“Tempted by Trouble” by Susan Arden-Guest Post and Blog Tour
TEMPTED BY TROUBLE
Author: Susan Arden
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Release Date: April 1, 2013
“Evermore Ranch,” she read aloud.
“I hope this won’t upset your plans?”
“Would it matter? I signed a service contract that included a non-disclosure agreement. Even if I had a problem, I couldn’t tell a soul and I’ve promised you two weeks of my time.”
He chuckled softly. “Yes, two weeks to do my bidding.”
She almost choked at the thought of doing his bidding. “What the heck have I gotten myself into with you, Mr. McLemore? Exactly what type of office do you run?”
His expression changed. Sharpened. “Strictly business. Look, Dr. Rodriguez, we’ve gotten off on the wrong foot.”
“Wrong foot … the whole body is a problem, sir,” she hissed.
He smiled broadly, reassuring her. “Let’s discuss this later. This isn’t the correct time or place. Don’t you have to help the bride or something?”
“Yes. As a matter of fact, I do. I don’t know what you think you’ve contracted, but I’ll only supply you with vet services. As long as you understand that fact, there’s nothing more to discuss.”
“Well, there is. In the service agreement, there’s a provision that we need to discuss before you’re allowed access to the ranch barn and stable sites. So, either we can do it later or when you arrive in Texas. But until you and I have a little sit-down and get a few things ironed out, there won’t be any work for you to do directly. I’ve got a ranch to run, and I don’t have time to play games. I’ve already spent enough time finding a vet.” His eyes glittered and dropped to her mouth. “If you think I’m about to waste more time because you’ve got second thoughts, Dr. Rodriguez, the next communication you’ll have from Evermore Ranch will be from my attorneys. Had I known who you were before, believe me, I wouldn’t have … I’d never let the situation get away from me.”
Oh, this was rich. “Away from you. I’d say it got out of control. But that’s on your side of the table. Fine. I’ll honor my service contract. You’re right about one thing. The only thing of interest to me is treating your cattle. Once the job is done, I’ll be only too happy to leave you in peace and we can go our separate ways.”
Up close, his eyes shone sherry-colored. A muscle flexed along his jaw. His masculine scent of leather, smoke, and wood filled her head. The hard set of his mouth didn’t resemble the man from before. He’d done just as he’d promised, shutting one door, and leaving in place a man who didn’t look as if he enjoyed playing games. No this version of Matt McLemore had a locking gaze and if looks could kill, she was a goner.
“I’m glad we understand one another then, Dr. Rodriguez. I expect to meet with you tomorrow at your convenience. Our relationship will be strictly business, if that’s what got you in such a dither.”
Susan Arden is a third generation Floridian. She left the field of education in 2008 pursing her dream of writing romance fiction. Currently, she writes hot love stories within the romance genres of contemporary erotic, western, and fantasy/paranormal. Susan also writes under the name of Susan D. Taylor.
Susan currently lives in TN along with husband, two cattle dogs, two crazy cats, a gecko and a corn snake. A mother, RYT200 Yoga Alliance (registered yoga teacher), and avid gardener. You can find her on the mat when she’s not writing her next hot romance novel.
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Susan: Huge thank you so much for having me over to The Reading Cafe! I’m absolutely thrilled to be here 🙂
TRC: What is a tidbit that not a lot of people know about you?
Susan: Hmmm. I’ve had a few interesting jobs. Legal secretary, bartender, then I graduated college. Biology special ed teacher.
I met my husband he’s an environmental engineer. For a while, I’d get called to do evaluations and take lab samples within the crawlspace. You know the space under a house or buildings. I’ve seen all sorts of things crawling around under there. Snakes, spiders, lizards, mice, rats, dogs, big dogs, a fox, raccoons. Did I mention snakes? One place, I would have sworn had buried bodies or something really weird was buried. Maybe only my imagination. Many times, the spaces are so small a man can’t fit. So, I’m tall but thin and was able to squeeze in through the vent. Crazy times.
TRC: What writing project are you currently immersed within?
Susan: Juggling is the more like the method of work I believe writers employ. LOL.
• Releasing: Picture Perfect, the story of Carolina’s cousin, Cynthia “Sam” Cainwright is releasing. *nail biting jitters*
• Final edits for a new genre. I’m releasing an erotica series Naughty Nights and the first book is Taken is going through the wringer.
• Writing: Don’t Tease Me, paranormal erotic romance featuring a witch and a wolf.
• Brainstorming: Shotgun Wedding. Cory, Matt’s sister’s story.
So you can see, a writer constantly has stories in various degrees of evolution. Phew!
TRC: When you aren’t writing where would we find you?
Susan: Outside in the garden. Now, it’s the perfect season for planting. And watching the return of plants. Everything from herbs to flowers to Japanese Maple. Gardens are a wonderful way to connected to the Earth and time. I share a garden with deer, rabbits, and a rather large ground hog. I can’t say they’re much help but I do like the company.
TRC: People wish: Name three people you would love to spend the day with, if you got the chance?
Susan: I’m thinking of people alive. Hard to narrow down to three. Here goes.
Well, Joyce Carol Oates of course. I’m a huge fan of hers. I think she’s absolutely genius.
And Terry Gross, host of Fresh Air from National Public Radio. She’s interviewed so many incredible people. I’d love to hear her stories. Christopher (Ronald) Walken. He’s my absolute favorite personality. I could watch him talk for hours. His mannerisms are weirdly captivating.
TRC: Do you have an author who has caught your attention?
Susan: YES!! Not one but several. I’ll stick to the one I’m presently reading. Crazy hot insanely fast, page-burning read. Madeline Shehanne. Undeniable. The way she deals with different POVs, the off-the-wall plot. It’s so outside the box, it just blows me away.
TRC: What was your favorite scene to write in Tempted by Trouble?
Susan: Oh golly. The love scenes were challenging and thought provoking. But I think the one scene I loved the most the ending when Matt is running through the airport.
TRC: Why a western? You cross several subgenres.
Susan: I didn’t know much about westerns and then my husband was set to go to Diamond Don’s a motocross race in Texas. I started researching about Texas and found, man this place is out-of-control DIVERSE. I backtracked and read some westerns and fell in love with this genre. The men are hot, fierce, and loyal as hell to their families. The women are smart, sassy, and totally into their men and families. I guess I love the idea of super close nit huge family and passionate, passionate romance.
Oh and BTW, my husband came in third this year at Diamond Don’s. YEE HAW for motocross!!
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Welcome Susan to TRC. Your book sounds like a great read. You certainly do have a lot on the table, with so many different stories in the works.
nice post. i love the sound of your book, ms arden, as i will head over now to check this out.
Barb, A big hug for this opportunity to share Tempted by Trouble and my crazy life. Thanks again.
Thank you Susan for stopping by. Amazing guest post and mini-interview. Congratulations on the release of TEMPTED BY TROUBLE. We are looking forward to many more ‘cowboy’ themed storylines.
Great interview and post. Congratulations Susan on all of your hard work. I am looking forward to reading your novel.
Hey Susan and welcome to TRC. Thanks for letting me read and review Tempted by Trouble, I really enjoyed it. Glad to hear you wrote Cynthia’s story, I’ll have to look out for that one, and you are contemplating a story for Cory? I think hers would be a fun story, she’s not your typical girl by a long shot. I’d love to read her story, and with her over protective brothers, it will be a hoot to read.
Thanks for coming by Susan the book sounds great. Hope it is available at B#N too and will get it.
Great guest post. Nice littler interview.
um…that would be little…sorry. !!