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Excerpt: Louisiana Hot Sauce IR Sensual - Christmas Shocker
Has Mesha got a Christmas gift for an unsuspecting Jack!
It's right between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and snowing—in Louisiana.
Tags: marriage of convenience, pregnancy, mature heroine, heart-wrenching secret, compassionate helicopter mechanic, Louisiana snow
Will a snowy incident save Mesha and Jack from making a drastic decision?
Blurb:
Turnabout is fair play!
Just like the freakish December Louisiana snowstorm, Jack's visit to hand deliver the divorce papers that would end their marriage of convenience shocks Mesha. He soon discovers, purely by accident, that she cradles a shock of her own.
Will Mesha sign the divorce papers? Or will Jack persuade her to sign-on to love?
Louisiana Hot Sauce
Genre: IR / PG13
Count: 101,210
Price: $5.99
Excerpt:
Noise pollution in the form of an advancing diesel motor cut into the quiet environment. The encroaching sound magnified, forcing her to peer up the road, her hand cupped over her eyes against the blinding snow. The huge red truck, haloed by amber rooftop lights, lumbered slowly over the outlying hill to drop off her radar. The drone persisted with purpose and in her direction. The fact someone else was crazy enough to be out in that weather validated her contagious enthusiasm. Losing interest in the traveler, Mesha took a few more pictures in preparation to return to the house. The increasing rattle consumed the quiet surrounding her, blasting the tranquil scene to smithereens.
Watching the dually eel by launched her suspicions.
The truck turned onto her lane and came to a dead stop, compelling her wariness at the intrusion. The tinted glass kept the occupant's identity secret. A trill slinked up her spine and it wasn't from the cold as she measured the distance to safety. Nervous about moving or remaining put, she chose to back in the opposite direction to increase her chances of escape.
The motor idled on ominously.
She watched as the driver's door crept open, a booted foot hit the motorized running board that slid out, a hand clutched the top of the door for leverage and a goateed and mustached Jack materialized, bracing both arms over the door. Snow gathered on his bare head as he studied her reaction without making any effort to get out of the truck. For the life of her, she didn't know why he turned up on her doorstep. It would have been simpler and a kinder, gentler thing to courier the divorce papers.
The coward in Mesha refused to let her feet move an inch more.
Jack waited for some sign from her granting him permission to come forward. All she did was gape at him in astonishment. Her image engraved in his brain and branded his heart. He thought fatigue played with his eyes when he'd spotted an orange apparition on the snowy road. The slippery surface made for slow going. So, it disappeared by the time he crested the next hill. Not in a million years would he have thought her the loony adventurer. The freezing temp caused him to question her condition, especially when he saw her shivers from his perch.
Someone had to make the first move. It might as well be him.
“Mesha,” Jack hailed her. The cold apparently affected her hearing, for she never responded. In a surprising move, she aimed her camera and shot a picture of him ogling her. “I would have gotten here sooner if not for bad visibility.”
Mesha tried to say something. However, fear sewed her lips together to keep her secret a secret a while longer. Loose snow showered down on her from limbs above. Her bare hand absently dusted at her jacket. A familiar sound arrested her heartbeat, yanked her alarmed eyes up suddenly then back over at Jack as the bough cracked before breaking with a thunderous roar.
“Mesha!” he screamed as he spotted flashes of color between the descending branches before she disappeared from sight, the fallen treetop obscuring his vision. “Me-sha!” Jack was out and running to her rescue, a cold sweat wetting his brow, afraid to see what awaited him; horrified at the cost to her if he didn't. He had no way to know her intuition told her to step backward a few feet just in the nick of time.
The close call frightened her to death, for pine needles grazed the exposed skin of her face, but the limbs missed her by fractions. If she hadn't moved when she did her body and that of their baby would be under all of that brush. The slushy footsteps racing her way belonged to Jack. She read the fear on his face as he realized what was about to happen. She heard his cries from the other side of the debris. His body rammed hers when he rounded the obstruction separating them.
“God, Mesha!” He hugged her tightly as the near tragedy replayed in his mind. “Are you okay?”
Jack pushed back to look her over.
“What are you doing here?” she asked and saw the light in his eyes dim. Hurriedly, she added, “I didn't mean it like that, Jack.” She lay into his chest. “We have to talk. There's something you should know.” She heard the air expel from his lungs as he groaned in relief. In addition to that, an errant sound buzzed by her ear.
“That can wait, Mesha,” he said in a dismissive tone. “Aside from the scratches,” he agonized, “you are okay, right?” He had to have an answer.
“You came all this way to deliver the papers.” Phlegm posed a problem as she worked to clear her throat. “Let's go inside.” The last thing she wanted to do was put off the inevitable.
She found her body super glued to his chest, for he wouldn't let go.
Mesha's reply certainly didn't give him that warm, fuzzy feeling. “You aren't hurt?” he stubbornly persisted.
“I'm okay,” she admitted, hoarseness creeping into her voice. The baby’s okay was what she craved to add.
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It's right between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and snowing—in Louisiana.
Tags: marriage of convenience, pregnancy, mature heroine, heart-wrenching secret, compassionate helicopter mechanic, Louisiana snow
Will a snowy incident save Mesha and Jack from making a drastic decision?
Blurb:
Turnabout is fair play!
Just like the freakish December Louisiana snowstorm, Jack's visit to hand deliver the divorce papers that would end their marriage of convenience shocks Mesha. He soon discovers, purely by accident, that she cradles a shock of her own.
Will Mesha sign the divorce papers? Or will Jack persuade her to sign-on to love?
Louisiana Hot Sauce
Genre: IR / PG13
Count: 101,210
Price: $5.99
Excerpt:
Noise pollution in the form of an advancing diesel motor cut into the quiet environment. The encroaching sound magnified, forcing her to peer up the road, her hand cupped over her eyes against the blinding snow. The huge red truck, haloed by amber rooftop lights, lumbered slowly over the outlying hill to drop off her radar. The drone persisted with purpose and in her direction. The fact someone else was crazy enough to be out in that weather validated her contagious enthusiasm. Losing interest in the traveler, Mesha took a few more pictures in preparation to return to the house. The increasing rattle consumed the quiet surrounding her, blasting the tranquil scene to smithereens.
Watching the dually eel by launched her suspicions.
The truck turned onto her lane and came to a dead stop, compelling her wariness at the intrusion. The tinted glass kept the occupant's identity secret. A trill slinked up her spine and it wasn't from the cold as she measured the distance to safety. Nervous about moving or remaining put, she chose to back in the opposite direction to increase her chances of escape.
The motor idled on ominously.
She watched as the driver's door crept open, a booted foot hit the motorized running board that slid out, a hand clutched the top of the door for leverage and a goateed and mustached Jack materialized, bracing both arms over the door. Snow gathered on his bare head as he studied her reaction without making any effort to get out of the truck. For the life of her, she didn't know why he turned up on her doorstep. It would have been simpler and a kinder, gentler thing to courier the divorce papers.
The coward in Mesha refused to let her feet move an inch more.
Jack waited for some sign from her granting him permission to come forward. All she did was gape at him in astonishment. Her image engraved in his brain and branded his heart. He thought fatigue played with his eyes when he'd spotted an orange apparition on the snowy road. The slippery surface made for slow going. So, it disappeared by the time he crested the next hill. Not in a million years would he have thought her the loony adventurer. The freezing temp caused him to question her condition, especially when he saw her shivers from his perch.
Someone had to make the first move. It might as well be him.
“Mesha,” Jack hailed her. The cold apparently affected her hearing, for she never responded. In a surprising move, she aimed her camera and shot a picture of him ogling her. “I would have gotten here sooner if not for bad visibility.”
Mesha tried to say something. However, fear sewed her lips together to keep her secret a secret a while longer. Loose snow showered down on her from limbs above. Her bare hand absently dusted at her jacket. A familiar sound arrested her heartbeat, yanked her alarmed eyes up suddenly then back over at Jack as the bough cracked before breaking with a thunderous roar.
“Mesha!” he screamed as he spotted flashes of color between the descending branches before she disappeared from sight, the fallen treetop obscuring his vision. “Me-sha!” Jack was out and running to her rescue, a cold sweat wetting his brow, afraid to see what awaited him; horrified at the cost to her if he didn't. He had no way to know her intuition told her to step backward a few feet just in the nick of time.
The close call frightened her to death, for pine needles grazed the exposed skin of her face, but the limbs missed her by fractions. If she hadn't moved when she did her body and that of their baby would be under all of that brush. The slushy footsteps racing her way belonged to Jack. She read the fear on his face as he realized what was about to happen. She heard his cries from the other side of the debris. His body rammed hers when he rounded the obstruction separating them.
“God, Mesha!” He hugged her tightly as the near tragedy replayed in his mind. “Are you okay?”
Jack pushed back to look her over.
“What are you doing here?” she asked and saw the light in his eyes dim. Hurriedly, she added, “I didn't mean it like that, Jack.” She lay into his chest. “We have to talk. There's something you should know.” She heard the air expel from his lungs as he groaned in relief. In addition to that, an errant sound buzzed by her ear.
“That can wait, Mesha,” he said in a dismissive tone. “Aside from the scratches,” he agonized, “you are okay, right?” He had to have an answer.
“You came all this way to deliver the papers.” Phlegm posed a problem as she worked to clear her throat. “Let's go inside.” The last thing she wanted to do was put off the inevitable.
She found her body super glued to his chest, for he wouldn't let go.
Mesha's reply certainly didn't give him that warm, fuzzy feeling. “You aren't hurt?” he stubbornly persisted.
“I'm okay,” she admitted, hoarseness creeping into her voice. The baby’s okay was what she craved to add.
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Blog/Giveaway: Big Strong Men Caring for Sweet Little Tots
Happy Holidays, everyone,
I'm still feeling pretty Santa-ry right about now!
What woman doesn't love to see big, strong men with a child in their company? Most women experience a rush of satisfying emotions: from warmth and compassion to yearning and desire.
Which are you?
Meet two such big, strong men capable of shelving their rough and tumble personas to care for the little ones of their love interests.
Mike Masterson is a tall, dark and ruggedly handsome cowboy trucker who owns an independent trucking company. He possesses all the tools necessary to come to Veronica's aid in Cutie and the Cowboy Trucker.
Jack Connolly is a tall, light and manly handsome helicopter mechanic. His true vocation harbors the skills necessary to fight in Mesha's defense in Louisiana Hot Sauce.
Plunge into their compassionate and touching interactions with the little tots.
Tell me. What qualities did you like about Mike and Jack? Leave your comments.
Comments are moderated due to spammers.
I'm still feeling pretty Santa-ry right about now. So, come on over!
Big Strong Men Caring for Sweet Little Tots
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, spicy romance – a heartbeat away~~
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
I'm still feeling pretty Santa-ry right about now!
What woman doesn't love to see big, strong men with a child in their company? Most women experience a rush of satisfying emotions: from warmth and compassion to yearning and desire.
Which are you?
Meet two such big, strong men capable of shelving their rough and tumble personas to care for the little ones of their love interests.
Mike Masterson is a tall, dark and ruggedly handsome cowboy trucker who owns an independent trucking company. He possesses all the tools necessary to come to Veronica's aid in Cutie and the Cowboy Trucker.
Jack Connolly is a tall, light and manly handsome helicopter mechanic. His true vocation harbors the skills necessary to fight in Mesha's defense in Louisiana Hot Sauce.
Plunge into their compassionate and touching interactions with the little tots.
Tell me. What qualities did you like about Mike and Jack? Leave your comments.
Comments are moderated due to spammers.
I'm still feeling pretty Santa-ry right about now. So, come on over!
Big Strong Men Caring for Sweet Little Tots
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, spicy romance – a heartbeat away~~
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
Cover Reveal News: Love’s Ultimate Balm Upcoming Release
Will deception, doubt, and a run of bad luck curse ZeLisa and Hank’s accidental reunion?
Hi all,
I’m excited to tell you know the title of my upcoming release. Love’s Ultimate Balm will be available in October.
Love’s Ultimate Balm
Coming: October 2017
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?
Note: This is an intimately sweet, relationship-based, cozy reunion romance.
Check out my beautiful cover http://mickiesherwood.com/blog/2017/0....
While you’re there, you’ll have an opportunity to sign up to get a sneak preview of the first chapter. So, don’t miss out.
Buy my other romances: Amazon | B&N | Kobo
Thank you for supporting this Indie author.
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~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
Hi all,
I’m excited to tell you know the title of my upcoming release. Love’s Ultimate Balm will be available in October.
Love’s Ultimate Balm
Coming: October 2017
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?
Note: This is an intimately sweet, relationship-based, cozy reunion romance.
Check out my beautiful cover http://mickiesherwood.com/blog/2017/0....
While you’re there, you’ll have an opportunity to sign up to get a sneak preview of the first chapter. So, don’t miss out.
Buy my other romances: Amazon | B&N | Kobo
Thank you for supporting this Indie author.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
♥Christmas on the Bayou♥
Spend Christmas on the Bayou!
Love’s Ultimate Balm - When Hank looks at her, ZeLisa feels like the last cup of eggnog at the Christmas party.
https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love...
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/love...
Templet's Tasty Tails - At Erika's for Christmas, Booker surprises her with his unusual gift.
Christmas Crush - Will Ashley spend Christmas with Craig or her bitter memories?
Azure Blackstone Holidays Series - Will Frank's gift of love be enough to save Azure's Christmas spirit...and their romance?
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com
Love’s Ultimate Balm - When Hank looks at her, ZeLisa feels like the last cup of eggnog at the Christmas party.
https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love...
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/love...
Templet's Tasty Tails - At Erika's for Christmas, Booker surprises her with his unusual gift.
Christmas Crush - Will Ashley spend Christmas with Craig or her bitter memories?
Azure Blackstone Holidays Series - Will Frank's gift of love be enough to save Azure's Christmas spirit...and their romance?
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com
$.99 Sale on Bayou Love Romances Ends Today—Soon
Good morning,
I wanted you to know.
The $.99 sale on my Indie romances ends today—soon. Enjoy Bayou Love Romances written with you in mind.
Love’s Ultimate Balm is only one of your choices. At this price, you need to buy them all (Templet’s Tasty Tails, Azure Blackstone Holidays Series, Azure’s Heart, and Christmas Crush.)
Buy:
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
B&N https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love...
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/love...
Thank you for your support.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com Read entire 1st Chapters
I wanted you to know.
The $.99 sale on my Indie romances ends today—soon. Enjoy Bayou Love Romances written with you in mind.
Love’s Ultimate Balm is only one of your choices. At this price, you need to buy them all (Templet’s Tasty Tails, Azure Blackstone Holidays Series, Azure’s Heart, and Christmas Crush.)
Buy:
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
B&N https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love...
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/love...
Thank you for your support.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com Read entire 1st Chapters
Love’s Ultimate Balm Now on Kindle Unlimited
Burned out and homeless, ZeLisa reluctantly accepts the Creole firefighter’s hospitality.
Burned before—by her, Hank aims to keep hot spots to a minimum.
Can he?
Price: $3.99 eBook/$0.00 Kindle Unlimited
Print: $12.99
...Walking swiftly, she rounded the corner to see the partial devastation of her complex. Her steps slowed. The burned-out shell on one end contrasted the waterlogged end before her.
In front, a lone fire engine hummed on the parking lot. Its occupants appeared to do a sweep to ensure flare-ups remained contained. ZeLisa darted forward. Yellow tape roped the whole building, keeping her barred from entering her condo. A surreptitious look and she fondled the tape, prepared to raise it up.
“I wouldn’t do that, if I were you.”
Bent to sneak beneath, she halted at the voice of caution at her rear.
ZeLisa pivoted to look at Hank. He had shed his outer jacket, and stood in front of her in his suspendered over-pants and boots. The storm in his eyes lessened. She felt a calming effect as he walked over. “This is a salvage expedition, Hank.”
“Do you see those people over there?” He pointed to the crowd surrounding the Red Cross van. “They have that same request, ZeLisa. But, due to safety concerns, the answer is the same. No entry is permitted.”
ZeLisa let the yellow ribbon drop. “Was anyone hurt?” Just saying the word “hurt” reminded her of the discomfort. Baited, she readjusted her broken arm.
“I’m happy to say no. No one was injured.” ZeLisa noted something different in the sound of his voice. A tinge of relief overshadowed the edgy clip it held earlier.
It was cold outside. But Hank’s expression made her swelter. Stammering, she confessed, “I-I’m glad you’re okay.”
He hooked his thumbs in his suspenders, his gaze intense. “What’re you going to do now?”
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?
Buy: Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog/posts
www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
Burned before—by her, Hank aims to keep hot spots to a minimum.
Can he?
Price: $3.99 eBook/$0.00 Kindle UnlimitedPrint: $12.99
...Walking swiftly, she rounded the corner to see the partial devastation of her complex. Her steps slowed. The burned-out shell on one end contrasted the waterlogged end before her.
In front, a lone fire engine hummed on the parking lot. Its occupants appeared to do a sweep to ensure flare-ups remained contained. ZeLisa darted forward. Yellow tape roped the whole building, keeping her barred from entering her condo. A surreptitious look and she fondled the tape, prepared to raise it up.
“I wouldn’t do that, if I were you.”
Bent to sneak beneath, she halted at the voice of caution at her rear.
ZeLisa pivoted to look at Hank. He had shed his outer jacket, and stood in front of her in his suspendered over-pants and boots. The storm in his eyes lessened. She felt a calming effect as he walked over. “This is a salvage expedition, Hank.”
“Do you see those people over there?” He pointed to the crowd surrounding the Red Cross van. “They have that same request, ZeLisa. But, due to safety concerns, the answer is the same. No entry is permitted.”
ZeLisa let the yellow ribbon drop. “Was anyone hurt?” Just saying the word “hurt” reminded her of the discomfort. Baited, she readjusted her broken arm.
“I’m happy to say no. No one was injured.” ZeLisa noted something different in the sound of his voice. A tinge of relief overshadowed the edgy clip it held earlier.
It was cold outside. But Hank’s expression made her swelter. Stammering, she confessed, “I-I’m glad you’re okay.”
He hooked his thumbs in his suspenders, his gaze intense. “What’re you going to do now?”
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?
Buy: Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog/posts
www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
Free for Two Days - Love’s Ultimate Balm
Good morning, Goodread Readers,
Love’s Ultimate Balm is $0.00 today and tomorrow. Hurry! Get your copy, now. Read and enjoy the intimately sweet, cozy, reunion romance.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Burned-out and homeless, ZeLisa reluctantly accepts the Creole firefighter’s hospitality.
Burned before—by her, Hank aims to keep hot spots to a minimum. Can he?
...Walking swiftly, she rounded the corner to see the partial devastation of her complex. Her steps slowed. The burned-out shell on one end contrasted the waterlogged end before her.
In front, a lone fire engine hummed on the parking lot. Its occupants appeared to do a sweep to ensure flare-ups remained contained. ZeLisa darted forward. Yellow tape roped the whole building, keeping her barred from entering her condo. A surreptitious look and she fondled the tape, prepared to raise it up.
“I wouldn’t do that, if I were you.”
Bent to sneak beneath, she halted at the voice of caution at her rear.
ZeLisa pivoted to look at Hank. He had shed his outer jacket, and stood in front of her in his suspendered over-pants and boots. The storm in his eyes lessened. She felt a calming effect as he walked over. “This is a salvage expedition, Hank.”
“Do you see those people over there?” He pointed to the crowd surrounding the Red Cross van. “They have that same request, ZeLisa. But, due to safety concerns, the answer is the same. No entry is permitted.”
ZeLisa let the yellow ribbon drop. “Was anyone hurt?” Just saying the word “hurt” reminded her of the discomfort. Baited, she readjusted her broken arm.
“I’m happy to say no. No one was injured.” ZeLisa noted something different in the sound of his voice. A tinge of relief overshadowed the edgy clip it held earlier.
It was cold outside. But Hank’s expression made her swelter. Stammering, she confessed, “I-I’m glad you’re okay.”
He hooked his thumbs in his suspenders, his gaze intense. “What’re you going to do now?”
Don't forget to rate and review, if you loved the love story.
Thanks for your support.
Happy New Year!
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
Love’s Ultimate Balm is $0.00 today and tomorrow. Hurry! Get your copy, now. Read and enjoy the intimately sweet, cozy, reunion romance.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Burned-out and homeless, ZeLisa reluctantly accepts the Creole firefighter’s hospitality.Burned before—by her, Hank aims to keep hot spots to a minimum. Can he?
...Walking swiftly, she rounded the corner to see the partial devastation of her complex. Her steps slowed. The burned-out shell on one end contrasted the waterlogged end before her.
In front, a lone fire engine hummed on the parking lot. Its occupants appeared to do a sweep to ensure flare-ups remained contained. ZeLisa darted forward. Yellow tape roped the whole building, keeping her barred from entering her condo. A surreptitious look and she fondled the tape, prepared to raise it up.
“I wouldn’t do that, if I were you.”
Bent to sneak beneath, she halted at the voice of caution at her rear.
ZeLisa pivoted to look at Hank. He had shed his outer jacket, and stood in front of her in his suspendered over-pants and boots. The storm in his eyes lessened. She felt a calming effect as he walked over. “This is a salvage expedition, Hank.”
“Do you see those people over there?” He pointed to the crowd surrounding the Red Cross van. “They have that same request, ZeLisa. But, due to safety concerns, the answer is the same. No entry is permitted.”
ZeLisa let the yellow ribbon drop. “Was anyone hurt?” Just saying the word “hurt” reminded her of the discomfort. Baited, she readjusted her broken arm.
“I’m happy to say no. No one was injured.” ZeLisa noted something different in the sound of his voice. A tinge of relief overshadowed the edgy clip it held earlier.
It was cold outside. But Hank’s expression made her swelter. Stammering, she confessed, “I-I’m glad you’re okay.”
He hooked his thumbs in his suspenders, his gaze intense. “What’re you going to do now?”
Don't forget to rate and review, if you loved the love story.
Thanks for your support.
Happy New Year!
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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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.
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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! ~~
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www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
#KindleUnlimited - Love’s Ultimate Balm Ends 3/20/18
Attention: My romance readers
What: Love’s Ultimate Balm
About: #KindleUnlimited Ends Soon
When: March 20, 2018
Action required: Enjoy this cozy reunion romance now.
ZeLisa is a burned-out military vet. Hank is the Creole firefighter from her past. Enjoy as they get reacquainted, and their quick-fix living arrangement lights up the holidays.
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?
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Thanks for your support.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
What: Love’s Ultimate Balm
About: #KindleUnlimited Ends Soon
When: March 20, 2018
Action required: Enjoy this cozy reunion romance now.
ZeLisa is a burned-out military vet. Hank is the Creole firefighter from her past. Enjoy as they get reacquainted, and their quick-fix living arrangement lights up the holidays.
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?
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
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Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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Soulful Alliance Excerpt
Scene: Jack downplays the need for immediate medical attention. Marcy overrules him.
Price: $3.99
Blurb:
Hounded by a childhood tragedy most of her adult life, Marcy Rayburn tucks tail and hides out in Bayou Country, forsaking a high-profile singing career and all chances of any meaningful relationships. No matter how long she’s been out of the limelight, the reclusive entertainer finds that she’s still fodder for the gossip news. Will the appearance of Jack, an unannounced interloper, cast her back into the spotlight and her heart into a tailspin?
Unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, Jack Connolly has spent the last few years living in an alternate reality. Going down South to repair and retrieve the company’s helicopter is a pain in his rear. That pain soon has a name, and ultimately, a grip on his walled-off heart. Is he willing to revisit his old world and sacrifice his freedom to give Marcy what she needs?
Two hearts ache. But, will a soulful alliance remedy the pain or only mask the hurt?
Excerpt:
“You have one bad temper, too,” Jack said.
...
“Buckle your damn seatbelt—and your mouth.” Marcy had them whizzing along at breakneck speeds, courting a traffic citation if caught.
Jack’s lightheadedness quieted him for a moment. “A foul mouth alludes to a dirty mind.”
Marcy spared him a scathing look. She reached out, catching him by surprise. Her soft fingertips wiped sweat from his brow. “I hope you’re a better pilot than a mechanic. What kind of mechanic stabs himself with his tool?” she taunted.
“What kind of woman cries bloody murder or forgets about her own child while she romps in the weeds?” he lobbed back instantly, sorry now for attacking her maternal instincts.
Marcy’s protective shell is her outspoken personality.
Will she make Jack regret the bite of his words?
Buy:
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Mickie Sherwood
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Price: $3.99
Blurb:
Hounded by a childhood tragedy most of her adult life, Marcy Rayburn tucks tail and hides out in Bayou Country, forsaking a high-profile singing career and all chances of any meaningful relationships. No matter how long she’s been out of the limelight, the reclusive entertainer finds that she’s still fodder for the gossip news. Will the appearance of Jack, an unannounced interloper, cast her back into the spotlight and her heart into a tailspin?
Unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, Jack Connolly has spent the last few years living in an alternate reality. Going down South to repair and retrieve the company’s helicopter is a pain in his rear. That pain soon has a name, and ultimately, a grip on his walled-off heart. Is he willing to revisit his old world and sacrifice his freedom to give Marcy what she needs?
Two hearts ache. But, will a soulful alliance remedy the pain or only mask the hurt?
Excerpt:
“You have one bad temper, too,” Jack said.
...
“Buckle your damn seatbelt—and your mouth.” Marcy had them whizzing along at breakneck speeds, courting a traffic citation if caught.
Jack’s lightheadedness quieted him for a moment. “A foul mouth alludes to a dirty mind.”
Marcy spared him a scathing look. She reached out, catching him by surprise. Her soft fingertips wiped sweat from his brow. “I hope you’re a better pilot than a mechanic. What kind of mechanic stabs himself with his tool?” she taunted.
“What kind of woman cries bloody murder or forgets about her own child while she romps in the weeds?” he lobbed back instantly, sorry now for attacking her maternal instincts.
Marcy’s protective shell is her outspoken personality.
Will she make Jack regret the bite of his words?
Buy:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7SMLPM
B&N - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book...
Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/soul...
Thank you Goodreads readers.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
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