automatically fell on the woman he had to love in secret as she danced around. “End this.”
Cy swung his wife around the dance floor as the crowd cheered. No one seemed to notice when they slipped back into the tent thirty minutes later. The music was fast and the floor was full of couples laughing and talking the night away. He couldn’t imagine a better night—marriage to the woman he loved more than life itself.
He pulled Gemma to him and kissed her enthusiastically before spinning her away again. “Hey, Cy,” Gemma called as she lifted her skirt and twirled.
“Yes, my love?”
“I love you.”
“I love you, too.” He pulled Gemma back to him and leaned down. “I think it’s time to go and let me show you how much I love you. Maybe if I’m a real good boy, you’ll do that thing you just did with your . . .”
Gemma blushed. “So soon? We just got back,” she giggled. “Well, if you’re a real good boy and dance with me some more, then I might show you what I can do when I bend my back like . . .”
Cy feigned shock. “You’ve been keeping secrets.”
“Not anymore. No more secrets. Just us and our new family.”
The sound of clinking caught their attention as Jake raised his glass. “A toast . . . I want to welcome Gemma to our family. Over the past couple of years, our family has more than doubled in size. By the end of next year, I'll be bouncing more babies than I can hold and my wife will be able to die happy.” The crowd laughed and Marcy smacked him even though she was smiling from ear to ear. “But our family wouldn’t be who we are today without the help, matchmaking, gossiping, and happy trigger-fingers y’all have. So, from my family to y’all—please raise your glasses to Keeneston!”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen Brooks is the bestselling author of the Bluegrass Series. She has garnered attention as a new voice in romance with a warm Southern feel. Her books feature quirky small town characters you’ll feel like you’ve known forever, romance, humor, and mystery all mixed into one perfect glass of sweet tea.
Kathleen is an animal lover who supports rescue organizations and other non-profit organizations whose goals are to protect and save our four-legged family members.
Kathleen lives in Central Kentucky with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a cat who thinks he’s a dog. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached at Kathleen@Kathleen-Brooks.com
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Other Books by Kathleen Brooks
Keeneston Continues!
The Bluegrass Brothers Series will have one last installment. The Davies brothers' stories may be told, but their brother-in-arms waits. Ahmed's book will be released in early 2014. Be sure to like me on Facebook or follow my Blog to get updates on the release date!
Bluegrass Series
Bluegrass State of Mind
McKenna Mason, a New York City attorney with a love of all things Prada, is on the run from a group of powerful, dangerous men. McKenna turns to a teenage crush, Will Ashton, for help in starting a new life in beautiful horse country. She finds that Will is now a handsome, successful race horse farm owner. As the old flame is ignited, complications are aplenty in the form of a nasty ex-wife, an ex-boyfriend intent on killing her, and a feisty race horse who refuses to race without a kiss. Can Will and McKenna cross the finish line together, and more importantly, alive?
Risky Shot
Danielle De Luca, an ex-beauty queen who is not at all what she seems, leaves the streets of New York after tracking the criminals out to destroy her. She travels to Keeneston, Kentucky, to make her final stand by the side of her best friend McKenna Mason. While in Keeneston, Danielle meets the quiet and mysterious Mohtadi Ali Rahmen, a modern day prince. Can Mo protect Dani from the group of powerful men in New York? Or will Dani save the prince from his rigid, loveless destiny?
Dead Heat
In the third book of the Bluegrass Series, Paige Davies finds her world turned upside down as she becomes involved in her best friend’s nightmare. The strong-willed Paige doesn't know which is worse: someone trying to kill her, or losing her dog to the man she loves to hate.
FBI Agent Cole Parker can't decide whether he should strangle or kiss this infuriating woman of his dreams. As he works the case of his career, he finds that love can be tougher than bringing down some of the most powerful men in America.
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Bluegrass Brothers Series
Bluegrass Undercover
Cade Davies had too much on his plate to pay attention to newest resident of Keeneston. He was too busy avoiding the Davies Brothers marriage trap set by half the town. But when a curvy redhead lands in Keeneston, the retired Army Ranger finds himself drawn to her. These feelings are only fueled by her apparent indifference and lack of faith in his ability to defend himself.
DEA Agent Annie Blake was undercover to bust a drug ring hiding in the adorable Southern town that preyed on high school athletes. She had thought to keep her head down and listen to the local gossip to find the maker of this deadly drug. What Annie didn’t count on was becoming the local gossip. With marriage bets being placed, and an entire town aiming to win the pot, Annie looks to Cade for help in bringing down the drug ring before another kid is killed. But can she deal with the feelings that follow?
Rising Storm
Katelyn Jacks was used to being front and center as a model. But she never had to confront the Keeneston Grapevine! After retiring from the runway and returning to town to open a new animal clinic, Katelyn found that her life in the public eye was anything but over. While working hard to establish herself as the new veterinarian in town, Katelyn finds her life uprooted by a storm of love, gossip, and a vicious group of criminals.
Marshall Davies is the new Sheriff in Keeneston. He is also right at the top of the town’s most eligible bachelor list. His affinity for teasing the hot new veterinarian in town has led to a rush of emotions that he wasn’t ready for. Marshall finds his easy days of breaking up fights at the local PTA meetings are over when he and Katelyn discover that a dog-fighting ring has stormed into their normally idyllic town. As their love struggles to break through, they must battle to save the lives of the dogs and each other.
Secret Santa, A Bluegrass Series Novella
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Keeneston without a party! Everyone’s invited, even Santa…
Kenna’s court docket is full, Dani’s hiding from her in-laws, Paige and Annie are about to burst from pregnancy, and Marshall is breaking up fights at the PTA Christmas Concert. The sweet potato casserole is made, the ham and biscuits are on the table, and men are losing their shirts – and not because of bets placed with the Rose Sisters! All the while, the entire town is wondering one thing: who is the Secret Santa that showed up with special gifts for everyone?
Acquiring Trouble
As a natural born leader, Miles Davies accomplishes anything he puts his mind to. Upon returning home from his special forces duties, he has become the strong foundation of the Davies family and his company. But that strong foundation is about to get rocked in a big way by the one woman that always left him fascinated and
