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Sorry for missing last week. I was out of town at a book event, followed by a mini-vacation. I'm back with another excerpt from The Protector (An Outer Rim Novel: Book 3). When we left off two weeks ago, Rissa and her friend Fortuna (a pleasure house madam) are in Rissa's kitchen discussing the rescue of the children when Dillan shows up. Next thing he knows, her bartender (and self-appointed bodyguard) holds a knife to his throat. Despite his beard and overlong hair, Fortuna is the first to recognize him.
While Dillan disentangled Fortuna’s
arms, Rissa sat back down at the island—she did not look pleased. He could hope
her tight expression was jealousy, but it probably wasn’t.
Rissa sighed, “Kiran, it’s okay, go
back to bed, thanks for being so vigilant. This is one offworlder I can
handle.”
“Oh, please, let me handle him,”
Fortuna cooed.
While she was a beautiful fem, she did nothing to turn him on, even when she kissed him again and pressed her lush
body against his. His attention centered on Rissa.
When Fortuna noticed the direction of his
gaze, she huffed, “Oh, pooh, same old, same old. I’ll leave you two alone to
get . . . reacquainted.”
Who knew rescuing two girls from traffickers would bring down a world of hurt?
After tavern owner Rissa Dix rescues two girls from a slave ship, she must rally the townsfolk to prevent traffickers from returning. Mining heir Dillan Rusteran has loved her for years. Little do they know that by rescuing more children they're tangling with a galactic trafficking ring.
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Haha! Not lured by Fortuna's charms. Nice snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea.
DeleteA man who knows what he wants and a woman who isn't sure she appreciates it . . . but she will, I'm guessing!
ReplyDeleteYou're so smart, Nancy. :)
DeleteHe is clearly still attracted to Rissa, but he might have his work cut out to persuade her to think the same way. I'm sure he will try.
ReplyDeleteHe's definitely going to try. Of course, the road won't be easy.
DeleteHmm,, not sure she wants a sweet reunion. Maybe sparks will fly instead. :-) Good snippet, Diane! And that is wonderful news about out Hywela!!
ReplyDeleteShe remembers him as a reckless kid. Hard for her to get over that memory.
DeleteA complex set of relationships here.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Aurora.
DeleteSo interesting to watch all this play out...as Aurora said, complex! Enjoyed the new excerpt...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Veronica. I always appreciate your insight.
DeleteHe's looking at her, but she isn't looking back--and someone else is interested in him. This has the makings of some fine drama!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Caitlin. Rissa remembers the boy and doesn't see the man he's become.
DeleteOh, now how does Rissa feel about him? Fabulous snippet! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! <3
Thanks, Jess. Good question. She's having a difficult time reconciling who she knew before.
DeleteFortuna has an amusingly dirty mind . . . but I doubt Rissa finds it amusing.
ReplyDeleteGood point, Ed. No, Rissa doesn't. :)
DeleteOh what a tantalising excerpt, it lookes like Rissa holds all the cards at the moment, and neither Fortuna or Dillan are happy about it. Thanks so much for mentioning the 'Banter contest' win, *blush* I'm quietly thrilled! :)
ReplyDeleteFortuna likes to tease. She knows where Dillan's heart lies. The Best Banter contest was sponsored by my RWA chapter. I was thrilled to know one of the winners. Congrats and Happy Birthday!
DeleteP.S. Sorry to be so late commenting, but it's been a somewhat hectic weekend! I'm still trying to catch up.
ReplyDeleteNo problem. This isn't late. Sometimes, I'm still commenting on Wednesdays. LOL
DeleteI look forward to Dillan and Rissa getting reacquainted. I have a hunch it will take some time before it becomes an intimate relationship though.
ReplyDeleteIt will, of course. Gotta make them suffer a bit. :)
DeleteCan't wait the find out the back story between these two!
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting, Alexis. :)
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