Diamond in the Rough
by Lori L. Robinett
Genre: Contemporary Romance (Western)
Blurb
Ranch hand
Aidan Brackston has built a new life at the Diamond J, and he keeps women at
arm’s length to protect his secret . . . until he walks into the local
scrapbook store on an errand for his boss. When he accidentally knocks Gina on
her ass, she respond with a slap . . . and the fireworks begin.
Single mom Gina Montgomery has her hands full running a business and taking care of her little boy. The last thing she needs is a man in her life, but when a tall, dark and sexy cowboy strides into her store, she’s reminded that she’s still a young woman with hopes and desires.
Just as passion ignites between Aidan and Gina, her little boy is kidnapped by rustlers. Will the two of them be able to save her little boy . . . even if that means exposing Aidan’s secret?
Single mom Gina Montgomery has her hands full running a business and taking care of her little boy. The last thing she needs is a man in her life, but when a tall, dark and sexy cowboy strides into her store, she’s reminded that she’s still a young woman with hopes and desires.
Just as passion ignites between Aidan and Gina, her little boy is kidnapped by rustlers. Will the two of them be able to save her little boy . . . even if that means exposing Aidan’s secret?
Excerpt
She
peeked around the paper rack at the cowboy standing in the front of her store.
He was tall, easily six foot. His shoulders were broad, his arms well muscled.
A pair of work gloves tucked in his back pockets drew her eyes to his butt. Red
dust covered his black cowboy hat, and his boots were scuffed. Yes, yes, yes,
she thought, he was a real cowboy.
She
scooped up the box of supplies and smiled around the pencil in her teeth.
Something dark and fuzzy came into her field of vision, from below, right
across the top of the box. Her focus shifted from the cowboy to the thing
crawling across the box clutched to her breast.
Spider!!
She
screamed. She pitched the box and the contents flew through the air. The spider
moved fast across the old linoleum tiles, straight towards her.
She
climbed on top of the folding table and squatted there. Its two front legs felt
in front of it, as if it were trying to find her.
She
was so focused on the spider, she didn’t see the others. Wasn’t even aware that
she was not alone in the shop, until she heard Midge’s voice.
“Good
grief, stop screaming, would you?”
And
she saw him. The cowboy. It took a moment to remember his name. Aidan. That was
it. Aidan.
Calm
as could be, he walked over, picked up a piece of paper and scooped the spider
up. It jerked a bit, then froze. Aidan strode to the front door. Gina stood up
on the table and watched as he opened the door, squatted down and tipped the
paper. Stunned, she stood and watched. She’d never seen anyone do that before.
About The Author
Lori is the author of four
books, and serves as a mentor for aspiring writers. She is a creative soul
trapped in a paralegal’s body. Several years ago, she discovered (and won)
National Novel Writing Month and rediscovered the joy of escaping into a world
of her own creation.
She lives in rural Missouri with her
husband. One very spoiled Miniature Schnauzer and Miniature Beagle allow Lori
and her husband to live in their house, and the outside is patrolled by BK
(short for Barn Kitty) and Patches (a sweet tom cat stray that missed his
calling as a lap cat).
Her novels cover everything
from romance to thrillers, but mystery is the thread that binds them all
together. Her favorite authors are Tawna Fenske, Tierney James, Colleen
Donnelly, Allison Merritt, Lisa Medley, Lea Waite, Susan Mallery, Hugh Howey,
HP Mallory and, well, the list goes on and on.
Lori Will Be Awarding A $25 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
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Thanks for having me, Liz! Psstt . . . I'm also giving away a pair of diamond stud (wink, wink) earrings to celebrate the launch of Diamond in the Rough. Details are available at my blog: http://lorilrobinett.com/?p=1341
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