know daily the meaning of unconditional love. A handful of cherished friends
that I know I can always count on. Being welcomed into an amazing group of
authors and the incredible editor who took a chance on me. Last but not least, I
am thankful that there are more good people in this world than bad, for my own
good health, and the gift to be able to do what I love – to write.
Blurb:
Running from a torrential
past, Nate Walker had never planned on returning to a town where the only good
thing had been a brunette-haired beauty with more compassion than he deserved.
Finding himself on a ranch for boys facing the same issues not only taught him
how to be a man, it taught him that there was more to life than running away.
However, coming back for what he left behind was going to be anything other
than easy.
Nate always did know how to make an entrance once again
turning Jessie Calhoun’s routine life upside down. Unfortunately, he’d also had
the same impact when he left her mending a broken heart in a cloud of dust and
taillights. But this time would be different. No longer a gullible, naïve girl,
she’d be a fool to fall under his spell again. Especially now that she had more
at stake –two very important reasons.
Excerpt:
Nate
Walker pushed his bike to extremes, hitting eighty before the surge of
adrenaline he’d been striving for flushed through his veins, scratching the
surface of the itch, the need to run.
Not this time, he
told himself, now nearing close to ninety. The reckless speed made him feel
more in control, despite the two reasons driving him back to the small town he
never wanted to step foot in again. Both affecting him in a no-win, gut
wrenching way.
He toyed with the idea of turning his bike around and
heading back the direction he came from – or anywhere else. Although the
thought was enticing, it wasn’t a choice anymore. His demons would still chase
him, biting at his heels every inch of the way.
No, after all these years, it was time to face them.
Besides, he was tired of running even if the outcome did seem rather bleak.
Scowling, he pushed the bike further, taking a sharp corner at a life
threatening angle, testing his mortality.
A morbid satisfaction burned through him as he felt the
pavement skin the side of his leather boot. The feeling lasted only a split
second before his dilemma returned full force and his thoughts became more
demanding than before.
Of the two reasons, he knew which one would be more
challenging, yet was certain neither would be easy – the funeral of a man who
conjured up memories of a life better left forgotten, or the woman who haunted
his every waking moment and would never forgive him for what he did to her.
Nate revved the throttle before shifting down a gear,
determined to take on the more difficult of the choices first.
Time to dance with
the devil.
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Blurb:
For most people, seeing Alaska is a
dream come true. For Miami Beach resident, Samantha Held, it is merely a job
assignment. Creating an advertisement for vacationing in the state gets her one
step closer to achieving her career goal—partnership in Kolinsky’s
Advertisement Agency.
Blake Langford is not willing to
accept any exploitation of his beloved state, no matter how desirable the
striking, southern blonde bombshell with fiery green eyes is, and he’s
determined to sabotage Sam’s goal in every way. Falling in love with the enemy,
however, was never part of the plan.
Excerpt:
Fuming, Sam held his gaze as she considered
his offer. She couldn’t have asked for a
better opportunity to be dropped into her lap. She could learn everything she
needed to know about Alaska and have a handsome, but overly
protective, guide of the state to show her. Not to mention what his
knowledge could do for the brochure.
It would also mean more time in his temperamental company.
Sam considered her options. She had gotten lucky finding Carlton
Landing, but what about locating her elusive hotel? As proven last night, it
was more than evident she couldn’t even read a map correctly. So, what real
choice did she have?
She pictured her new office…the view of the ocean…the partnership. She
was willing to take the chance. Besides, she’d never been the kind of girl who
shied away from a challenge. Hell, so far, her life had been a series of
challenges.
“It’s a deal.” Her voice came off cool and professional despite the
quickening of her heartbeat. She offered her hand to shake on the agreement.
“We haven’t officially met. Samantha Held. I go by Sam.”
“Blake Langford.” He extended his, grasping her hand and repeating the
name she already knew by heart. He held onto her grasp for a minute longer than
necessary. “I go by Wolf.”
Again, the breathtaking grin resurfaced, and an odd pulsation spiked
through Sam, leaving her insides quivering like a bowl of gelatin as she second
guessed her decision.
What kind of fool makes a deal with a man called Wolf?
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Bio:
Living in Alaska for 27 years, Devon McKay has many exciting stories to
tell about the state. On several occasions, she was chased by a mother moose
defending her young, stalked by a bear, endured temperatures of forty below and
once was even trapped in an avalanche. She loved every minute of it!
After writing her first novel, Cowboy On The Run, she now calls a small
ranch in Ohio home with her loving husband and teenage son. Although the farm
life is slightly more laid back then the perils of Alaska, Devon enjoys the
slower pace of the country lifestyle which gives her plenty of time to follow
her passion of writing.
Great to have you back Devon. I always love reading your bio. Sounds like you've lead a very exciting life. Happy Novemeber.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela. And thank you for this. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday.
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