KAREN: A scandalous kiss with gunslinger Jake Morgan will ruin Talia's reputation, but when his all so tempting lips touch hers, she can't resist. Enjoy an excerpt from OUTLAW'S KISS by Cheryl Pierson!
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FIRST KISS: OUTLAW’S KISS
by Cheryl Pierson
by Cheryl Pierson
It started with a kiss—a kiss that should have been nothing more than a very tiny, quick peck on Satan’s cheek. Even that would have been bad enough. When Talia had gotten close enough to inhale his intoxicating scent, she knew she was in danger. She’d stood on her toes to kiss his cheek, trying to act as if nothing was amiss—as if she kissed a demon every day.
Then, he’d turned his head at the last moment, his lips coming over hers with a tight-leashed ferocity that posed as indifference to the rest of the world.
But Talia and Jake knew better. His tongue had parted her lips. Or, had she done that herself, the instant he’d put his mouth to hers? Although he’d bought that kiss with one thousand dollars, he’d taken possession of so much more. What were a heart and soul worth?
His tongue had done at least a thousand dollars’ worth of damage, in a few short seconds.
His lips sculpted hers, as the entire town of Rock Creek watched. His mouth kindled the beginning flame that erupted in a bonfire between them, making her stomach quiver, her heart pound. But it was his velvet demon’s tongue that carelessly sent the cinders of her soul skyward, in front of the cat-calling onlookers who’d gathered for the auction.
There was no defense against his casual, merciless onslaught. Talia’s body warmed as involuntarily, her fingers curled in the front of his cotton shirt, pulling him closer. Damn you, Jake Morgan. Damn you.
His lips curved upward just before he lifted his mouth, allowing her to breathe once more. She could swear the gunfighter read the thoughts that swirled in her head.
He licked his lips slowly, as if savoring the way she tasted. The wicked, slow smile spread, lighting his dark eyes with teasing warmth, deadly to what remained of her will.
The breath she took was nearly a gasp, as if she had just been saved from drowning in rushing waters.
“What do you think you’re doing, Mr. Morgan?” Her voice was quiet, with none of the indignation she knew she should be feeling.
“I’m getting my money’s worth.” His large hands framed her face with a gentleness she wouldn’t have thought possible. He leaned toward her. Again.
“No—” Her protest was unconvincing to her own ears.
“Yes.”
“You’re going to ruin me—”
Jake laughed softly. “Later, Talia. Much, much later.” Then, his mouth closed over hers once more.
The entire town of Rock Creek had been scandalized, and Natalia Delano had been ostracized.
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ABOUT OUTLAW'S KISS (One of the wonderful tales in WISHING FOR A COWBOY)
Talia Delano has been humiliated before the entire town of Rock Creek by Jake Morgan. A known gunman, Jake has bid an outrageous sum for Talia’s “boxed supper”, a kiss, and the gift of her time for the rest of the Independence Day celebration. But, as always, Jake changes the rules and takes more than he should—especially with the whole town watching. Talia’s chance of happiness is dashed, along with her reputation, when Jake leaves Rock Creek suddenly.
When he shows up five months later at her farmhouse, wounded, and in the midst of a blinding snowstorm, she can’t turn him away—even though she knows being along with him will cause tongues to wag once more. But with Christmas only two days away, how can she harden her heart against the handsome outlaw who has no place else to go—even if he is being trailed by someone just as dangerous? Magic and danger are woven together in the OUTLAW’S KISS.WISHING FOR A COWBOY
Cowboys, kisses and love in the holiday air make for a special recipe in each of these wonderful new stories. Christmas miracles can happen when you're WISHING FOR A COWBOY!
AMAZON REVIEWS:
1. Great ensemble of short Cowboy Christmas stories. Each story was unique, well thought out, and the characters came alive and sizzled on the pages. I wish I could pinpoint a favorite, but I can't. I liked all of them!
2. All the authors did a superb job of keeping you involved in the stories. It amazed me how the theme continued. I am looking forward to the release of the Valentine version.
3. A pound of Cowboys, a cup of Christmas, a dash of inspiration mixed with equal parts of Love and Miracles....These talented authors have put together the perfect ingredients for a holiday romance complete with recipes for great desserts! If you enjoy Western romance, this anthology is for you.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Cheryl was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, and grew up in Seminole, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma, and holds a B.A. in English. Writing is so much a part of her life that recently, she and long-time friend Livia Reasoner, decided to open a publishing house. PRAIRIE ROSE PUBLICATIONS http://www.prairierosepublications.com/ furthers the western-themed writing offerings of women. As if that weren’t enough, there were so many requests for a
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Cheryl's latest novel is a western historical romance, GABRIEL'S LAW. Her upcoming release, THE HALF-BREED'S WOMAN, will be available early next year through Prairie Rose Publications. To see all of Cheryl’s work, click here:
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