Hello everyone! It’s hot, hot, hot here. Hope you’re all somewhere you can find a spot in the shade. I’m working on a story that takes place during the winter months, so maybe this will help lower your temperature a bit. 🙂
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Today I’m sharing a snippet from Breed True, Eclipse Heat Book 7.
When Julie heard the snow crunch behind her, instead of turning to greet his approach, she pulled the blanket tighter around her shoulders, shielding herself from her new husband as much as from the cold.
“Thinking of walking out of here?” he asked when he stood behind her shoulder, not touching, but so close that she could feel his heat.
“No,” she answered him honestly, “I was wondering what keeps your enemies from sneaking through the woods and catching you asleep.”
He relaxed into an easier stance as he laid big hands on her shoulders, pulling her back against his chest. “I do.”
“One man can’t guard a border this long.”
“Listen.” He tilted his head, emitting a rasping call, the sound floating through the air toward the woods. In a moment, answering calls echoed through the trees, as the sentinels guarding Hawks Nest reported to each other and Grady. “You’re safe with me, Julie Hawks.”
©Gem Sivad 2016
Breed True
Desperate to give her twin daughters a decent life, Julie Fulton agrees to marry Grady Hawks and produce the son he needs to inherit Hawks Nest ranch. At the end of a year, child or not, Julie will receive enough money to escape to San Francisco and leave behind her rough existence.
Grady intends to breed back to the fair skin and Scottish features of his father and Julie meets every requirement. Her red hair and pale skin are an excellent way to dilute Grady’s half Kiowa blood. If Julie breeds true, their child will prove that the Hawks family is “white” enough to own Texas land.
The formula is right, but the outcome unexpected. Siring a son is the last thing on Grady’s mind when he discovers pleasure in Julie’s bed. And San Francisco no longer seems like paradise to Julie when she finds heaven in Grady’s arms.
You must be pretty close to my part of the world. It’s hot, hot, hot here too. And the humidity takes your breath away. That’s why I’m inside, under the A/C, with my head in my kindle. Perfect day to be inside reading.
Hope you have a great weekend.
I’m wondering if that’s going to make her feel protected or imprisoned.
I think that would take a load off my shoulders in her position. Great snippet!
This snippet is well done. They have a sort of Beauty and the Beast connection already. 🙂
I wonder who or what the sentinels are?
She seems uncomfortable, while he’s trying to put her at east- nice development of the relationship!
I’m wondering about those sentinels too! The ranch is called Hawk’s Nest so that makes me wonder if they’re hawks. How cool if they are! Great snippet.
Great scene. Very gripping. It and the synopsis really make me want to read more. 🙂
Enjoyed the excerpt, love the way he guards his border!
Exciting snippet full of love and wonder. Best to you, Gem.
Stay cool, Gem! I love the premise for this story! Sounds like delicious reading ahead! 🙂
Oh interesting. I wonder what he’s protecting her from. She doesn’t seem to happy about him being her new husband either. This sounds like it has a lot of secrets and juicy details. I’m intrigued. Awesome cover, too!
You’ve established him as a powerful man, even if she doesn’t like/trust him … yet.
oooooooh, I like. 🙂
Great snippet. I like the sentinel communication!
cold cold cold where I am 🙁 …. great snippet. Like the idea of the story behind it.
ooohhhh…. I loved it.
sorry i’m late….great snippet. Really enjoying these snippets.