When someone sees all that he is, they can delve deep within his soul, and there is no hiding from what the heart desires…
Kendall Weston thinks living in Prentiss is a welcome change from his past. He enjoys working for his former boss in a law firm as his assistant, yet there is one thing that is messing things up. When he took the job, no one said anything about four-legged demons that could crush him with their big legs. He’s not getting on a horse, no matter what anyone said. At his supposed lesson, he has his argument all ready for the reason he can’t ride a horse. That is until he meets a man who knocks him for a loop. The man looks so solemn, but the sparkle in his gaze makes Kendall want to see how he would look if he smiled.
Thomas Ward takes over the lesson for the man who is obviously out of place. There is something he can’t define that draws him to the man. Kendall’s sharp wit and humor draw him in even more. Thomas is more comfortable with horses than people, but Kendall is different than any man he has ever been attracted to. To get Kendall, he’s going to have to soothe the skittish man as he does his horses—with lots of steady touches and soft words, then he will let Kendall have his way before holding on for the ride of his unbound reaction.
Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series.
General Release Date: 15th August 2014
“You can at least say you came to make an attempt to learn to ride.” Kendall Weston clenched his hand on the steering wheel of his Infiniti QX60, fighting the urge to turn on the ignition and leave. “Paxton is a reasonable man and you can explain that no way are you getting on a four-legged demon that could crush you with their big legs.”
With those words, the fear filling Kendall receded to a more manageable level. He glanced out of the windshield of his parked vehicle at the GTPM Stables where he was supposed to learn to ride. Paxton Lawson, one of the co-owners of the place, would be teaching him. On his drive here, as he’d passed the scenic views of Prentiss, he’d appreciated having made the move to Texas to accept the job. At first, Texas had been a big adjustment after living in New York. But having lived here for as long as he had, Kendall thought he was adapting well. He had a job he loved and a little apartment that was within walking distance of where he worked. Also, he was now driving—it was a necessity since they went to visit many of the ranches they served.
Now he was here to do another thing that had been deemed a must—learn to ride a horse. Kendall and Lucian ‘Luc’ Russell—his boss—had been stalling on actually learning, but Windsor Broadhurst, the other partner of the law firm that employed Kendall, had made it clear they needed to do it. Windsor’s partner, Paxton, had offered to teach Kendall months ago and Kendall had kept coming up with excuses. Today those excuses had run out and now he was here on the ranch.
GTPM Stables was on a portion of the land that made up the MGR Ranch. He’d heard of the MGR Ranch, which was one of the five biggest spreads in Prentiss, but hadn’t been there until today. Kendall could admit he had been avoiding coming here so he wouldn’t have to learn to ride.
“Stop stalling and get out of the car and make your explanation then you can be on your way.” Kendall opened the door and got out.
The scents of the ranch filled his nose and he smiled that he’d gotten used to it. Hell, he now found it to be a soothing scent. Yeah moving here was a great thing. Now to get out of possible death-by-horse and I’m good.
He closed the door then slid his hands into the front pockets of his jeans as he strode toward one of the riding rings. From the description he had been given, he knew where Paxton had his stables. Kendall headed that way, noticing the men and women coming and going as they worked on other things. They all waved or greeted him in some way and he did the same, but none questioned him being there. He found that curious. Finally he arrived at the ring and he stood at the rails, staring at a horse in the enclosure. It was breathtakingly beautiful and frightening all at once as those powerful legs moved as the horse ran. It shook its luxurious mane and stomped the ground before taking off again.
“Hell no, I don’t ride anything that has more legs than I do.” Kendall turned to leave, not caring if Windsor was mad he didn’t get a lesson, or even about giving his reasonable explanation to Paxton.
He walked into what felt like a brick wall and his breath whooshed out of him as he stumbled back. Hard arms caught him, pulling him close. His gaze followed those arms to the man they belonged to. Kendall stared into the sexiest dark brown eyes he’d ever seen. God, I’ve always been a sucker for eyes. They are a mirror into the soul. From his gaze, I can tell he is a man who is strong, kind and has a wicked streak. His shaft started to harden. The man released Kendall and stepped back slightly.
“Kendall Weston.” The man’s deep voice with a tinge of a British accent surprised Kendall.
“Yes.”
“I’m going to give you your lesson.” The man’s stoic expression made Kendall want to know what was hidden behind it.
Kendall studied the tall, lanky, muscular man in the pale brown, short-sleeved shirt, which had a few buttons opened at the collar. He continued his perusal, taking in the black jeans and scuffed cowboy boots. Kendall focused on the man’s captivating face and had to hold back a moan—the ridges and angles made him want to explore each line with his tongue. Curly red hair fell around the rancher’s face, shaded under a cowboy hat. Kendall met his eyes and although the expression or look hadn’t changed, he sensed he’d amused the man. Come on and smile at me.
Talia Carmichael is a romantic who believes that family, no matter if it is by blood or those you choose as family, is integral to who you are. She is an author who writes sexy stories in a variety of genres. She believes in creating stories that encompass all that falling in love or lust entails, from the highs of that first blush of attraction to the lows of not knowing if you can make your coming together as a couple work, and then finally to the acceptance of the reality of making a life together. It's all about the journey.
Among her books you'll find contemporary, futuristic, fantasy, and paranormal settings with M/M and m?nage themes that will have a happily-ever-after. Her books are passionate, intense, and real…to fill the craving.
Reviewed by Demetra Roussakis
Loved book 4 of the Prentiss series. Thomas and Kendall were a good fit. Looking forward to the next one!
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Reviewed by MM Good Book Reviews
I would recommend reading this book because it will draw you in with the flow of the words and the great story, then will keep your attention till the end.
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