Eastern Ambitions: Compass Brothers, Book 3
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He pinned his jeans to one hip as he limped toward the privacy of his bedroom. When the hell had he undone his fly?
“Are you okay, James?” She trailed after him, but he slammed the door in her face.
“Fine!” He hadn’t meant to shout. Hopefully she’d assume he’d raised his voice to allow it to carry, though the cardboard-quality doors wouldn’t require any extra decibels. “Be out in a few minutes.”
Eastern Ambitions
Jayne Rylon and Mari Carr
He’s lost everything. Can he win her heart?
Compass Brothers, Book 3
Sam Compton never liked getting his hands dirty, at least not on Compass Ranch. Armed with a business degree, he’s about to become the youngest VP at an illustrious Wall Street investment firm. Until his partner in an office romance turns into an ultra-refined snake in the grass.
Staggering from the punch of betrayal, another blow threatens to level him. His father is dying. He races home to lend his brain to his brothers’ backs at the ranch, and finds something he never expected. A sophisticated yet playful woman stimulates his mind…and parts below the belt.
Compass Ranch gave Cindi Middleton’s wounded soul everything it needs: a home, acceptance, and respect—not to mention unlimited sex—from the ranch’s sexy cowboys. Despite their instant and intense sparks, Sam’s defection to the bright city lights she left behind is a big red flag. She’s been there, done that, burned the T-shirt.
Yet the heat of their attraction brings them circling back to each other’s arms…until a certain snake reappears, threatening to endanger the acquisition of the one thing Sam has realized is truly priceless.
Warning: Tissue alert! The authors recommend you have a few on hand while reading this book. To make up for any sniffles, a host of cowboys with open arms await to console you, distract you or make your wildest dreams come true.
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Eastern Ambitions
Copyright © 2011 by Mari Carr & Jayne Rylon
ISBN: 978-1-60928-547-0
Edited by Bethany Morgan
Cover by Valerie Tibbs
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Table of Contents
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
About the Author
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