Tuesday Special: Zari Reede

ZARI REEDE

www.zarireede.com

When big-city lawyer, Nolan Anderson, rolls into her small West Texas town, Ferina Kincaid goes into a tailspin of worry over losing her family’s ranch. She knows he’s been hired by town banker and long-time Kincaid nemesis, Lance Morrison, to bring havoc to her world. Morrison owns the land adjacent to Ferina’s property and will stop at nothing to take what is rightfully hers, even if it means digging up the past and hurting innocent bystanders. Dishonest cowhands are cheap in Brewster County, and the banker has enough men and cash to outlast and ruin her with his dirty tricks and vandalism. Hiring Nolan is just the latest of Morrison’s devious shenanigans, which have turned Kincaid Ranch upside-down, and—with more than just her land at stake—Ferina fears she’s no match for this too handsome, smooth-talking lawyer. 

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Excerpt:

Life on the ranch could be tough, but there were ways to blow off steam in West Texas, like dusting high-falutin’ BMW drivers who must be crazy to drive fancy cars on country roads…

     “Hey,” BMW said to Patsy, who just happened to be near the door. “Who does that old truck belong to?”
     Quirking an eyebrow, Patsy smacked her gum three times, paused, and dryly asked, “Which old truck?” She looked pointedly out the window where Bessy was sandwiched between a white Silverado and a tan C/K. West Texas was known to be Chevy country, and all three were equally mud-splattered.
     BMW waved a manicured hand at Ferina’s baby and pointed. “The green one!”
     Barbie plucked at his jacket sleeve, but he ignored her and frowned at Patsy.
     Patsy pursed her lips, made a point to saunter closer to the window, and peered out. She indolently turned back, tucked her pen behind her ear, and asked, “Who wants to know?”
     The locals were trying to hide grins and smother snickers. There wasn’t much to do in Brewster County, so they got their entertainment however they could. BMW ran a hand through his sun-kissed hair, mussing it, which only made him look hotter. Even with his face reddening and his frown deepening, he was still one of the handsomest men, outside of a movie theater, that Ferina had ever seen. Her hands were damp from the condensation-covered glass. She used a napkin to dry them then took a deep breath and stood.
     “It’s mine.” She waited a beat. BMW opened his mouth, but before he could speak, she added, “And no, she isn’t for sale.” 
     “I don’t want to buy her!” he sputtered, his shock evident. “Oh, just admiring her then? Thank you. Bessy is indeed a beautiful gal.”
      

About Zari Reede:

Writers extraordinaire, domestic goddesses, lovers of all furry things…Zari Reede is a writing team consisting of Zoe Tasia and Minette Lauren. Both have an addiction to collaborative writing that rivals Oreo Double Stuffed cookies with fine champagne. Writing solo for years, they decided to engage in a writing exercise to strengthen their skills. In the midst they created a funny, romantic tale of a sassy vixen in West Texas. Not taking a breath, they dove back in and brought an urban fantasy-comedy to life that is sure to send readers on an entertaining journey. Zari has two cats, two boys, and a priceless husband who supports all her rebel dreams. Minette Lauren has five dogs, two god-dogs and a wonderful husband that thinks all the things she writes are golden… even if it is horse hockey. We are lucky in life, and love every day we can write.   

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