Title: No Good Deed
Author: C.D. Bennett
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Blurb:
No Good Deed…goes unpunished.
Kiya James’ relocation to idyllic Riverton Colorado is disrupted when she discovers a critically wounded man lying in a field near her home. Little did she know that her selfless act to save the man’s life would thrust her into a world of corruption, greed, and danger. As the only witness to the initial attack, and shaken by an attempt on her own life, Kiya is offered refuge with the victim’s family. Together, they struggle to uncover the circumstances that would trigger an unknown assailant to unleash a string of deadly attacks in an otherwise quiet rural ranching community.
Jake McCleary’s world could have been destroyed with a single bullet if it hadn’t been for the quick actions of a stranger. Now, in a desperate attempt to protect her, and his entire family, Jake must fight to defend his home, livelihood, and the woman who was rapidly capturing his heart, against the vicious actions of a criminal that will stop at absolutely nothing to get what he wants. But will they find the answers they need in time, or will they lose everything to the conceit of a madman? And will the bond between his wounded brother and the woman that saved him prove to be too big of an obstacle for Jake to overcome in the pursuit for Kiya’s love?
Excerpt:
Troubling realization
Outside, the air had turned chilly causing Kiya to shiver slightly when the wind
blew across the yard. Jake immediately wrapped his jacket around her shoulders. He
had snagged it from a peg hanging inside the door as they were leaving. “What are you
doing running around out here without a jacket?”
“Thanks, I didn’t need one on my way over, and I wasn’t expecting it to get so
cold. The temperature changes fast around here,” she said as she snuggled farther into
the jacket.
They made the short walk to the cabin in relative silence, but as they entered the
glow given off by the light near the front door, Kiya stopped and turned toward Jake.
“Thank you for inviting me tonight. It was great getting to see Dylan that way. Even if he still tires easily.”
“It’s surprising how effortless it is for you to tune in to how he’s feeling. You
noticed his change in energy quicker than any of the rest of us.”
Jake’s words were spoken lightly, but his eyes appeared guarded. Kiya shrugged.
“I know what to look for, that’s all.”
“I suppose that could be it,” he allowed.
The wind picked up again causing Kiya’s hair to flutter across her cheeks. Without thinking, Jake reached over and smoothed the silky strands away from her face, but the mental image of his brother’s interaction with her earlier in the evening had him pulling his hand back and shoving it into his pocket. He had been unprepared for his reaction to their almost instant and very obvious bond. He was struggling with the fact that he didn’t like it.
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C.D. Bennett is an avid reader and nature lover that enjoys adventurous outdoor activities when she’s not busy writing romantic suspense novels. Horseback riding, hiking, kayaking/paddleboarding, and swimming are some of her favorite pastimes. She has even "taken the plunge" with skydiving and scuba diving. She lives in rural NW Pennsylvania with her family and a menagerie of animal companions. She is currently working on her third book.
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