In this dramatic and humorous debut
novel by Connie Y. Harris, equine vet Ariel Armstrong, hides in plain sight on
a horse farm to protect not only her heart, but her life. But when her
vindictive ex-boyfriend still manages to find her, it’s up to Navy SEAL, Gavin
Cross, to come to her rescue. Fans of Suzanne Brockman and Roxanne St. Claire
will love this sexy romance from The Wild Rose Press.
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Forever in Ocala
The Forever series
Connie Y. Harris
Genre: Contemporay Romance
Release
Date: March 16, 2016
Publisher:
The Wild Rose Press
Can the healing power of love prevail
over the high stakes demands of duty and personal sacrifice?
Determined to protect her life and heal her broken heart,
Ariel Armstrong seeks a refuge from her violent ex-boyfriend. Her dream job
working with prized race horses, as an equine vet, enables her to hide in plain
sight and care for her brother, an injured Marine. After losing her father to
war and witnessing her brother’s daily battle to overcome his injuries, she’s
sworn off military men forever.
Gavin Cross, Navy SEAL, and the son of Ariel’s new boss has
one mission in life -- to serve his country. But after showing signs of PTSD,
he’s sent home where he struggles against the diagnosis and vows to get back to
the action ASAP. The last problem he needs is an emotional entanglement with
the beautiful, new farm vet. Denying the attraction between them only stirs the
fire of their growing passion. Gavin must choose where his duty lies -- with
his country or at home with the woman he loves and wants to protect. Leaving
Ariel to rejoin his SEAL team means fulfilling his mission, but at what cost?
The promise of her love tempts him in an undeniable way and has him questioning
his need to serve. Gavin’s time to choose is up. A future without Ariel is no
future at all, but is saving America from terrorism the greater good?
Her gaze flicked to an imposing male
figure planted directly in her line of vision, his stance wide, wearing leather
combat boots seemingly bolted to the earth. Whoever the man was, he surveyed
every detail of his environment with the presence of someone whose
self-confidence couldn’t easily be shaken. He carried himself like he belonged
here. Hell, like he owned the place. The startling combination of blue eyes,
the color of glacier water, against an olive complexion and full black beard
created a commanding presence. Glued
like a sentry next to the man, Wager, the farm’s Border collie exuded absolute
devotion with his tongue lolling out and head tilted up to the hand stroking
him.
Jesus, who IS that dude? He can’t be a new
buyer interested in our foals the way Wager is fawning all over him but he’s
someone important, no doubt. Focus Ariel, you’re here to work, not get
infatuated with the first cowboy who comes along.
As if he sensed her curiosity, the
enigmatic stranger turned his attention toward her. The intensity of his stare
invaded her comfort zone as he coolly and completely assessed her with a visual
review of her body that left her feeling undressed. The hair on her arms stood
erect. She rubbed them as if removing a chill. The physical reaction was her
own intuitive warning system and experience had taught her to listen to her
body. She understood all too well about arrogant, possessive men. Her controlling ex-boyfriend was a moral zero
and the most deceptive man she’d ever met. The image of him sent shivers
skidding down her spine but she quickly thrust the memories aside. He’s out of my life and nowhere near here.
Ariel slid the dog tags back and forth on
the chain she wore around her neck….
With close ties to
the Navy SEAL community, Connie’s mission as a writer is to offer the reader a
realistic portrayal of men who transfer their alpha tendencies and athletic
prowess into serving a noble cause.
A former English
teacher and corporate executive Connie holds a B.A from East Carolina
University. Although she continues her role as Vice President in a busy ad
agency, her first love has always been writing. She maintains a portfolio of
songs, poems and stories she wrote as early as ten. When she isn’t working or
writing, Connie enjoys Zumba fitness and claims her best story ideas come to
her while dancing.
Connie lives with her
family and two adorable Westies near the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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