How Cassie Got Her Grind Back
a Divine Creek Ranch novel
by Heather Rainier
How Cassie Got Her Grind Back can be pre-ordered now!
Book Blurb:
Cassie Villalobos promised Samson and Ivan Cutter on the day
they graduated high school that she would pursue her dreams of becoming a
singer-songwriter, no matter what.
Raised under the dictatorial thumb of her father, Cassie’s
promise went unfulfilled. Newly single, her hands are full running her coffee
shop, Divine Drip, and dealing with her aging parents, and lothario ex-husband.
Samson and Ivan left Divine after graduation, never intending to
return, but they’ve never forgotten their love for Cassie.
Banked embers flare between the three at their thirty year class
reunion. Although she has friends in ménages, Cassie is intimidated by the
desire of two men, believing she is past her prime and the men set out to
change her mind.
Samson’s passion for sadism is balanced by Ivan’s easy
affection, and Cassie finds the combination irresistible. Hope flares for
fulfilling all her dreams while stirring the distorted illusions of someone
obsessed with controlling her.
Read further for an interview with Samson and Ivan, plus an Excerpt from How Cassie Got Her Grove Back...But first, Heather has more books releasing!!!!
Insider’s Guide to the Divine Creek Ranch Collection
Blurb:
Another exciting offering coming May 6th for lovers of the
series and readers who would like an overview of each book, PLUS there's a
novella, AND it's FREE!
Dive into the iconic world of Heather Rainier’s Divine Creek
Ranch and explore the inspirations for the series.
The guide gives an overview of each book, offers Heather’s
insights into her writing, character summaries, music playlists, and her
favorite excerpts from each book. It also features an original Divine Creek
Ranch ménage novella entitled Divine Déjà Vu, which is available only with the
guide.
In Divine Déjà Vu, LuAnn and Maynard have moved on from their
dramatic first encounter in Divine Phoenix. Eight months along in their
relationship, Mayn returns home with an unexpected guest. LuAnn’s introduction
to Mayn’s brother Daniel is eerily similar to her first meeting with Mayn. As
they overcome embarrassing circumstances to explore the undeniable pull LuAnn
feels for both brothers, can she deal with the prospect of another long
distance relationship?
Box Set:
Divine Grace, Her Gentle Giant (Parts 1 & 2),
Heavenly Angel
Blurb:
More excitement coming on May 6th! Siren-BookStrand is releasing
the Divine Creek Ranch Collection boxed set, Volume One for $4.99. All three
stories bundled together at a fantastic price for 500,000+ words...
In Divine Grace, with the help of three gorgeous men Grace is
able to free herself from an abusive boyfriend. Jack, Ethan, and Adam know they
have found the one woman they want to pleasure and protect, but the real
difficulty comes in convincing her that their interest is in far more than just
a fling. For them, this is forever.
In Her Gentle Giant, Part 1: No Regrets, Eli Wolf, a cross
between Viking and Indian warrior, has found in Rachel Lopez someone infinitely
more compelling than the women who flock to him nightly as security at The
Dancing Pony Nightclub. When Rachel’s apartment burns down, Eli invites her to
stay with him and begins the work of overcoming Rachel’s jealous nature, the
one thing that could keep them apart.
In Her Gentle Giant, Part 2: Remember to Dance, as Rachel and
Eli prepare for a future together, painful memories surface from Rachel’s past.
Though she protests to be unaffected by them, Eli is not so fast to forgive. He
recruits the men of Divine Creek Ranch in his effort to correct the offense.
Rachel confronts a test of her own as she decides once and for all whether her
trust in Eli is absolute.
In Heavenly Angel, Angel Martinez spends months patiently
coaxing the beautiful Teresa out of her self-imposed shell. Teresa has left a
painful past behind in order to begin a new life for her and her son. She cares
deeply for the Divine Creek Ranch foreman but, just as she is ready to let her
guard down, the arrival of Joaquin, Angel’s brother, throws her for a loop. Now
her efforts of moving on are doubly tested as she considers the alluring
possibility of having both the heavenly Angel and the devilish Joaquin.
Meet the Heroes of
How
Cassie got Her Grind Back
Samson Cutter, late 40s
Occupation: Emergency
Services Dispatcher (911 operator). He served as an MP in the Army, and then as
a police officer in Morehead, before being injured in the line of duty put him
in the desk job. He’s also a Dominant at Hazelle House, an exclusive BDSM club
in Morehead. He’s very popular among the masochists and submissives…now he just
needs the right one to satisfy his darker cravings and lonely night.
Samson’s
Favorites:
Food: Steak and baked
potato, with a salad alongside it. Maybe. Ivan also makes a crawfish etouffee
that he wouldn’t pass up.
Color: Red
Books: Classic sci-fi,
like Ray Bradbury, Jules Verne, Robert Heinlein, and also some Michael
Crichton.
Movies: the classic
sci-fi action movies like Terminator, Alien, Predator
Band: AC/DC – I don’t
“get” a lot of the tunes Joseph plays on the sound system at Hazelle House and
I’m usually so busy I tune them out anyway. I like classic rock.
Song: Back in Black
Quote: “Life is hard;
it’s harder when you’re stupid” by John Wayne. There’s also a more recent
favorite from my good friend, Bunny Carrigan: “It’s not gonna spank itself,
Sir.” Yeah, I know it’s not necessarily original with her but that little
redhead is a hoot, and she sure keeps my friend Joseph on his toes.
TV Show: M*A*S*H (Yeah,
I’m old school, I know.)
Holiday: Christmas
Sport: Football. Is
there any other? And yeah, Dallas Cowboys rule! And Ivan can suck it.
Which Do You
Prefer?
Pepsi or Coke: Coke (with
bourbon)
Boxers or Briefs: Boxer briefs or
Commando (Why do people want to know this?)
Angelina Jolie or
Jennifer Aniston: Uh, Marilyn Monroe or Sophia Loren. Please.
Die Hard or
Terminator: Terminator
Ford or Chevy: Chevy! Ford
sucks! Ivan sucks more.
Steak or Chicken: Always steak.
Rare.
Star Wars or Star
Trek: Star Trek
Beer or Wine: Beer.
Interview with
Samson
What is your most
cherished possession? By this question I assume you mean inanimate objects. I try
not to get too hung up on possessions but if pressed I’d have to say my impact
toy collection, mainly whips that I’m especially fond of using, and my book
collection.
How do you feel
about being the center of attention? I don’t mind it. I like being in a
leadership role which often means having eyes on me. At the club, I don’t
generally notice, especially during scenes. My focus needs to remain on whoever
I’m working with. I take that responsibility seriously.
What makes you
blush? Compliments…and questions about what kind of underwear I
prefer to wear.
What makes you
laugh out loud? The stuff Bunny says to Joseph at Hazelle House just to see
how he reacts, usually with a ball gag and a paddle…or orgasm torture if she’s
especially naughty.
How do you feel,
generally, about the opposite sex? Unworthy, and I mean that in
the larger sense and not as a lack on my part. I grew up with loving parents
and in general I love the fairer sex. I think they’re stronger than men in
almost every way except for possibly the physical sense…but then I think of
them giving birth and yeah, nope. They’re stronger all the way around.
What is your
worst habit? Not going to the gym more. And maybe cussing.
Do you have any
irrational fears or phobias? Heights really bug me.
How do you think
your exes would describe you? Distant, maybe? I think in
the back of my mind I was holding out because no one compared to Cassie.
How deeply does
your job / social role define you as a person? To a high
degree. I like being in a position of leadership and direction, whether it’s on
the job or at the BDSM club. People rely on me and I enjoy that role
What are you the
most hopeless at? Small talk. I hate wasting time with chit-chat. I prefer
action to talking.
What would you
never do, no matter the price? Cheat in a committed
relationship. In my line of work in both the military and as a police officer
I’ve seen a lot of it, as well as the consequences and the collateral damage.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ivan Cutter, late 40s
Occupation: Executive Chef
at Hermione in Morehead, Texas. He had dreams of attending college on a
football scholarship but those were dashed when he was injured his senior year.
His knee injury also kept him from his Plan B which was to serve in the Army
along with Samson so he went to school and became a chef. He worked for Texas’
most mercurial and demanding restaurateur, Hermione Jones, creating great
meals, feeding lots of people, and enjoying life…and then a gorgeous brunette
from his past came back into his life.
Ivan’s Favorites:
Food: Any kind of
food if it’s well prepared. I have a special place in his heart for a good
spicy shrimp/crab/crawfish boil eaten outdoors with an ice cold beer.
Color: Green and blue
Book: Harry Potter,
Lord of the Rings, and sci-fi fantasy graphic novels. Oh, and Shakespeare.
Movie: See up above
translated into movie form.
All-time Favorite
Singer: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Song: I love too many
songs to have a favorite. Top three: “Pride and Joy” by Stevie Ray Vaughan;
“Stuck On You” by Sugarland; and “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge.
Quote: “If you can’t
stand the heat get out of the kitchen,” from Harry Truman, and from
Shakespeare, “When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew.”
I always thought that last one was pretty romantic.
TV Show: I work so many
nights I don’t have any favorite television shows, although I was a big fan of
“Dirty Jobs” and “Friends” which I can usually find late night on reruns
somewhere on satellite.
Holiday: Christmas
Sport: Football. Oh,
and the Dallas Cowboys SUCK! *cough*So does Samson*cough*
Which Do You
Prefer?
Pepsi or Coke: Cherry Coke
with real cherries, not the bottled stuff.
Boxers or Briefs: Cotton knit
briefs. Gotta be cotton because the kitchen gets hot and I wouldn’t want a heat
rash, ya know.
Die Hard or
Terminator: Die Hard, of course! “Yippee-Ki-Yay, Motherfucker!”
Ford or Chevy: Fords Rule! (I
said that just to piss Samson off. *cough*Chevy’s suck!*cough*
Steak or Chicken: Either if it’s
cooked right.
Star Wars or Star
Trek: Star Wars
Beer or Wine: Wine
What is your most
cherished possession? My knife collection and my cookbook collection.
How do you feel
about being the center of attention? Love it!
What makes you
blush? Nothing, honey. That’s just the heat from my Viking stove.
How do you feel,
generally, about the opposite sex? Love them. LOVE THEM.
Especially this gorgeous brunette I knew in high school. Man, she was an angel.
Too bad she wound up with a total dickhead who didn’t deserve to kiss the soles
of her feet.
What is your
worst habit? I’m bad about forgetting to return calls. I tend to
procrastinate. Oh, and I suck at parking.
Do you have any
irrational fears or phobias? Clothes shopping.
How do you think
your exes would describe you? Too committed to my career
and the long hours restaurants keep. And when I’m not cooking I’m talking about
cooking…or thinking about cooking.
How deeply does
your job / social role define you as a person? Deeply. I
want to feed everyone. It’s genetic. My mom is the same way.
What’s your
favorite smell? Remember that brunette I mentioned earlier? She owns a
coffee shop and bakery in Divine, and a friend of mine brought me one of her
fancy cupcakes in a gift box. I opened that box and this heavenly aroma of
vanilla bean, hazelnut, and some exotic spice... My mouth is watering just
thinking about it. Now I associate that smell with my memories of her.
What are you the
most hopeless at? Understanding women. I think I need a woman who likes to
cook as much as I do and then we might understand each other.
What would you
never do, no matter the price? Bungee jumping. And cheating
in a relationship. Never gonna happen, either one.
~~~~~~~
Find out what happens when Samson and Ivan encounter the woman who
has haunted their dreams and fueled fantasies for decades
Order your copy of How Cassie Got Her Grind Back today!
Excerpt from How Cassie Got Her Grind Back:
“Whatever you do, Samson, don’t give her the
steely-eyed dominant stare. And what are you? A nervous thirteen-year-old girl
calling her BFF for pointers on how to act around the boy she likes?”
Samson had called Ivan while waiting for
Joseph and Bunny’s wedding to get started to let him know Cassie was in
attendance. Samson watched as the woman of their dreams entered the hallway
outside the suite Bunny had been holed up in for the last two hours.
Samson scowled at his phone and then put it
back to his ear. Chuckling silently, Jack Warner looked over at him and lifted
his chin inquiringly at the phone. Samson shook his head and looked down at the
floor. “Lower your voice, man. I just wanted you to know she was here. I guess
she’s one of Bunny’s bridesmaids or attendants. I didn’t know they were that
close. Shit.” He wasn’t smooth like his brother, and the first thing he’d
thought when he’d laid eyes on her was to call Ivan.
“When you get a chance, just slide on up to
her and start a conversation with her. Don’t give her the stare.”
“What stare?”
“The one you give people who you want to do
your bidding. Probably the same one you use when you want to beat on one of
your poor masochists.”
“They’re not my ‘poor masochists,’ fucker,” he
ground out as he walked a short distance down the hallway. “I only give them
what they need, and I would think you’d know that by now since you know how to
use Google. I’m not a monster.” Jack snorted in amusement and Samson stepped
farther down the hall.
Ivan’s chuckle on the other end made him grind
his teeth. “No, you’re a big squeez-y teddy bear. You got all that growling out
of your system now? Take a deep breath and…just smile at her. Offer to get her
a glass of champagne. Dance with her. Don’t say anything about the past, and
for fuck’s sake, don’t tell her you like to spank naughty girls.”
Samson grinned, imaging for a split second how
her lush bare butt cheek would feel under his hand. “At least not yet.”
“Just never in front of me, okay?”
“She’s in a mansion housing a BDSM club, and
she’s friends with several subs. I think they’ve talked. So it shouldn’t come
as any big surprise to her. Fine, I won’t say anything about my sadistic
tendencies, okay?”
“And I wouldn’t say anything about attending the
class reunion. Just let her be surprised.”
“I wasn’t going to since you need to be with
us before I say anything about…you know.”
“Right. So just establish you’re the nice guy
she remembers and you’re still single. And try not to give her the impression
she’s in your sights.”
“Our sights.”
“Whatever. I’m not getting my hopes up until I
get a green light from her. I have to go. My ganache is thickening.”
Gazing at her delicious form from the rear, he
admired the sensual sway of her hips and the graceful curve of her bare back
and neck as she moved past a window. “That’s not the only thing thickening.
Later.”
“Pervert.”
Thank you note from Heather Rainier:
It’s always a
pleasure to share the world of Divine, Texas with erotic romance readers. Thank
you so much for hosting me today, and giving me a chance to share my stories
with your followers.
Seize the day,
Baby! Heather Rainier
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