Secretly Crushing On...Those Violet Eyes by Vonnie Davis...

Secretly Crushing On  is a weekly feature that is held on Thursdays, hosted by  Wickedly Delicious Book Blog.  This is a blog hop geared towards book lovers preferably ages 18+ with the objective to find and visit other blogs that share the

same interest as you... a love for Sexy Reads with a Hot Hero you are Secretly Crushing On. It can be an old book or new read.  

How to join:

• Make a separate post for the Secretly Crushing On hop on your blog.
• Copy the button above or place your own (as long as you link back to 
  Wickedly Delicious Book Blog) on top of your post.
• Pick your Secretly Crushing On candidate with an old book or currant read. 
  Give a reason for your pick or give a little teaser or both.
• Place your name and blog title in the linky at Wickedly Delicious Book Blog, 
  as well as the URL for a direct link to the post.
• Visit other blogs on the list and make some new friends.

Who are you Secretly Crushing On?

AMAZON

Evie Caldwell hates her life. Five years ago, she gave up college and her dream of teaching to care for her ailing mother. Now, she's trapped taking care of her worthless brother and the family ranch. Waiting tables to earn her way out of Texas, the last thing she wants is a muscleman with a macho Marine attitude complicating her life. But, oh, how that man makes her insides melt.

Wounded vet Win Fairchild returns to Texas to heal, find a piece of his soul, and open a ranch for amputee children. Finding someone to love is not on his agenda. But when he starts work at the Lonesome Steer Honky Tonk, a spitfire with violet eyes and a major attitude instantly captures his heart.
Evie just wants to escape, but now that Win knows what he wants, can he convince Evie to stay in Texas—and his bed?

                                                            

I actually just reviewed this book. I love it so much~it has quickly become one of my favorite reads. The reason is not just a great story but an AWESOME hero!!! I fell in love with Win from the beginning. He is hot, sexy, sweet, caring, loving, romantic, protective, tough, rides a motorcycle, loves kids, is a little broken from the war, thinks he is less of a man because he is an amputee, and he is a chef. Win *sigh*  He is one of the best heroes that I have read. And the ending just melts my heart in the way that everything comes together for Evie and Win. I definitely want a Win of my own!!! ;)

Now it's your turn to show me your Secretly Crushing On choice? 

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own Secretly Crushing On post, or just share yours in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). I would love to see your pick. Thanks!

Vonnie Davis Website

Reviewed: Those Violet Eyes by Vonnie Davis...

AMAZON

Evie Caldwell hates her life. Five years ago, she gave up college and her dream of teaching to care for her ailing mother. Now, she's trapped taking care of her worthless brother and the family ranch. Waiting tables to earn her way out of Texas, the last thing she wants is a muscleman with a macho Marine attitude complicating her life. But, oh, how that man makes her insides melt.

Wounded vet Win Fairchild returns to Texas to heal, find a piece of his soul, and open a ranch for amputee children. Finding someone to love is not on his agenda. But when he starts work at the Lonesome Steer Honky Tonk, a spitfire with violet eyes and a major attitude instantly captures his heart.
Evie just wants to escape, but now that Win knows what he wants, can he   convince Evie to stay in Texas—and his bed?

This is definitely one of my favorite books that I have read lately. It is short but packed with such a great story and characters. Win *sigh* I fell in love with him from the beginning and he just kept getting better as the story progressed. Just love a wounded soldier!! I only wish the story was longer. Great epilogue!! Vonnie Davis has got herself a BIG fan in me after reading this story. I'm looking forward to reading more from her. Those Violet Eyes has definitely earned a place in my keeper pile and will most definitely be reread!!! Thanks Vonnie for such a great story and especially for Win *sigh* 5 out of 5 rating. :) 

Vonnie Davis Website

Waiting For This New Release: Those Violet Eyes by Vonnie Davis...

 June 27, 2012  The Wild Rose Press

Honky Tonk Hearts Series Book #1

Evie Caldwell hates her life. Five years ago, she gave up college and her dream of teaching to care for her ailing mother. Now, she's trapped taking care of her worthless brother and the family ranch. Waiting tables to earn her way out of Texas, the last thing she wants is a muscleman with a macho Marine attitude complicating her life. But, oh, how that man makes her insides melt.

Wounded vet Win Fairchild returns to Texas to heal, find a piece of his soul, and open a ranch for amputee children. Finding someone to love is not on his agenda. But when he starts work at the Lonesome Steer Honky Tonk, a spitfire with violet eyes and a major attitude instantly captures his heart.

Evie just wants to escape, but now that Win knows what he wants, can he convince Evie to stay in Texas—and his bed?

Excerpt:

Evie rolled her eyes and stepped behind him, tapping him on the back. The metal strainer clattered in the sink and a blur of motion barely registered before steely hands gripped her forearms. Oh my God! In a flurry of movement, he snatched her off the floor and backed her against the stainless steel counter. Cold wet hands vised her arms. Her eyes snapped wide and the air whooshed from her lungs when his body slammed into hers.

Win’s eyes were narrowed, his breathing rapid through a clenched jaw, and a vein bulged in his forehead. “Don’t do that.”

The man was every inch the warrior, every hard tensed inch. He held her mid-air, so close they were nearly eyeball to eyeball. As his gaze traveled over her face and awareness evidently crept in as to the sex of his attacker, several inches of his frame hardened even more.

Evie swallowed. Oh, good Lord.

He glared and his nostrils flared.

“I…I’m sorry, Win. I called your name, but…but you didn’t answer. I was only trying to get your attention.” Her lips twitched at the humor in the situation—hadn’t Keira told her the man lost part of his hearing? Evidently she’d startled him. Poor soul. She felt a portion of herself return. A portion she’d hidden for so long; that light-hearted part of her soul that teased and cajoled. “Honest, I wasn’t trying to attack you.” She placed an open palm on his defined pecs and patted. “You’re safe with me, big guy.” Just to rattle him some more, she winked.

Win’s hazel eyes flashed for a second, then he slowly leaned in and whispered in her ear, “You’re not safe with me.”

Vonnie Davis Website

Vonnie Davis Blog


This is a new author to me and I think this book sounds so good!! Wounded vet opening up a ranch for amputee children (My heart just melted!!).  Can't wait to read!! :)