Title: Stronger Than the Rest
Author: Shirleen
Davies
Published: January
13th, 2014
Word Count: approx. 68,000
Genre: Western
Historical Romance
Content Warning: Mild
Sexual Content
Recommended Age: 18+
Synopsis: “Smart, tough, and capable, the MacLarens protect
their own no matter the odds. Set against America’s rugged frontier, the
stories of the men from Fire Mountain are complex, fast-paced, and a must read
for anyone who enjoys non-stop action and romance.”
Drew MacLaren is focused and strong. He has achieved all of his goals except
one—to return to the MacLaren ranch and build the best horse breeding program
in the west. His successful career as an attorney is about to give way to his
ranching roots when a bullet changes everything.
Tess Taylor is the quiet, serious daughter of a Colorado ranch family with
dreams of her own. Her shy nature keeps her from developing friendships outside
of her close-knit family until Drew enters her life. Their relationship grows.
Then a bullet, meant for another, leaves him paralyzed and determined to
distance himself from the one woman he’s come to love.
Convinced he is no longer the man Tess needs, Drew focuses on regaining the use
of his legs and recapturing a life he thought lost. But danger of another kind
threatens those he cares about—including Tess—forcing him to rethink his
future.
Can Drew overcome the barriers that stand between him, the safety of his
friends and family, and a life with the woman he loves? To do it all, he has to
be strong. Stronger than the Rest.
About the Author:
Shirleen
Davies began her new series, MacLarens of Fire Mountain, with Tougher than the
Rest, the story of the oldest brother, Niall MacLaren. During the day she
provides consulting services to small and mid-sized businesses. But her real
passion is writing emotionally charged stories of flawed people who find
redemption through love and acceptance. She grew up in Southern California and
now lives with her husband in a beautiful town in northern Arizona. Between
them they are the proud parents of five grown sons.
Excerpt:
He opened his arms and Tess fell into them,
clutching his shirt, and burying her head in his neck.
Drew pulled her tighter and buried his face in
her hair. He was vaguely aware of a door opening and closing. He looked up to
see that Jericho was gone.
It was just the two of them. She squirmed a
little on his lap and Drew felt a slight hardening of his body. He’d felt the
sensations for the last few days and hoped they were an indication that his
entire body was healing. Relief washed over him as he realized another hurdle
was being crossed.
When Tess lifted her face to his it seemed
natural to move his lips over hers. It was a soft caress, just a touch. He
brushed his lips over hers. She strained to get closer. His hands moved to the
back of her head and deepened the kiss. Her lips parted, and his tongue traced
the edges of her mouth. He knew she had little experience and didn’t want to
frighten her.
Tess melted into his arms. She was totally
unprepared for the warmth that swam over her body. She could smell the mixture
of pine soap and fresh sweat and couldn’t stop herself from running her fingers
along his cheek bones, and wrapping her hands around his neck to draw him
closer. She never wanted the kiss to stop.
Giveaway Details:
There is an international tour wide giveaway. Prizes include
the following:
- $25 Amazon Gift Card
- $10 Amazon Gift Card
- 2 eCopies of Tougher Than the Rest
- eCopy of Harder Than the Rest
- eCopy of Faster Than the Rest
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