Book Four in Series
Release date: February 3rd, 2014
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It’s funny how the tiniest of things can
change your life… an invitation, a simple kiss goodnight, a matchbook…
Auden Kelly is in need of a change.
She’s trading in her nine-to-five sales
job for the adventure of a lifetime: a one year contract with a European tour
company.
For one full year, Auden will get paid to
see the world. What could be better? Her brother gives her a journal,
instructing her to document all of her adventures as she travels from country
to country. And that’s exactly what she does.
When a mysterious stranger enters her
life, however, everything changes: her expectations, her priorities and her
view of the world. And nothing for Auden will ever be the same.
Note: Although these books are part of a
series, they do not need to be read in order
Teaser Excerpt:
“I love this bridge. It’s gorgeous, isn’t it?”
“Yes,” I said, my voice
small.
Campbell’s brow knitted in
concern, “Auden, is everything all right?”
“Why do you ask?”
“You seem distant. Did
something happen today? With Anabelle?”
“No,” I said, looking out
into the water, “just thinking.”
“About me?” he said, a smug
grin plastered to his handsome face. I shook my head in amusement, cracking a
smile without meaning to.
“Perhaps,” I said.
“Look,” he said, “all
kidding aside. I’m into you. You must know that by now.”
“I do.”
“But, your job means everything
to you. And it’s not fair of me to ask you to risk it.”
I said nothing, hoping he’d
continue.
“So, if you want to call
this off. If you want me to leave you alone. Just say the word.”
The thought of missing out
on whatever this was with Campbell was more than I could handle. Without
hesitation, my head shook as I focused my eyes on his.
“I’m into you, too,” I
said. “A lot.”
Campbell closed the space
between us, whispering into my ear, “Then be with me.”
I swallowed hard, closing
my eyes and listening to his words. Craving them, wanting more. Wanting his
hands on me. Knowing that’d be next to impossible out here in the public eye.
Knowing that finding actual privacy would be just as impossible.
His hand was warm in my
grip. I squeezed it in solidarity, wanting him to know his desire for me was
reciprocated. He placed a gentle kiss on the tip of my ear, before leading me
across the stone bridge.
Hand in hand, we walked,
gazing at the water, the tourists and the shop owners of the market. We didn’t
say much, which felt odd at first. But, the silence between us became soothing
and calm. His hand in mine, the way his thumb grazed over my fingers was all I
needed to feel content.
Street lamps were the only
light to be found by the time the water bus was back in our sights. Campbell
stopped walking. His eyes were on fire as he took me in with his eyes. His need
for me was obvious.
“Come with me,” he said,
pulling me to the side of a building. One small street lamp shined dim with
burnt orange light. I leaned my back against the stucco, feeling it’s cold,
bumpy texture. Campbell placed his hand against the building, just above my
shoulder. His other hand pressed to my hip.
“I can’t let you go yet,”
he said, his eyes searching mine.
Brave Auden finally decided
to make her appearance.
“Good,” I said, lifting my
chin. His eyes widened, pleased with my response.
“Why?” he asked, exploring
my neck with his lips.
“Why what?” I asked,
playing dumb, yanking back on the control once again.
“Why is that good?” he asked, placing gentle kisses
along my jawline.
“Because…” that simple word
hung in the air for several moments. Campbell continued to seduce my skin with
his lips and I did my best to slow down my breathing.
“Tell me,” he said.
“Because…”
“Tell me,” he repeated.
“I want you,” I said. The
words left my mouth in a whisper.
Campbell stopped his kisses
and I could feel his cheek against my neck. It was puffing out, forming a
satisfied smile.
“Tell me again,” he said,
pulling back, gazing into my eyes.
I swallowed, unsure if I
should say it again. But, terrified at the thought of not saying it.
“I—I… I want you.” I said,
my eyes narrowed. I was trying desperately to hide my fear, my anxiety, my lack
of self-control around this man.
“You’re exquisite,” he
said, his fingers running down the sides of my cheeks before he cupped his
hands to them and kissed me. Hard.
His tongue entered my mouth
immediately and I stroked him with mine. Delicious strokes that left me wanting
more. And more. His fingers weaved through my hair, pulling gently at the base
of my scalp. My back dug into the stucco, but I didn’t care.
Harder and harder, he
pressed me into the building, my arms wrapped around his neck as his hands
wandered down to grip my ass, hoisting my legs around him, my heels digging
into the small of his back. He was hard beneath his jeans and it excited me.
The feel of him beneath me was intoxicating.
Campbell pulled his mouth
from mine, pushing me up further so that his lips were level with my chest.
Slowly, he unbuttoned the top buttons of my tunic, exposing the lace of my bra.
“So sexy,” he said, running
his fingers across the lace, causing goosebumps to rise along my arms and legs.
“Say it again,” I said,
enjoying his appreciation of my body.
“You’re so fucking sexy. I
can hardly stand it.”
“You want me, don’t you?” I
asked with a smirk.
“You know I do,” he said,
before dipping his head into my chest, stroking the skin beneath the lace with
his tongue. A moan escaped my lips as I pressed my hips into his arousal.
The water bus let out three
long sounds of the horn.
“Shit,” Campbell said,
knowing that was the signal for last boat of the night.
“Last call. We’d better…um,
we should probably go,” I said.
“I know, but…”
“I know,” I said, pressing
my forehead to his. “I know.”
Slowly, he lowered me to
the ground, buttoning my top for me and smoothing down my hair. Such a
gentleman. He was practically devouring me just a minute prior, but when
reality resurfaced, so did his chivalrous nature.
We ran to the water bus,
hands again interlocked. But, when a few members of the tour hopped on the
boat, my hands jumped quickly to my lap. We remained detached all the way back
to our hotel, saying a casual goodbye for the night, knowing the tour members
eyes were upon us.
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Book One: Bouquet Toss
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Blurb:
Ever since Daphne Harper graduated from college, all of
her friends have fallen in love, become engaged and walked down the aisle. Be
it a blessing or a curse, Daphne (a hopeless romantic and perpetual single
girl) catches the bouquet at every single wedding she attends.
Daphne’s love life is a mess. Her first love, Mayson,
haunts her heart and keeps her from pursuing happiness with any man who comes
along. As she struggles to move on from the one who got away, Daphne wonders if
she will ever break her curse and find her happily ever after.
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Blurb:
Kate Armour and Evan
Maxwell fell hard and fast for each other while attending college. Their once
passionate and loving relationship ended when old scars eventually tore them
apart. Two years after their breakup, they're each struggling to piece together
what went wrong in an attempt to move forward.
Kate, a no-nonsense
bartender, must face her past while attempting to focus on her future.
Evan is stifled by his
bitter heart, which threatens each and every relationship he attempts after
walking away from Kate.
Will life offer them a
second chance at love or are old patterns simply too hard to break?
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Hadley Foster has been through a lot in her twenty-two years: the death
of her beloved father, her mother’s descent into mental illness, and the loss
of her soulmate, Jason Kelly, from whom she walked away years ago.
Despite all this, Hadley has remained hopeful and optimistic about life.
She has been with upstanding investment banker Tucker for six years, and the
future looks bright—until a trip to Europe with her best friend brings a series
of events no one could have foreseen. Suddenly the brilliant future she has
envisioned for herself seems to shatter before her eyes. She is faced with a
stark choice: move on again, or pick up the pieces.
Back home, nerdy but handsome Jason Kelly is now a successful writer who
could have anything—and anyone—he wants. But deep down, he still misses his
beloved “Haddie” and dreams of winning her back.
When destiny leads their paths to cross once more, Hadley and Jason must
confront not only their painful past, but what the future may hold for them
both.
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