Welcome to the Snippet Sunday on the Weird, the Wild, and the Wicked. Thank you so much for visiting. If you choose to comment today, I really appreciate it. The snippets are from my upcoming release, Bronco's Rough Ride, a military romantic suspense set in Las Vegas. It's a prequel to The Navy's Ghost, set 10 years earlier. No paranormal critters in this one, though there's plenty of kick-ass adventure and hot sex. You can read last week's snippet HERE.
Detective Lindsey Jarvis is undercover as Mistress Jenna Black in Madame LeBeau's sex-trade. She has managed to be vetted and now gets to choose her own toy. You can read a beginning of this scene HERE. But Lindsey needs evidence and a video of her time with "John" would help her case immensely. Lindsey speaks first.
“Madame LeBeau, I’m not asking you for the original or all
copies of it, I simply want a personal copy so I can enjoy my time over and
over again. I’ve paid well enough for such an unusual request and if it cannot
be granted, I will require a refund and I shall leave immediately.” Lindsey
picked up her purse and looped it over her shoulder. “Do we have a deal or will
I be expecting recompense from you?”
Madame LeBeau stood tall, staring down her Gallic nose at
Lindsey, but as one of the few female undercover cops, she’d dealt with far
more intimidating men and women on the job. The elegant madam didn’t hold a
candle. Besides, Lindsey needed the video as evidence to bring this bitch down.
She just hoped LeBeau wanted the money more than Lindsey wanted the video.
I love when Lindsey shows her steel. ;) There are several great authors on the Weekend Writing Warrior list and in the Snippet Sunday Facebook group. A few of my favorites are Anastasia Vitsky, SJ Maylee, Gem Sivad, Goran Zidar, Zee Monodee, Veronica Scott, and Karla Doyle.
If you're interested in more from Bronco's Rough Ride, here's the blurb:
Chief
Petty Officer John "Bronco" Andrews only meant to stay one
night in Vegas for a little R&R before resuming his duties as a
US Navy SEAL in Coronado. But someone slips him a mickey in the bar
and he finds himself in Madame LeBeau's sex trade. As the product.
Doped up on ketamine to keep him docile, Bronco has no choice but to
let it ride.
Detective
Lindsey Jarvis has been undercover in LeBeau's sex
slave racket for two years and she almost has enough evidence to take
it down. Between abduction,
prostitution, and murder,
she has LeBeau by the short hairs. All she needs is a "product".
John is the perfect witness if she can get him out before the drugs
shut down his heart. Then she'll be free to start a normal life.
Lindsey
doesn't count on her overwhelming attraction for Bronco or her need
to see him through detox. But she's a cop in Vegas and he's a Navy
SEAL, two lifestyles with too much unpredictability to maintain a
relationship. Neither have time for more than one wild rough ride,
and what happens in Vegas, stays. Forever.
It's now available at Smashwords, Amazon, and All Romance eBooks. Thanks so much for stopping by and happy reading. :)
Lindsey is very formal about this. I like how Madame Lebeau wants Lindsey to inspect the video, yet it makes me wonder if it's a fake. Good snippet, Siobhan and I hope this is a success!
ReplyDeleteReady for inspection (and more). Great 8!
ReplyDeleteI love the coldness of the conflict. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteYep. Looking forward to this one. When did you say it's coming out???
ReplyDeleteIt's out now, Karysa. At Amazon, ARe, and Smashwords. :)
DeleteI love how well you portrait the attitude of Madame LeBeau -- and what a glamorous name! :-)
ReplyDeletelol "ready for inspection" Nice job!
ReplyDeleteYou portrayed the personalities of your characters perfectly in this snippet. I could picture the scene-- the expressions and the attitude in each word spoken.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued to know more.
And another one to be added to the TBR list! This looks fantastic, Siobhan! I love how Lindsey doesn't back off. Brave woman!
ReplyDeleteThis is a scary premise. Excellent snippet!
ReplyDeleteI like the two women butting heads for dominance. Well done. And interesting that this sex trade is men. A twist from what I normally see. You jammed a lot in that 8 Siobhan, I have a perfect picture of both their personalities.
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Yes, the sex trade is usually about women and the man rescues her. But men can also be victims and women heroes. And Lindsey has a special place in her heart for the military. Thanks so much for commenting, Cindy. :)
DeleteLindsay isn't backing down! Good for her. This book does seem to have a bit of a different twist to it.
ReplyDeleteCool story. I love that a woman rescues the man.
ReplyDeleteLindsey was a terrific heroine! Really enjoyed the book and this snippet is excellent...
ReplyDeleteGreat premise to this story, Siobhan. I agree with what others have mentioned about the twist on the sex trade. It's good to give this side of it a little daylight.
ReplyDeleteThis scene absolutely sizzles. You've built such tension between the two women. Good writing! I wish you great success with this book!