Sizzling Winter Nights: Aspen

by Cassandre Dayne

Struggling simply to breathe in and out each day, Justin Munro can no longer make sense of his life. A cop by profession, he’s used to dealing with the worst in people but when his lover is murdered in cold blood, he finally snaps. Only the grace of God kept the gun from going off in his mouth. Unable to cope with day-to-day tasks, he takes a leave of absence, determined to figure out if life is even worth living. While the clean air of Aspen is invigorating, he holes himself up in a cabin, settling into a routine of sleep and booze in an attempt to dull the agony. When a confrontation occurs with a would-be burglar, Justin almost kills the man. Barely grasping onto his senses, he calls the local sheriff, finally allowing the law to intervene. At least the experience reminds him he’s very much alive.

For Sheriff Rusty Whittaker, life in the mountain town has its share of perks and downsides, including dealing with tourists. After receiving what he believes to be a trumped up call, he comes face to face with Justin and sparks fly, but not all of them are good. Determined to figure out why the man has a chip on his shoulder, Rusty investigates the brooding man’s haunted past. Realizing what he’s up against, Rusty offers Justin support and they embark on a heated friendship, one that begins to unravel quickly.

When a little girl disappears, Rusty is forced to ask for Justin’s help. Sadly, his inner demons surface and both men struggle with raw emotions. After one sizzling winter night, everything changes. But can they both let go of the past?

121 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 15, 2013

About the author

Cassandre Dayne is the award winning, bestselling author of over 200 novels and stories in several genres including BDSM, spanking stories, LGBT, D/s, dark pararnormal and romance. Her pieces are called edgy and terrifying as well as thought provoking and sensual. She’s also the radio host of The Edge, a blog talk radio show highlighting artists who take their work to the “edge”.

You can find her works on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and iTunes. Her upcoming series – Texas Oil will be released from Blushing Books later this year. She resides somewhere in Virginia with her husband and two special golden retrievers, MacGyver and Indiana Jones. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her enjoying a glass of wine, listening to metal music and enjoying the outdoors.

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Reviews

[Gigi · Rating 2 out of 5]

My track record with Cassandre Dayne is bleak at best, but I decided to give her another try because the blurb for this one was SO up my ally. Unfortunately this one didn't work for me either. The editorial mistakes alone drove me crazy. The ending was rushed and misplaced and the whole thing just didn't work. I am now officially giving up on her.

Sad face.