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.
Lindsey managed to get John dressed and onto her back, but 200 lbs of dead weight man is still difficult to move. We're in Lindsey's POV.
When his weight settled onto her back, she grunted and her
knees protested, but none of her joints buckled. Score one for me. Despite the small victory, carrying John, even
the few feet to the door of the room proved difficult. Lifting each limb became
an exercise in stable placement. If she didn’t get the balance right, she’d end
up flat on the floor with him holding her down.
Lindsey paused at the bedroom door and leaned against the
jamb, catching her breath. Holy shit, how
the hell am I going to make it across the whole suite?
“Man, you’re heavy, Bronco. Let me just catch my breath.”
“Take…your…time. Getting…stronger.”
“Good.”
Crawling to the door took every bit of strength she had and
her slinky dress didn’t make the best man-hauling clothes. John gathered control
with every passing minute and she had to get them out of here before the
orderlies came back to administer another dose of the drug. The sense of
urgency gave her the extra endurance to make it to the entryway.
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, B&N, and All Romance eBooks. Thanks so much for stopping by and happy reading. :)
One strong gal to be carrying 200lbs of dead weight. I could feel the urgency to go...go now! Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteShe is, Karen. Former military as well as a cop. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteThat's one extreme challenge, he needs to lose some weight for next time.
ReplyDeleteHeh, yeah, not likely, Linda. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteLove this! It makes me want to read more.
ReplyDeleteThe whole novella is available at most retailers. I'm so glad you're enjoying the story, Allyson. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteNo doubt, such a strenuous ordeal as this must have an influence on future plot developments. No?
ReplyDeleteNice 8!
She definitely knows how to move him in the future if need be, Frank. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThis is a great scene and so intense. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Gem! :)
DeleteCarry all that and I bet she looks great in that dress too. :) Gosh, I hope she makes it!
ReplyDeleteIf you asked Bronco, he'd tell you she looks fabulous even when crawling across the floor, SJ. ;) Thanks for visiting.
DeleteOh, a slow-motion escape is such a good way to crank up the tension---which is pretty high to begin with!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO GOOD!
Thanks so much, Sarah. :)
DeleteThe question is, is he gaining enough strength and control to be able to help if it comes down to a fight?
ReplyDeleteThat is a very good question, PT. ;) Thanks for commenting.
DeleteBehind every great man is a great woman. Love your heroine and snippet!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorien. :)
DeleteThis was a very tense scene in the book, excellent excerpt to share! Loved the book!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Veronica. :)
DeleteThank goodness! They're on their way out, providing she can carry him, but I wonder if it can be this simple.
ReplyDeleteIt's never that simple, Elaine. ;) Thanks so much for commenting.
DeletePersonally, I totally approve of slinky dresses for man-hauling duty. Nice work, Siobhan.
ReplyDeletePhew! I was holding my breath as I was reading. Great snippet!
ReplyDelete200 pounds? She must really be in great shape.
ReplyDeleteWow, good scene. The fear of getting caught was quite visible in your eight. You blurb just added to it.
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