CLAY'S RULES

About the Book

Arriving in Montana to find she's been lost in a poker game does little to calm Abbra's fears about spending two entire weeks with a bunch of cowboys. Romance author, Abbra Truelove, finds herself in a predicament when her editor offers a promotion no fan can resist. A promotion that will intentionally thrust Abbra back into rural life while she researches a book she doesn't even want to write. As if to add insult to injury, this insane promotion requires she be a house guest of the winning fan! After one too many bad experiences with rough and rowdy cowboys, Abbra is reluctant to say the least! Clay Benson, son of Abbra's number one fan and loser of last night's poker game, begrudgingly shows up to collect his house guest, expecting to find an older, overweight, unattractive city slicker that talks too much. What he finds is a shapely, gorgeous woman with a sweet side and a past full of secrets. After Abbra steals a horse, is involved in both a shoot out and a fist fight, then goes on to show some fancy footwork following an incident with a faulty bottle of baby oil, Clay finds it necessary to impose a list of rules to keep Abbra safe. When her ex husband show up, Clay faces losing the woman he's come to realize he can't live without and discovers she needs protection from more than just her past.

About the Author

Dear Reader, I've enjoyed being a life-long resident of Louisiana, despite the hurricanes and humidity, but have always been fascinated with the state of Montana. I've never had the pleasure of actually visiting there, but it is on my bucket list. However, so is visiting Scotland. Ah, my ever growing bucket list of things to do and places to see. I'm thinking both of these items will have to wait until my days as a soccer mom are over. Until my happy travels can begin, I'll remain in Baton Rouge with my fabulous husband, David, our three teenagers, (pray for me), and one incredibly demanding cat named, George, (No, I'm serious, pray for me!) I'll continue to give the characters in my head a voice while driving our kids to and from school, soccer, softball, cheerleading, tutoring...you get the picture. Having said this, you should not find it strange to encounter a sports reference during a love scene or a 'because I said so' during an argument between characters. Those things tend to happen when you're writing a love scene or an intense exchange while cheering on your kid's team. Please do forgive my multitasking downfalls and feel free to share in a little giggle when it occurs. Thank you for choosing Clay's Rules. I completely fell in love with the characters in this story and hope that you will also. I've been asked how I came up with Abbra's name, and I have to admit, it wasn't the creative genius you may have thought. The name Abbra was borrowed from an actual friend of mine. The last name, Truelove, although an absolutely perfect pen name for a romance author, is actually the last name of a cousin of mine...a guy no less! Even though I can't claim creative genius where my character's name is concerned, I still think it's a pretty cool name! Thanks Again, Missy Harper