In less than two weeks, Corsets and Cuffs (Baker City Brides – Book 3) will release!
Is anyone else excited?
Sheriff Tully Barrett never knew trouble
had such a pretty face.
Brianna Dumont never knew the law could be so handsome and hardheaded.
Pampered and privileged, Brianna Dumont escapes the life she’s always known in an effort to clear her father’s good name. She arrives in Baker City, Oregon, intent on selling her father’s shares in a mine. Only the mine is a bust, her father’s partner is a crusty ol’ coot who hates women, and the sheriff in town is determined to keep her behind bars.
With good friends around him, a small ranch of his own, and a fulfilling job as sheriff, Tully Barrett loves his life. Then an exasperating woman shows up, making demands and driving him crazy. No matter how hard he tries to ignore her brains and beauty, she works her way under his skin.
Corsets and Cuffs captures the fun-loving banter of two strong-willed characters determined not to fall in love in this sweet historical romance.
And just for fun, I thought I’d share an excerpt with you today:
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Brianna released a beleaguered sigh. “I need to report a theft, Sheriff. Will you or will you not provide assistance?”
“What’d you lose now? A petticoat? Was it your stockings? Maybe your bloomers? Should I check to be sure you still have a pair of ‘em on?” The teasing grin he shot her dissipated when her hand connected with his cheek in a resounding slap.
“You, sir, are a despicable cad!” Brianna would never have guessed someone as big and brawny as the sheriff capable of moving with such lightning-fast speed. However, before she could turn away, he’d fastened heavy iron cuffs around her wrists. He grabbed her upper arm in his hand and propelled her toward the jail.
“What in the world do you think you’re doing?” She struggled against the iron grip around her arm.
His fingers tightened while the cold stare he fixed on her made a chill slide through her body. “I’m taking you to jail, Miss Dumont. You might get away with assaulting officers of the law where you live, but I don’t tolerate it. Not at all.”
Her jaw dropped open as she gaped at him. “This is ridiculous. Remove these cuffs and release me, this instant.”
“Not happening, your highness.” He swung open the door to the jail and escorted her through the office back to the cells. No one else was in the building, something for which Brianna was grateful. Mortified to be manhandled in such a manner on the way to the jail, she certainly didn’t need any spectators to her unexpected imprisonment.
Tully marched her into a cell then removed the cuffs. A smile played around the corners of his mouth as he slammed the door and turned a key in the lock. “You’re under arrest.”
Furious, she spluttered in protest. “For what? I have done nothing more than demand you carry out the responsibilities of the job the good citizens of this town entrusted into your care. You have no right…”
Tully took a step back as she grabbed hold of the cell bars and rattled them. He smirked. “You are under arrest for assaulting an officer of the law.”
Defiant and insulted, she lifted her chin. “You deserved the slap after that impudent comment.”
Tully ignored her and continued. “You’re under arrest for assaulting an officer of the law, being a public nuisance, harassment, and disorderly conduct.”
Incensed, she rattled the bars again. “I did no such thing, and you know it. This is an outrage. You, sir, are a bully and a beast! I demand an immediate release. Wait until your superiors hear about this. I’ll have you removed from your position. In fact, I won’t stop until the governor of this state has you tossed in prison!”
“Good luck with that, sweetheart.” Tully stalked over to the door, leading to the jail’s office, his gaze hard and penetrating. “Your time might be better spent reflecting on how you ended up in here, Miss Smarty Britches.”
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Coming May 12!
