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Stronger Than the Rest
(2014)(The fourth book in the MacLarens of Fire Mountain series)
A novel by Shirleen Davies
"Smart, tough, and capable, the MacLarens protect their own no matter the odds. Set against America's rugged frontier, the stories of the men from Fire Mountain are complex, fast-paced, and a must read for anyone who enjoys non-stop action and romance."
Drew MacLaren is focused and strong. He has achieved all of his goals except one - to return to the MacLaren ranch and build the best horse breeding program in the west. His successful career as an attorney is about to give way to his ranching roots when a bullet changes everything.
Tess Taylor is the quiet, serious daughter of a Colorado ranch family with dreams of her own. Her shy nature keeps her from developing friendships outside of her close-knit family until Drew enters her life. Their relationship grows. Then a bullet, meant for another, leaves him paralyzed and determined to distance himself from the one woman he's come to love.
Convinced he is no longer the man Tess needs, Drew focuses on regaining the use of his legs and recapturing a life he thought lost. But danger of another kind threatens those he cares about - including Tess - forcing him to rethink his future.
Can Drew overcome the barriers that stand between him, the safety of his friends and family, and a life with the woman he loves? To do it all, he has to be strong. Stronger than the Rest.
Stronger than the Rest is a full length novel with an HEA.
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Book Excerpt One:
"Hello, Drew." She walked forward to stand a few feet away. "I hope it's all right that I've come." Her voice was unsteady, her nervousness apparent.
No, it's not all right. "Of course. I'm glad to see you." You look beautiful. He cleared his throat. "Did you have a safe trip?"
"Oh, yes, it was wonderful - so majestic and breathtaking. Sometimes we forget how beautiful some things are when we haven't seen them in a while."
Drew drank in the sight of her. "Yes we do, Tess. We certainly do."
Book Excerpt Two:
He opened his arms and Tess fell into them, clutching his shirt, and burying her head in his neck.
Drew pulled her tighter and buried his face in her hair. He was vaguely aware of a door opening and closing. He looked up to see that Jericho was gone.
It was just the two of them. She squirmed a little on his lap and Drew felt a slight hardening of his body. He'd felt the sensations for the last few days and hoped they were an indication that his entire body was healing. Relief washed over him as he realized another hurdle was being crossed.
When Tess lifted her face to his it seemed natural to move his lips over hers. It was a soft caress, just a touch. He brushed his lips over hers. She strained to get closer. His hands moved to the back of her head and deepened the kiss. Her lips parted, and his tongue traced the edges of her mouth. He knew she had little experience and didn't want to frighten her.
Tess melted into his arms. She was totally unprepared for the warmth that swam over her body. She could smell the mixture of pine soap and fresh sweat and couldn't stop herself from running her fingers along his cheek bones, and wrapping her hands around his neck to draw him closer. She never wanted the kiss to stop.
Genre: Romance
Drew MacLaren is focused and strong. He has achieved all of his goals except one - to return to the MacLaren ranch and build the best horse breeding program in the west. His successful career as an attorney is about to give way to his ranching roots when a bullet changes everything.
Tess Taylor is the quiet, serious daughter of a Colorado ranch family with dreams of her own. Her shy nature keeps her from developing friendships outside of her close-knit family until Drew enters her life. Their relationship grows. Then a bullet, meant for another, leaves him paralyzed and determined to distance himself from the one woman he's come to love.
Convinced he is no longer the man Tess needs, Drew focuses on regaining the use of his legs and recapturing a life he thought lost. But danger of another kind threatens those he cares about - including Tess - forcing him to rethink his future.
Can Drew overcome the barriers that stand between him, the safety of his friends and family, and a life with the woman he loves? To do it all, he has to be strong. Stronger than the Rest.
Stronger than the Rest is a full length novel with an HEA.
From the Author
Join Shirleen Davies' Newsletter to Receive Notice of:
. New Releases
. Contest
. Free Reads & Sneak Peeks
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Book Excerpt One:
"Hello, Drew." She walked forward to stand a few feet away. "I hope it's all right that I've come." Her voice was unsteady, her nervousness apparent.
No, it's not all right. "Of course. I'm glad to see you." You look beautiful. He cleared his throat. "Did you have a safe trip?"
"Oh, yes, it was wonderful - so majestic and breathtaking. Sometimes we forget how beautiful some things are when we haven't seen them in a while."
Drew drank in the sight of her. "Yes we do, Tess. We certainly do."
Book Excerpt Two:
He opened his arms and Tess fell into them, clutching his shirt, and burying her head in his neck.
Drew pulled her tighter and buried his face in her hair. He was vaguely aware of a door opening and closing. He looked up to see that Jericho was gone.
It was just the two of them. She squirmed a little on his lap and Drew felt a slight hardening of his body. He'd felt the sensations for the last few days and hoped they were an indication that his entire body was healing. Relief washed over him as he realized another hurdle was being crossed.
When Tess lifted her face to his it seemed natural to move his lips over hers. It was a soft caress, just a touch. He brushed his lips over hers. She strained to get closer. His hands moved to the back of her head and deepened the kiss. Her lips parted, and his tongue traced the edges of her mouth. He knew she had little experience and didn't want to frighten her.
Tess melted into his arms. She was totally unprepared for the warmth that swam over her body. She could smell the mixture of pine soap and fresh sweat and couldn't stop herself from running her fingers along his cheek bones, and wrapping her hands around his neck to draw him closer. She never wanted the kiss to stop.
Genre: Romance
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