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Going on sale for the 4th of July, I’ve put together a McCallister Bounty Hunters boxed set containing Wolf’s Tender, Five Card Stud, and Trouble in Disguise. Since it’s been awhile since I’ve posted from Wolf’s Tender, I decided to share a snippet from Charlie Wolf McCallister and Naomi Parker’s story.
“My name is Miss Naomi Parker.”
Charlie didn’t know why the woman offered him her hand, but he took it, using it to pull her into a bear hug.
She was a tall, narrow-flanked female past the first flush of womanhood and except for the cornflower blue eyes staring at him with astonishment not fear, Miss Parker was definitely old-maid material. He wasn’t quite certain how to get rid of the lady with whom he now found himself standing thigh to thigh. Not being a prize himself, nor considered civilized, he rarely came in contact with women of society. Remembering how she’d witnessed his antics in the saloon, he didn’t waste time pretending to be anything but a red-skinned savage.Plain speaking seemed the best course.
“In a moment, whether you get out of here or not, I’m planning on being in that tub of water naked as the day I was born.” He released her abruptly, expecting her to hurry from the barn.
Instead she leaned close again and whispered, “I need your help.”
©Gem Sivad 2016
Miss Naomi Parker, deportment instructor at the Sparrow Creek Young Ladies Academy, can’t forgive herself for hiding during an outlaw attack. When the local sheriff refuses to pursue the gang of renegades who kidnapped her students, she decides to rescue the girls herself. But, she needs the help of the best tracker in the territory—half-Kiowa bounty hunter, Charlie Wolf McCallister.
Before he goes out on another bounty hunt, Charlie wants a long soak in a hot bath, a bottle of whiskey, and the pleasure of a woman’s company. He has two out of three when a school marm with cornflower-blue eyes invades his privacy.
After he explains that he only works for pay, Miss Parker offers Charlie one night of sexual favors in exchange for his tracking services. Though he knows bedding a white woman will cause all kinds of trouble, he operates on the philosophy that a bird in hand is better than no bird at all.
After they’ve sealed their bargain, Charlie tries to leave Naomi safely behind. But the opinionated teacher insists on accompanying him. She’s impatient with his decisions, questions his authority, and generally ignores his warnings. But each time they make love, Naomi captures another piece of Charlie Wolf’s heart.
When one straight-laced spinster tenders her body to one cynical sometimes savage, the unexpected bounty is love.
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Oh my gosh, Connie. Thank you so much!
Sounds like she doesn’t care whether he’s naked or not. Fabulous snippet! 🙂
Interesting snippet – I love the plot for this story!
Sounds like they will make a great team. Love his voice, and their dynamic!
Naked is good. And he can help her is better. Wonderful!
On my list. I love the world you’ve created, and the characters inhabiting it! 🙂
This sounds like a fabulous read! I love it when the unexpected happens–it always leads somewhere I want to go! 🙂
This sounds like an excellent premise, Gem!
BTW, I forgot to add my snippet to the WeWriWa list, but it’s up and eager for readers.
Loved it …. I like her!
Splendid premise, yet again, Gem.
You come up with the best stories! Looking forward to reading much more.
Oooh LaLa..things are heating up!
Sounds like his “threat” didn’t work. Somehow, I get the feeling that he’d better get used to that.
Hahaha! I think his comment about the tub fell on total deaf ears of her. I think this woman is going to continue to surprise him. Though I do wonder what she needs his help for. Love how you describe him too with his personality.
Oh, this sounds like a great concept!