“When the bullhorn signaled that he'd met the qualifying time,he struggled to gather his wits,waiting until Devil was right alongside the gate before he freed his hand,cutting himself loose. He flew through the air and over the corral fence,landing in… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share Image
“If you wouldn't mind driving my truck across the tarmac,I'd like to unload the medical supplies and deliver them to the clinic on the… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share Image
“In a hurry to escape he let himself out of the house and walked to the truck. Before he could climb inside Marilee raced down the steps. Breathless,she came to a sudden halt in front of him. At the dark look in his eyes she swallowed. "Please don't go,Wyatt. I've been such a fool." "You aren't the only one." He… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share
“Marilee lay perfectly still,waiting for her world to settle.She had to fight the unreasonable urge to weep. Wyatt's face was pressed to the hollow of her throat,his breathing rough, his damp body plastered to hers. He nuzzled her neck. "Am I too heavy?" "Umm." It was all she could manage. "You all right?" "Umm." "Did anybody ever tell you that… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share
“Hey." Jesse leaned on a rail to watch as Wyatt bent to his task. "When did you get back?" Wyatt barely paused. "Not sure. Time passes,you know?" "Yeah." Jesse arched a brow. "Something eating you,cuz?" "I'm fine." "Yeah.I can see that." Jesse turned to Zane and rolled his eyes. "We're heading up to the north range. Want to ride along?"… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share
“It's hard to imagine you working as a waitress in some college-town bar, Aunt Cora. Were you wearing Coot's overalls back then?" The older woman put a hand to her hip. "I'll have you know I was once considered quite a babe." While the others were grinning, Cal rushed to her defense. "Still are to me, Cora." Then,realizing what he'd… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share
“But you're going to do what the doctor ordered." "And if I don't?" He gave her one of those dangerous, heart-stopping grins. "I'm thinking, if I really apply myself,I can probably find several clever ways to keep you in bed all day,Ms. Trainor." She was laughing as she allowed him to lead her to her bed.But as he lay beside… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share
“You've got good taste,honey." Daffy winked. "In food and in men." As Daffy walked away, Marilee chuckled. "You realize," she said as she lifted… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share Image
“And that unfortunate loss? Was that really an accident,or did you lose deliberately so I wouldn't have to pay the bill?" He shrugged. "My… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share Image
“Is that a plane?" Marilee awoke with a start,surprised to find the sun already high. Wyatt shaded the sun from his eyes to scan… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share Image
“In case you haven't noticed,rodeos are a serious business.Careless cowboys tend to break bones,or even their skulls,as hard as that may be to believe."… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share Image
“Emergency One.What's the problem?" "It's my heart." The familiar deep voice had her pausing mid-stride. "Wyatt?" "Yeah.I meant to ask you to call me… — R.C. Ryan Copy Share Image
