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Zusatztext "No one writes contemporary erotic romance better than Lorelei James."— New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks! on the Blacktop Cowboys series "Lorelei James knows how to write one hot! sexy cowboy."— New York Times Bestselling Author Jaci Burton ! on the Blacktop Cowboys series "Entertaining! sweet! endearing! and sexy."— Harlequin Junkie! on the Blacktop Cowboys series "Takes readers on a satisfying ride. . .While James is known for erotic interludes! she never forgets to bolster the story with plenty of emotional power."— Publishers Weekly ! on the Blacktop Cowboys series "Combining the erotic and family! love and romance with doubt and vulnerabilities! and throwing in some plain old fun always makes her reads favorites of mine every time."— The Good! the Bad! and the Unread ! on the Blacktop Cowboys series Informationen zum Autor Lorelei James is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Need You Series and the Blacktop Cowboys® Series. Her books have won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, as well as the CAPA Award. Klappentext Opposites don't just attract in the West-they sizzle-and Wyoming has never been hotter than in this sexy Blacktop Cowboys® novel from New York Times bestselling author Lorelei James. Growing up with three older brothers, Larissa "Riss" Thorpe defines the term tomboy-a moniker that never mattered to her until she crossed paths with sexy cowboy player Ike Palmer. Seeing him in action on the road, Riss can tell that Ike prefers his women soft-spoken and feminine. And since Riss is obviously not his type, it's unlikely that they'll mix business and pleasure when they're in close quarters together. Former cattle broker Ike Palmer was ready for a new chapter in his life as a stock contractor when he started working with Riss, a sassy truck driver who gets under his skin at every turn. But Riss is unlike any woman he's ever met and her candor inflames him in the most unexpected ways. After circumstances force a truce between them, Riss and Ike will have to choose to maintain the stubbornness that keeps them apart or take a chance on the fiery attraction that could lead to something more.... Chapter One Larissa Thorpe prided herself on the fact that she'd never cried at a wedding. And her tomboy reputation had nothing to do with it. Truthfully, she couldn't remember the last time she'd cried over anything. She wasn't prone to dramatic outbursts--unless she was pissed off--and yelling was more her style. "For godsake, Riss, would you pay attention?" Ike hissed in her ear. Speaking of pissing her off . . . Riss ignored the impulse to jam her elbow into his ribs. They were on day sixty-one of their truce-the last day-and she wouldn't be the one to blow it. Without making eye contact, she hissed back, "Shove a sock in it, Palmer. I am paying attention. The song is almost over." She'd kept her focus on the bride and groom--although Jade and Tobin were so engrossed in each other that Riss doubted they'd notice when the soloist stopped warbling. "Shove a sock in it?" Ike repeated. "Are you ending our truce?" "Hell no. That was me being nice." Ike mumbled something. The singer finished. Jade turned to Riss, handing over her bridal bouquet. As agreed, Riss and Ike stepped to the side, allowing the guests to watch the bride and groom repeat their vows. There hadn't been a sneak peek at those vows at the rehearsal the night before. The minister's only advice was for them to speak loudly and clearly during the ceremony. The first sign this wouldn't be the typi...
