SHE’S EVERYTHING –
COWBOY CRAZE SERIES
BY
SABLE HUNTER
Do you believe in
love at first sight? I do. I’ve experienced it once, took one look at his
handsome face staring off into the distance, cute striped shirt, sexy scruff,
his dark hair all spiked up. My heart flipped over and I haven’t been the same
sense.
Boom! Like a
lightning bolt from the blue. Unexpected. Earth-shattering. Momentous.
A person who
experiences love at first sight feels an instant, extreme, and hopefully
long-lasting romantic attraction for one who is a stranger. In She’s
Everything, Daniel sees Sara one time and tells his brother that he is about to
go introduce himself to the future Mrs. Daniel Blackhawk. Ah – swoon! Read
this.
. “We’ve had some excitement. A youngster
wandered out into the road and this lady ran out and rescued him just before he
was hit by a big truck.” As he watched the woman stand up from where she’d been
kneeling by the child, she brushed off her jeans, pushed her hair over her
shoulder and smiled. The grateful mother gave her a hug and various folks
stepped forward to shake her hand or pat her arm. Daniel’s heart sped up, his
cock turned to stone, and thoughts of any other woman fled his mind as if
they’d never existed. “Well…I don’t think I’ll be seeing Fiona, not after
this.”
He moved away from his truck slowly, his eyes never
leaving the beauty. She was perfect. Fuckin’ perfect. Daniel forgot to breathe
as she picked up an empty tray from the ground and began to walk toward a food
truck parked beneath a big spreading oak. Dressed in tight jeans and a red
plaid shirt, which was tied in an intriguing knot at her waist, he could see
she was slender, yet with exquisite curves in all the right places. And her
hair! God, her hair was right out of his fantasies – thick, dark, wavy, and
long enough to brush the delectable cheeks of her ass.
“Why won’t you be seeing Fiona? What’s going on,
Daniel?” Ezekiel’s voice sounded impatient and curious.
He answered his inquisitive brother as he gravitated
toward the woman, like the tide being pulled to the shore. “Nothing’s wrong, everything
is suddenly very right.” A smile creased his face. “If you’ll excuse me, I need
to go and introduce myself to the future Mrs. Daniel Blackhawk.”
“What? Your future what?” Ezekiel’s voice was cut off
as Daniel abruptly ended the call. He might be jumping the gun about the wife
part, but he sure intended for the two of them to get better acquainted. By the
time he moved through the lot, there was a dozen people standing around the
silver food truck with a sign on the side that read Sweet Treats. “She sure is
that and I have a weakness for sugar,” he whispered under his breath. Seeing
the crowd surrounding the object of his desire, he knew he wouldn’t get within
speaking distance anytime soon. With reluctance, Daniel headed into the pub to
claim his to-go order. However, one thing was for sure…he had no intention of
leaving without dessert.
Many romances have
been penned about this phenomenon, dating back to the dawn of history, when it
was considered a kind of madness or, as the ancient Greeks put it, theia mania – the madness from the gods.
Eyes lock across a crowded room – and the rest, as they say, is history. Sometimes,
this sudden passion for another was brought about by Cupid’s arrows finding
their target, overwhelming the one who is pierced by the erotic dart with a
sudden irresistible longing for the object of their affection.
The wise man Plato
dubbed this phenomenon as ‘hunger at first sight’ and equated it to soul mates.
The idea that a single heart could be struck in two, then search for their
missing half for eternity. If they are fortunate enough to find one another,
they are both immediately intoxicated with love, unable to bear being apart for
even a moment.
William
Shakespeare complicated matters by writing, ‘who ever loved that loved not at
first sight?’. Scientists back him up by their research in the laws of
attraction. One theory shows that the attractiveness of a person can be very
quickly determined by our senses, with the average time being about a second.
That’s fast.
Many couples in
literature have been bitten by the bug of love at first sight – Romeo and
Juliet, Aladdin and Jasmine, Marius and Cosette from Moulin Rouge, and Anna and
Hans from Frozen. Most of the couples in my novels have that instantaneous
attraction also, but I have often remembered what a friend of mine told me. His
name was Michael Meche from Bayou Teche, yes, he loved to say that. He was a
cutie. He told me that he’d been married three times and I said something dorky
about him falling in love with three different women. Mike told me that he
didn’t think he’d ever been in love, but he’d definitely been in lust more than
once.
Sometimes, most of
the time, that’s how it starts. I can certainly remember the feeling. Lust. But
it’s what happens next that’s the most important. I can remember when I fell in
love, we began talking, spending time together. If he’d been a jerk, I would’ve
walked away. But he was nice, sweet, he went out of his way to be good to me.
The initial attraction I felt blossomed into love.
In She’s Everything, Daniel sees Sara risk
her life to save a child. This shows him what kind of a person she is. And the
more time they spend together, the greater their attraction, because it’s based
on affection, respect, and having things in common. Like Brad Paisley’s song, She’s Everything – it’s the little
things that start adding up. You love the way he tilts his head, his laugh, the
jokes he tells, the way he holds your hand and steals a kiss. And when you find
out he loves animals, he likes your writing, he sees the world the way you do -
- well, love at first sight can become love of the forever kind.
If you’re looking
for a cowboy book boyfriend, give Daniel Blackhawk a try. He is alpha, sweet,
handsome and sexy as hell. Mix his western persona with a Native American
ancestry and he’s a full-meal-deal. Plus, he has three brothers, so the saga
can continue.
On a more personal
note, I hope you are well. I’m fairly decent, it’s raining here in
Pflugerville. Yes, Pflugerville, isn’t that a hoot? This small community is a
part of the Austin metroplex, but it has its own personality. For example, any
word beginning with an F is subject to getting a P stuck in front of it – for
example the Pfarmer’s Market, the Pfire Department, the Pfamily Pfestival – well,
you get the idea. I have even changed the name of my dog Fergus to Pfergus. He
doesn’t like it. By the way, I fell in love with Pfergus at first sight, for
sure.
Here’s the blurb
and an excerpt from She’s Everything.
The links and cover are below.
BLURB:
Cowboy Craze is a Hell Yeah! spinoff series
introducing the Blackhawk brothers – Daniel, Easy, Sam, and Benjen. These men
are the ultimate catch – handsome, kind, and sexy as hell. While making new
friends, the reader will be able to catch up with old ones – the McCoys and
their entourage will be as real in this world as they are in their own. Welcome
to the hill country of Texas – where you can satisfy your craving for cowboys –
and have a hot time doing it!
Daniel Blackhawk
never believed in love at first sight until he falls for Sarah Riley like a ton
of bricks. From the moment he sees her rush out into a busy highway to save the
life of a little child, he knows she is the woman for him.
Daniel isn’t the
only one who’s captivated. Like a bolt from the blue, Sara is struck by the
handsome cowboy who insists they are meant to be.
He’s hard to
resist, especially when he sets his mind on proving to her how good they can be
together.
There’s only one
problem, Sara isn’t free.
She’s been hurt,
tricked, and abandoned by someone she trusted, so making herself vulnerable
again is a difficult choice.
Laying his heart
on the line, Daniel sets out to show Sara he is exactly who she’s been waiting
for all her life. He wants to be her champion, her dragon-slayer, and her
knight in shining armor – all rolled into one.
With exquisite
attention to her every need, Daniel begins to woo her – making her happy,
keeping her safe, proving that there is nothing he won’t do for her. Their
chemistry is off the charts, the heat between them is irresistible.
Sara is Daniel’s
everything.
Their
happy-ever-after seems assured…until the unthinkable happens.
When their world
falls apart, only the power of love can save them.
EXCERPT:
“Where are your
brothers?”
Daniel found a
note on the counter, reading it quickly. “They drove into town for a beer, this
says they’ll be back soon.”
“So, we’re alone?”
Her question made
him aware they were thinking along the same lines, albeit for different
reasons. “Don’t worry, your honor is safe with me.”
“I know.” Dang-it,
she bit back a smile. “Pity,” she whispered, as she checked in the kitchen to
make sure everything was put away and Hope had plenty of water.
“What did you
say?”
“Nothing.” She
didn’t want to ask for something he wasn’t ready to give. The truth was – their
earlier conversation haunted her. Sara had no desire to be alone.
“I’ll remind you
that my desire to be a gentleman is only rivaled by my desire for you.”
The soft-spoken
conviction gave Sara pause. “I love how you treat me and I respect the
boundaries you set, I just need to be held,” she confessed quietly. “I read
somewhere that sleeping with someone, just sleeping, could be more intimate
than sex. Do you think that could be true?”
Daniel’s heart
began to thump like a bass drum in his chest. “I don’t know, I guess we could
test the theory out.” He moved to the old-fashioned hutch that held his
mother’s china and crystal. A metal tray sat on top with a few bottles of
whiskey and scotch. He took a glass and poured himself a shot of Jack Daniels.
“May I pour you one?” He held up another glass.
Great. How
heartening to know the man needed to liquor up in order to face lying in the
same bed with her. Shaking her head, she knew she was over-reacting. He’d
stated his position and after learning how he’d been treated by a woman he’d
only endeavored to help, she could understand his self-imposed rules. “No,
thank you. I’m good.” She picked up Hope and started for the room she’d been
allocated. “Don’t worry about my request, I shouldn’t have asked. I’ll see you
tomorrow.”
“Sara.”
The way he said
her name stopped Sara in her tracks. She didn’t turn around, she just waited to
hear what he had to say.
“Wait on me.”
Even though his
voice pulled her like a magnet, Sara didn’t move. “No need, Daniel, I’m okay
now. I just felt lost for a little while.”
She could hear his
footfalls moving across the floor. He moved so near she could feel the heat
from his body branding her skin.
“You’re not going
to offer a drink to a man starving for water, then dash the life-giving
droplets to the ground, are you?”
His eloquent,
descriptive sentiment accomplished just what it was supposed to. Breathless,
she braced herself against the wall.
“Go get ready for
bed, I’ll join you in a few moments.” He tugged a strand of her hair. “I can do
intimacy better than any man you’ll ever meet. You’ll see.”
Sara lost no time
getting ready for bed. Even though they wouldn’t be consummating their
relationship, if Daniel was going to be in her bed, she wanted to be as perfect
for him as possible. Despite showering in record time, Sara made sure she was
smooth and sweet smelling. The only quandary she faced was a sexy sleeping
garment…she didn’t own one. Staring into her underwear drawer, she frowned. No
matter how hard she looked, there was nothing even remotely seductive to be
found. Finally, she chose a pink sleep shirt and a matching pair of boy shorts.
Pulling the soft garments onto her body, she paced the floor nervously.
After showering
and changing into a T-shirt and a pair of lounge pants, Daniel went to the
kitchen for a little help in coping. Going to the freezer, he filled a plastic
bag with a few ice-cubes, then slipped them into his shorts. “Jeepers Fuckin’
Creepers!” he hissed, doubling over with the shock. “That’s right, down-boy,
down-boy. I’m going in there and hold Sara until she goes to sleep and I will
not be dictated to by my errant cock!”
He withstood the
freezing ache for as long as he could, then jerked the bag out and tossed it
into the trash. “Now, you’ve got honest to God blue balls, numb nuts.”
When he was as
steady as he was going to get, Daniel set off for Sara’s room. He’d pledged
himself to do and be exactly what Sara needed – and he’d do it – even if it
killed him
A tapping on her
door almost sent Sara diving beneath the covers, but she clutched the top of
the quilt and held on. “Come in,” she called and in the heartbeat between her
invitation and the door opening, Sara attempted to arrange herself in some
semblance of a seductive pose, lying back on the pillow and leaning on one arm.
But just as the door opened, she abandoned her sultry guise and just sat up
straight in the bed, leaning against the headboard. Being something other than
what she was would be foolish.
Daniel stepped in,
his eyes finding her waiting for him, sweet and wide-eyed, looking so
beautiful, he found it hard to take air into his lungs. “Hey, got room for one
more in that bed?”
She nodded,
scooting over so close to the edge, he feared she might tumble to the floor. He
flipped off the big light and turned on the small lamp. With a slightly shaking
hand, Daniel yanked back the covers and climbed in next to her.
“Are you sure this
isn’t an imposition?” she asked, suddenly overwhelmed by his sheer size and
proximity. Lying next to him was like being in the protective shadow of a high
and mighty rock, safe from the heat of the day or the pounding of a storm.
“Stop.” He pulled
her into his arms, tugging her to his body. “I’m right where I want to be.”
When he tucked her close, a sense of complete rightness enveloped him. “Let’s
just use this time to get to know one another. Okay?” He held up his hand and
she fit hers to it. He caressed her hand, rubbing their palms together, weaving
their fingers to mate with one another, interlocking and sliding side by side.
“Okay. I’m not
afraid anymore.” She trembled with delight at the heaven of being in his arms.
“No matter what happens I have enjoyed being close to you…very much.”
“Oh, me too. Me
too.” He looked into her eyes. “I love having you in my life.” Holding her felt
so good, feeling the soft press of her body to his. Holing her small hand in
the eager clasp of his own, his every breath filled with her subtle, feminine
perfume. Having Sara near him like this was pure luxury. A feast for his senses
after a long drought of solitude.
“I love taking
care of you and your brothers.” She brought his hand to her lips and kissed it.
“And remember, the money I would’ve earned goes to pay the lawyer. I still have
what you gave me, I haven’t spent any of it.”
Daniel pulled her
close and laid his lips on hers, kissing her gently. “I would do this for you,
regardless. But since I will be the one who benefits most from ridding you of
your husband, I am honored to fund the effort.” He saw her wince when he called
the scoundrel by the title he didn’t deserve. “And once we know the outcome is
imminent, you won’t be able to keep me out of your bed…” He kissed her again,
softly. “Unless you don’t want me.”
“I want you,” she
whispered, no future tense implied. “You’ve been through so much, to involve
yourself in my problems is a lot to ask.”
“You didn’t ask,”
he reminded her. “I offered. Even more, I insisted.” He kissed each eyelid
closed. “Remember?”
“Why?” she asked,
needing to understand. “I’ve made one mistake after another. I saw Fiona and
I’ve looked in the mirror. You could have any woman you desire.”
“Good to know.” He
joined their lips again, inhaling her breath as his own. “Since I desire only
you.”
They kissed and
kissed, making out like teenagers in the back of a car. He played with fire,
caressing her body, fueling an arousal of his own that he had no intention of
quenching.
Not tonight.
Tonight, was all
about Sara. “I love this, baby,” he whispered. “We can make forever feel this
way.” He worshiped her with his lips and mouth, giving her what she needed,
holding her until the sad memories drawn forth by the evening’s events were
once more relegated to the quiet place of simple regret.
Before she fell
asleep, Sara cuddled closer to his chest and whispered, “It’s a good thing
we’re waiting.”
Daniel, who’d
endured the sweetest torture, was almost beyond comprehending. “What are you
saying, sweet?”
Sighing happily,
she closed her eyes. “I’ll have time to practice being good in bed.”
“God, help me,”
Daniel groaned, his cock springing back to life with a vengeance. If he didn’t
have her soon, he would die.
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