Someone to Watch Over Me
Jerrie Alexander
Blurb:
Sometimes,
hiding from danger draws a crowd. Sometimes, hiding can get you killed.
Stacey
McKinney returned to her home town to escape a stalker. When people around her
turn up dead, she fears he's found her. Is the maniac keeping his threat by
killing off anyone who gets close to her?
A
different kind of risk is also in town. The man who broke her heart has also
come home. Their attraction is stronger and hotter than ever, but he walked
away once. Will he do it again?
A
bullet ended Cash Butler's career as an Army Ranger. His life on his horse
ranch is without complications until he hears Stacey is back in town. He was a
kid when her dad used his wealth and power to drive him away. He's not that kid
any longer.
When
Stacey goes missing, a search proves her stalker had followed her to Oak Hill.
But he's dead. Who killed him? And who has Stacey? Buy link
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Excerpt:
Focused, Stacey headed across the building on a mission. She skirted the
two pool tables, moving faster the closer she got to ladies' room door handle.
A chilled raced down her arms. She sensed someone moving in step directly
behind her.
A scent stirred something in her memory. Awareness churned through her,
warming her skin. Heat rushed to her lower belly. How did her body know to
react? She turned to find Cash Butler smiling down at her from under the brim
of his black hat.
"Would you look at who I found," his whiskey-toned voice
flowed over her skin like caramel over ice cream.
An old familiar zing of desire ricocheted through her nervous system.
Twenty-eight was a good year for him. His black hair and stormy gray eyes still
framed a chiseled jaw, sharp nose and a mouth made to kiss. Ten years had added
a maturity, a road warrior expression to his face.
First loves should never look this good. Never smell this good. And
never stand this close.
He leaned down and buzzed his lips across her cheek, liquefying her
knees. Blood coursed through her veins, revving her heart rate to race track
speeds.
"Hey." Her attempt at casual caught in the back of her throat.
"Why aren't you off saving the world or fighting in the war or
something?"
"Turns out I'm not bulletproof." His gaze raked over her,
settling on her face. "You're looking well."
"So are you." She hated how her body reacted to his nearness.
"I need to get back to work. So if you'll excuse me."
"Wait." He stepped between her and the door. "You're the
reason I'm here tonight."
She pretended his strong hands sliding up and down her arms had no
effect. Truth be told, seismic waves scorched their way to the ends of her
fingertips.
"Unless you want your boots wet, you'll leave me alone."
"Then meet me at the Cactus Club tomorrow at two." One corner
of his mouth lifted. "You remember how to get there?”
"Sunday is my day for scullery maid duties." Her brain issued
a stern warning. His tone of voice said he was glad to see her, but his eyes
gave nothing away. Meeting him wasn't a good idea. Unfortunately, her heart
wasn't in the mood to listen.
"Since when do you do housework?"
"A lot's changed since..." She bit off the sentence. Confiding
in Cash served no purpose.
Letting him touch her had been a mistake. Did she pull away? Nooo. She
stood there while his hands traveled down until his fingers twined through
hers.
"I'll be there tomorrow at two. I hope you'll come."
Authors Bio:
A student of creative writing in her youth, Jerrie set
aside her passion when life presented her with a John Wayne husband, and two
wonderful children. A career in logistics offered her the opportunity to travel
to many beautiful locations in America, and she revisits them in her romantic
suspense novels.
But the characters went with her,
talked to her, and insisted she share their dark, sexy stories with others. She
writes alpha males and kick-ass women who weave their way through death and fear
to emerge stronger because of, and on occasion in spite of, their love for each
other. She likes to torture people, make them suffer, and if they’re strong
enough, they live happily ever after.
The
author of HELL OR HIGH WATER, THE LAST EXECUTION, THE GREEN-EYED DOLL, Jerrie
and her husband live in Texas. She loves sunshine, children’s laughter, sugar
(human and granulated), and researching for her heroes and heroines.
Dark, Gritty and Emotionally Packed Romantic
Suspense
My Review:
This book surprised me. I am not a fan of cowboys. However Cash is not your ordinary cowboy. He is determined to keep Stacey this time, no matter who interferes. What he did not expect was a crazy stalker from Stacey's past, and an even crazier killer. I did not expect who the killer was and as I read the last few pages of the book I really liked how the author tied up all the plots. Even the sub-plots were tied up nicely. I liked that both Stacey and Cash came home at the same time, and fate led them to each other. Stacey learns a lot about her relatives and her past that she may never be able to forgive. With Cash's love she can do anything. but is she willing to risk his life and put him in harms way?
I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.
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