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About Burn:
9/11. Too many memories. A burning pain. Scarred body and soul. Damaged beyond comprehension.
Fighting fires to save lives, unable to combat the devil inside, but I need more.
More… I need her. She’s my salvation and I will have her. No compromises.
Danger. Domination. Destruction.
The Jackals
An elite core of smokejumpers nestled in the heart of Missoula, Montana.
By day they indulge in their penchant for danger.
By night they exude passion.
Are you ready for their brand of domination?
Prevent. Protect. Preserve. This is their motto.
Publisher’s Note: This adult, action adventure romance offers suspense, danger, mystery, explicit scenes and power exchange elements. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.
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Excerpt:
Flames licked up toward the night sky as thousands of embers trickled down, smattering against the soot and debris. From overhead, planes and helicopters could be heard, flying low and releasing fire retardant. Smoke billowed out from every shadowed corner, making advancement difficult. Landen turned in a full circle, assessing the conditions. The jump and subsequent landing had been rocky but exactly where Tyler had made the call.
He sucked in air and inched forward, following Antonio toward the already started scratch line. Directed to help finish the detail, he dug away at the rocky and dry terrain, barely making any headway.
“Keep moving! The fire is advancing,” Antonio said into the headphone.
Moving in formation, the smokejumpers continued to dig, creating a wide swath. Landen could see a structure in the distance, the building shrouded in black smoke. The fire was close, the heat intense. He heard groups of firemen swarming behind the trees, trying desperately to create a save path.
Antonio tugged his arm and pointed toward a line of burning brush. “We need to cut those away. Come with me.”
Landen trudged forward, grabbing his ax. As soon as they reached the source, both men began swinging, cutting away the gnarled vines and low limbs. Panting, sweat pooled into his eyes as he worked, exhaustion taking over quickly. Although conditioned, nothing could have prepared him for the intensity.
They worked tirelessly, inch by inch until they made headway, creating a small path but just enough. Minutes turned into what had to be hours and still, the fire refused to be contained. Sixty minutes later they finally had a handle.
“Hansen, Martin, we need to set a burnout now that the fire is contained.” Antonio turned in a full circle.
“Yeah, over there,” Boone pointed.
Antonio nodded. “Take Puevos. We just might have this old girl yet.”
Landen lifted his mask, wiping away sweat and grime. Smoke burned his eyes and he blinked, slapping the mask back in place.
“Keep cutting!” Antonio directed. Seconds later, his attention was drawn by a team of firefighters, swinging their arms.
He knew instantaneously what was occurring. Additional survivors had been discovered, no doubt within the hotel.
Whoosh! Boom!
The thunderous noise grabbed the men’s attention just as a portion of the hotel went up in flames. “Shit!” someone called.
Several firefighters raced toward the scene, tethered to oversized water lines. All around him tree limbs began to fall, thudding against the ground in a series of powerful slams. He darted out of the way just as a fiery group roared downward, their pointed spears becoming deadly weapons.
“Look out!” Riker called out and swarmed forward, pushing Sawyer out of harm’s way. Both men tumbled backward, falling hard against the dirt.
Landen continued cutting, using the power of his upper body strength, yet the dry wood was dense, almost impenetrable. Harder and faster he swung yet was making little headway.
Bam!
Suddenly, a scream cut through the deafening noise. Goose bumps popped along every inch of his skin. The cry for help was ominous, horrific. The hotel burned hot, as close to a blowup as he’d ever want to see. Shaking, he tried to focus, seeing if anyone was coming to the rescue. Every firefighter was engaged, working diligently to stop the increasing fire.
He could see no one racing toward the hotel, rescue in mind.
“Stay here. Keep moving. We’re making headway. Weaver. Get over here and help him,” Antonio directed.
Riker immediately fell into rank, his massive arms powering through the trees. All around them the sounds of hissing water mixed with steam, creating a rainfall of soot blanketing everything in its path. The helicopters and planes continued. They were backing down the fire.
Everything around them seemed scorched and from where he stood, it appeared the hotel was going to be a total loss. A sixth sense stuck in his craw, a knowing that pissed him off. He’d seen and fought fires consume buildings, but not this fast. Something was off. He’d bet his career.
“Eeeeee!”
Another screech cut into the night. Out of the corner of his eye he noticed a woman running then tumbling to the ground. On fire, she fell into a lump, her screams piercing. A team of firefighters raced toward her, one covering her body, forcing out the flames. She struggled and while the majority of her words were strangled, cut off, Landen heard enough.
There was someone else inside.
Boom!
About Piper Stone:
Best Selling author, Piper Stone writes in several genres including romantic suspense, thrillers, erotic romance, dark erotic, Domestic Discipline, spanking, Domination and submission and traditional romance. She has a love of the non-traditional, preferring to create worlds that defy the imagination. Wine and sous vide cooking are only second to her love of golden retrievers and you might find all three nestled in the pages of a book or two.
She has several releases from Blushing Books including Truth or Dare, His Demands – Dirty Little Secrets, Submissive For Hire, His Hidden Girl – Dirty Little Secrets, Becoming – Power Exchange and the Rescue Me Series, Maverick and Shadow. Her upcoming release, Three Rivers Run Deep, is book one in the Fire Devil Series.
She will also have several releases with Bethany’s Woodshed in the upcoming months.
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