A Cowboy Like You(Heart of Texas #4)
by Donna Grant
Mass Market Paperback, 288 pages
Published November 26th 2019 by St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN1250250048
In the Heart of Texas, a heartthrob cowboy may get his second chance at love…
Danny Oldman, the handsome Lone Star sheriff, is still single. He tells himself, and anyone who asks, that he is married to his job―and what matters most is keeping the people of his beloved Texas hometown safe. The truth? Danny still hasn’t gotten over his high school crush. She moved away after graduation and took Danny’s heart with her.
Skylar Long never thought she would have to flee Houston and return home―where it all began for her. But that’s what happened after the man of her dreams turned out to be an actual nightmare. Now, Skylar is desperate to escape her obsessive boyfriend. Nothing shocks her more than seeing Danny again and realizing that their long-ago attraction is more powerful than ever. But can she and Danny find a way to fight against Skylar’s wealthy, powerful ex who is dead set on tearing them apart?
Excerpt
The lights were dimmed in the stables, creating a soft glow around him. Skylar noticed that Danny’s eyes were more gold than normal, the gilded flecks drawing her like a beacon.
His hand was warm in hers, his hold steady, tender. She liked the dark stubble that shadowed his cheeks and jaw. It gave him a dangerous look. That was one adjective she would’ve never used to describe Danny, but then she’d seen him come out of the shadows and stop Matt.
The man who had saved her had been one who was ready to do whatever he had to in order to stop Matt. The air around Danny had crackled with a calmness while also showcasing the determined weapon he was in the face of such a menacing scene.
“I wanted to take you to that Christmas dance,” he suddenly said.
She blinked, taken aback by his words until she remembered what they had talked about in the house. “Why didn’t you?”
“I’d taken a shift at work for a friend who wanted to bring his girlfriend to the dance. I hadn’t intended to go. Besides, I wasn’t brave enough to ask you.”
“I would’ve said yes.” She glanced at the ground and laughed softly. “I looked for you that night. I’d planned to ask you to dance.”
His gaze darkened as his dipped into a husky whisper. “I missed out for sure.”
Skylar lifted her free hand and tilted back his hat so she could better see his face. “There’s still tonight.”
There was a flash of hesitation, of doubt. Just when she thought he might step away, he wrapped his free arm around her and pulled her close. The moment their bodies touched, her blood ran hot.
She waited, her lips parted until he finally lowered his head. Just before their lips touched, he paused. She wound her arm around his neck, her fingers tangling in his dark hair at his neck.
Then – finally! – his mouth pressed against hers.
The lights were dimmed in the stables, creating a soft glow around him. Skylar noticed that Danny’s eyes were more gold than normal, the gilded flecks drawing her like a beacon.
His hand was warm in hers, his hold steady, tender. She liked the dark stubble that shadowed his cheeks and jaw. It gave him a dangerous look. That was one adjective she would’ve never used to describe Danny, but then she’d seen him come out of the shadows and stop Matt.
The man who had saved her had been one who was ready to do whatever he had to in order to stop Matt. The air around Danny had crackled with a calmness while also showcasing the determined weapon he was in the face of such a menacing scene.
“I wanted to take you to that Christmas dance,” he suddenly said.
She blinked, taken aback by his words until she remembered what they had talked about in the house. “Why didn’t you?”
“I’d taken a shift at work for a friend who wanted to bring his girlfriend to the dance. I hadn’t intended to go. Besides, I wasn’t brave enough to ask you.”
“I would’ve said yes.” She glanced at the ground and laughed softly. “I looked for you that night. I’d planned to ask you to dance.”
His gaze darkened as his dipped into a husky whisper. “I missed out for sure.”
Skylar lifted her free hand and tilted back his hat so she could better see his face. “There’s still tonight.”
There was a flash of hesitation, of doubt. Just when she thought he might step away, he wrapped his free arm around her and pulled her close. The moment their bodies touched, her blood ran hot.
She waited, her lips parted until he finally lowered his head. Just before their lips touched, he paused. She wound her arm around his neck, her fingers tangling in his dark hair at his neck.
Then – finally! – his mouth pressed against hers.
About the Author:
Donna is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over forty-five novels. Her most popular series is the breathtaking Dark King (aka Dragon King) series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.
In addition to her novels, Donna has written over forty short stories, novellas, and novelettes for digital-first and print release. She has been dubbed as giving the “paranormal genre a burst of fresh air” by the San Francisco Book Review. Her work has been hailed as having “deft plotting and expert characterization” by Publisher’s Weekly and “sizzling” by RT Book Reviews.
She has been recognized with awards from both bookseller and reader contests including the National Reader’s Choice Award, Booksellers Best Award, as well as the coveted K.I.S.S. Award from RT Book Reviews.
Donna travels often for various speaking engagements, conferences, and book signings. She is also a frequent workshop presenter at national conferences such as RT Book Lovers Convention and Thrillerfest, as well as local chapters.
Born and raised in Texas, she also has ties across the border in Louisiana. Growing up with two such vibrant cultures, her Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding. She is never far from her faithful 80 pound dog, Sisko, or her three cats. She can often be found at the movies or bookstore with her children. Or buying makeup. And shoes.
You an find her at www.DonnaGrant.comas well as her website devoted entirely to the Dragon Kings and all series that encompass the Dark World at www.MotherOfDragonsBooks.com.
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