by D. D. Ayres
“So I guess you’ll have to get in good with me. How about you move in and we’ll discuss it?”
A cloud sailed past Yardley’s blue-sky smile. “It might be too soon.”
“I was thinking about those twelve years we wasted. But if you want more time.”
“No.”
She moved to straddle him in his chair, scissoring her legs so that his erection, poking up from the towel he’d wrapped around himself after a shower, could find her groove. “Show me the muscle dance again.”
He gazed down his good-as-new nose at her. “This is getting to be a habit with you.”
“Gee, I hope.”
She scooted up tighter and kissed him, hearing the stomp and rhythm of lust pulse in her blood. A rhythm as primitive as time.
AUTHOR’S NOTE
Dear Readers,
Writing the K-9 Rescue Series has taken me on many adventures and introduced me to wonderful people and dogs. I work hard to portray them realistically. But, sometimes, words can’t quite do justice to the research. I thought I’d share these videos to enhance your enjoyment of Rival Forces.
Lily, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, has a unique ability to scream when in trouble. It’s a sound that has to be heard to be believed. Let me know if you agree.
Toller Scream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLAipVibHSE
I couldn’t write about Kye’s Hawaiian ancestry without doing research. Tall, dark, and sexy, he was a natural for male hula. Hula Kahiko involves chanting, percussion, discipline, strength, and is story-driven. Banned for more than a century, it’s roared back to popularity. Check it out. You’ll understand why.
Male Hula:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=389wVVny2XU
Okay, one more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm2nDzlzhu0
Let me know if you enjoyed the video links!
Ke ola maika‘i!
D. D. Ayres
[email protected]
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Coming Fall 2016 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks!
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Praise for the K-9 Rescue series by D.D. Ayres
“Irresistible Force is simply fabulous! With exhilarating action and stunning sensuality, Ayers draws you in and doesn’t let go.”
—Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author
“Incredible! You’ll be on the edge of your seat to see if the heroine can make it out alive.”
—Catherine Coulter, New York Times bestselling author
“Ayres brings gritty realism and sexy heat to this romantic suspense series.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Intrigue, danger, and romance … if you think dogs and romantic suspense are an excellent mix, then this is the series for you!”
—RT Book Reviews
“Sexy, romantic, and with enough humor to keep the pages turning.”
—Cocktails and Books
“A steamy, exciting, suspense-filled love story.”
—Clever Girls Read
“A story about a HOT cop and his K-9 partner? I was all in! And boy, did Ayres deliver! I count this book as a DEFINITE read. Cops and canines, two things near and dear to my heart!”
—Charlotte’s Book Review
“Pretty darn great! I can honestly say that I never put the book down once I started reading it. I’m definitely up for the next book in the K-9 Rescue series. Love this author and so glad that I discovered this great series.”
—Night Owl Reviews
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
D.D. Ayres loves men in uniforms and dogs, making her series with St. Martin’s Press a dream come true. She currently lives in Texas where she’s at work on her next novel. Visit her website at: www.ddayres.com. Or sign up for email updates here.
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CONTENTS
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Dedication
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-one
Chapter Twenty-two
Chapter Twenty-three
Chapter Twenty-four
Chapter Twenty-five
Chapter Twenty-six
Chapter Twenty-seven
Chapter Twenty-eight
Chapter Twenty-nine
Chapter Thirty
Author’s Note
Also by D.D. Ayres
Praise for the K-9 Rescue series by D.D. Ayres
About the Author
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
RIVAL FORCES
Copyright © 2016 by D.D. Ayres.
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