ANOTHER MAN'S WIFE
Historical/Western (erotic)
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...
Throughout the days, they talked as they
rode and Chris discovered a quick intelligence and humor in Elizabeth
They’d camped in the relative safety of a
foothill clearing and the routine they’d fallen into played itself out again.
The tension that had grown between them over the short span of time since the
botched robbery of the stage had become a true annoyance to Chris. It was based
solely on a sexual attraction that neither of them made any effort to confront,
and he knew he was in for yet another restless night.
He watched over her for hours, and it was
well into the night when he finally doused the fire and went to his bedroll.
Despite every sensible instinct he possessed screaming objections to him, this
time he settled next to Elizabeth
* * * *
Elizabeth murmured softly, caught in the
warmth of a dream that was already slipping away as she woke. The solid wall of
heat at her back felt heavenly so she pressed tighter to it, and her body
shuddered with pleasure when strong arms pulled her closer. Caught in the
languor of the moment, she continued to drift in peaceful contentment for
several seconds before the arms holding her shifted and she found one of her
breasts cupped in a strong hand. Fingers stroked persuasively, then tugged open
her blouse and slipped beneath the thin layer of her camisole. A bolt of heat
shot through her entire body when Chris’s fingers pulled gently on the hardened
tip of her nipple, rolling it repeatedly between his thumb and index finger.
She twisted onto her back and stared into
the blazing darkness of Chris McQuade’s brown eyes. He looked as startled as
her for a moment, then in heartbeats that seemed an eternity, he waged some
inner battle, until he finally muttered something vaguely obscene and began to
pull away.
Elizabeth had fought the same war in those
timeless instants and she’d come out on the other side of the question. She
reached up, her hand on the side of his neck, holding him motionless. His eyes
searched her face, found what he needed, then his mouth descended on hers,
ruthless, erotic, and unlike any kiss she’d ever experienced.
His tongue traced her lips and licked
tenderly until she gasped, permitting him access to the warmth of her mouth.
The world spun wildly as Chris’s mouth closed firmly over hers, his kiss waking
too many feelings too quickly. She clung to him, unable to stop the torrent of
hunger and need she’d been denying for what felt like forever. She’d never
wanted any man the way she wanted him, and while it was terrifying, it was also
the most exciting thing she’d ever felt.
He turned, pressed her back to the blankets
beneath them, and she arched her body upward instinctively, trying to get even
closer to him. Her arms slid around his waist, fingers splayed across the
expanse of his back, massaging smooth muscles beneath the fabric of his shirt.
The need to touch him had been the bane of her existence for days. Now, it was
the answer to a dream long held in a secret place in her heart; a dream she’d
given up on without ever knowing it.
The kiss was endless, and she returned each
stroke and thrust of his tongue with the fury of passion he evoked in her eager
body, tasting the mixture of coffee that lingered, the faint flavor of tobacco
from the cheroot he’d smoked sometime during the night, and the unique and
distinct essence of Chris himself. When he finally released her, she stared
into his dark eyes, marveled at the fire that sizzled back at her.
Before she could speak and destroy what was
happening between them, Chris’s hands glided around her waist, then upward to
trace the fullness of her breasts. His thumbs brushed indolently over the
sensitive peaks until she shuddered. He fully opened the light blouse and
camisole she wore, and held one swollen breast as he lowered his head and
covered the rosy peak with his mouth. She gasped quietly and leaned into the
caress, moaning low in her throat when he began suckling her ripe nipple.
“Chris…” she breathed, not really certain
what she wanted from him—his release or his complete possession. His teeth
closed on the rigid bud, nipped gently, and she pressed into him, her hands
sliding into his thick dark hair as she held him closer. Being with Mark had
been pleasant and easy, but it had never awakened the kind of savage need that
Chris McQuade’s every touch did.
When he would have transferred his
attention to her other breast, Elizabeth
Chris tugged her forward and twisted until
she lay under him again. He kissed her with the full depth of his passion.
Moments later, he left her long enough to rid himself of his clothes, then he
knelt on the ground next to her. He reached for the buttons on her skirt and
waited until she nodded her acceptance before he eased her free of the last of
the clothes that kept them from complete contact with each other. When she
started to sit up, he hooked his hands beneath her knees and watched her eyes
widen with confusion.
With her lying naked before him, Chris was
torn between simply taking her quickly to satisfy the lust-incited madness
she’d created in him from the moment he’d met her, and the need to make this
experience one neither of them would forget. He wanted her to want him as badly
as he wanted her, and to go on wanting him long after they’d quenched their
passion.
Read what the reviewers have said:
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 facade 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
Another Man's Wife 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 Another Man's Wife 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
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