Welcome back to
Pleasure, Texas! So much has happened since you were last here and were
introduced to Garahan brothers and the Circle G. Emily and Tyler are doing just
fine thank you, and loving every minute they get to spend together. Their love
is like a shining beacon that Tyler’s brothers envy at first, but then come to
understand as they meet someone uniquely special in their own lives.
Dylan is the middle
brother—the quiet one (my mom always told me to watch out for the quiet ones. I
did and when Dave walked into my life, I knew I’d have to marry that man.)
Dylan’s last night working at the Lucky Star has him prepped to lasso the
birthday girl. Jolene promises that he’ll recognize her the moment he sees her.
Sure enough, a blonde, a brunette, and a redhead walk into the bar—but there’s
just something different about the brunette—could be the blindfold.
Instead of me telling
you what happens, why don’t you read an excerpt from their first meeting?
Dylan
Garahan narrowed his gaze trying to focus in the glare of the spotlight,
searching the crowd for her face. It was time for the big move in his act…the
show-stopper. Where was she?
Jolene
would kill him if he messed this up, but he'd made it through the last two
nights and would make it through tonight. The redheaded owner of the club
should have no complaints about the middle Garahan brother not keeping his word
or holding up his end of the bargain. Damn the woman and her tests!
Controlling
the urge to turn on his heel and walk off the stage, he dug deep and found the
grit to stick it out. Hell, if Tyler
could handle this job, so could he. Garahans went down fighting!
Oblivious
to the adoring gazes of the women around him, he moved toward center stage,
bent, and picked up the coiled rope. He looked up as a blonde, a brunette, and
a redhead walked into the bar…right on schedule…but there was something
different about the brunette. Maybe it was the blindfold. He struggled not to
laugh, but he couldn't keep from smiling, wondering why the cloak-and-dagger
bit.
Looping the
lasso in his hands, he started the slow circular motion. Getting the rhythm
going until it was smooth and sweet, he raised it above his head and locked gazes
with the blonde. When she nodded, he let the lasso fly, as the blonde whipped
the blindfold off the brunette.
The woman's
stunned expression as the rope slipped around her upper body didn't stop him
from tugging on the rope and reeling her in. The patrons of the Lucky Star
hooted and hollered, encouraging him to pull faster, but he didn't want the
little lady to trip and fall on her pretty face.
Glad that
the focus of the crowd wasn't totally on him, he gently pulled her toward him.
The brunette's gypsy-dark skin, full red lips, and almond-shaped eyes
captivated him. The promise of pain-filled death in her dark green eyes, as she
struggled against the bonds that held her, had his lips twitching, fighting not
to smile.
She dug in
her heels, but he used his strength to subdue her. Undeterred, he yanked on the
rope. When her eyes widened in shock, he used her surprise to his advantage and
reeled her in the last few feet. When they were a few inches apart, he tipped
his hat, smiled, and rumbled, "Happy birthday, darlin'."
Her eyes
narrowed, and her nostrils flared; Dylan recognized the signs of a fractious
filly about to raise a ruckus. Not a problem, he was ready. Wrapping his free
hand around her, he hauled her in close, pinning her to him before she could
let loose and kick him.
The crowd
roared its approval.
"Let
me go," she demanded, her sweet breath tickling the hollow of his throat.
Enjoying
himself for the first time since he'd hit the stage, he chuckled and bent his
head closer to her full red lips. "Why?" His gaze locked with hers.
"So you can have more room to do more damage?"
"I
don't like being manhandled."
Her
vehement protest didn't deter him; he had a job to do and an act to finish.
"Well now, darlin'," he drawled, "that's not what your friends
said."
Her eyes
sparkled with temper, and her willowy body trembled with anger. Dylan's body
stood up and said hell yeah! It'd been a long time since he'd had a woman tempt
him. The sultry brunette in his arms looked like she wanted to tear a few
strips off of his hide...right before she killed him.
Damn, but
that turned him on.
Perverse.
That's what his grandpa would say. He grinned and would swear he heard her
grinding her teeth in frustration.
"Let
me go." She struggled against him, but he'd trapped her slender curves
against him so not a breath of air was between them. "I'm not one of those
desperately lonely women, or buckle bunnies coming in here looking for some eye
candy."
Lord, he
really loved the husky sound of her voice. Even angry, it sounded sexy. He
fought against the instant attraction he'd felt and shrugged. "I'm not the
one whose friends blindfolded me."
She closed
her eyes and stopped struggling. Dylan could feel the anger leaving her by
degrees.
"They're
just trying to help."
"With
a face like an angel and a body made for lovin', why would you need any?"
Tears
gathered in her eyes. "None of your business."
Well, hell.
His one weakness cut him off at the knees. A woman's tears. "I'm about to
make it my business."
The music
ended and house lights went on, his cue to release his captive and take a bow.
Cursing his job and his redheaded boss, he brushed her tears away. Moved by the
split second of vulnerability, before she covered it with the toss of her long,
dark, wavy mane, he hungered for a long, slow tasting kiss.
He wasn't
sure if he wanted to reassure her that whoever had put the sadness in her eyes
wasn't worth her time, and that he would be, or if he had been too long without
a woman and was letting certain parts of his anatomy take his mind hostage.
Dylan slid
his hands around to the small of her back and watched her eyes turn an even
deeper green, the color of the tumbled sea glass he'd found as a kid, on a
beach down on the Gulf Coast. When the go-to-hell expression on her face
morphed into shocked surprise, he dipped his head low so their mouths were
lined up.
He could
feel her heart begin to pound, but from the dazed expression in her eyes it
wasn't from fear; it was something darker and a hell of a lot more fun. He
brushed his lips across hers and felt the bottom drop out of his stomach. She
tasted like sin, and he was ready to burn.
Need tied
his guts into knots, but he'd be damned if he'd be letting go of this little
filly before he'd taken his fill. He gentled her with soft, tentative kisses
until she relaxed in his arms. When she moaned low in her throat, the knots
inside him pulled tighter a heartbeat before she melted in his arms.
"Darlin',
you're killing me."
Her eyes
met his, and he knew she was going to kiss him back. He didn't ask; he simply
plundered. Surrounded by the dark, sensuous taste of her, he couldn't get
enough. Splaying his hands to the small of her back, he molded her to him,
drinking from her lips like a dying man, three days without water.
Hungry for
more, he slid the tip of his tongue along the seam of her lips, coaxing her to
let him fully taste her dark, sweet flavor. When she parted her lips, he
devoured her. Two years of frustrated need, anger, and desire swirled inside of
him and struggled to let loose.
"Happy
birthday, Ronnie!"
He snapped
to attention and loosened his hold, though it nearly tore him apart. He was not
done. He wanted more, ached for more, needed more from this woman.
Need to catch up and read the first book in the series? Not
a problem because Sourcebooks has a super special program going
on right now! It All Started When—offering
TYLER and other wonderful titles by my Sourcebooks Sisters for just $1.99!
Here’s the info and link: SOURCEBOOKS
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So now
that we are gearing up for the New Year, why not bring home a cowboy to cuddle
up with on these cold wintry nights. January won’t seem so bleak with a tall,
dark, and studly cowboy keeping you company. If you’re lucky he might just park
his boots under your bed.
To read more, visit me at www.chadmirand.com , www.facebook.com/CHAdmirand , or www.twitter.com/CHAdmirand .
Because
I was on a double-deadline in December, I didn’t have time to give my webmaster
the virtual tour for DYLAN yet…here’s the info:
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Mia Marlowe’s blog http://www.miamarlowe.com/blog /
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1/3/12
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Casablanca Author’s blog http://www.casablancaauthors.blogspot.com
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1/5/12
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SOS Aloha http://www.sosaloha.blogspot.com/
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1/6/12
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Romantic Crush Junkies http://www.romanticcrushjunkies.com
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1/10/12
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1/11/12
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Thoughts in Progress http://masoncanyon.blogspot.com/
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1/11/12
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The Romance Studio http://www.theromancestudio.blogspot.com
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Fresh Fiction http://www.freshfiction.com/
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Night Owl Reviews http://nightowlromanceblog.blogspot.com/
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Coffee Time Romance
http://coffeetimeromance.com/CoffeeThoughts/
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1/20/12
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Sia McKye’s Thoughts Over Coffee http://siamckye.blogspot.com/
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1/20/12
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Emily @ AAD12 Blog (Authors After Dark Blog)
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My Book Addiction and More http://mybookaddictionandmore.wordpress.com/
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Love Romance Passion http://www.loveromancepassion.com/
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Don't forget that I’m giving away a signed copy of DYLAN to one lucky
winner who comments on this post. Be sure to leave me your email so I can get
in touch with you.
Slainte’
C.H. Admirand
Love the excerpt! I have all of them on my wishlist! Thanks!
ReplyDelete-Amber
goodblinknpark@yahoo.com
There's just something about a cowboy! Love the excerpt and that gorgeous cover. Congratulations on a best seller.
ReplyDeleteHi C.H., great excerpt. I bet the book is as great as Tyler's.
ReplyDeletedannyfiredragon@aol.com
As always, this excerpt is wonderful. You never cease to draw me in and get me wrapped up in the pages of your books. After Tyler, I didn't think you could top it, but oh my goodness, Dylan is going to be wonderful competition for Tyler.
ReplyDeletesmurfette525(at)gmail(dot)com
Great excerpt. Dylan sounds awesome. Love the cover.
ReplyDeleteCrystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com
Hi CH! Just got done reading Tyler. Sorry i didnt let you know I received it but my laptop needed some work. GREAT GREAT GREAT books and I am so excited about this one too.. my email is wholtschneider@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Amber - It's great to see you today! I'm so glad you enjoyed the excerpt. :)
ReplyDeleteBTW...it is sooo cool to have my book on your wishlist.
Hey Carolyn! You are one of the experts on cowboys at Sourcebooks! I love your cowboys:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and the kind words...from your lips to God's ear about the best seller. LOL Here's hoping :)
Hi Danny - it's great to see you today. Thanks for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteI loved writing about Pleasure, Texas and the Garahan brothers. :) If you asked, I don't think I could pick a favorite brother! LOL
Hi Kimberly! Thanks for visiting today and the kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading TYLER.
ReplyDeleteThe Garahan brothers are going to be hard to top :)
Maybe why my next series is about the Mulcahy sisters. LOL
Hi Crystal - welcome back! I'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt and like the cover...the colors are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the video? It's on my website now...yeah! I finally sent it to my webmaster. So much to do...so little time.
Hey Wanda! It's so great to hear from you. I'm so glad you received TYLER and enjoyed reading about him and Emily.:)
ReplyDeleteI let Ronnie give Dylan a run for his money in the second book...but I think readers will enjoy how it all turns out. :)
I absolutely LOVED that excerpt. Yummy. Can't wait to read the whole thing. I'm posting it on my FB.
ReplyDeleteOmigosh! I am in love with Dylan, lol. I think I fainted because I forgot to breathe when I read the excerpt!
ReplyDeleteYou are a new to me author - and I am so glad Terry Spear told me about this page! Bless her! Now your books are all on my wishlist! I LOVE the cover of your book, it's delish!
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
Happy New Year!
Gena Robertson
robertsongena@hotmail.com
Great excerpt. I do love me some westerns but I have not read any of CH Admirand's books yet will have to check into them.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the release. Great, great excerpt! I hope the blog tour is going well!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious as to why she was crying too. I'm sure it won't take Dylan very long to find out. He sounds like a wonderful hero. Many congrats on the new release CH!
ReplyDeletegeishasmom73 AT yahoo DOT com
Hi Sara! Thanks for the kind words and the posting to Facebook...you rock!
ReplyDeleteHi Gena - thanks for the kind words and thanks to Terry for sending you to the CasaBabes Blog!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool to be on your wishlist:)
Hi Virginia - I'm so glad you're a western lover :) Stop by my website and read a few of the excerpts :)
ReplyDeleteHi Shana! Thanks for stopping today. :) I'm halfway finished with the blogs and interviews...YIKES!
ReplyDeleteHi Stacie...hmmm...you'll have to read the book to find out...but I'll will say that Dylan is a man on a mission where Ronnie is concerned.:)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Gena who won the signed copy of DYLAN today! I'll be sending you an email shortly.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget there are plenty of chances to win a signed copy. I'll be at the SOS Aloha Blog on the 5th.
Wow what an exciting book.....can't wait to read it too.....babyruthmac16@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteColleen, I LOVE your writing! Your characters have tremendous depth and they leave a lasting impression. Also, your storylines are very imaginative and clever. I'm very excited for DYLAN and can hardly wait for my pre-order to arrive. Hooyah!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Tylers story so I'd love to see what Dylan is up to.
ReplyDeletesallans d at yahoo dot com
I have Tyler's book in the tbr stack! I'd love to win Dylan so I could read them back to back. I know they are super good cause I love to read about a cowboy!! Enter me please and thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletemlawson17 at hotmail dot com
That's one hot excerpt and what a great cover! Happy release day!
ReplyDeleteBeen waiting for this guy. And who's going to ride into view next, CH?
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteWell, that's a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year all rolled into one! I don't have time to comment because Dylan's waiting for me in the next room...
ReplyDeleteSorry I forgot to leave email
ReplyDeletelead[at]hotsheet[dot]com
Hi there! Never read any of your bOoks before but I love your comment that we have to watch for the silent guy:). This is do true, I love silent guy as well:). Congrats on the release of your book:). Aretha zhen, aretha_zhen@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGreat post, thank you!
ReplyDeleteSure wish we had cowboys in Holland!
auriansbooks at gmail dot com
Fabulous excerpt, C.H. Your talent shines!
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