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 current 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.
This is the last snippet from Bronco's Rough Ride I'll be posting. Next week I'll have something new for you. :) Lindsey managed to get John dressed and down to the club. He has the use of his body back, but he's unstable and appears drunk. They're almost home free until they run across one of Lindsey's acquaintances in the Club. The snippet is a bit longer than usual as a farewell. But you can get the whole book at the links near the blurb. We're in John's POV.
“Ms. Black, I see you’ve gotten a new boy toy to play with.”
John released Lindsey as they swung around to face an
elegantly dressed woman in crimson seated at the bar. The other woman scanned
John from head to toe with lascivious interest and he let his features go slack
with exaggerated drunkenness. Something about her perusal soured his stomach.
“Yes, I found him here at the Club. I’m looking forward to
seeing what all he can do.” Lindsey’s shoulders straightened and she ran a hand
possessively over John’s chest. She wrapped her fist around his tie and tugged
on him until he looked her in the eyes. “And you’re going to do everything I
ask you, aren’t you, Mr. Smith?”
John swayed as he nodded dumbly. “Uh-huh. Yeah.”
“Good boy.” Lindsey turned her gaze back to the woman in
red. “Where’s your toy, Lady Katy?”
The other woman shrugged with a negligent toss of her head.
“Oh, it expired recently. I’m waiting for a new replacement.” Her gaze fixed on
John and she licked her lips, her eyes full of avarice. “Do let me know how
this one works out for you. I might want to take him for a spin if there’s
anything left when you’re done.”
Lindsey’s laughed chilled John to the bone. “You
know I don’t leave leftovers. I use every. Last. Drop.”
Sounds like time's up. ;) There are several great authors on the Weekend Writing Warrior list and in the Snippet Sunday Facebook group. A few of my favorites are Charley Descoteaux, SJ Maylee, Gem Sivad, Goran Zidar, 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, B&N, and All Romance eBooks. Thanks so much for stopping by and happy reading. :)
Whoa. Just. Whoa.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't include the sentences after this, but it's scary and creepy, Sarah. Thanks for visiting. :)
DeleteBuy everyone, it's really a great book. I've read the story and it's a keeper. Already crept back to reread parts of it again.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Gem! I'm glad it keeps you coming back. :)
DeleteI'm glad he's awake enough to help her a bit. Nice excerpt, and Lindsay's a cool detective to get him out this way.
ReplyDeleteShe is, Elaine. She's good at what she does and so tired of the life. Thanks for commenting. :)
DeleteWhat a scene! Love how she keeps her cool when their spotted. Well done.
ReplyDeleteShe's pretty special and so good at being Ms. Black. Thanks for commenting, Karen.
DeleteWow. I just got the chills. Lady Katy creeps me out. *shivers* Excellent snippet, Siobhan. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, SJ. Yeah, Lady Katy is sick and twisted, and really enjoys abusing men.
DeleteI've got this on my TBR list :-) Thanks goodness she was capable of keeping her cool and he was alert enough to help. Great snippet, Siobhan!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elyzabeth. Yeah, he might be drugged, but he's still a SEAL on the inside. Good at thinking outside the box.
DeleteI love all the details in this so much I don't know where to start. Great story!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're enjoying it, PT. Thanks so much for commenting. :)
DeleteGreat tension. Excellent writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cara. :)
DeleteHa ha! "Every. Last. Drop." ! Thank you for that smile, Siobhan. Great writing--as always. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis really was an intense scene, really enjoyed the book as I've said before!
ReplyDeleteGod! Who the hell are these women??? Not Lindsey, of course...
ReplyDeleteGreat tone, great dialogue, killer last line. Very, very good...
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