BOOK INFORMATION
By: Karen Rock
Releasing
October 1, 2016
Harlequin Blaze
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BOOK SUMMARY
Subject: Lt. Commander Mark
Sampson
Mission: Keep his eyes on the
skies…despite one sexy distraction!
There are things a man can never undo.
For Coast Guard search and rescue pilot Mark Sampson, it was the agonizing
decision that cost him a teammate—and his faith in himself. But an unbelievably
sexy blonde on a secluded beach may help him forget…if only for a night.
Cassie Rowe needed a distraction—and,
boy, did she get one! How was she to know the brooding stranger who rocked her
world was the pilot who'd left her brother to die? And now they're on the same
mission. She should hate him. But she can't fight the storm of desire
threatening to pull them under…
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EXCERPT
Suddenly,
warm water rushed across Cassie’s feet and over her ankles. She gasped and
stepped closer to shore then stopped when Mark’s arm came around her. He turned
her toward him. Her hands landed on his lean waist, her fingers grazing his
contracting stomach muscles beneath the crisp cotton of his T-shirt.
“I didn’t
think the water came up this far.”
“The tide’s
rising.” His voice was thick, distracted, as heat flared in his eyes.
“Oh,” she
mumbled, her mouth dry, her body warm.
He reached
out and stroked her hair, his gaze full of promise and something more. “Are you
sure you want to keep going?”
She
understood what he was asking her. Appreciated that he’d given her some time to
think. To be certain about the attraction and where it was headed.
But even with
the fresh air to clear her thoughts, she still wanted him. Still craved the
chance to feel all that warm male strength around her before she embarked on
the most dangerous adventure of her life.
“Absolutely.”
She slid her hand up his abdomen, teasing the hard ridges that moved and
shifted beneath her touch. His chest rose sharply when her fingers rested on
his pecs. Exhilaration forked through her.
“Cassie,” he
groaned, stepping closer so that her feet brushed his in the shifting sand.
She rose on
her toes and cupped her hands around the base of his neck, pulling his mouth to
hers.
Bodies fusing
at the same moment as their lips, nerve endings fired faster than the incoming
tide. Hip to hip, breast to chest, her body curved into his, molding around all
that hard, hot muscle. Pleasure tingled along her nerve endings, making her
wriggle closer and sigh into his kiss.
She felt a
low groan vibrate through his chest, but she didn’t hear it, the rush of waves drowning
out everything else. Her breath caught at the back of her throat, her senses
heightened. Every facet of the kiss imprinted itself on her consciousness,
burrowing into her memory as if it would never leave.
He placed his
hands on either side of her temples and kissed her gently, easing back ever so
slightly. He traced her lips slowly with his tongue, then sucked on her lower
lip in a way that made tension coil between her thighs. She wanted him. Wanted
this.
CAT'S REVIEW
HIS TO PROTECT by Karen Rock is a contemporary romance that is filled with emotion. Cassie and Mark are both dealing with grief and pain. I really liked Cassie - watching her grow and believe in herself throughout the story was uplifting. I liked Mark but felt he held back a bit too much. I really would have liked to have seen a bit more inside his head and heart throughout. Together, though, they are hot! Ms. Rock certainly can write those steamy scenes well! The story certainly held my interest and I found myself caught up in the ins and outs of the Coast Guard. Ms. Rock has done a wonderful job of bringing to light the workings of the Coast Guard and the dangers they face on a daily basis. It is a well written story that has a touch of humor, a bit of danger and two people fighting their way back from a dark place. If you enjoy a fairly quick, contemporary romance, than I recommend you check out HIS TO PROTECT. (received copy for honest review)
★★★★
AUTHOR INFO
Award-winning author Karen Rock is both sweet and
spicy—at least when it comes to her writing! The author of both YA and adult
contemporary books writes red-hot novels for Harlequin Blaze and small-town
romances for Harlequin Heartwarming. A strong believer in Happily-Ever-After,
Karen loves creating unforgettable stories that leave her readers with a smile.
She enjoys returning to her teaching roots when speaking at regional and
national writing conferences and interacting with other writers. She has a
Master of Fine Arts in English and has continued to learn and grow professionally
through her work with YA co-author, fellow romance author, friend and
sister-in-law, Joanne Rock.
When she’s not writing, Karen is an avid reader who’s typically immersed
in three different books at a time, all in different genres. She also loves
cooking her grandmother’s Italian recipes, baking, Christmas (no need to
specify—she loves every bit of it), and having the Adirondack Park wilderness
as her backyard, where she lives with her husband, daughter, dog and cat who
keep her life interesting and complete.
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Thanks so much for this wonderful review and hosting me today, Cat! When I began researching, and ultimately working with a Coast Guard pilot for fact checking, I learned so much about this heroic branch of the military. I bet they're getting ready right now for a disaster relief mission for Hurricane Matthew!
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to read a story featuring the Coast Guard. I always feel they are overlooked and not given the same credit the other branches receive, even though they face such great dangers. While I don't have any family members in the Coast Guard, I do have friends with family members and to hear some of the tales are harrowing. I imagine they are in the middle of Matthew helping out too. Thanks and have a wonderful day!
DeleteThank you for sharing your lovely review!
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