Sunday, March 23, 2014

Snippet Sunday - Bronco's Rough Ride - Picture Worth a Thousand Words


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.

“Very well. I shall allow one copy to be delivered to your suite when you’re done with your acquisition.” She gestured toward the door on the other side of the bank of monitors. “Are you ready to inspect your purchase up close?”

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:

What happens in Vegas, stays in the heart...

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. :)

16 comments:

  1. 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!

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  2. Ready for inspection (and more). Great 8!

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  3. I love the coldness of the conflict. Nicely done.

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  4. Yep. Looking forward to this one. When did you say it's coming out???

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    1. It's out now, Karysa. At Amazon, ARe, and Smashwords. :)

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  5. I love how well you portrait the attitude of Madame LeBeau -- and what a glamorous name! :-)

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  6. lol "ready for inspection" Nice job!

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  7. You portrayed the personalities of your characters perfectly in this snippet. I could picture the scene-- the expressions and the attitude in each word spoken.

    I'm intrigued to know more.

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  8. And another one to be added to the TBR list! This looks fantastic, Siobhan! I love how Lindsey doesn't back off. Brave woman!

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  9. This is a scary premise. Excellent snippet!

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  10. I 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.
    The Murders of Polly Frisch

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    1. 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. :)

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  11. Lindsay isn't backing down! Good for her. This book does seem to have a bit of a different twist to it.

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  12. Cool story. I love that a woman rescues the man.

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  13. Lindsey was a terrific heroine! Really enjoyed the book and this snippet is excellent...

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  14. Great 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.

    This scene absolutely sizzles. You've built such tension between the two women. Good writing! I wish you great success with this book!

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Comments are on moderation, so they'll become visible once I've read them. Words, words, words. I love them. Have you a few to lend?

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