She
has a proposition…to win their attention, passion, hearts.
For
over a year, Mercy’s had her eye on Travis and Dutch, two of the hottest guys
on the Oregon coast. Dark and dangerously virile, Travis owns a saloon that
caters to bikers. Dutch looks like one, right down to his impressive tats, and
operates a motorcycle repair shop on the premises.
When
a position opens in the saloon’s kitchen, Mercy sees a way to be near these
sinfully sexy men, wanting the job and lodging, her cabin snuggled between
theirs.
Travis
isn’t so sure about having Mercy nearby. She’s deliciously curvy, but too nice.
He’s into temporary fun. To Dutch, forever is a dirty word.
Imagine
their surprise when sweet little Mercy encourages wild nights of carnal
pleasure with a dash of bondage and spanking…followed by friendship and
tenderness.
Before
she’s through, these tough guys will be the ones who’ve surrendered.
Here's an excerpt:
When
she saw the kitchen, her hand went to her chest. Grease spatters and unwashed
pans decorated the small, dingy space.
“Greg
took off kind of fast,” Travis explained.
“Something
about an outstanding warrant,” Dutch added. “He usually cleaned up after
himself.”
She
made a face at the inside of the stove. “When was the last time he really
cleaned this?”
Dutch
lifted his shoulders, feeling bad for her.
Sighing,
she regarded the snug surroundings. Space enough for two. With three, it was
crowded as hell, everyone practically on top of each other. The air too thick
and charged. At least for Dutch. Mercy had pulled in her arms to avoid anything
grimy, which plumped her breasts and deepened her cleavage.
Dutch’s
legs went unsteady.
“Let
me change and get my cleaning stuff,” she said. “I’ll have this place sparkling
in no time.”
Travis
didn’t step out of her way. “About what you’re wearing.”
“It’s
really cute,” Dutch said, the words falling out of his mouth.
Mercy
perked up. Travis frowned. “You can’t wear that around here.”
Surprise
then confusion flickered across her face. “You mean while I cook.”
“I
mean anywhere on the property.”
A
flash of offense crowded out her first response. “Why?” She regarded her outfit.
“What’s wrong with it?”
Nothing
as far as Dutch was concerned.
Travis
sighed. “When guys start drinking, they stop using their heads.”
Her
slender eyebrows shot up. “They’re going to be drinking in my cabin? In the
woods surrounding it? In my car?”
Dutch
snickered.
Travis
shot him a look then turned to her. “Of course not. But I don’t want you
traipsing around here dressed like that.”
“Traipsing?
Like I have all the time in the world, not two jobs?”
“Look,
it’s my place,” he said. “And those are the rules.”
She
spoke to Dutch. “What did Greg wear when he cooked?”
Dutch
tried to recall. “Ah, jeans and an undershirt.”
“Want
me to wear that?” she asked Travis. “Or would a burka be better?”
Dutch
laughed.
Travis
frowned. “I don’t want anyone attacking you.”
“Because
I’m your employee?” she asked. “Or because they might find me attractive?”
Travis
screwed up his mouth as though he’d tasted something shitty. “Because you’ll
get hurt.”
“I
can take care of myself.”
“Until
you can’t,” he countered.
“What
if I want to attack them?” She looked from him to Dutch and back. “Is that
allowed?”
“You
mean because you’re only looking for a good time?” Dutch asked. “Nothing
permanent? No strings?”
“Sure.
Isn’t that what makes the world go ’round?”
Not
according to Travis, at least when it came to her. Dutch looked at his friend,
his expression saying, ‘Hey fool, you were wrong.’
Or
at least misguided. There was still that hint of worship about Mercy. However,
she was proving to be as practical as they were. Looking for fun. Happy to
settle for that.
Until
she wasn’t.
Fuck.
Travis’s warning still echoed in Dutch’s mind.
Travis
mumbled, “Dress appropriately. That’s all I ask. And stay out of trouble. I’ve
got enough shit to handle without having to rescue you.”
Her
sass evaporated. She looked so hurt Dutch had to stop himself from hugging her,
and risk all hell breaking loose.
“Don’t
worry, you won’t,” she murmured. “Let me get my stuff so I can clean this
place.”
Travis
finally stepped out of her way. Mercy stopped, then turned back to him. “Thanks
for letting me stay.” On her tiptoes, she cupped his face and brushed her lips
over his.
Dutch
gaped.
She
hushed to Travis. “I really appreciate it.”
Before
he could say anything or start breathing again, she moved into Dutch, cupping
his face. His cock shot to attention at her feathery touch, his lids sliding
down. Her lips weren’t cold from the Popsicle as he’d imagined, but soft and
achingly warm. She smelled of something flowery and feminine. Alluring as hell.
“Thanks
for helping me move my stuff in,” she whispered to him, then left the kitchen
and saloon, heading to her cabin.
About the author:
Tina Donahue is an award-winning,
bestselling novelist in erotic, paranormal, contemporary and historical romance
for Samhain Publishing, Ellora’s Cave, Siren Publishing, and Kensington. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites
have praised her work. Three of her erotic romances (Adored, Lush Velvet Nights, and Deep,
Dark, Delicious) were named finalists in the 2011 EPIC competition. The
French review site, Blue Moon reviews, chose her erotic romance Sensual Stranger as their Book of the
Year 2010 (erotic category). The Golden Nib Award at Miz Love Loves Books was
created specifically for Lush Velvet
Nights, and two of her titles (The
Yearning and Deep, Dark, Delicious) received
an Award of Merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competition (2011 and 2012). Take Me Away and Adored both won second place in the NEC RWA contest (different
years).
Tina is featured in the 2012 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market.
She was the editor of an award–winning Midwestern newspaper and worked in Story
Direction for a Hollywood production company.
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