Sweet Justice (Loveswept, No, 907) (Book 907) [Mass Market Paperback]

Raeanne Thayne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 1998

Her only sin was innocence, but would seduction be a crime?

The remote Wyoming cabin he'd chosen for his escape suited high-powered lawyer Nicholas Kincaid just fine--at least it did, until a lovely shepherdess and her sheep invaded his privacy! Ivy Parker needed his pasture for her flock, but negotiating with this rugged firebrand meant getting way too close for comfort.  Tantalized by desire, shocked by her own wild need, could she trust this mysterious maverick to cherish her always?

Weaving a sensual and moving tale of passion and intrigue, RaeAnne Thayne entangles an unlikely but resolute heroine with a fierce dragonslayer who's lost his faith in everyone, especially women.  When dark shadows threatened the world she loved, she'd stood her ground alone, but could a powerful warrior who'd seen too much of betrayal find his destiny--and a home he'd never known--in her heart?

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Her only sin was innocence, but would seduction be a crime?

The remote Wyoming cabin he'd chosen for his escape suited high-powered lawyer Nicholas Kincaid just fine--at least it did, until a lovely shepherdess and her sheep invaded his privacy! Ivy Parker needed his pasture for her flock, but negotiating with this rugged firebrand meant getting way too close for comfort.  Tantalized by desire, shocked by her own wild need, could she trust this mysterious maverick to cherish her always?

Weaving a sensual and moving tale of passion and intrigue, RaeAnne Thayne entangles an unlikely but resolute heroine with a fierce dragonslayer who's lost his faith in everyone, especially women.  When dark shadows threatened the world she loved, she'd stood her ground alone, but could a powerful warrior who'd seen too much of betrayal find his destiny--and a home he'd never known--in her heart?

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"Kincaid," Ivy yelled as she began pulling on her boots.  "You sneak! You kidnapped me!"

Nick walked in from the porch, his dark hair still wet from the shower.  She wanted to kick herself for noticing how gorgeous he looked.

"What were you thinking," she demanded, "putting me to sleep in your bed?"

"Just wanted to make sure you got a good night's sleep for a change.  If you won't take care of yourself, someone else will have to do it for you.  You needed sleep, I was just trying to see that you got it," he said.

"I should have known I couldn't trust you," she muttered.  "In the future, I would appreciate it if--"

She completely lost her train of thought when he crossed the room in three quick steps and pulled her into his arms, his silver-blue eyes sizzling with laughter and determination.  His mouth was slick and tasted of peppermint toothpaste.  She closed her eyes for a moment--just one teensy moment, she promised herself--and savored the feel of him against her.

But she didn't fight him when he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer, until she could feel the heat of him burning through her clothes.  She wanted more, much more. . . .



    

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Bantam Books; mass market edition (October 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553446584
• ISBN-13: 978-0553446586
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,199,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm not one of those people who knew from birth she was destined to become a writer. I always loved to read and throughout my childhood I could usually be found with a book in my hands. To the disgust of my friends, I even enjoyed creative writing assignments that made them all groan. But I had other dreams besides writing. I wanted to be an actress or a teacher or a lawyer.

Life took a different turn for me, though, when my mother made me take a journalism elective in high school (thanks, Mom!). I knew the first day that this was where I belonged.

After I graduated from college in journalism, I took a job at the local daily newspaper and I reveled in the challenge and the diversity of it. One day I could be interviewing the latest country music star, the next day I was writing about local motorcycle gangs or interviewing an award-winning scientist.

Through it all -- through the natural progression of my career from reporter to editor -- I wrote stories in my head. Not just any stories, either, but romances, the kind of books I have devoured since junior high school, with tales about real people going through the trials and tribulations of life until they find deep and lasting love.

I had no idea how to put these people on paper, but knew I had to try -- their stories were too compelling for me to ignore. I sold my first book in 1995 and now, more than 30 books later, I've come to love everything about writing, from the click of the computer keys under my fingers to the "that's-it!" feeling I get when a story is flowing.

I write full-time now (well, as full-time as I can manage juggling my kids!) amid the raw beauty of the northern Utah mountains.

Even though I might not have dreamed of being a writer when I was younger, now I simply can't imagine my life any other way.

I love to hear from readers. You can reach me at my email address, [e-mail] or through my website http://www.raeannethayne.com