by Erin Marsh
But why had he kissed her? When she’d told him to do something to shock her, she’d thought he would try to startle her, like one would do to someone with the hiccups. Most people don’t try to kiss the hiccups away.
What would have happened if his phone hadn’t rung? Would he have kissed her again? Did she want him too? Did he want to? After the call from his dad, his charming manner had disappeared and his expression turned dark. She didn’t know how to get back to that moment, so she’d changed the subject, figuring she’d think about it later. And Zane had certainly seemed okay with dropping the matter, so maybe the kiss hadn’t meant anything to him. It was just a lark, a bit of fun.
Although Zane Taylor didn’t seem the type to do spontaneous fun. But he had left her an impulsive hundred-dollar tip and helped her save this horse. Best to concentrate on that for now. She fell in step next to him as they set off down the road. The weather was gorgeous. A warm spring day in Colorado with lots of sunshine yet still cool enough.
Zane held the rope loosely in his hand, letting the horse set the pace as they walked next to her. They only spent a little time on the highway before they turned onto the quieter road that led to Bryn’s farm. The dogs occasionally veered off into the grass or the ditch to explore a scent, but always kept them in sight.
Zane pushed his hat back and peered down at her. “So, now that you bought a horse, what are your plans for keeping it?”
“Don’t you mean, now that we bought a horse?”
He let out a soft chuckle. “Hey, I’m just the investor. Think of me as more of a silent partner.”
She liked thinking of him as a partner—and in more ways than just as co-horse-owners. She let out a breath. “I don’t know what my plans are. Honestly, I still can’t quite believe I just bought a horse. And for only a hundred dollars. Which I never thanked you for. So thank you. And I do plan to pay you back, you know. At least for my half.”
“Don’t worry about it. And that hundred bucks may have bought you more of a deal than you bargained for.”
“More than a traumatized horse that I have no money to pay for the care and upkeep of?”
He nodded. “You might say you got yourself a two-for-the-price-of-one deal. This horse is pregnant.”
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About the Author
Erin Marsh fell in love with the American West at the age of nine when she rode a slow, stubborn mule named Minnie Pearl down the cliffs of Bryce Canyon in Utah. The vibrantly colored rock formations and the nearby wide-open spaces spurred her imagination. Now she enjoys setting her stories in the untamed landscape that meant so much to her growing up.
A suburban girl who married a farm boy, she has proudly clipped a sheep’s hooves (although not proficiently), helped herd the flock (with limited success), and witnessed the birth of a lamb (from a respectful distance). She lives in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter, and a very sleepy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Selkie.
A Cowboy State of Mind
The good folks of Creedence, Colorado get behind Creedence Horse Rescue in a brilliant new series from Jennie Marts
Scarred and battered loner Zane Taylor has a gift with animals, particularly horses, but he’s at a total loss when it comes to knowing how to handle women. Bryn Callahan has a heart for strays, but she is through trying to save damaged men. But when a chance encounter with a horse headed for slaughter brings Zane and Bryn together, they find themselves given a chance to save not just the horse, but maybe each other…
“Full of humor, heart, and hope…deliciously steamy.”
—Joanne Kennedy, award-winning author, for Wish Upon a Cowboy
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Lucky Chance Cowboy
In Teri Anne Stanley’s Big Chance Dog Rescue series, everyone can find a forever home…
Emma Stern is barely scraping by while working and caring for her elderly grandfather, but she’s running out of options—and hope. The last thing she has time for is Marcus Talbott and his flirting, sexy as he might be. But every time Emma thinks she’s reached the end of her rope, Marcus is there to lend a hand. Maybe there’s more to the handsome playboy after all…
“A real page-turner with a sexy cowboy, a sassy heroine, and a dog that brings them together.”
—Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author, for Big Chance Cowboy
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Cowboy Firefighter Heat
More sizzling romance from Kim Redford’s Smokin’ Hot Cowboys series
Craig Thome hasn’t seen Fern Bryant since she left Wildcat Bluff County—and him—to sing on a cruise ship. When she storms back into town, the sparks between the two aren’t only rekindled but burn hotter than ever. As long days turn into long nights, Craig is determined to show Fern that she belongs in Wildcat Bluff…and his arms.
“Fiery passion with a country-western kick.”
—Publishers Weekly for A Very Cowboy Christmas
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Fearless
These highly competitive racers are torn between the glitz of the international stage and the ranches they call home.
Billy King may be smiling under his black Stetson, but the plain truth is this cowboy-turned-racer is hurting. The moment he’s free from the press circuit, Billy bolts home—resolved to heal, and ready to win Taryn’s heart a second time. Hopefully, before the love of his life is gone for good.
Taryn Ledell never wanted to fall for sweet blue eyes and a deep southern drawl. As a World Superbike racer, she had plans, and none of them involved playing second fiddle to any man. But now he’s back, and she’s forced to make some hard choices. But broken bones and broken hearts don’t heal overnight, and the cost of forgiveness can be sky high: unless Billy can prove that his heart never left the ranch…or her.
“Vivid and fearless.”
—Kari Lynn Dell, bestselling author
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