The Shadow of Mudflap by Christi Snow & M. F. Smith Release Day Blast Tour
The
Shadow of Mudflap
A
Foxtrot Team Novel
By:
Christi Snow & M.F. Smith
All
the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the Lubbock Red
Cross.
Releasing:
August 19th, 2013
Blurb
To us,
first responders are heroes. But for them, risking their lives is a
normal, everyday thing.
Mudflap:
Born
the baby of the family, Mudflap has always had something to prove to
emerge out of the shadows of his older siblings. He spent eight years
as a Special Ops elite sniper and is now a firefighter. But at his
heart, he’s just a normal West Texas good old boy who loves his
beer, women and football, until the Department of Defense calls him
up to say they need his skills again.
Shanae:
Shanae
is a first responder of a different sort. She’s a trauma nurse who
works on a medical evacuation helicopter team. But while she lives a
life full of adrenaline every day, it’s just a cover for her real
life, where she hides in the shadows and is secret agent, Shadowfox
for the Lubbock Foxtrot Team (LiFT). She’s living the kind of life
that most people think exists only in movies and books.
Working
for two different branches of the government, Mudflap and Shanae are
in a race against time and the terrorists who threaten the very heart
of West Texas life, football. They’re working toward the same goal,
but find themselves in a confrontation against each other and the
lies they’ve each had to hide behind. Can love win out in the end
or will the cost be each other and their very lives?
First
responders are heroes every day, but this story tells the tale of
when they become even more and find love along the way. The key is
for them to stay alive so that they can complete their mission and
just maybe live happily ever after.
On
an ordinary day, they save lives. On an extraordinary day, they save
the country.
Buy Links:
Amazon (print and e-book)
Barnes and Noble (print and e-book)
Author
Info
Christi
Snow
As an
avid reader her entire life, Christi Snow always dreamed of writing
books that brought to others the kind of joy she felt when she read.
But...she never did anything about it besides jot down a few ideas
and sparse scenes.
When
she turned 41, she decided it was time to go after her dream and
started writing. Within four months, she'd written over 150,000 words
and hasn't stopped since.
She's
found her calling by writing about sexy, alpha heroes and smart,
tough heroines falling in love and finding their passion. She's truly
living the dream and loving every minute of it.
Her
tagline is... Passion and adventure on the road to Happily Ever
After. She's loving this adventure!
http://smittenwithreading.blogspot.com
(book review blog)
M.F.
Smith
Mudflap
is a morning show personality for 96.3 KLLL in Lubbock, TX. He’s
been on the morning show for seven years and in radio for over ten
years. He’s entertained people all over the world, and has helped
raise money for many non-profit agencies and charities.
Mudflap
loves to see people smile and believes everyone deserves a hug.
THE SHADOW OF MUDFLAP
Excerpt 1…
Because
everything about this book is set around a college football season,
the book is broken down a bit differently than your normal book
usually is done. Instead of chapters, there are weeks (i.e. the weeks
of the football season) and there are also sections called Halftime
Texting. These feature flirty little exchanges of texts between the
hero, Mudflap, and the heroine, Shanae. The following is my favorite
Halftime Texting section from the book…
Halftime
Texting
Shanae:
I have two cookies: one is a snickerdoodle, one is a chocolate chip.
Mudflap:
Okay, that’s just mean when I haven’t eaten lunch yet.
Shanae:
It’s a test. If I offer you one, which one do you take?
Mudflap:
You’re testing me?
Shanae:
Yes, now answer the question.
Mudflap:
I’d take the snickerdoodle.
Shanae:
Good answer, but why?
Mudflap:
I have sisters. I know better than to get between a girl and her
chocolate.
Mudflap:
Did I pass?
Shanae:
With flying colors.
Pause…
Mudflap:
You weren’t just teasing about the cookies, right? I really am
hungry.
THE SHADOW OF MUDFLAP
Excerpt #2
“Hey, there. You
look good enough to eat,” he growled. He glanced back at his
Bronco. “Unfortunately, Derek is waiting for us in the car so I
can’t take a nibble.”
A
frisson of awareness skated down her spine. That tone in his
voice…yummy.
“Thanks,”
she said as she leaned up to give him a quick kiss on the cheek. “You
know how to make a girl feel good.” She lingered for a moment right
below his ear to whisper, “You look pretty damn good yourself. But
it’s hot and we don’t want the poor thing to suffer from heat
exhaustion. I’m confused though.” She glanced at him as they
walked out toward his truck. “Why would you bring your dog golfing?
Are they even allowed on the course?”
He
pulled her door open for her, but stalled her entrance into the
Bronco. “Dog? I don’t have a dog.”
She
sat in the seat, but scowled at him in confusion through the still
open door. “Isn’t Derek your dog?”
Mudflap
burst out laughing as he shut her car door. But it was the outraged,
“What the hell did he tell you to make you think that?” coming
from the backseat that told her she’d gotten something wrong.
She
turned slowly to him. He was a young, clean cut, extremely good
looking guy, who was not happy right now. He looked like a model from
a young, hip magazine ad; well, he would if he wasn’t scowling.
Wincing,
she offered her hand to him. “I guess you’re Derek, huh?”
Mudflap
got into the car and continued to laugh at Derek’s expense. Derek
shoved at his shoulder and muttered, “Asshole,” before offering
her his hand. “Yes, I’m Derek. It’s nice to meet you Shanae.”
His scowl quickly morphed into a flirty smile. “Already I can tell
you’re too good for this guy. I say we dump him on the back nine
and you and I can make a fun day of it without him.” He waggled his
eyebrows at her.
Uh
oh, this guy and that mischievous smile was trouble. She couldn’t
help the giggle that erupted. “Sorry about the dog comment. I
misunderstood.”
“Aw,
sweetheart, no forgiveness is necessary. I know who to blame.” He
turned to glare again at Mudflap. “Besides, gracing us with your
beauty today more than makes up for it.”
Shanae
couldn’t help the eye-roll. This guy was digging it deep.
“Hey,
now. No horning in on my girl.” Mudflap frowned at Derek, but the
corners of his mouth twitched with humor.
The
two guys continued the back and forth banter all the way to the golf
course, renting their equipment, and meeting up with their golf pro
for the day, a very attractive redhead named Lisa. Shanae clued in on
the fact that Derek had a bit of a crush on her simply by the fact
that he continued to give both Shanae and Mudflap a hard time, but
then got stiff when it came to interacting with her. It was sweet, if
not for the fact that Lisa seemed completely oblivious to Derek.
Shanae
would guess there was a pretty good age difference between the two.
Derek was young, definitely early twenties, while Lisa was probably
closer to thirty. Shanae doubted Lisa even saw Derek as a possibility
for a date. She watched the two of them as Lisa corrected Derek’s
form on the fourth hole. Lisa slid her hand down Derek’s arm to
adjust his grip and Shanae could see all his muscles tighten in
response.
Mudflap
slid in to stand behind her. His hand wrapped around her waist felt
entirely too right, so right she completely forgot about Lisa and
Derek. She could feel the heat coming off his body and her pulse
skittered.
But
then Mudflap, who’d also been watching the other two, whispered in
her ear, “I think his shaft is too big for that stroke.”
Of
course, Shanae worked with guys all the time so her gaze immediately
landed on Derek’s crotch where his erection pressed against his
pants. “Don’t,” she hissed at Mudflap. “Don’t give him a
hard time right now. Poor kid is infatuated and she isn’t even
aware of him.”
Mudflap
nuzzled her ear for a moment before whispering, “Ask her for some
help on the next hole and make her aware. He’s a good guy. It would
be nice if he could hook up with a woman who might actually
appreciate him.”
And
right there, Shanae’s heart melted a little bit more for this guy.
Damn, sexy and sweet.
Giveawaya Rafflecopter giveaway
Thank you for helping to promo THE SHADOW OF MUDFLAP! smiles, Christi
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
Delete