Isabella Mumphrey
can’t leave a puzzle alone. This time she attempts to use her anthropology
knowledge to uncover who is stealing priceless artifacts from an Aztec Temple in
Mexico City. The discovery will certainly prove her worth to the World
Intelligence Agency.
Tino Costantine is in
Mexico City, too. He has infiltrated a drug lord’s organization to find enough
evidence to not only prove the man’s illegal activities, but to bring him down
for numerous deaths. Namely those of Tino’s family.
But when the love of
his life, Isabella, strolls into his enemy’s home, Tino’s challenged by the
choice of saving her or fulfilling his revenge.
********* EXCERPT *********
Tino’s senses shot electricity through his body. He wasn’t alone.
Rather than let on he knew someone watched him, he snorted and stretched,
slipping his hand under his pillow to grasp his Glock.
He rolled to his feet and placed the muzzle of his weapon
against Cezar’s chest.
“You are sleeping late, amigo,” Cezar said, pushing the weapon to the
side.
“Yesterday was busy.” Tino grabbed his pants and pulled them on, keeping an eye
on Cezar.
“No, you were out late last night. Diego saw you coming back
at four.” Cezar grabbed the straight back chair, spun it around, and sat,
straddling the seat, his arms crossed over the back. He settled his chin on his
arms and peered at Tino.
“Diego said you looked like a content man.” He wiggled a finger. “You
know Jefe does not like us consorting with women. It is too easy to
talk big and spill important information.”
Tino’s heart hammered in his chest. To deny he was with a woman
would look suspicious but there was no way he wanted them to find out about
Isabella.
“Sí, I
was tense from all that went down yesterday and the best relaxation is…” He
winked. “I picked up a hot mamácita at a
cantina and we had some fun.” Tino leaned closer. “If you want to go with me another time, she
has a friend.”
Award winning author
Paty Jager is a member of national and local writing organizations. She not only
writes the western lifestyle she lives it. With thirteen books and a short story
published, she is venturing into the new world of self-publishing ebooks. Her
contemporary Western, Perfectly Good Nanny won the 2008 Eppie for Best
Contemporary Romance, Spirit of the Mountain, a historical paranormal set among
the Nez Perce, placed 1st in the paranormal category of the Lories Best
Published Book Contest, and Spirit of the Lake was a finalist in the Gayle
Wilson Award of Excellence.
********* GIVEAWAY *********
Paty will
be awarding a $5 Amazon egift card at each blog for every twenty people who
leave a comment and a $25 Amazon card to a randomly drawn commenter during the
tour.
28 comments:
Poor Tino, he is often in those tense situtions and mostly that has something to do with Isabella.
Moonsurfer123 (at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you for having me here today!
Anas, That's true. Tino does tend to get in to problems due to his need to protect Isabella. Thank you for stopping in and commenting.
I believe you again have a winner Paty...Thanks for the preview.
Rebecca Ra'Chel
What do you like to do, when you are not writing?
Lyra.lucky7(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for the giveaway. Your book sounds interesting.
JWIsley(at)aol(dot)com
Wooo tense moment in that excerpt...Tino seems really protective :) I like that in a fictional man
andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com
Hm, now it gets interesting!
hopefull1978 at gmail dot com
I have been enjoying the excerpts, thank you.
Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com
Loved the excerpt. Sounds like an exciting story.
Another great excerp!
emmasreadings(At)gmail(Dot)com
Strange boss, who doesn't like his men around women....
Freetofall00(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Interesting situation, is it me or is Tony always tense when he has to deal with Isabella's presence on his mission?
jibriel.o at web dot de
Nice excerpt!
anzumerlin@ mail dot ru
Well Tino isn't as cool as he tries to pretend, he always is very protective, when anyone mentiones Isabella :)
elaynelost At yahoo Dot de
Excellent new excerpt, it's always nice to be surprised!
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What do you like best about Tony?
galaschick78(at) gmail dot com
Thanks for the chance to win!
hense1kk AT cmich DOT edu
I like Tino's protectivness!
lennascloud AT gmail DOT com
Now I want to read more, if the guy will become suspicious or not :)
emiliana25(at)web(dot)de
Ah, a good pick me up excerpt, just what I needed on this cold Monday.
Romance19reader(at)gmail dot com
I like this tidbit about Tino's work, thank you for sharing.
shadowrunner 1987ATgmailDOTcom
I am so freaking excited to read this! The excerpts are so much fun!! Seriously, seriously awesome. I can "hear" him talking! :-)
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Thanks Chelsea! I'm excited you are excited. Spread the word!
Wow, I wrote a whole long comment answering each of you and it's not here. Gala asked what do you like best about Tino. I like that he fell for Isabella for her personality and intelligence and not her body or looks. And his protectiveness.
Lyra asked what I like to do when I'm not writing. My husband and I have thirty head of cattle and 70 acres of alfalfa we raise for hay. I like outdoor chores and riding my horse as well as visiting my children and grandchildren.
An exciting excerpt thank you.
marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Thanks Mary! You're most welcome!
Paty, loved the excerpt.
Thanks,Chris!
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