Title: A Bounty on Forever
Author: Connie Y Harris
Genre: Military Romance
Book Blurb:
Former Navy SEAL Tony Franco is convinced his past is behind him. He now thrives as an emergency room nurse. But after learning there’s a bounty on his head, he will stop at nothing to protect those closest to him—including the new woman in his life, fiery Zumba instructor Sierra Sanchez.
Troubled by his secrecy and the escalating close calls, Sierra resists the sexual chemistry sizzling between them but Tony’s charismatic bedside manner disarms her. As desire heats up, danger edges closer, threatening their lives and putting their forever in the crosshairs.
Excerpt:
Sierra stiffened and gulped the rest of the liquid nectar, her ears buzzing from, she wasn’t sure, the champagne or the heat blossoming between her legs from the proximity of the super-hot nurse, SEAL and flirtatious best man. Distracted, she didn’t see the copious bouquet of coral and white roses intermingled with Baby’s Breath as it plummeted straight for her face. From somewhere in the crowd, a feminine squeal jerked her attention skyward, “Sierra, catch it.”
Instinctively, she leapt straight up, her arm extended with fingers splayed until the ends of a satin bow draped her hand. Velvet petals from the roses brushed her cheek as she captured the stem and secured the flowers in her grip. Oh my God. I caught the bouquet? Now what?
As if in answer to her musing, Tony stepped into view, his wide palm outstretched, filling the air space as a blue garter appeared, descending like a frilly comet. Then it disappeared. Who caught it? She perused the males hovered in a semi-circle.
“Whew.” Tony said as he separated from the crowd and clutched the garter in a triumphant wave. He started toward Sierra, a shit-eating grin covering his face.
Tony caught the garter. She returned the smile. Of course, he did. Her gaze shifted to stare blankly at the clump of flowers in her hand.
“Nice catch,” He said. “I guess you’re the one I put this on.” He dangled the cloth in the air and then smoothed his arm around her waist.
“Impulse reaction,” she said, removing his arm as if it were a smelly sock. “Not a chance you’re sliding a garter on my thigh.” She scoffed and handed him the arrangement before stalking to the buffet table, although food was the last thing on her mind. The music resumed and drowned out his no doubt, smart-assed reply. Thank goodness. She had no doubt his response was another one of his witty retorts. What a jag-off. But what a hot, exciting, funny jag-off.
One of her favorite Salsa tunes came on and the other bridesmaids called her name to join them. She sidestepped in rhythm on to the dance floor her arms looping around her waist in perfect small circles.
The music stopped, and the DJ announced it was time to put on the garter. What? Was she really going to allow him to grab her thigh? She leaned toward Ariel and mouthed, “Have to pee,” before she bolted off the dance floor.
“Hey Sierra, wait a minute,” Ariel called, rushing to catch her best friend. “Time to don the garter… do you honestly have to pee or is this about something or someone?” She cocked her brow.
Caught in a selfish impulse, Sierra realized she had to go through with the ridiculous custom for her most cherished friend. “No, I was escaping. Your husband’s friend gives me the jitters.”
“Jitters as in you’d like to hold the beautiful jellyfish, but you might get stung?”
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fans of Sandra Brown will love this...
A Bounty on Forever is a fantastic romantic suspense with sizzling chemistry and an adrenaline-filled plot. I’m a sucker for a protective SEAL and an independent take-no-guff heroine. The characterizations of both Sierra and Tony are in-depth and by the end of the story, they became a part of me. The romance starts out as enemies-to-lovers but eventually rolls into full-fledge romantic suspense. The suspense subplot blends beautifully with the romance. The realistic aspects of the story (military, SEALs, Zumba) is 100% accurate and adds to the overall story. Well researched, well written and perfectly paced makes this a must-read. Highly recommend, especially for fans of Sandra Brown.
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Author Biography:
With close ties to the Navy SEAL community, Connie’s mission as a writer is to offer the reader a realistic portrayal of men who transfer their alpha tendencies and athletic prowess into serving a noble cause.
A former English teacher and corporate executive Connie holds a B.A. from East Carolina University. Although she spent many years in the corporate world, her first love has always been writing. She maintains a portfolio of songs, poems and stories she wrote as early as ten. When she isn’t creating new plots, Connie enjoys Zumba fitness and claims her best story ideas come to her while dancing the Salsa.
Connie lives near the Gulf Coast of Florida with her German Shepherd Dog and a cat who takes no prisoners.
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