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I enjoy writing/reading heroines of all varieties, including a kick ass one. But Nika, my heroine in Need Me, is the first heroine I’ve written who’s SERIOUSLY capable of kicking ass. Including the hero’s. 😉
Leave a comment after reading the excerpt and one winner will be chosen to win a copy of Need Me! And a second winner will be given the choice of any one of my ebooks off my backlist.
Nika has trained her body into a deadly weapon—the better to take what she wants from any world, especially the well-protected planet Belton. But the moment she sees Lt. Brendon Marshall, her weapon is turned against her. A man like him could incinerate a woman’s priorities with one look. And since he’s guarding the very object of her desire, it could be so simple to use him and never look back. As long as she can ignore a more intense pleasure than she’s ever known—and a wilder need than she’s ever imagined…
EXCERPT:
“Yates, where are you?” Footsteps sounded. “It’s damn quiet in here.”
No! Gods, what was he doing here?
Nika rushed to her feet just as Brendon rounded the corner. She only had a moment as his eyes narrowed and he reached for his weapon.
She charged him with a growl and launched into a side kick, knocking his weapon down before he could activate his electro-mace.
“Son of a bitch,” he cursed and crouched down into fighting position. “What did you do to that soldier back there?”
She didn’t reply, dared not use her voice in any manner except the guttural roars she made while on the attack.
Brendon lurched forward swinging his fist hard at her head. She ducked and planted her foot in his ribs, sending him stumbling backward.
“Nice move, boy,” Brendon taunted, gripping his side. “Did you learn that from your nursery instructor?”
He made fun of her size. Anger sparked in her gut, even as she tried to remind herself it was a good thing that he believed her to be a man.
She wished she could talk with him. Taunt him that he must have the stamina of a teenager to have finished so quickly with that girl to be here now.
But if she gave herself away, then she’d have to kill the asshole. And though the idea certainly held a small amount of appeal, she had no intention of taking a life unless it was absolutely necessary.
“What’s the matter, kid?” Brendon goaded, circling her. “Can’t produce enough spunk of your own, so you have to steal someone else’s?”
Oh gods, he had no idea how close he was. Her lips quirked beneath the mask.
Brendon swung at her head again, and when she went to block it he kicked her leg out from under her.
She fell to the ground, rolling to the right when he made an attempt to straddle her and pin her to the ground. From a distance she could pass as a skinny man, but hands on was stretching it.
“If you killed that soldier in the hallway, I will kill you.” His words were perfectly calm as he advanced upon her again. “To hell with the orders to bring you in alive.”
Bring her in alive? Had they been anticipating this mission? A shiver of unease ran down her spine. How come her instructor had not warned her of the possibility? Had Rachel known?
“You’re worried now, aren’t you, boy?” Brendon gave a soft laugh and lunged at her. “You should be.”
July 2nd, 2010 at 5:20 am · Link
OMG THIS SOUNDS LIKE A REALLY GOOD BOOK I CANT WAIT TO READ IT. 😆
July 2nd, 2010 at 6:20 am · Link
Love Shelli’s stories sounds like amazing adventure
July 2nd, 2010 at 6:31 am · Link
I’m a big fan of Shelli’s as well and this sounds like a fantastic book! 🙂
July 2nd, 2010 at 7:00 am · Link
I love a heroine that can hold her own. I didn’t know about this series…poor, poor TBR.
July 2nd, 2010 at 7:12 am · Link
I love the verbal/mental sparring! This one sounds great. I want! 😀
July 2nd, 2010 at 7:22 am · Link
this sounds awesome! can’t wait 2 read!
July 2nd, 2010 at 7:35 am · Link
ooo good fight scene. I love the verbal banter!
July 2nd, 2010 at 8:01 am · Link
this sounds so good. my to be read list is getting huge 🙂
July 2nd, 2010 at 8:36 am · Link
I’ve never read anything of Shelli’s before – this sounds really good.
July 2nd, 2010 at 9:20 am · Link
Wow! That sounds like it’ll be an amazing book! I love kick-ass heroines!
July 2nd, 2010 at 9:35 am · Link
I love stories where a heroine can hold her own against her sexy male partner. and oh the surprises that await him! 😆
July 2nd, 2010 at 9:41 am · Link
Oooh, how great does this sound?
July 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 am · Link
Your writing style really pulls me in. Looks like a great book!
July 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 am · Link
Sounds great! There just is not enough ass-kicking heroines out there.
July 2nd, 2010 at 10:10 am · Link
Sounds like a good read. I look forward to reading it one of these days.
July 2nd, 2010 at 10:13 am · Link
This sounds like a great read. The heroine sounds like she can take care of herself and teach the hero what’s what.
July 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 am · Link
Wow – love this excerpt. Would really like to win this book, cause it sounds kick-ass!
July 2nd, 2010 at 11:51 am · Link
Love heroines who can stand up for themselves. Looking forward to the rest of the story.
July 2nd, 2010 at 12:32 pm · Link
I love Shelli’s books!
July 2nd, 2010 at 12:48 pm · Link
Oh gosh… this sounds so delicious!!!!!
Thanks for the chance!!!
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:24 pm · Link
Wow this sounds exciting! I want to read more! Pretty please? 😉
Please enter me.
stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you! 🙂
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:29 pm · Link
What an intriguing set-up! And yes, it sounds like Nika can more than take care of herself! Gotta love a woman who can do that!
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm · Link
Congrats on the new release. I’m sure Nika can handle anything that comes her way.
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 pm · Link
What? Is that it??? Yeah, I’m ready for more!
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:49 pm · Link
Sounds like Nika can kick some butt! I love girls who keep their guys on their toes congrats on the release!
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:53 pm · Link
I looovw Shelli stevens!!!!! Great excerpt
July 2nd, 2010 at 2:10 pm · Link
Great action and suspense, Shelli, I can’t wait to read more.
July 2nd, 2010 at 2:41 pm · Link
This looks like such an awesome read. I love Shelli’s books! Can’t wait to get my copy of Need Me.
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:01 pm · Link
Great excerpt. Sounds good. 😀
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:21 pm · Link
I haven’t read anything by her yet, but this book sounds really good. I liked the excerpt a lot, I’ll definitely be getting a copy as soon as I can! 😎
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:44 pm · Link
A kick ass heroine, this is great!
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:45 pm · Link
I haven’t read anything from this author yet either…sounds good
July 2nd, 2010 at 5:02 pm · Link
I really enjoyed the excerpt, I would love to read more.
July 2nd, 2010 at 5:05 pm · Link
Sounds really good. Would love to read it.
July 2nd, 2010 at 5:34 pm · Link
I have not read her yet but this book sounds like one i would love. I love kick butt heroines!
July 2nd, 2010 at 5:40 pm · Link
Oh, nice excerpt! I can’t wait to see how he responds when he realizes “boy” is actually “girl”!
July 2nd, 2010 at 5:54 pm · Link
YEAH Shelli!! This looks yummy!!! I can’t wait!
July 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 pm · Link
Heck Yeah! This sounds soooo good. I can’t wait to read this after reading the excerpt.
July 2nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm · Link
Oh Yeah! this book sounds yummy!!! Love a heroine who can actually hold her own against a man. Kick ass baby!!!
July 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm · Link
Great excerpt! All that action. I can’t wait to read of Brendon’s reaction when he finds out the “boy” is not a boy.
July 2nd, 2010 at 10:02 pm · Link
Fingers crossed. This sounds amazing.