Blurb
A
lifesaving gift…a plan for domination and death.
Within
her unique DNA, Kimana holds the means to cure any illness
permanently, a talent she’s used on those in her Shoshone
community. When the billionaire owner of a pharmaceutical concern
accidentally discovers what she can do, he fears the end to disease
and his profits, and wants her dead.
As
a member of the Phoenix Agency, Lucas arrives to protect Kimana from
those set on her destruction. Ex-military intelligence, he’s seen a
lot but no one like her, a woman seemingly born for him, her presence
needed in his life, her gift as unique as his paranormal talent. To
Kimana, he’s the man she’s been waiting for.
Together,
they battle an adversary driven by insatiable greed who’ll stop at
nothing to take what he wants. When her and Lucas’s lives are at
risk, her gift can only save one before draining her life force and
threatening her existence.
A
sacrifice she’s willing to make for Lucas.
Excerpt
A
distressed or weary sigh wafted into this room from the kitchen.
The
narrow doorway leading into it didn’t allow much view, simply a
counter and low cabinets painted a sunny yellow, long female legs
dangling over them.
Lucas
dipped to the side to see more.
Kaku
slipped her arm through his. “My granddaughter’s in the kitchen.
We’ll talk there.” She pulled him toward it and leaned close, her
mouth near his ear. “I’m afraid she was against you coming today,
but I insisted.” Her voice lowered to a whisper. “You’ll have
to win her over, though I’m sure you will.”
Another
matter Dan had failed to mention.
Considering
Poca followed them, Lucas spoke as quietly as she had. “Are she and
the officer married?”
“Heavens
no. I’m not certain they’re even friends any longer.” She
pulled him inside the kitchen. “Kimana, please get down and greet
our guest.”
Lucas
hoped she would since every word he’d known had drifted away. His
pulse ticked up, and his cock thickened.
Given
her long legs, he guessed her to be five-eight or so standing. A good
height to match a tall man. Youth blessed her pretty features,
telling him she was, at most, late twenties. She’d worked her
glossy black hair into a long braid that hung over her narrow
shoulder. The script on her T-shirt read: Bossy Jerk Meet A PO’D
Feminist — Let’s See Who Wins.
Little
wonder she and Poca weren’t buddies any longer.
Lucas
fought a pleased smile at her fire and tightened nipples. Those
babies poked her smooth cotton top, the fabric hugging her like skin.
The same for her fashionably ragged jeans.
He
liked her cowboy boots. Referring to them as cowgirl wouldn’t have
been right for such a spirited woman. One he was eager to meet and
win over, as Kaku had said. “Hi.” He held out his hand. “I’m
Lucas Byrne from the Phoenix Agency.”
She
frowned at him then gave it to Poca.
He
pushed past Lucas, knocking his shoulder to reach her side. “I’ll
get rid of him. He and that damn agency won’t bother you—”
“Why
are you still here?” Her scowl worsened. “No.” She lifted her
hand before he could answer, protest, or draw his gun. “Why did you
bother coming over? Kaku didn’t send for you and I sure as fuck
didn’t.”
“Kimana.”
The old woman sagged. “Must you use such language?”
At
the admonition, regret rose in her dark-brown eyes, love and respect
quickly replacing the first emotion.
Lucas’s
dick hardened further. A curious though reasonable response. Her
gutsy side was something, the feminine part even better. There
weren’t many men he knew who could resist her soulful gaze, Poca
included.
The
poor guy edged toward her.
Her
hard look not only stopped Poca but encouraged him to retreat to a
far corner where he stayed. For the moment.
She
gave Kaku a remorseful smile. “Sorry. I’ll be better. Mr. Byrne.”
She didn’t come down from the counter, join him, or shake his hand.
“You shouldn’t have come. I don’t need your help.”
He
kept his manner non-threatening and gracious. “That isn’t what I
heard.”
About
the Author
Tina
is an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes
romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional
publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic
Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. Three
of her erotic novels were
Readers' Choice Award winners. Another three were named finalists in
the EPIC competition. One of her erotic contemporary romances was
chosen Book of the Year at the French review site Blue Moon reviews.
The Golden Nib Award at Miz Love Loves Books was created specifically
for one of her erotic romances. Two of her titles received an Award
of Merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competition. Another
two won second place in the NEC RWA contest (different years). Tina
is featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before
penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company
in Story Direction.
2 comments:
I really like the premise of this one. Hope the book does really well!
Thanks, Lisabet! I like the premise too. It was a cool book to write. :)
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