Diamond in the Rough
by Lori L. Robinett
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GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Western)
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BLURB:
Ranch
hand Aidan Brackston has built a new life at the Diamond J, and he keeps women
at arm’s length to protect his secret . . . until he walks into the local
scrapbook store on an errand for his boss. When he accidentally knocks Gina on
her ass, she respond with a slap . . . and the fireworks begin.
Single mom Gina Montgomery has her hands full running a business and taking
care of her little boy. The last thing she needs is a man in her life, but when
a tall, dark and sexy cowboy strides into her store, she’s reminded that she’s
still a young woman with hopes and desires.
Just as passion ignites between Aidan and Gina, her little boy is kidnapped by
rustlers. Will the two of them be able to save her little boy . . . even if
that means exposing Aidan’s secret?
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EXCERPT:
She peeked around the paper rack at the cowboy standing in
the front of her store. He was tall, easily six foot. His shoulders were broad,
his arms well muscled. A pair of work gloves tucked in his back pockets drew
her eyes to his butt. Red dust covered his black cowboy hat, and his boots were
scuffed. Yes, yes, yes, she thought, he was a real cowboy.
She scooped up the box of supplies and smiled around the
pencil in her teeth. Something dark and fuzzy came into her field of vision,
from below, right across the top of the box. Her focus shifted from the cowboy
to the thing crawling across the box clutched to her breast.
Spider!!
She screamed. She pitched the box and the contents flew
through the air. The spider moved fast across the old linoleum tiles, straight
towards her.
She climbed on top of the folding table and squatted there.
Its two front legs felt in front of it, as if it were trying to find her.
She was so focused on the spider, she didn’t see the others.
Wasn’t even aware that she was not alone in the shop, until she heard Midge’s
voice.
“Good grief, stop screaming, would you?”
And she saw him. The cowboy. It took a moment to remember
his name. Aidan. That was it. Aidan.
Calm as could be, he walked over, picked up a piece of paper
and scooped the spider up. It jerked a bit, then froze. Aidan strode to the front
door. Gina stood up on the table and watched as he opened the door, squatted
down and tipped the paper. Stunned, she stood and watched. She’d never seen
anyone do that before.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Lori is the
author of four books, and serves as a mentor for aspiring writers. She is a
creative soul trapped in a paralegal’s body. Several years ago, she discovered
(and won) National Novel Writing Month and rediscovered the joy of escaping
into a world of her own creation.
She lives in
rural Missouri with her husband. One very spoiled Miniature Schnauzer and
Miniature Beagle allow Lori and her husband to live in their house, and the
outside is patrolled by BK (short for Barn Kitty) and Patches (a sweet tom cat
stray that missed his calling as a lap cat).
Her novels cover
everything from romance to thrillers, but mystery is the thread that binds them
all together. Her favorite authors are Tawna Fenske, Tierney James, Colleen
Donnelly, Allison Merritt, Lisa Medley, Lea Waite, Susan Mallery, Hugh Howey,
HP Mallory and, well, the list goes on and on.
Links
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE
Lori will be awarding a $25 azon or B/N GC to a
randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Thanks for having me!
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