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CONSTANCE BRETES (Cont.)
THE ANTONELLO BROTHERS (BOXED SET)
BLURB EXCERPT
Escaping from her abusive ex-husband, Marissa
Simpson returns to her hometown to start over. She
spends her days working at the local jewelry store, and
the rest of her time is dedicated to mining along Red
Rock River, searching for precious gems. Marissa has no
intention of getting involved with another man, or with
the community she left behind all those years ago. That is
until Riley McCade shows up.
Riley is the Sheriff of Quartz County. He loves his
community and goes out of his way to protect and serve.
When he meets up with Marissa, he‟s bound and deter-
mined to get to know her even though she insists she‟s
not interested.
The more Riley learns about Marissa‟s past, the more
he concludes that she may be in danger. When her ex-
husband shows up, can Riley protect her? And can he
earn her love in the process? Riley stood gazing into Marissa‟s eyes. She felt like
she was in a spotlight and had to look away from his in-
tense, steady stare. She looked back at him and he leaned
in and kissed her lightly on the lips. She quivered at the
tenderness of his kiss. He kissed her again, this time with
a little more pressure. His lips were warm and sweet on
hers. Then she had a flashback of Mark when he kissed
her, and she suddenly became nervous and jerked away
from Riley. She crossed her arms in front of her and
rubbed them as if she had a chill, and she began to shake.
“Are you okay?” Riley asked, watching her rub her
arms.
“Yes. I‟m fine. I‟ll see you later.” She turned and
quickly walked into the back room of the store.
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