Sneak Peek Week

It’s my turn to take a spin on the IH blog this week and I’m declaring it SNEAK PEEK WEEK. I’ve got lots of irons in the fire right now and to be perfectly honest, I’m so excited about the stuff going on in my writing world, I need to tell someone or I’ll spontaneously combust! LOL

For the next few days…I’m going to give you an inside look at some of my books that will be coming out in the next few months. To kick it off, I thought I’d share a bit from Because It’s True. This short story releases on May 29. It’s the third–and final–book in my Just Because trilogy. Because of You and Because You Love Me are out now. Valerie made me the cover–she rocks, right?!!!

Sometimes there are only two choices. Love…or leave.

Jacob James falls for Rodney the moment the New York City cop crash lands into his far-too-predictable ranch life. The sexy city slicker is everything a lonely Wyoming cowboy could ever dream of. When Rodney is shot in the line of duty, however, their off-the-charts attraction turns unexpectedly cool. Jacob offers the only thing he has left—friendship.

All Rodney can think about—besides his cowboy lover—is getting back to his job. But what good is a cop who can’t fire a gun? While he’s grateful for Jacob’s support through months of grueling physical therapy, how can he offer anything more when his own future is so uncertain?

When he’s finally cleared to return to work in New York, Rodney thought it would be the happiest day of his life. Except reaching his goal means leaving Jacob behind…and a future he never thought he wanted. Until now…

Warning: New York City cop meets Wyoming cowboy. Come on. You know that’s going to be hot.

Sneak Peek:

“Can’t exactly blame your straight brother for putting a bar between him and all these gay guys. This place is more crowded than most of the gay bars in the city. I’ve been hit on half a dozen times already and handed three phone numbers.”

Jacob narrowed his eyes slightly. Rodney tried not to acknowledge how warm and fuzzy the jealous look made him feel.

“Anyone with potential?” Jacob asked.

He had to leave it to Jacob. He was a talented actor in the play it casual role. Rodney shook his head. “No. Not at all.”

“Good,” Jacob said so quietly Rodney wasn’t sure he heard it at all.

Caleb wiped up the counter in front of them. “By the way, Rodney, I ran into your PT, Joyce, this morning. Congratulations on the clean bill of health. Looks like all your hard work paid off.New York’s going to be getting back one hell of a cop.”

“What?” Jacob’s shocked tone went through Rodney like nails.

“Jake, listen—”

“I thought you said she just gave you more exercises to do.”

Caleb’s softly muttered “shit” proved he knew he’d just fucked up. Rodney couldn’t be angry. It was his lie that landed him in this mess, not Caleb.

“I’ll leave you guys alone.” Caleb walked to the opposite end of the bar and began serving up more drinks.

“Why did you lie?” Jacob asked quietly.

“Tonight was your night, Jake. I didn’t want to take that away from you.”

“Do you honestly think I’d begrudge you your miracle, your happiness? This is what you’ve worked for, Rod. I don’t see how you being cleared to return toNew Yorkwould take away from the party.”

“Don’t you?” It was a pointed question and as close as Rodney had ever come to calling Jacob on the carpet about his feelings. Rodney wasn’t blind and he wasn’t stupid.

Jacob cleared his throat, then looked away. He faced the makeshift dance floor, careful to avoid looking at him. “I have no hold on you.”

Rodney chuckled mirthlessly. “God. I wish that was true.”

Jacob’s gaze flew back to his. “What’s that mean?”

Rodney didn’t reply. Instead, he leaned forward and placed his lips on Jacob’s. They’d been together, in each other’s faces for six months, and never once had Rodney given in to his desire to kiss Jacob.

The moment they touched, every suspicion he’d harbored about his feelings for Jacob crashed in on him and he knew he’d been right to fight the attraction. He also knew this kiss was fucking up all that restraint. It was too late now.

And…you know me…I love contests, prizes, and COMMENTS, so I think we need a SNEAK PEEK WEEK contest. Leave a comment and have your name thrown in the hat for an autographed print book and some other goodies I might have laying around the house. 

Today’s question: Which Just Because cover is your fave and why?