What a Man Needs

What a Man Needs
Patricia Thayer

Actress Cynthia Reynolds was tired of trying to be perfect, so she returned to Portland for a little down-home fun. As she turned on the charm, she caught the eye of rugged rancher Patrick Tanner, who knew nothing of her starlet status.As she showed this cowboy a thing or two about romance, she wondered if she'd lose her heart in the bargain. With his checkered past, Patrick didn't want complications, but Cynthia was an enigma he found intoxicating. She drove him to distraction, and made him wish for the impossible love and family. Soon he found himself feeling that one night with Cynthia wasn't enough…but a lifetime night be just right.

“Hell, woman, I haven’t had a decent night’s sleep since I met you!”

She stared at him, anger flashing in her eyes. “And that’s my problem? You’re blaming me for your lack of sleep? That’s just great.” She marched up the stairs, her shapely bottom swaying back and forth, heightening his desire. “Good night, Patrick. Sweet dreams,” she taunted as she disappeared into her room. The door slammed behind her.

Patrick closed his eyes. Cynthia had him tied up in so many knots that he wasn’t going to survive another day—another minute, another second. He climbed the stairs two at a time and stormed to her room.

Cynthia swung open the door, and before she knew what hit her, Patrick grabbed her and pulled her to him.

“If you have any protests, you’d better tell me now, because I’m going to make love to you and I’m not stopping until I get my fill.”

Cynthia reached up and ran her fingers through his hair. “No. You’re not stopping until I get my fill.”

PATRICIA THAYER

Originally born and raised in Muncie, Indiana, PATRICIA THAYER has called Orange County, California, home for many years. She not only enjoys the warm climate, but also the company and support of other published authors in the local writers’ organization.

When not working on a story, you might find her traveling the United States and Europe, accompanied by Steve, her husband for more than thirty-five years. Together they have three grown sons and four grandsons. On rare days off from writing, you might catch her at Disneyland, spoiling those grandkids rotten! She also volunteers for the Grandparent Autism Network.

Patricia has written for over twenty years and has authored more than thirty-six books for Silhouette and Harlequin Books. She has been nominated for both the National Readers’ Choice Award and the prestigious RITA® Award. Her book Nothing Short of a Miracle won an RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice award. A longtime member of Romance Writers of America, she has served as president and held many other board positions for her local chapter in Orange County. She’s a firm believer in giving back.

Check her website at www.patriciathayer.com for upcoming books.

What a Man Needs

Patricia Thayer

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Because birthright has its privileges and family ties run deep.

When a cowboy meets an actress, neither expects the fireworks their chemistry ignites. Will their sweet passion lead to everlasting love?

Patrick Tanner: A no-nonsense cowboy with a chip on his shoulder, Patrick threw caution to the wind and entertained a beautiful movie star on his ranch. They forgot their cares and indulged in each other. Was this just the beginning of something special?

Cynthia Reynolds: After years in Hollywood, Cynthia felt her star was fading. So she came home to escape and fell hard for hardworking, hard-loving Patrick Tanner. He didn’t care who she was—only that she let him treasure her for as long as they had together.

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