 Another man's wife
(Formerly A Safer Haven, Revised for reprint)
Genre: Historical/Western (erotic)
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
ISBN: 1-59998-500-4
Publication Date: June 5, 2007
Cover Art: Scott Carpenter
Amber Heat Wave Contest 2004 Winner
When the stagecoach carrying Federal Marshal Chris McQuade
is the target of an attempted robbery, the handsome Marshal
is left alone with a woman he's been attracted to from the
start of the long journey from St. Louis to Wind River,
WY. It isn't until they're forced to go on alone together
that he realizes he's falling in love with the wife of the
man he's been sent to bring to justice. Much to McQuade's
surprise, Elizabeth Davis has fallen in love, too, and her
husband is out for revenge after witnessing a much-too-intimate
encounter between his enemy and his wife...
Read what the reviewers are saying...
"4 Stars!...An enjoyable and short western story.
Even though it is predictable in its plot line, I completely
enjoyed this book. Chris is extreme in his alpha attitude
and so is Elizabeth as a strong independent woman. Together
these two characters are well developed for a quick story
and flow together well. The sex in this story is hot and
passionate, with the love quickly developed and announced.
The action is gut clenching and exciting! I definitely recommend
this story to everyone, especially those who really enjoy
historical westerns."—Vikky Bertling, Just Erotic
Romance Reviews
"4 Stars!...An entertaining and sensual historical
short story with a few surprises that is sure to delight
many readers. Elizabeth is a truly appealing character.
She's wary of Chris but also compelled by his presence.
Although she's beautiful, she has refreshing qualities for
a woman of her times in that she's strong, opinionated and
doesn't mind letting people know. I enjoyed reading about
a heroine who is voluptuous and curvaceous and feels confident.
Chris is a Marshal to die for; he's handsome, tough, and
prepared to do all in his power to save the woman he loves.
His passionate and romantic nature is well hidden beneath
the ruthless fa?ade he projects until he meets Elizabeth.
From the first both fight a strong attraction that's simmering
between them only to realize they have never felt this way
before. This burning desire between Elizabeth and Chris
culminates in a very fiery explosion and these two lovers
come together in a highly sensual moment, in one of the
longest love scenes I've read. Elizabeth and Chris were
meant for each other. It was great seeing their story unfold
and develop."—Aggie, Just Erotic Romance Reviews
"This quick western will charm readers with the typical
Wild West components: outlaws, marshals, and a feisty damsel
in distress. But Denyse M. Bridger has written an anything
but typical romance. Her vivid writing makes A Safer Haven
a delight to read and the love scenes make you wish you
were the damsel in distress. I look forward to reading more
from the engaging Denyse M. Bridger."—Tina Burns,
The Road to Romance
"5 Angels!...A wonderful, very sensual romance. Although
short, the story is fully developed and substantial. Chris
and Elizabeth are both likable characters that the reader
wants to see happy. The sexual chemistry between them is
palpable. Ms. Bridger?s has a talent for writing eloquent,
extremely passionate love scenes. She gets the point across
without being too explicit. She conveys the emotions beautifully,
without graphic language. It?s hard to believe this is Ms.
Bridger's first erotic romance. It?s definitely an impressive
start. I hope to see many more just like this one!"—Shelley,
Fallen Angel Reviews
"5 Flames!...Ms. Bridger gives the reader a wonderfully
vivid setting and fills it with well-rounded, believable
characters. Elizabeth is brave and always ready to help
out. Chris, strong and capable, accepts her help, which
is pleasantly surprising. The love scenes are beautiful
and very sensual, but not as graphic as those seen in other
erotic romances. This excellent short story is a quick,
satisfying read, and I highly recommend it."—Renee,
Sizzling Romances
"4 Ribbons!...A great story you'll be sure to enjoy
in one sitting. Denyse M. Bridger knows how to write an
erotic and entertaining short story. If you like historical
romance, then A Safer Haven is for you. The characters are
a big part of any story, and you will love the hero and
heroine in this one. Chris is the kind of hot sexy hero
that will leave you breathless, and Elizabeth is a wonderful
heroine."—BJ Deese, Blue Ribbon Reviews
Read a short excerpt...
...The silence lingered for several peaceful minutes, then
it was shattered by the roar of gunfire, and the shriek
of terrified horses bolting ahead at break-neck speed. McQuade
muttered a colorful curse and pushed aside the curtain at
the window. Elizabeth was stunned to note that he held his
gun in his hand and she hadn't seen him actually reach for
it.
"Stay down, Elizabeth!" Chris ordered sharply.
She bit back a scream when he opened the door and took hold
of the side of the coach. He hoisted himself upward until
he was out of her sight.
McQuade glanced down, saw she'd pulled the door of the
lurching coach back into place, then he concentrated on
what was happening around them. The driver of the stage
had been shot. The reins still dangled loosely in his limp
grip. Much as he disliked doing it, Chris reholstered his
gun, pushed the man off the bench, and brought the horses
under control again. He risked a glance back when a bullet
whizzed by the right side of his head. He saw three riders,
guns badly aimed for the most part, all with faces hidden
behind bandanas.
Slowing the coach a little, Chris drew his gun again and
turned, using the seat as a poor shield. He took aim and
fired off a single shot. One of the men went down with a
howl, his horse veering away the instant the rider was tossed
from the saddle. McQuade's second shot was equally careful,
but he didn't topple the rider this time. The man hung on,
though he was definitely out of the game in terms of presenting
further danger to Chris and the woman inside the coach.
Taking a calculated risk, McQuade brought the horses to
a slow halt and set the brake on the coach.
"Chris?"
"Stay inside, Elizabeth," he snarled. "And
don't do or say anything. No matter what you hear. Is that
understood?"
He received no answer and he ground his teeth together
in annoyance.
"Elizabeth?"
"I'll do as you ask," she snapped pertly.
He allowed the flicker of a smile to cross his face before
he climbed down from the high seat of the coach and walked
to the side...
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