Authors: Desiree Holt
Hard Lovin' (10 page)
I think I must have lived in Texas in another life, because the minute I set foot on Texas soil I knew I was home. Living in Texas Hill Country gives me inspiration for more stories than I’ll probably ever be able to tell, what with all the sexy cowboys who surround me and the gorgeous scenery that provides a great setting.
Each day is a new adventure for me, as my characters come to life on the pages of my current work in progress. I’m absolutely compulsive about it when I’m writing and thank all the gods and goddesses that I have such a terrific husband who encourages my writing and puts up with my obsession. As a multi-published author, I love to hear from my readers. Their input keeps my mind fresh and always hunting for new ideas.
Desiree welcomes comments from readers. You can find her website and email address on her
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Also by
Desiree Holt
Ellora’s Cavemen: Flavors of Ecstasy I
anthology
Mistletoe Magic: Elven Magic
with Regina Carlysle & Cindy Spencer Pape
Mistletoe Magic: Touch of Magic
Kidnapping the Groom
with Allie Standifer
Seductive Illusion
with Allie Standifer
Turn up the Heat 1: Scorched
with Allie Standifer
Turn up the Heat 2: Scalded
with Allie Standifer
Turn up the Heat 3: Singed
with Allie Standifer
Turn up the Heat 4: Steamed
with Allie Standifer
Until the Dawn
with Cerise DeLand
Wedding Belles: Something Blue
with Cerise DeLand & Allie Standifer
Wedding Belles: Something Borrowed
Print books by Desiree Holt
Age and Experience
anthology
Candy Caresses
anthology
Cougar Challenge: Tease the Cougar
anthology
Demanding Diamonds
anthology
Ellora’s Cavemen: Flavors of Ecstasy I
anthology
Erotic Emerald
anthology
Mistletoe Magic
anthology
Naughty Nuptials
anthology
Discover for yourself why readers can’t get enough of the multiple award-winning publisher Ellora’s Cave. Whether you prefer ebooks or paperbacks, be sure to visit EC on the web at www.ellorascave.com for an erotic reading experience that will leave you breathless.
- Acknowledgments
- Trademarks Acknowledgement
- Texas Rangers: State of Texas Department of Public Safety
- Chapter One
- “Ohhh,” she sighed. Then, “You don’t have to—”
- Chapter Two
- She left her father’s castle gate, left her own fine lover
- “Well, who wouldn’t,” Vanessa protested. “Especially after—”
- Chapter Three
- He whistled and he sang ’til the greenwoods rang
- Chapter Four
- Her father saddled his fastest steed, searched the valleys all over
- Chapter Five
- He came at last to a mansion fine, down by the River Clady
- “I-I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry. I never thought…”
- “Oh, Grady.” She tightened her grip on the sheets. “It’s just…”
- He is no gypsy, my father, she said, but a lord of these lands all over
