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Title Loving Justice (Cowboys of Sagebrush Rose Book 4)
Author Rhonda Lee Carver
Genre Contemporary Western Romance
Book Blurb
The tangled web of sisters, love and the greed for land continues at Sagebrush Rose Ranch. The land holds secrets and desires, and soon everything will be unearthed.
Sam Rose, the patriarch, may wield his authority like a branding iron, but Justice Rose won’t be branded. She’s the wildflower that refuses to be tamed, even if it means risking her inheritance—her home. Yet, someone from her past is out to stir up trouble for his own greedy needs and she might be forced into following her daddy's ridiculous rules.
An arranged marriage with a forbidden lover might be her only choice.
Jinx Weathersby was shaped by hardship, his hands calloused from years of labor and putting everyone before himself, especially his little sister who he's been raising since their parents died tragically. His focus...work hard and earn a living, but when he's hired to trail Justice, there's just something about her that softens him. And opens a door to having a family again.
Jinx, with his rugged charm, becomes more than a hired hand. He becomes a part of Justice’s life that she can’t turn away from. It's possible they can strike up a deal that'll benefit both and awaken silent hearts. But one mistake might ruin any chance he had to win her heart. One BIG mistake--or make that two.
A story of betrayal, lust, forbidden romance, and a family that will do anything and everything to save Sagebrush Rose Ranch.
Excerpt
“Are you even listening to me?” Hope clicked her fingers in front of Justice’s face. “Earth to Justice. Are you in there?”
With a sigh, Justice removed her gaze from the cowboy and onto her annoying sister. “I was watching the line dancers.”
“I bet you were,” Hope said in an irritated voice.
“What?”
“I don’t think I realized until this very minute that someone has a crush on you. And maybe it’s reciprocated.” Hope pretended to pluck a piece of lint off her shirt.
“What are you talking about?”
“Him.” Hope unashamedly pointed at Jinx.
Justice turned to look subtly in Jinx’s direction, but he wasn’t there any longer.
Where did he go?
She scanned the crowd, but she couldn’t find him.
Hope cleared her throat and tapped Justice on the shoulder. “Two o’clock, Sis, and moving.”
Justice should have been warned sooner that Jinx was headed their way because she almost fell off her stool. As he passed, he touched the brim of his hat and said in the warmest, husky voice she’d ever heard, “Evenin’, ladies.”
“Evening, Jinx,” Hope responded happily.
Justice was too busy checking out the wide, fringed pockets that cupped his firm ass to greet him. She swallowed hard and forced her attention off his bottom.
“Yep, I was right, as always.” Hope beamed.
“Don't go there.”
“Don’t go where? That you two have noticed one another? You two are hot for each other? No, I won’t point out that you have saliva dripping down your chin either.” Hope held out a napkin which Justice didn’t accept.
"Your imagination is out of control," Justice said, averting her gaze so Hope wouldn't see straight through her.
“He’s a good marriage of convenience material,” Hope said in a sing-song voice.
“Then why don’t you grab him?” Justice ordered a drink and planted her attention on nothing really. The most excitement just strolled toward the table where all the crew sat. She couldn’t stare without Hope seeing. However, through the large mirror behind the bar she could see Jinx clearly. He’d taken his hat off and had hooked it on his bent knee. She wondered if his hair was as thick as it appeared.
As if he felt the draw too, his gaze lifted.
“It’s not me he’s eyeing, honey.” Hope snickered.
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Why should readers read this book?
They should read Loving Justice because it’s a warming romance with all the feels.
Author Biography
Rhonda Lee Carver is a bestselling author of contemporary western and romantic suspense, but she loves to write other genres too. She's known for writing stories that keep readers laughing, crying, gripping the edge of their seats, and screaming all in one book...like riding a virtual roller coaster. Whether she's creating sexy cowboys or tough guys, or sassy, independent heroines, readers are sure to find strong, powerful, memorable characters that are relatable.
Writing for Rhonda is like falling in love and finding a new best friend over and over again. Her characters will find a place inside your heart too.
