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Cattle Valley:
Truth or Dare
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Naomi
Rivers loves living in the quiet community of Cattle Valley . She
has the book store she's always wanted, and good friends to fill
her time. She doesn't have one special person to share her life,
but everything changes when a sexy blonde author walks into her
store.
Courtney
Cross is a renowned novelist whose latest book features characters
with alternative lifestyles. She's on a book signing tour, which
winds to a close at Booklovers in Cattle Valley .
Worn out from her hectic schedule, Courtney decides to vacation in
the rustic town for a few weeks. The beautiful countryside and
laid back atmosphere provide exactly the calm get-away she
desires, and quite possibly the backdrop for her next novel. The
cute red-head at the bookstore doesn't hurt, either.
They
fall in love, but while Naomi thrives in Cattle Valley , Courtney
has her own life in
Chicago . In the end, it's the ultimate game of Truth or
Dare that helps them decide.(f/f
contemporary erotic romance)
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* Note: This novel is a stand
alone title which includes characters created by Carol Lynne in the
Cattle Valley Series. Visit the
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Excerpt:
"The
only woman she'd ever loved had just walked out the door." The
author closed her book and looked up, scanning the standing-room only
crowd. "Thank you all for being here."
Naomi Rivers
started the applause then wiped a tear from the corner of her eye. She'd
read Destiny's Choice soon after she'd confirmed the book signing
event at her store. It was much more poignant hearing the words in the
author's resonant, sexy voice. She glanced around. Her friends and
fellow townspeople must have agreed. They jostled around the book
display, reaching for copies.
"There's a
table off to the side." She spoke loudly enough to be heard over the
noise, pointing to her left. "As soon as I can get Ms. Cross to it,
she'll sign your books. There are refreshments too."
Weaving
through the group, she reached the front where Courtney Cross stood
chatting with the other bookstore employee, Melissa Danes. "That was
great!" Naomi smiled at the gorgeous, well-known writer. "Everyone loved
it. Looks like we might sell out."
"I brought a
few extra copies, just in case." Courtney brushed her blonde bangs off
her face. "I'm amazed at the turnout. I heard Cattle Valley was a small
town."
"It is. Less
than three thousand people, actually. But lots of folks here have what
they like to call 'alternative lifestyles'. The subject
matter of your lesbian novel has been a huge topic of discussion since
everyone found out you were coming. People were very excited."
Courtney shook
her head. "I can't believe that either. A gay town. It's unheard of."
"Not
everyone's gay," Melissa said. "Some people moved here to be with gay
family members. Some just wanted a peaceful, non-judgemental place to
live."
"Speaking of
peaceful..." Naomi scanned the crowd, some of whom seemed to be getting
restless. "We'd better get the signing started. I'll take her over
there, Mel. Would you make sure the display of her books stays stocked?
There's another case of her first title, Destiny's Rule, in back
if we need it."
"Yep." Melissa
left the author's side reluctantly, making a face behind the woman's
back at Naomi.
Naomi smiled
sweetly at the young brunette then took Courtney by the arm. The
softness of her skin jolted Naomi for a moment, and she paused to
control her breathing. Keep it together! she chided herself. With
a store full of customers, she had no time to melt into a puddle of
lust. "This way, Ms. Cross. Get your fingers limbered up, looks like
you'll be doing some writing."
"My favourite
part." Courtney settled into the padded chair behind the table. "Next to
the writing, that is." Picking up a pen, she smiled at the first person
in line and the small talk began.
Stepping back,
Naomi watched with interest. She'd always been an avid reader but could
only admire someone who put words to paper the way Courtney did. And
facing a crowd of strangers-- Naomi shuddered. She'd rather spend time
in a room full of books than people.
"That's one
poised woman." Sheriff Ryan Blackfeather stepped up behind her. "Making
nice with one person after another, smiling like there's no place she'd
rather be."
Naomi looked
over her shoulder and up at the tall man. "She said it's her second
favourite thing to do, after writing."
Ryan scanned
the crowd. "I can think of several things I'd call my favourites, and
none of them include books."
Naomi saw him
making eyes at one of his handsome partners, Nate Gills, who waited in
line for an autograph. Straight or gay, most people in Cattle Valley
agreed--Nate was about the prettiest thing west of the Mississippi
River. Naomi concurred, but also knew what a great friend the man was.
She swatted
Ryan's arm. "I wasn't talking about that. We all know how good
you've got it at home. Speaking of which, where's the third partner in
your man sandwich? I haven't seen Rio in here."
He snorted.
"Rio's at The Gym. He said he's not into lesbian book readings
but asked you to save him a cookie."
"Tell him to
forget it," she teased. "They're lesbian cookies."
"Yeah, well,
we happen to know you got them at Brynn's Bakery. Kyle Brynn may be many
things, but he's no lesbian."
"Smart ass.
I bought them, so they're mine now. Lesbian cookies, get it?"
Ryan smiled. "Nate'll
take him one. Nate looks out for Rio." He watched his lover talk to the
author.
"I know he
does." She looked from one man to the other thoughtfully. They were an
unusual trio. Ryan--tall, dark and handsome, massive tattoos and flowing
long hair--made a wonderful, yet atypical, town sheriff. He lived with
two partners, Rio Adega, also tattooed, with multiple piercings and hair
to die for, and the metro-sexual Nate, who along with Rio had opened a
fitness centre and called it--thinking like men--The Gym. Nate
and Rio spent lots of time there, and where they could be found, Ryan
usually wasn't far away.
Glancing from
Ryan to Nate, Naomi wondered how they did it. Not the physical how--she
made herself blush thinking about that--but the mental how of
loving two people. Didn't they get jealous? What if one of them wasn't
in the mood? Though judging by appearances, that wasn't often a problem.
When they weren't working, the men were all over each other.
Nate finished
up with Courtney and walked towards Naomi and Ryan. After planting a
kiss on the lips of his tall lover, he smiled at Naomi. "Courtney's one
nice lady. You should get yourself some of that."
"Excuse me?"
She blinked. "Just because she wrote a lesbian book, doesn't make her a
lesbian."
"She is." He
nodded with authority.
"How do you
know?" Naomi scoffed.
Nate shrugged.
"I asked her."
"You did not!"
Ryan laughed.
"I'm sure he did. Why does that surprise you? You know him well enough,
by now."
"Oh my god!"
She shook her head.
"We need to
go." Ryan slipped an arm around his lover. "Have you paid for your
book?"
"No, I'm
stealing it." He patted Naomi's face.
She grinned,
shoving his hand away. "You bought it weeks ago, jackass. I put the
sticker on it myself when you brought it in tonight. Go on, get out.
Make room for the paying customers."
"I need a
cookie first." Nate looked offended.
She shook her
finger. "Don't take any for Rio."
"Cross my
heart." He turned his back, where she could see his fingers in the shape
of an 'X', the universal symbol for cancelling a promise.
Chuckling, she
glanced up at Ryan. "How can you live with him?"
He leaned
down, kissing her cheek. "He makes life very interesting, if you
know what I mean. 'Night, Naomi."
"Goodnight."
She watched them wistfully as they walked to the refreshment table. She
knew exactly what he meant. Things were happening in their house which
hadn't happened in hers for ages. Longer than ages. She couldn't
remember the last time she'd had sex that didn't involve her own hand
and two 'D' cell batteries.
Reviews:
...I enjoyed an
alternate look at the town I've come to love. Jamie Hill has done
a fine job in carrying on the vision of Ms. Lynne's fabulous
world.
~ Hayley,
Fallen Angel Reviews
4
Angels ~ FAR ~ Read review
here
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CATTLE
VALLEY:
TRUTH OR DARE by Jamie Hill is the first lesbian romance I have ever
read and I enjoyed it very much. Naomi and Courtney make a very sensual
and hot couple. This is a sweet story and an excellent addition to the
CATTLE VALLEY
series.
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Christina, Romance Junkies Reviews
4 Blue
Ribbons, RJR, Read review
here
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