by Samantha
Hunter
Photographer for
Bliss Magazine, Lacey Graham has an assignment any woman would welcome
--- to photograph 12 hot, sexy men for the upcoming calendar of
American heroes but after her last break-up, Lacey would rather work
than date. In walks Mr. November, Jarod Wyatt, a Texas Ranger no
less. Jarod is the kind of man whose sheer presence makes the
heart stop but he has more important things to do than pose in front of
a camera, even if the photographer behind the camera catches his
eye. Will Lacey be able to show this cowboy something more about
photography and women than he ever imagined? Will Jarod's
strength and gentleness help Lacey to forget about her past and give
her a new confidence, a confidence in herself as a woman as well as her
career? Jarod and Lacey are both dedicated to their work, almost
to the exclusion of enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Together, can they learn to look and listen and enjoy the pleasures of
the moment? Can hot passion lead to something more than a passing
thrill?
In HARD TO RESIST, Samantha
Hunter creates a wonderful portrait of a hero in a sexy man full of
power, strength yet also gentle and even humble. Jarod doesn't take
over the heroine and knows when to ask questions and listen for
the small moments before him. Sometimes strength and
power is all about knowing restraint and Samantha Hunter does an
excellent job showing those details in her hero's actions. Through
her portrait of Jarod, Samantha Hunter creates a poetic, beautiful,
moving passage about the presence of heroes in the world. Lacey
is a refreshing heroine, a mix of professionalism and vulnerabilities
that make her a multi-faceted character. Lacey is a woman who
appreciates substance, not just flash, in her men and her career.
From recognizing the camera as a tool to her ability to see Jarod's
character, Lacey matches Jarod's observation skills. But can they
trust each other enough to share their hearts, not just their bodies,
and stop the disruptions to the production schedule?
Samantha Hunter has a gift for creating secondary characters in the
friendships that surround her main characters. In HARD TO RESIST, friendship gives
the story energy, creating an independent heroine full
of character and fun. Friendship itself leads to some of the
special moments in this romance. HARD TO RESIST combines bit of
mystery into a romance of hot passion and deep friendship to create
moving final moments.
Publisher: Harlequin
Blaze (July 2009)
American Heroes: The Texas Rangers
