TARAH SCOTT
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Tarah Scott

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Well, here we are, it's 2012. The holidays are over and we're waiting for Spring flowers, and the tax man to send our refund so we can recover from the holidays. Heh heh. Ain't life grand? The weather here in NY has been spectacular. Very little snow, and temps that range from Christmas to Easter weather. I'll take it!

How is the year starting out for everyone?

My recent release is a paranormal/time travel with a love triangle that spans thee hundred years.





Yes, magic exists. Not the backwater voodoo witches practice where Mississippi Deputy Sheriff Margot Saulnier grew up. But the age-old black magic a woman weaves around a man that draws him under her spell. The kind Margot’s best friend used to kill her husband…and get away with it.

Margot chases her friend to Scotland, determined to prove her guilty of murder. No one will stop Margot. Not the SAS agent sent to watch her…and not the Scottish lord legend says murders his lovers when they cannot free him from the spell that has imprisoned him in Castle Morrison for three hundred years.

He’s just a legend.

And magick doesn’t exist.




Excerpt--

“Ms. Saulnier.”

The deep male voice caused Margot to slow her walk along the east garden path and glance over her shoulder. A tall, sandy haired man approached. Blue jeans hugged long legs, and a brown bomber jacket stretched across broad shoulders. Arresting blue eyes held her gaze. Margot's pulse skipped a beat. Well, damn, Scotland was the place for good-looking men.

She stopped and turned so he could catch up with her. “Sugar, I don’t think we’ve met, but I’m glad you didn’t let the possibility of rejection stop you. Not that there’s much chance you’ll get rejected.”

A corner of his mouth twitched. “Special Director McNeil, at your service.”

Margot startled. “What?” Before he could respond she murmured, “Hicks.”

She was a fool. She’d known Chief Hicks enough years to know he wouldn’t let her walk out and not keep tabs on her.

“You’re going to get me killed,” she said through tight lips.

McNeil's brow lifted. “That could get me a discommendation.”

“A comedian,” she muttered, then shot a glance past him at the castle battlements visible beyond the trees. Who had he talked to at the office? She turned and started down the path. He fell in alongside. “Want to tell me what you’re doing here?” she said.

“Professional courtesy.”

“Bull—” The brow shot up again and she gave him a sweet smile. “You’re checking up on me, sugar.”

“A moment ago you seemed glad a stranger had the bullocks to approach you.”

His cultured tone did nothing to belie the sensual undertone in his voice, and butterflies tickled the inside of her stomach at thought of those bullocks and the matching cock. A man appeared on the path ahead, pushing a wheelbarrow filled with gardening tools, and the erotic picture evaporated. Margot cursed at recognizing the head gardener. Reports of her meeting with a man in the garden would reach Cat within the hour.

“Once Cat gets wind that the Northern Constabulary paid me a visit, she’ll know this isn’t the vacation it’s supposed to be,” Margot said.

“That shouldn’t prove a problem,” he said. “I’m not with the Northern Constabulary.”

She started to ask, then knew. “Scotland Yard.”

He smiled, and she remained quiet as the gardener passed with a sidelong glance in their direction. Margot took a deep breath and waited until they reached a branching path, then turned left.

“Look,” she said, “you’ve got to see this from my point of view.”

“Actually, Ms. Saulnier, I don’t. You’re a visiting law enforcement officer. That accords you professional courtesy—as I said earlier—but make no mistake, I do not have to understand your point of view. Rather, you need to understand mine.” He paused. “Your police chief strongly suggests you return home.”

“He’s not my police chief,” Margot corrected.

“He said you’re good, the best, but you’re mistaken this time.”

“Did it occur to you he might be mistaken?”

“I’m not in a position to judge him.”

“No, you’re not. You’re also not in any position to hassle me.”

“Not hassle,” McNeil began in a mild voice, “let’s just say I am in a position to advise. Though, given a choice, I’d prefer another position, altogether.”

She blinked. “You’re propositioning me?”

He shrugged. “How often does a man meet a beautiful Mississippi Deputy Sheriff?”

“Ex-Mississippi Deputy Sheriff.”

“Your badge hasn’t yet grown cold.”

“I doubt I’ll be here long enough for any position. By now, that gardener has reported to Cat, and she’s checking you out. By the time we're finished with this walk, she’ll know Scotland Yard paid me a visit.”

He shook his head. “Cousin Harry sent me here to investigate the castle. He’s rich as the Devil, and is interested in bringing his wife here for holiday.”

“Don’t kid yourself,” Margot shot back. “Cat will check you out—you ensured that by waylaying me.”

“Waylaying?” he repeated, voice laced with a heaping of amusement that made her want to throttle him. “Waylaying would be if I dragged you into those trees and had my way with you.”

Margot did a double take with the mental picture of her pressed against a tree, dress bunched up to her waist as his cock thrust hard and fast into her. His face snapped back into focus and she found him staring.

Heat spread across her cheeks at flashflood speed. “Cat won’t be fooled by a Scotland Yard cop showing up at Castle Morrison, no matter what story he spins.”

“She won’t find Charles McNeil on any employee list,” he replied.

“What? Scotland Yard’s cops aren’t clandestine.”

“Correct. But SAS is.”

“Special Air Services?” What kind of favor had Hicks called in? “What is special forces doing on a case like this?”

“John realized that a visit from a Bobby might compromise your cover so he called me.”

“John?”

“John Gordon.”

She gave a small nod. John Gordon, Chief Constable of the Northern Constabulary. She’d checked out local law enforcement before leaving the States. First Hicks was on her tail, now the head of the whole damn island.

Margot gave McNeil an appraising look. “That’s some favor your constable called in.”

“He’s a close friend.”

“What’d he do, save your life?”

“Something like that. So, where shall we go for dinner?”

She stared. “Are you kidding?”

He shrugged. “How better to keep you under surveillance?”

“You could simply leave me alone.”

He shook his head. “I have my orders.”

“Just what kind of uncover work do you do?"

He turned his gaze onto her “A kind sure to please you.”

Her pulse skittered, but she forced her chilly cop's voice, "You're damned sure of yourself."

“I'm a trained professional. Shell we say seven? I know the perfect restaurant.”

Margot narrowed her eyes. “This is blackmail.”

He shrugged. “All part of the professional courtesy.”

"Professional courtesy, my ass," she muttered, and wondered what Hicks would do if she sent him a thank you note for keeping tabs on her.

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Six Sentence Sunday 1.22.12 Labyrinth




Today's Sunday Six takes us through the looking glass in my latest release, the erotic paranormal/time travel, romantic suspense Labyrinth--

Memory hadn’t done him justice. He seemed taller, broader…more dangerous.


His eyes narrowed. “How did ye get here?”

 Despite the soft burr that caressed her like a summer breeze heavy with damp heat, she couldn’t miss the recrimination in his voice. She didn't know how she’d gotten here, any more than she knew how he had appeared in the painting of the castle that hung over the fireplace in her room.
 
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Labyrinth now available at Amazon



Yes, magic exists. Not the backwater voodoo witches practice where Mississippi Deputy Sheriff Margot Saulnier grew up. But the age-old black magic a woman weaves around a man that draws him under her spell. The kind Margot’s best friend used to kill her husband…and get away with it.

 

Margot chases her friend to Scotland, determined to prove her guilty of murder. No one will stop Margot. Not the SAS agent sent to watch her…and not the Scottish lord legend says murders his lovers when they cannot free him from the spell that has imprisoned him in Castle Morrison for three hundred years.

He's just a legend.

And magick doesn't exist.

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5 Stars for Lord Keeper from Queentutt


Absolutely Devine!

What a fantastic story that is passionately breath taking at every turn within the story. I was captivated from the very first page eating up every little detail about the Scottish Lord “Iain” and the English woman Victoria and knew immediately I was as in for a great read.

The writing is smooth and fast paced leaving the reader with great visions to ponder upon. I loved all the characters; they were all strongly built with feistiness and stubbornness. The characters sparked with humorous bantering (had me laughing out loud in some parts), feisty struggles (sexual tension and in denial of own feelings), and the hot passionate erotic scenes will leave your sexual mind’s appetite sated with pleasure.

Just from this one phrase I fell in love with Iain, it told me many things – LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT – it told me this Scottish man “Iain” has passion, this man has a deep desire, this man would be a great lover, this man would be a gentleman when called for, and this man would kill to protect his woman “Victoria.”

“His heart stilled with the sudden blaze of auburn hair against the highland sun, and he determined to learn what color eyes matched such fire.”

The drama unfolded kept me glued to the pages as every twisted plot unfolded. I have to say I got so wrapped up in the story as if I was a part of the story. My emotions throughout the whole story were happy and joyful as the climax of the story came within sight until it surprisingly turned to a shocking scenario and had me almost in tears leaving me in a WTF state, but all is good as it turned out it was just a dream.

This is my first read from this author and I just have to say that I am truly a fan now, the writing is superb and I look forward to reading more of her works.

Excellent Read!

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Lord Keeper a top pick at Night Owl Reviews


Lord Keeper starts off with a bang and just keeps going. Iain McPherson waited until she stepped off holy ground and took the woman he wanted. He was only following the age old highlander tradition of stealing his bride. However, the lady wasn't a highlander nor was she amused. She wouldn't even tell him her name. And so begins the adventure. Lady Victoria Hockley can't believe the nerve of the Laird of the McPherson clan. With a strength born of experience, she is more than a match for the man. Shadows from both their pasts, as well as betrayals from within, threaten their every move. Iain and Victoria are drawn together by an irresistible attraction and growing respect for each other, but far too many people plot to end their marriage before it starts.

This story has all the makings of a fantastic read. You have the honorable hero, a strong heroine, a deeply passionate attraction and an intriguing plot with plenty of action. Who can resist those sexy highlanders? The writing is wonderful and the dialogue, snappy and interesting. This is much more than a love story and the drama will keep anyone intrigued. I think I fell in love with Iain as Victoria did. She was no push-over and earned everyone's respect. This one is very erotic and sensual, the romance in the story isn't short changed either. If the Scottish Highlands set your heart aflutter, Lord Keeper will entertain you with its wit, charm, heat and passion.

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Reviewed by: Emma


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Two men.

Two murderers.

Two demands for the promised payment of marriage.

Murder, deceit, and fraud pull Lady Arin Keith between these men.

Which one will bed her, claim her...own her?

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Sunday Six 1.15.12 The Pendulum




She must not flinch. Would he try to kiss her before they reached the door? Could she maintain the façade? Tears threatened. This man had touched her sister in the most intimate way, then ruthlessly pushed her off a cliff. Now he wanted to touch her in the same way.

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Lord Keeper a Best Seller at All Romance E-books



Lord Keeper is a best seller in All Romance E-Books' Medieval and Scottish/Highlander categories.


No man bargains for war when he chooses a bride, but when he steals her from holy ground, he can expect nothing less. 

Iain MacPherson swore he was nothing like his father, but his kidnapping of Victoria Hockley, the Countess of Lansbury is the first step toward the same obsessive jealousy that fueled his father’s life-long feud against the chief Iain’s mother loved. 

A kiss, a midnight race for freedom, and a royal missive force Victoria into her captor’s arms. Hallowed ground can’t save her from the devil that followed her from England. Yet the Scottish lord who swears to protect her is far more dangerous.

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No man bargains for war when he chooses a bride, but when he steals her from holy ground, he can expect nothing less. 

Iain MacPherson swore he was nothing like his father, but his kidnapping of Victoria Hockley, the Countess of Lansbury is the first step toward the same obsessive jealousy that fueled his father’s life-long feud against the chief Iain’s mother loved. 

A kiss, a midnight race for freedom, and a royal missive force Victoria into her captor’s arms. Hallowed ground can’t save her from the devil that followed her from England. Yet the Scottish lord who swears to protect her is far more dangerous.

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