Hot stuff, p.22
Hot Stuff, page 22
“No. She’s solid and he’s not about to let their past affect him.”
“Just his own past.”
“I don’t know the whole story, but I know he only got married because of the baby.”
“Well fuck.”
Branton’s story is tragic on so many levels and I’m not aware of all of them, I’m sure.
I still don’t know if he’s what we need. Losing a child has to be devastating.
Now I have Micky, and it’s only been a few days, I don’t think I’d be able to come back from that kind of loss.
I have no idea how Branton Lattimer is still breathing.
“Oakley.”
I turn to see Blake in the doorway. “Yeah.”
“I’m staying. Give me a few days and I’ll let you know if we need to keep looking or if Bran is joining us.”
“You’re staying here?”
“For now.”
“Should I worry about you? What that was about?”
Shaking her head, she gives me a small smile. “No. We’re good. I’m good.”
“I don’t want to leave if—”
“I’ll be fine. Bran isn’t who the media has made him out to be.”
“No one ever is.” I take a deep breath. “Okay, keep me posted. If I don’t hear from you in…three days I’m coming back.”
“You won’t have to. Promise.”
Going up the steps, I pull her in to hug and say, “Call for anything, doesn’t have to be about the Rogues.”
“Thanks. Safe trip home.” When she pulls away, she waves to Walker and says, “See you later, Cap.”
“Cap?”
“It’s what Bran called him. I forgot he was the captain of the Knights. See you both later.”
I watch her slip back inside and close the door.
Turning to Walker, I say, “Well, Hot Stuff, I guess we wait to see if we’ve got ourselves a hot shot…”
Hockey hot shot Branton Lattimer is fighting to reclaim his life on and off the ice. Falling for his best friend’s older sister—his coach—makes that battle seem impossible.
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Acknowledgments
It's always scary to release a new book, more so when you haven't released anything new in a while, but throw a life changing event into the mix and things get even scarier.
This is my first fully new post-breast cancer book and I've added more anxiety to the mix by writing in a sub-genre I haven't before. I've also moved from 3rd person to 1st and let me say, releasing Hot Stuff is one hell of a nail biting moment for me.
Walker and Oakley were a joy to write and I can't wait to share the rest of the Rogues and their paths to true love with the world.
I thank you from the bottom of my soul (this is way too big for just my heart) for taking a chance on me and this book.
xoxo
Rhian
About Rhian Cahill
Rhian Cahill is the alter ego of a former stay-at-home mother of four. With motherly duties rapidly dwindling, Rhian is able to make use of the fertile imagination she used to keep herself sane for all those years of slavery. Years spent living overseas and visiting tropical climates have helped inspire some steamy stories.
Multi-published in erotic romance, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance, Rhian, with the help of Mr. Muse, spends her days and nights writing.
When not glued to the keyboard you’ll find her, book or knitting in hand, avoiding any and all housework as much as possible.
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