WALTZ WITH ME, COWBOY
by Debra
Holt
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
BLURB:
Calla Rose returned home to McKenna Springs to help save her
family's business... The Yellow Rose... a ninety-year old Texas dance hall. She
also came home to heal. Being a victim and finding her trust level in men
damaged, she is determined to succeed in this one thing for her family and
nothing is going to deter her from doing just that. Now even a green-eyed
cowboy/mayor with heart-stopping smiles and kisses that threaten to thaw the
ice around her heart.
Ty Conners wasn't looking for love. He had simply stopped in to
welcome the latest business owner to town. But coming face to face with Calla
Rose would prove an unforgettable experience in more ways than one and send his
heart into a tailspin. Never a man to not face a challenge head-on, he prepared
to get past the barricades she had erected between herself and the male
population. But it was easier said than done, and just when he's within reach of
her heart, a lie brings memories of pain and distrust and Calla's heart may be
out of his reach for good.
Excerpt:
“You’re right. It’s the best offer.
And I’ll take you up on it.” She placed her hand in his in order to get a hand
up from the step. Mistake. His hand was warm, and the warmth seemed to flow up
her arm and fill her with a sense of peace that was most disconcerting. Once on
her feet, she gave a slight tug and he released his grip. Was she sorry? Silly
thought. Her mind was just tired from the long and trying day. The fresh air
would do the trick to put things in their proper perspective... including the
man beside her.
A few minutes later, Calla felt the
tenseness leave the neck muscles and the corners of her mouth curved upward of
their own accord. The windows were down, and the pickup was making its way
along the country lane as it followed the curves of the river, crisscrossing
bridges from one side to the other as it went deeper into the tall canyon. The
breeze ruffled through her hair. Here she was, taking a ride in a pickup,
listening to a lively George Strait swing tune on the radio, and a good-looking
cowboy beside her. If those people from her old life could see her now… would
they think she had lost her mind? Did she think she had?
Or would they think she had finally
found it? That sudden realization brought a strange feeling with it. If she
didn’t know better, she’d think she had finally found where she belonged. But that couldn’t be… could it? The city life
and a stately courtroom had been her mecca. How did things switch course in
mid-stream on her? Calla’s gaze went to the man beside her and just then, he turned
and gave her a look and smile that answered her unspoken question. Silly! She
jerked her gaze back to the open window. How could he know what she was
thinking? When she wasn’t sure of it herself?
AUTHOR Bio
and Links:
Debra Holt
Born and raised in the
Lone Star state of Texas, Debra grew up among horses, cowboys, wide open
spaces, and real Texas Rangers. Pride in
her state and ancestry knows no bounds and it is these heroes and heroines she
loves to write about the most. She also
draws upon a variety of life experiences including working with abused
children, caring for baby animals at a major zoo, and planning high-end
weddings (ah, romance!).
When she isn’t busy
writing about tall Texans and feisty heroines, she can be found cheering on her
Texas Tech Red Raiders, or heading off on another cruise adventure. She read her first romance...Janet Dailey's
Fiesta San Antonio, over thirty years ago and became hooked on the genre.
Writing contemporary romances, is both her passion and dream come true, and she
hopes her books will bring smiles...and sighs...to all who believe in
happily-ever-after’s.
Debra invites you to
visit her website. She loves to hear from other aspiring authors
or readers via email at debraholtbooks@gmail.com. Twitter
and Facebook.
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Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for hosting my book on your blog today. I do appreciate it!
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