Cactus Creek Series by Violet Duke
Cactus Creek #2
Love, Diamonds, and Spades
Violet Duke
She’s the Self-Proclaimed Wicked ‘Witch’ of the West Fiercely
independent single mom Quinn Christiansen is used to flying solo. She’s
been raising her young son and figuring out how to pay his pediatric
hospital bills on her own for years now. And truth is, Quinn loves the
notorious reputation she’s already gained in town of having a heart too
hard for any man to break. Because it is. Two carats too hard, to be
exact. Courtesy of the two-carat heirloom she’d had to barter to cover
her ex’s debts when he took off after she got pregnant. The day she’d
promised herself never again. So color her pissed when
the universe goes and decides to make the one man in Cactus Creek not
afraid of her natural ball-busting charm another gambling musician. A
ridiculously handsome, wickedly gruff and gritty, pushy one at that. He’s Everything She’s Sure She Can’t Possibly Want Rylan
Grey isn’t used to getting a woman so worked up…well, not in a bad way,
at least. But somehow, his mere existence seems to annoy the guarded
and gorgeous Quinn to no end. Surprising, really. A dirt-and-jeans
landscaper by day with a regular gig to perform for a packed house by
night, Rylan considers himself a decent guy. Sure, he’s made some
gambles to get to where he’s at, but they were all of the life variety,
with risks as important as the rewards, fate betting as the house, and
not a single dollar in play. While Rylan never wagers anything
he’s not willing to lose—namely his heart—he’s more than ready to ante
up once he sees past Quinn’s icy defenses. Quick as a firecracker, loyal
to a fault, and sweet when no one’s looking, she could be his riskiest
gamble yet.
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Cactus Creek #2
Love, Tussles, and Takedowns
Violet Duke
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Nice Girl series comes a new standalone novel in the USA Today bestselling Cactus Creek series. He's a better fighter. But she has all the weapons. After his combat injuries retire him from the military career he wasn't ready to give up, battle-scarred Hudson Reyes now spends the days of his new life as a movie industry fight scene and weapons specialist doing what he knows best: surviving. Until he meets her. The unpredictable enigma who makes him want to live again. Antique-arms-authenticator-by-day and self-defense-instructor-by-night Liana Lin is a scrappy little thing--a sweet, angel-faced paradox with hidden wounds as deep as his own.And a wicked roundhouse kick that's become intimately familiar with his head.(contemporary romance, sweet alpha heroes, kick-butt heroines, laugh and cry beach read, sexy love story, military romance, small town romance, romantic happy ending, martial arts, MMA, light summer reading)ReviewPRAISE FOR VIOLET DUKE:"A new must-read series from Violet Duke. Not only will you fall in love with the characters, you'll fall in love with romance." -- NYT Bestselling Author Kathleen Brooks on the CACTUS CREEK series"Heartfelt, fast-paced, and fun!" -- *NYT Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely on Violet Duke "An incredible romance--emotionally charged with wonderful characters. One of the best I've read this year!" -- NYT Bestselling Author J.S. Scott on the NICE GIRL TO LOVE* series "Emotional, sexy, and so unique!" -- NYT Bestselling Author Carly Phillips on Violet Duke
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