Dream Chaser (Dream Team #2) - Kristen Ashley Page 0,142
him whisper, “What?”
Her expression grew soft and she whispered back, “Nothing.”
Then she lifted her head, pushing off on her foot, taking him to his back, all this while kissing him.
Time to see if he could work that jazzed out of her.
Boone put effort into it.
And in the end, he succeeded.
* * *
It was that next Friday when Boone was at his workstation that Elvira, Hawk’s office manager, came out of her office, shouting, “Mail call!”
All the men at their stations (though there were only three, Boone, Zane and Auggie) looked to her as she started up the steps at the side holding something in her hand.
Boone didn’t have to look at the other guys to know all of them were like him, perplexed, seeing as none of them ever got any mail at the office.
But it was when he noticed what she had in her hand, and that she was on her way to him, that he started laughing.
“This keeps happening,” she said, halfway down the row to him, “gonna have to get me my own. One that says ‘Slayer’ or ‘Long Suffering Diva’ or one I can turn around at the appropriate moments that says, ‘Take Your Alpha Self Outta My Office, You’re Doin’ My Head In.’”
With that, she slammed the aluminum plaque on his desk with the blue plate in front that was engraved with white letters.
“Happy for you,” she stated, “but surprised at Ryn ’cause, yeesh, that right there is corny.”
She sashayed away.
Boone stared at the plaque, smiling.
Because it said:
BOONE ANDREW SADLER
“MY HERO”
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Hattie and Axl–don’t miss their
heart-wrenching love story!
Available Summer 2021
See what’s cooking in Dream Bites: Cooking with the Commandos.
Available November 2020
You’re invited into the kitchens of Hawk Delgado’s commandos: Daniel “Mag” Magnusson, Boone Sadler, Axl Pantera, and Augustus “Auggie” Hero as they share with you some of the goodness they whip up for their women.
Not only will you get to spend time with the commandos, but the Dream Team also makes an appearance with their men, and there are a number of special guest stars. You’ll also find some bonus recipes from a surprise source who doesn’t like to be left out.
So strap in for a trip to Denver, a few short stories, some reminiscing, and a lot of great food.
Half of the proceeds of this cookbook go to the Rock Chick Nation Charities. You can learn more at KristenAshley.net.
About the Author
Kristen Ashley is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of over seventy romance novels, including the Rock Chick, Colorado Mountain, Dream Man, Chaos, and Fantasyland series. Her books have been translated into fourteen languages, with over three million copies sold.
Born in Gary and raised in Brownsburg, Indiana, Kristen was a fourth-generation graduate of Purdue University. Since, she has lived in Denver, the West Country of England, and she now resides in Phoenix. She worked as a charity executive for eighteen years prior to beginning her independent publishing career. She now writes full time.
Because friendship, family, and a strong sisterhood are prevailing themes through all of Kristen’s novels, Kristen has created the Rock Chick Nation, a series of programs designed to give back to her readers and promote a strong female community. Its programs include Rock Chick Rewards, which raises funds for reader-nominated nonprofit women’s organizations and has donated over $146,000.
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PRAISE FOR KRISTEN ASHLEY
“Kristen Ashley’s books are addicting!”
—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author
“I adore Kristen Ashley’s books!”
—Maya Banks, New York Times bestselling author
“A unique, not-to-be-missed voice in romance.”
—Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author
“I don’t know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn [Dream Man series] and happily get lost in her world.”
—Frolic
“[Kristen] Ashley captivates.”
—Publishers Weekly
“When you pick up an Ashley book, you know you’re in for plenty of gut-punching emotion, elaborate family drama and sizzling sex.”
—RT Book Reviews
Dream Maker
“The excellent first romance in Ashley’s Dream Team series features the alpha heroes and high-octane suspense her fans expect, but balances the testosterone and adrenaline with moments of cozy domesticity. . . .Those who like a dash of sweetness in their suspense will be delighted.”
—Publishers Weekly
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Wild Man
Law Man
Motorcycle Man
The Colorado Mountain Series
The Gamble
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Lady Luck
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Jagged
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The Chaos Series
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Fire Inside
Ride Steady
Walk Through Fire
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