I'm a cowgirl. Grew up doing 4-H which turned into rodeo by the time I hit high school. I did trick riding, pole bending, barrels, keyhole as well as a little bull riding for fun.
So, when my readers asked me to write a cowboy book, I immediately thought back about my rodeo experience and camaraderie of those who put their lives on the line for the entertainment of the crowd.In my newest release, Sierra and Grant may spend as much time fighting each other as they do fighting the bulls, but the true flavor of the rodeo is there too. I know. Not only did I help pay for school by doing rodeo, I was trained by two of the greats.
Homer and Vera Farris were my next door neighbors growing up. They taught me everything I knew, from how to handle an unruly horse, to how to smile and work a crowd. Homer wasn't just a rodeo star, he did bit-parts in movies and was a horse-handler. But Vera was even more famous. She was one of the top woman rodeo stars and has earned a place in the Rodeo Hall of Fame.
Of course, I didn't know any of this while I was working with them. All I knew was they were my best friends and I loved them dearly. I dedicated this book to both of them and wish they were still around to hear again how much they meant to me.
Interested yet? Let me share the blurb and a link for an excerpt.
Sierra Rawlings loves to work, ride, and play hard, but it’s her hidden desire for neighbor, Dalton Grant, that really keeps her on her toes. But she needs her independence more and his habit of bossing her around is too much to bear.
Three years ago, Dalton thought he’d roped and gentled Sierra. One night of passion under the stars had him thinking of forever, but even as he made his plans, she ran from him, and he’d never been able to comprehend why.
The annual summer rodeo brings them together and their hidden desires flare hot. But just as they are beginning to understand each other, a dangerous opportunity arises, forcing Sierra and Dalton to learn a painful lesson about trust. It’s time for these two stubborn people to cowboy up and admit their feelings, before anger and a bull named Body Bag steal their last chance away.
And...coming February 6th is one of my favorite books and a former bestseller. Like vampires? How about toys? Interested in a little spanking or light bondage. Then you'll just love my upcoming book
Previously released, this book has now been expanded until it's almost three times longer! It won a few awards last time around, so I can't wait to see what people think of it now!
Check it out!
Dawn is so focused on making a name for herself in the art world, her personal life has fallen into a rut. She spends far more time with her hands in clay than on a man. Then her friends liven things up by taking her to a toy shop for her birthday. A very different kind of toy shop for special sexual games. And there’s more than sexy entertainment on the shelves—a fortune teller says Dawn’s destiny awaits if only she will reach out and take it.
Aidan is a vampire who has existed for over a century searching for his one true soulmate, his twin-flame. One look at Dawn takes Aiden’s breath away. One kiss later, he knows she is the one woman who will sustain him forever—if he can convince her to walk with him on the wild side.
Dawn responds to his inspiration better than he could have hoped.
Then she goes one toy too far…
Then she goes one toy too far…
Matt and Sharra are finding out if love is enough when betrayal and lies rear their ugly heads!
Thanks for listening, all. You have a great rest of your Friday and I'll see you around the web!
Hugs,
CJ England
Never anger an elf... we have very long memories.
4 comments:
CJ, I loved hearing about you competing in the rodeo. You were very lucky to have those 2 as friends and teachers. It's great that you are dedicating this book to them.
I love the excerpt for Cowboy Up and will be getting it soon.
Sandie
Loved reading all about Cowboy Up and your inspiration for it! Awesome.
But your new one, Spank the Vamp! Ola la! wanta read that one! :)
Have a Great Weekend!
Chris J.
Cowboy Up sounds like my kind of book. What a great tidbit to learn you were a cowgirl and help pay for school doing rodeos. That's pretty damned unusual, and very kewl!
The Cowboy book looks good. I used to go the the rodeo every year, we had a parade and everything. Growing up in Phoenix wearing Cowboy boots and hats was normal and we hated it when people mistook us for the 'Urban Cowboy' craze people. LOL
I'm more likely to get the vamp book though. They've always been my weakness.
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