About Bits of Leather
by BA Tortuga
52 pages / 20000 words
ISBN: 978-1-60370-096-2, 1-60370-096-X
Available file types - html, lit, pdf, prc
First introduced in BA Tortuga's popular novel Latigo, cowboys Will and Dean are back, and happier than ever. Sometimes life is good, and this series of stories give the reader a sneak peek into the lives of these two proud, strong men.
Set in a progression of seasons, these little glimpses give us Will and Dean laughing, loving, and sometimes recreating their favorite moments together. Hot, sweet, and all cowboy, Will and Dean will leave you smiling. And wanting more.
Review
Vic Winter, author of Snow Bunny and Forest Over Stone, writes:
Will and Dean, two of my favorite BA boys are back in this sweet series of vignettes from BA Tortuga.
Working, loving, weathering storms, riding, dancing, fixing fences, being themselves and getting on with the busines of living through four seasons, Bits of Leather showcases BA's talent for strong character voices and Will and Dean come right off the page.
Slow and easy, just like Will and Dean themselves, these short pieces, these Bits of Leather, will warm your heart, among other things. The heat ranges from warm and sweet to wickedly hot in this one as Will and Dean love each other cowboy style.
If you love Latigo's Will and Dean like I do, you'll love Bits of Leather.
Sample
Will hummed to himself as he saddled Blue. The old boy needed some exercise, and Will was in just the mood to give him some. He didn't really want to run, just wanted to ride, and Dean was off who knew where mending something. Will grinned. Dean was always fixing something.
Sometimes him.
He got the saddle on and cinched and, just about the time he was ready to head out, he heard Dean whistling.
"Hey, Cowboy. Want to go for a ride with me?"
"Sounds good. Gypsy's leg up for a ramble? There's rain coming in from the northeast, but it's not supposed to hit 'til after supper." Dean ambled in, all peaceful smiles and covered in sawdust.
That was a look he was fond of. Right fond. "She'll do. I bet she's raring, and with Blue she won't be as apt to try and run on you. What have you been into?"
He got a grin, cheeky and teasing. "Now, now. Someone's birthday's fixin' to show and telling wouldn't be fun."
"Oh." Will grinned back, pleased as anything that Dean would make his gift by hand. "Well all right then. Want a hand with Gypsy?"
"Surely." He got a kiss as Dean headed for the tack room, warm and sweet as all get out.
He tied Blue off and went to get the grumpy girl. He dodged the bite she tried to give him and laughed. "Be good or no sugar."
"Gypsy-girl! That butt's mine." Gypsy's head swung, looking for Dean and the carrots and apples she knew the cowboy had.
Will took the chance to clip the lead to her halter and haul her out. "She's frisky as all get out. Kinda like me."
"She just needs a good, hard ride." Oh, ho! Butter wouldn't melt in Dean's mouth.
"Uh-huh." He took the bridle, slipped it over Gypsy's ears. "And what do I need, Cowboy?"
Those lean cheeks turned bright red, but Dean held his eyes. "Me, I reckon, and a good, hard ride."