Title: Spurs & Stilettos
Author: Ashley Johnson
Synopsis
Hope
Trahan has everything she wants and everyone she needs…except her
sister and someone who really is deserving of her. Who knew two
separate events would turn everything completely upside down? When
her best friend drags her down to the rodeo to help clear her head
the last thing she expects is to meet a sexy, sweet talking cowboy.
That's not what she came for but fate had other things in mind.
Wesley
Tyler owns two national titles and is riding his way to the next. The
day he meets Hope, he knows there's no going back. He soon learns
Hope carries ghosts with her she can't quite shake. She holds things
she wishes she could let go of. Wesley just may hold the key to
helping her overcome it all. Can he win her over and help mend her
broken walls or will her past hold her down?
Excerpt
“Excuse
me ladies.” The voice comes from nowhere and I look around spotting
Amber first with her jaw on the ground. She’s speechless, this
never happens with her. My eyes roam to find what’s got her in a
comatose state and standing right in front of us is a guy in
Wranglers so tight it should be a crime and a baby blue dress shirt
with those snap buttons. This guy is playing this cowboy part a
little too seriously. His boots are even worn like they are the only
pair of shoes he owns. Oh brother, is he kidding me? I roll my eyes
while Amber's jaw is still on the floor.
She
slowly closes her mouth and manages a weak smile. “Hi.”
My
eyes feel like they are constantly rolling, this is a damn joke.
We’re next at the concession stand and I lean forward asking for a
Bud Light. The girl hands me a big plastic cup filled to the brim.
Thank you God. I take a big sip letting the cool liquid slide down my
throat. I look back to see he’s still standing there and he’s
looking at me. Practically staring. His green eyes are sparkling like
emeralds and it takes a second before I’m able to tear mine away.
“I’m
Wesley.” That drawl in his voice is almost making me swoon but I
stop it. He extends his hand out to me. I can practically hear Amber
scoff and I’m agreeing with her. Why isn't this guy talking to
her? I am no where near ready to speak to another guy.
Baffled,
I just stand there trying to decipher what’s going on. “I’m
Amber, this is Hope.” Amber interjects and I shoot daggers at her
begging her to shut up. She’s smiling, and I know exactly what
she’s doing.
“Nice
to meet you Hope. I won’t bite, I swear. I may nibble and that’s
it.” Oh man Wesley sure has some nerve! I’m rolling my eyes again
and I’m really praying he doesn't notice because I’m not trying
to be rude.
“Nice
to meet you too,” I mumble.
“I
hope you like the rodeo tonight.” He says never taking his emerald
green eyes away from mine. The intensity of his stare takes my breath
away.
About the Author
My name is Ashley Johnson and I live in Lake Charles, La with my fiance and our three year old daughter. I graduated high school in 2003 and graduated college in 2008 with an associate's degree in Criminal Justice. I have a serious addiction to Amazon and iTunes. I love to cook and eat but I guess that's what I get for living in Louisiana! I've always loved to read and write and that's what I do.
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