Blog Tour Blitz: Ricochet by Skye Jordan

 

Title: Ricochet

Series: Renegades #3

Author: Ske Jordan

Release Date: July 14, 2014

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After a tragic incident in Afghanistan leaves Master Sergeant Nathan Ryker the only man standing in his tight-knit team, he spirals into an alcohol-and-sex induced escape. A call from his lifelong buddy pulls Ryker from the shadows with a request for help with his stunt company’s latest blockbuster. If Ryker can survive the next three weeks of leave and get back to his remaining men, he might just be all right. But a sexy woman who can take his mind off his trauma is too hard to resist, and when he hooks up with Renegades’ sultry, snarky office manager, his sanity takes a backseat to the first glimpse of a future he isn’t sure he deserves. 

After a tragic incident in Afghanistan leaves Master Sergeant Nathan Ryker the only man standing in his tight-knit team, he spirals into an alcohol-and-sex induced escape. A call from his lifelong buddy pulls Ryker from the shadows with a request for help with his stunt company’s latest blockbuster. If Ryker can survive the next three weeks of leave and get back to his remaining men, he might just be all right. But a sexy woman who can take his mind off his trauma is too hard to resist, and when he hooks up with Renegades’ sultry, snarky office manager, his sanity takes a backseat to the first glimpse of a future he isn’t sure he deserves. 

Still reeling from a bitter romantic betrayal, Rachel Hart wants nothing more than an uncomplicated hookup. So when the mysterious Nathan seduces her with a little dirty talk and one delicious kiss, Rachel drowns all her good sense in a Mandarin and soda and gives herself over to a night of sexual bliss. But her memories tarnish in the morning light when Rachel discovers his real identity and his link to Renegades. Her job and her friends are the only thing holding her life together, and she won’t be ruined by one sultry night with this damaged and dangerously sexy man. 

Excerpt

“I know what you’re doing.” Ryker’s voice was low and rough, filled with the remnants of pain still ripping at his insides. “You don’t have to pretend to be sick to save my ego.” He slipped his free arm around her waist and pulled her up against him. Heaven. “But thanks for the thought. Give me just a minute, okay?” 

She relaxed into his hold, and her body molded to his. Christ, she was like straight sugar directly into his vein. She tugged on his hair, urging him to lift his head, and when he finally met her eyes, the concern there, true and deep and so sincere, reopened the ache inside him, but in a whole different way.  

“Are you…okay?” she asked. He brushed her hair aside, told himself to nod, but his head didn’t obey. “That’s…highly debatable.” “Do you always tell your guys you love them?” “Yeah. It’s the only unit I’ve ever done it with. You just never know—” His voice caught.  

She searched his eyes so diligently, he would have found it funny in a better frame of mind. He braced himself for the questions he could see she wanted to ask, answers she needed. But she just brought her hand back to his face and murmured, “I wish…I could…” With an exhale, she pressed her lips together and gave an almost imperceptible shake of her head. “Someone told me recently that it’s good to talk about stuff. I’m…an okay listener.” “Just okay?” “Yeah, just okay.” The corner of her mouth quivered in an almost smile. “I kinda tend to want to…um…fix things for people.” 

He huffed a breath that was probably supposed to be a laugh, but he hurt too much to laugh. “You are so fucking beautiful. You know that?” “No,” she said softly, stoically. “I’m very average, and I’m okay with that. You met the really beautiful ones last night. And you’ll meet more beautiful ones in a few days.” A little smile lifted her lips but didn’t make it to her eyes. “And just wait till those speed bunnies see you.” “There is all kinds of beauty,” he said. “And some of those women may have flash, but not all guys like flash. And there’s a lot more to beauty than what’s on the surface.” 

Split-second images of the many gorgeous women he recovered from an Afghan nightclub after a bombing—deformed, maimed, scorched—popped into his head, but he instantly blocked them. “Which is good, because that all goes away eventually. Sometimes even sooner.” He lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his eyes. “And I can find bunnies anywhere. But there’s only one Rachel Hart.” She slid her fingers across his cheek and slowly, gently, purposely brushed his lips, her gaze following. Then she dragged them open. The movement sparked a memory of their night together. Of her making the same motion as she’d swept her fingers down his face at the most intimate moment, in that blissful aftermath of dual climaxes as they sank back to reality. He’d filled her then, her body warm and wet and still tight around him. He let his gaze drop to her mouth. Let his hand slide that direction, his thumb glide over her lower lip, and realized he didn’t just want her anymore, he needed her. He needed her to get his head right, and keep it right until she shipped him back to the guys who needed him most. Ryker slipped his hand around the back of her head and drew her in. The mere feel of her lips sent a wash of relief through his entire body. She was better than any drug. Better than bottles of vodka. Better than mindless sex with any bar chick. 

Everything about her was instantly familiar, yet amplified by his need. The silky feel of her hair, the way her breasts pushed against his chest, the way her belly hugged his erection. Her soft lips gave, and she opened to him, taking his tongue in the same way she parted her legs to take his cock. He loved the feel of her melted against him, like he was equally hard to resist. Loved the way she wrapped her arms around his neck and made that delicious purr at the back of her throat. Loved the way her tongue stroked his, slowly, like there was nothing she’d rather do than taste him. Ryker slid one hand down her back, over her hips, and grabbed her ass, pulling her up and in until she straddled his thigh, barely touching the ground . Her back arched, pulling her out of the kiss. 

“Nath—” He kissed her again, before she said what he knew she was going to say—that stupid we-can’t mantra. Turned his head and slanted his mouth over hers, taking more, teasing more. Her body was warm and damp and moving against his and…goddamned sonofabitch, he’d never felt anything so good.  

About the Author

 

Skye Jordan is a pseudonym for New York Times bestselling romantic suspense author Joan Swan.  

Skye's novels are about enjoying that little wild streak we don’t let out often enough. About those fantasies we rarely get the opportunity to indulge. About stretching limits, checking out the dark side, and maybe even acting a little naughty. They’re about escape and fun and pleasure and romance. And, yes, even love, because while wicked-great sex is good, happily ever after with wicked-great sex is even better.  

Skye (aka Joan) lives on the central coast of California in the heart of wine country with her husband and two daughters. As often as possible, she retreats to a hotel with critique partners for a power-writing week where much drinking, laughing, and yes, even working, ensues. When she’s not writing, Skye goes to breakfast with her hubby, attends her daughters’ barrel races, and spends a lot of time with her own horse, Riddle…while her two dogs, Paxton and Indie, tag along. She also loves to read, knit, craft, row, ride, and dabble in photography.  

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Giveaway Details:

(There are two types of giveaways – one for each blog tour stop and one tour-wide giveaway.)

Skye is giving away the following prizes at each stop (3 different types of prizes, 5 winners total):

• 1  American Flag Military Dog Tag Swarovski Crystals. This sparkly, all-American military dog tag is symbolic of the tags Ryker wears Ricochet, but much prettier. The front features the American flag embellished with real Swarovski Crystals. Each tag comes with a split ring for keychain or ball chain for pendant.
• • • • • The reverse side is custom engraved with one of the following RENEGADE taglines:

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MY HEART BELONGS TO A RENEGADE

RENEGADES ARE MY WEAKNESS

EVERY WOMAN LOVES A RENEGADE

KEEP CALM AND LOVE A RENEGADE

RENEGADE JUNKIE

DARE TO BE A RENEGADE

A RENEGADE STOLE MY HEART

I’M IN LOVE WITH A RENEGADE

MY (BOOK) BOYFRIEND IS A RENEGADE

WHO NEEDS A KNIGHT? I WANT A RENEGADE

REAL. ROMANTIC. REBELLIOUS. RENEGADE.

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• 1 American Flag Paracord Zipper Pull – These patriotic cuties are made with quality 550 Paracord. Add them to everything you can imagine—for style and function! Ex: purses, luggage, jackets, camera bag, etc.

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• 3 Digital copies of readers choice of any of the following books:

Reckless

Rebel

Intimate Enemies

First Temptation

Sinful Deception

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Tour Wide Giveaway (1 winner combined from all the blogs):

• Stylish GUESS wallet filled with $70 in gift cards – $25 Amazon, $25 Barnes & Noble and $20 iTunes

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Handmade necklace: Home of the Free Because of the Brave!

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