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Love’s Ultimate Balm
Will ZeLisa and Hank’s accidental reunion on Halloween night be the holiday gift that keeps on giving?
Genre: AA Romance/Intimately Sweet
Price: $3.99
Blurb:
Now that Dr. ZeLisa Tobias has survived an IED attack and a stint of homelessness, nothing will prevent her from achieving her goals (her “Three B’s”). Then, the veterinarian makes a house call on Halloween night. Face to face with a man from her past, she must deal with his feelings of betrayal and, later, a series of rash misfortune that threatens her newfound stability.
Firefighter Hank Streeter knows his call to the animal hospital is a mistake the instant he answers the door. The doctor has arrived. And—heartbreak is her name.
Will deception, doubt, and a run of bad luck curse their accidental reunion? Or will Hank convince ZeLisa that a marriage of convenience is love’s ultimate balm?
Excerpt:
Metal crunched, scraping the quiet from the dark night. ZeLisa lay curled over both seats. The shift jabbed into her abdomen. Airbags wedged her from the waist down as her face smashed into the leather passenger seat. The truck’s diesel engine revved up as if the driver sped away.
Banging commenced outside of her car. The voice moved from one side to the other, and back and forth.
“Dr. Tobias.” She recognized Hank Streeter’s forceful yell. “Open the door.”
His racket finally spurred her to move.
Slowly, and with deliberation, she disengaged her body enough to do as commanded. Strong, guiding hands gripped her upper arms. ZeLisa emerged with a hobbling step, definitely unbalanced. But she was otherwise unhurt. As she exited, her shoulder bag tumbled at her feet. Over the commotion, she heard sirens in the distance. The curious crowd inquired about her condition.
“Are you hurt?” Hank Streeter’s authoritative voice dominated her airspace. His clutch tightened at her unsteadiness. “Asshole fled the scene.”
In the lamplight, she noticed his big, booted feet ground to a pulp the edibles from her purse. ZeLisa allowed him to usher her across the grassy median to the sidewalk. The expression on his face was unreadable in the dim lighting. Yet, his grunt signified a dumbfounded reaction.
Not the least bit concerned about his feelings, she pivoted to look around. “Where’s my shoe?” Overhead light illuminated the funny look he gave her. Even through the cartoonish makeup, she saw his alarmed gaze soften.
“Come on.” He draped an arm around her shoulders to lead her away.
An unusual feeling surged through her body. She felt like he’d swaddled her in a voluminous, cottony cloud. Without a doubt, her mind refuted the instant sense of security that descended over her. A disoriented stagger swung her around. ZeLisa lurched back to the car. “I need my shoe.”
He walked over, and leaned to collect her things off the ground. Another perturbed grunt sounded as he stood, her salvaged purse dangling from his hand. ZeLisa’s awkward step exhibited her unstable equilibrium. His arm clamped around her waist, molding her to his sinewy, strong body. Even though his restraint was evident, she flinched in discomfort and tugged free.
“All you care about is a shoe?” He looked on her from his mighty height. His mouth cocked upward at the corner. “You were nearly killed.”
“I splurged for these shoes!” She stuck out her foot. Suddenly, she clutched her side.
“You need to sit.”
ZeLisa ripped him with a look that said backoff.
“You…need…to…sit.”
She fought as he scooped her to sit in the cradle of his arms.
Who will win this battle? The vet or the fireman?
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Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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Genre: AA Romance/Intimately Sweet
Price: $3.99
Blurb:
Now that Dr. ZeLisa Tobias has survived an IED attack and a stint of homelessness, nothing will prevent her from achieving her goals (her “Three B’s”). Then, the veterinarian makes a house call on Halloween night. Face to face with a man from her past, she must deal with his feelings of betrayal and, later, a series of rash misfortune that threatens her newfound stability.
Firefighter Hank Streeter knows his call to the animal hospital is a mistake the instant he answers the door. The doctor has arrived. And—heartbreak is her name.
Will deception, doubt, and a run of bad luck curse their accidental reunion? Or will Hank convince ZeLisa that a marriage of convenience is love’s ultimate balm?
Excerpt:
Metal crunched, scraping the quiet from the dark night. ZeLisa lay curled over both seats. The shift jabbed into her abdomen. Airbags wedged her from the waist down as her face smashed into the leather passenger seat. The truck’s diesel engine revved up as if the driver sped away.
Banging commenced outside of her car. The voice moved from one side to the other, and back and forth.
“Dr. Tobias.” She recognized Hank Streeter’s forceful yell. “Open the door.”
His racket finally spurred her to move.
Slowly, and with deliberation, she disengaged her body enough to do as commanded. Strong, guiding hands gripped her upper arms. ZeLisa emerged with a hobbling step, definitely unbalanced. But she was otherwise unhurt. As she exited, her shoulder bag tumbled at her feet. Over the commotion, she heard sirens in the distance. The curious crowd inquired about her condition.
“Are you hurt?” Hank Streeter’s authoritative voice dominated her airspace. His clutch tightened at her unsteadiness. “Asshole fled the scene.”
In the lamplight, she noticed his big, booted feet ground to a pulp the edibles from her purse. ZeLisa allowed him to usher her across the grassy median to the sidewalk. The expression on his face was unreadable in the dim lighting. Yet, his grunt signified a dumbfounded reaction.
Not the least bit concerned about his feelings, she pivoted to look around. “Where’s my shoe?” Overhead light illuminated the funny look he gave her. Even through the cartoonish makeup, she saw his alarmed gaze soften.
“Come on.” He draped an arm around her shoulders to lead her away.
An unusual feeling surged through her body. She felt like he’d swaddled her in a voluminous, cottony cloud. Without a doubt, her mind refuted the instant sense of security that descended over her. A disoriented stagger swung her around. ZeLisa lurched back to the car. “I need my shoe.”
He walked over, and leaned to collect her things off the ground. Another perturbed grunt sounded as he stood, her salvaged purse dangling from his hand. ZeLisa’s awkward step exhibited her unstable equilibrium. His arm clamped around her waist, molding her to his sinewy, strong body. Even though his restraint was evident, she flinched in discomfort and tugged free.
“All you care about is a shoe?” He looked on her from his mighty height. His mouth cocked upward at the corner. “You were nearly killed.”
“I splurged for these shoes!” She stuck out her foot. Suddenly, she clutched her side.
“You need to sit.”
ZeLisa ripped him with a look that said backoff.
“You…need…to…sit.”
She fought as he scooped her to sit in the cradle of his arms.
Who will win this battle? The vet or the fireman?
Buy: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
ZeLisa is a Burned-Out Military Vet
ZeLisa is a burned-out military vet. Hank is the Creole firefighter from her past. Their quick-fix living arrangement lights a fast burning fuse.
Blurb:
Now that Dr. ZeLisa Tobias has survived an IED attack and a stint of homelessness, nothing will prevent her from achieving her goals (her “Three B’s”). Then, the veterinarian makes a house call on Halloween night. Face to face with a man from her past, she must deal with his feelings of betrayal and, later, a series of rash misfortune that threatens her newfound stability.
Firefighter Hank Streeter knows his call to the animal hospital is a mistake the instant he answers the door. The doctor has arrived. And—heartbreak is her name.
Will deception, doubt, and a run of bad luck curse their accidental reunion? Or will Hank convince ZeLisa that a marriage of convenience is love’s ultimate balm?
Price: $3.99 eBook/$0.00 Kindle Unlimited
Print: $12.99
Excerpt:
Blistering wind ushered her on her way. She heard a scuffle behind her moments before Hank jogged over to block her path so they were toe to toe. He rooted to the concrete in front of her. With a shake of his wavy brown head, he hooked his thumbs into the front pockets of his jeans. His mouth opened as if he was about to speak.
Instead, ZeLisa watched as he bent his head to her level. He kept on course. Faintly, Hank’s warm breath fanned her lips. Next, she felt the pressure he applied there. ZeLisa heard blood rush in her ears. Because of the shock, her eyes remained open. Her fingers lost their grip on the bags. Her breath came in spurts.
Hank apparently wanted to see her response to his provocative act. His eyes watched her watch him. She shivered when the tip of his tongue teased her lips apart. Consumed by the unexpected bombshell, she thought his deepened kiss tasted sweeter than his candy gift. Then, his arms caressed her body, rocking her world.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
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Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
Blurb:
Now that Dr. ZeLisa Tobias has survived an IED attack and a stint of homelessness, nothing will prevent her from achieving her goals (her “Three B’s”). Then, the veterinarian makes a house call on Halloween night. Face to face with a man from her past, she must deal with his feelings of betrayal and, later, a series of rash misfortune that threatens her newfound stability.
Firefighter Hank Streeter knows his call to the animal hospital is a mistake the instant he answers the door. The doctor has arrived. And—heartbreak is her name.
Will deception, doubt, and a run of bad luck curse their accidental reunion? Or will Hank convince ZeLisa that a marriage of convenience is love’s ultimate balm?
Price: $3.99 eBook/$0.00 Kindle Unlimited
Print: $12.99
Excerpt:
Blistering wind ushered her on her way. She heard a scuffle behind her moments before Hank jogged over to block her path so they were toe to toe. He rooted to the concrete in front of her. With a shake of his wavy brown head, he hooked his thumbs into the front pockets of his jeans. His mouth opened as if he was about to speak.
Instead, ZeLisa watched as he bent his head to her level. He kept on course. Faintly, Hank’s warm breath fanned her lips. Next, she felt the pressure he applied there. ZeLisa heard blood rush in her ears. Because of the shock, her eyes remained open. Her fingers lost their grip on the bags. Her breath came in spurts.
Hank apparently wanted to see her response to his provocative act. His eyes watched her watch him. She shivered when the tip of his tongue teased her lips apart. Consumed by the unexpected bombshell, she thought his deepened kiss tasted sweeter than his candy gift. Then, his arms caressed her body, rocking her world.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Thanks for your support.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
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ZeLisa Tobias is a burned-out military vet. Hank Streeter is the Creole firefighter-chef from her past.
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Will their quick-fix living arrangement start a blaze in the kitchen?
Buy now for $0.99. Limited Time Offer: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
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www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com Read first chapter - Free
ZeLisa's Plum Red Dress
Scene: Hank walks in on ZeLisa, causing their temperatures to rise.
ZeLisa took her bags to her room. She looked in the mirror with the clear plastic bag held against her body. She’d chanced the purchases without trying on the dresses. Now wary, she slipped out of her clothes and into one of them. This one was a slinky party dress. “If it wasn’t for the cast,” she bemoaned. With her mouth twisted to the side, she stepped into her new shoes.
A backward look into the mirror confirmed this dress was a perfect fit. ZeLisa posed with her foot extended to approve her selection of footwear. Next, she walked into the hallway to gauge the comfort of the strappy heels. Continuing to the kitchen, she peeked out at Orbit, who remained in the same place. The next thing was to quench her thirst. She tiptoed for a glass from an upper cabinet.
A noise sounded behind her.
Swiveling, she saw Hank—motionless—in the doorway. Then, he strolled over, stretched above her head, and reached her a glass. Their fingers grazed in the exchange. His eyes bore into hers. ZeLisa’s stomach somersaulted. “You’re home early from work.”
“I took some personal time.”
“Oh.”
“New?”
“How can you tell?” A feathery feeling tickled her skin. Hank fingered the price tag under her arm.
“It’s pretty.” He let his hand drift down to hold her hand, the hand holding the glass. “What color is this? Red plum? Whatever. Your luscious skin intensifies the beauty of the dress.”
Steam accumulated in her core, heating her all over. ZeLisa wanted to pull at her neckline. However, that was impossible. The deep plunge would leave nothing to the imagination, if she did. “You’re flirting with me.”
“Naw.” He nipped at her lips in a brazen act. “I’m far beyond that.”
His breath sent shivers through her.
Buy:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Thanks for your support.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
ZeLisa took her bags to her room. She looked in the mirror with the clear plastic bag held against her body. She’d chanced the purchases without trying on the dresses. Now wary, she slipped out of her clothes and into one of them. This one was a slinky party dress. “If it wasn’t for the cast,” she bemoaned. With her mouth twisted to the side, she stepped into her new shoes.
A backward look into the mirror confirmed this dress was a perfect fit. ZeLisa posed with her foot extended to approve her selection of footwear. Next, she walked into the hallway to gauge the comfort of the strappy heels. Continuing to the kitchen, she peeked out at Orbit, who remained in the same place. The next thing was to quench her thirst. She tiptoed for a glass from an upper cabinet.
A noise sounded behind her.
Swiveling, she saw Hank—motionless—in the doorway. Then, he strolled over, stretched above her head, and reached her a glass. Their fingers grazed in the exchange. His eyes bore into hers. ZeLisa’s stomach somersaulted. “You’re home early from work.”
“I took some personal time.”
“Oh.”
“New?”
“How can you tell?” A feathery feeling tickled her skin. Hank fingered the price tag under her arm.
“It’s pretty.” He let his hand drift down to hold her hand, the hand holding the glass. “What color is this? Red plum? Whatever. Your luscious skin intensifies the beauty of the dress.”
Steam accumulated in her core, heating her all over. ZeLisa wanted to pull at her neckline. However, that was impossible. The deep plunge would leave nothing to the imagination, if she did. “You’re flirting with me.”
“Naw.” He nipped at her lips in a brazen act. “I’m far beyond that.”
His breath sent shivers through her.
Buy:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Thanks for your support.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
