Raul looked sharply at her face. Her lips were cracked, they were so dry. “How long have you been lying here?”
He kneeled immediately and handed over a spare water bottle. Now that he wasn’t embarrassed out of his mind about his dog poking a strange girl’s butt with a cold nose, he took a more serious look at Mali Siri. Her golden bronze skin had a red undertone to it. She’d been in the sun long enough to burn. “Sip that slow.”
She did as he advised, her movement sluggish and her hands trembling. She spilled some water down her chin as she sipped.
Muttering a curse under his breath, he scanned the area to confirm no potential threats were nearby and then he draped her hoodie around her shoulders. “Take your time. You’re safe now.”
About the Author
Piper J. Drake is an author of bestselling romantic suspense and edgy contemporary romance, a frequent flyer, and day job road warrior. She is often distracted by dogs, cupcakes, and random shenanigans.
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Also by Piper J. Drake
Extreme Honor
Ultimate Courage
Absolute Trust
Total Bravery
Praise for the Novels of Piper J. Drake
“[S]izzles with suspense and danger.”
—Publishers Weekly on Total Bravery
“The premise is well-paced, intriguing and thrilling; the characters are colorful and energetic; the romance is captivating and sensual.”
—TheReadingCafe.com on Total Bravery
“Piper J. Drake’s knowledge of her subject matter, attention to detail and excellent character building brought the beauty of Hawaii and Mali and Raul’s romance to life. A really enjoyable novel overall.”
—RedHotBooks.com on Total Bravery
“4 Stars! With an action-filled plot riddled with suspense and tension, Drake’s latest in her True Heroes series is the best one yet. Steady pacing, engaging storytelling and genuine, vulnerable characters (coupled with the endearing heroic dogs that protect and love them) make this romance shine.”
—RT Book Reviews on Absolute Trust
“The central romance was very strong, and I definitely count Absolute Trust in the win column.”
—DearAuthor.com
“This whole series is a great concept. If you’re an animal lover and want a hero story, this book is for you.”
—WritingPearls.com on Absolute Trust
“Top pick! I’m not sure what I can read next that will compare to Ultimate Courage!”
—HarlequinJunkie.com
“If you’re looking for something sexy, strong, yet sweet at the same time, then Ultimate Courage will not disappoint.”
—HeroesandHeartbreakers.com
“I didn’t want to stop reading…I thought the characters, storyline, and tension were just about perfect. I give Ultimate Courage an A.”
—TheBookPushers.com
“Drake’s sharp storytelling shines with an engaging plot that’s thick with tension…”
—RT Book Reviews on Extreme Honor
“Extreme Honor by Piper J. Drake is one sexy-as-hell romance novel. Readers won’t be able to stay away from this juicy yet well-written plot.”
—Romancing-the-Book.com
“Overall, if you want a fast-paced romantic suspense with a military hottie who trains dogs and a heroine who is likable, this is a great choice. I am really looking forward to book 2!”
—TheBookDisciple.com on Extreme Honor
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