genre: contemporary
length: short novel
ISBN#: 978-0-9820050-1-9
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BLURB:

Veterinarian Juli Gregenmyer’s long-awaited engagement is turning into a nightmare. With each passing day it’s becoming evident that her dream of opening a horse rescue is suddenly in jeopardy due to her controlling fiancée.

Riley Hampton, a former Olympic equestrian, isn’t expecting the sexy doctor who responds to his emergency call when his prize mare is in labor. His chosen sport favors the bold. He knows convincing Juli that they’re good together will take the same skills he uses to navigate a water hazard-soft hands and gentle persuasion.

Juli isn’t accustomed to men who comprehend her desires-both the professional and the carnal. But now it’s time for her to choose. She can either follow her head, or her heart.

This is a revised and updated edition of a book previously published by the same title.

Reviews

“JULI’S CHOICE is a very sweet, relaxed romance that I thoroughly enjoyed. …she does a great job of depicting the life of a vet and a professional rider/trainer. … JULI’S CHOICE is a well-constructed, well-written story with a relaxed, sexy feel that I truly liked. Ms. Winter crafts a terrific curl up on the couch and relax tale here.”
-Sandi Potterton, Dark Angel Reviews

5 Angels! “Within the first few pages of Juli’s Choice, this reader was pleased to find a passionate woman with a wonderful personality. … She offers a realistic character that has found something she wants just a little more than the picture perfect life she was heading towards. The character of Riley offers a nice distraction for Juli. He is a man that goes after what he wants full steam, an explosive lover, and a gentlemen. Mary Winter has written a beautiful story.”
- Shayley, Fallen Angel Reviews

“Mary Winter has shown herself time and again to be a sensitive and entertaining writer. I was impressed with the verbal pictures in this story; I was able to create a “mental picture” of what was going on. I was also very impressed by the emotions invested in the characters, their love for their careers and each other. The love scenes were hotter than hot and as plentiful as you could wish. Juli’s Choice is another great read by Mary Winter.”
- Valerie, Manic Readers 

“…sensual, emotionally charged hit. She has taken a unique plot and developed a book that was absolutely impossible to put down. Her characters were so believable and expanded in such a way that it was almost like being personally involved. Many books with so much sexual content would have minimum storyline. That is not the case here. Winter has a way with words that captivated this reader.”
- Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio, 5 HEARTS!

“Mary Winter has done it again with Juli’s Choice. She brought her great story telling abilities along with her easy flowing writing style. I could see why Juli wanted Riley. He is sexy in this rough and ragged way. With just one smile Riley can make you go weak in the knees. Julie was at a cross roads in her life and in the end I think she made the right decision. Let Ms. Winter keep you warm with her books. If you make only one choice today make sure it’s the right one with Juli’s Choice by Mary Winter. ”
- Cheryl from Cheryl’s Book Nook

Excerpt

Long strides carried her into the barn, and soon, she stood at Lacey’s stall. Leaning over the door, Juli stared at the sleeping foal. Nightwind lay in the sawdust, his legs sprawled. His ear twitched in his sleep, and Juli imagined he dreamed about racing over grassy plains.

“You should see him when he goes out with his mother.” Riley’s warm breath slid along her neck.

Juli suppressed a shiver. “I bet,” she said.

Riley stood behind her, heat from his body seeping into hers. In neighboring stalls, horses sleepily chewed their hay or stood dozing. “He’s a cute little guy.”

Riley reached up and slid his thumb along the curve of her jaw. “Yeah, he is.” Juli swallowed and knew Riley felt the movement.

Riley smiled down at her, tiny lines forming at the corners of his eyes. Earthy. Looking at him, dressed in breeches and riding boots, he reminded her of a pagan god of the forest, so in tune with all the animals. His horses clearly loved him. They came to the gate, lipping his shirt, his hands, until he fed them a treat.

Juli had followed his lead, laughing at the tickling of their lips and whiskers against her hand.

“You worked a miracle, doc.” Riley slid his fingers along the column of her neck. His touch ignited tiny fires beneath her skin, burning into an inferno like a match in a hayloft. “Nightwind will be the next generation.” He cupped her shoulder and stroked her arm.

Juli shivered. Her nipples pebbled into tight little beads. Behind her, Riley lowered his head. He kissed her neck, his lips moving gently across her skin. Tiny little kisses, until he pushed aside the collar of her t-shirt and laved the joint of neck and shoulders with his tongue.

Her pussy tightened. Her lips parted, and she held herself still, afraid that if she moved she would turn in his arms. Riley stepped closer. The hard planes of his body pressed into her back. He smelled of horses and a musky scent that belonged only to him. Juli tilted her head to allow him better access.

He groaned. The sound reverberated through her body. Leaning back against his chest, she let her head fall back on his shoulder. His hand slid around her stomach and pulled her even tighter against him.

Against her buttocks, the ridge of his cock prodded, undeniable proof of where this would lead.

Juli didn’t care. Riley’s hand, creeping slowly over her stomach until his fingertips brushed the undersides of her breasts made her feel alive. Her body tingled with awareness. Moisture flooded her pussy, and she longed to feel him inside her. Tilting her head, she pressed her lips to his jaw.

“Do you know how much I want to turn you around and fuck you right here against the stall?” He rubbed his cock against her.

His words tore the last shreds of her control away. With a moan, she allowed herself to sink into his embrace. She wouldn’t lie to herself any longer, She wouldn’t deny what she truly wanted. She’d known for a while that Harris wasn’t it. Riley had shown her that and brought her to life with his touch.

His hand closed around her breast. He palmed her and turned her towards him as his hands fell to her waistband. Riley tugged her shirt out of the way, quickly unfastening the button on her jeans.

Taking it as a sign, Juli unfastened his breeches. Pulling his shirt up, she ran her palms over the flat planes of his chest. His muscles rippled beneath her touch, his skin smooth. She leaned forward and pressed her lips against the whorl of hair between his pectorals.

A shudder ran through his body. With a quick shove, her jeans fell to her knees. Quickly, she kicked off her tennis shoes and stepped out of her jeans. Riley looked down at her. His eyes darkened, his nostrils flaring with passion. His breeches gapped enough for her to see his cock rising against the gray fabric of his briefs.

She licked her lips.

His eyes followed the movement as he shoved down his pants. “Juli,” he whispered as he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her.

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