Merry Christmas! It's Release Day too!!
I'm giving away a copy of Tied Up in Tinsel to one lucky commentor.
Blurb:
Trust isn't something Patience Middleton gives very often,
especially in the bedroom. She's been looked at as a slut for wanting more than
a vanilla sex life. When she meets William LaBorde he's offering everything she
wants which is a whole lot more than she can handle. He wants to know all her
deepest darkest desires, plus he's sexy, sweet and willing to make all her
fantasies come true.
Patience gives in briefly until William gives her a familiar
look of what she perceives as disgust. It takes some doing, but eventually he
convinces her his only wish is to make her happy in the bedroom, against the
wall or under the Christmas tree.
Things go awry again, though, when Patience's dream fantasy
turns into a nightmare. Can William save the day and will she finally give
herself to him; body, heart and soul?
Excerpt:
“What brings
you here tonight?” She didn’t notice a wedding band, but that didn’t mean
anything. He probably had a small child who wanted one of the hot new toys. She
didn’t envy him. She didn’t have the first clue what children liked. If it
weren’t for her sister’s request, she’d likely just give Kyle a gift card and
be done with it.
Maneuvering
the toy department never had been her thing.
“My friend’s
child could use some cheering up. Father’s been gone for a bit.”
Was that
sadness in his eyes? Her heart swelled; his story touched her. He truly cared
for his friend’s child.
“Funny, me
too. My nephew. Do you have any children?” Nothing like getting right to the
point. Not that she wouldn’t be interested in him if he had children; she’d
prefer her man to be completely hers.
What the hell
was she thinking? She wasn’t going to be dating this man. She’d just met him.
She knew nothing about him except he had a soft side toward children. And she
certainly wasn’t going to engage in a relationship with him. She didn’t need
the headaches, but cozying up to his big, strong body did sound appealing.
“No kids.
You?”
“Nah. I’m not
ready for them yet. Maybe in five, six years.” She figured thirty-five was a
good age to have children. By then she’d be done traveling or doing whatever
the hell she wanted.
“Seems
reasonable. I like the idea of children now, but I’d be willing to wait too.”
He tilted his head and flashed a grin.
Patience
laughed despite herself. He was flirting. She liked that.
“When should
we get married?” Again, she couldn’t believe the words slipping from her mouth.
He pretended
to look at a watch on his wrist. “I’m free in a few hours. I’m sure there’s a
justice of the peace out there willing to perform the ceremony.”
“I believe my
calendar is free too.” Patience played along with his game.
“Seriously,
though, I’d like to take you to breakfast or coffee after this, if you’re
really free.”
How did she
answer that? She was free, but should she go with him, alone? He was funny and
cute. It was just breakfast, after all. They’d be in a public place.
“Sure, why
not?”
“Great! Do me
a favor. Keep my spot, and I’ll be right back.”
“Okay.” She
found it strange that he decided to take off after agreeing to breakfast, but
he said he’d be right back. Hopefully no one would get upset when he returned
and cut the line. He wouldn’t really be cutting, but those who weren’t here to
see him wouldn’t realize that.
She watched
as he jogged off into the parking lot. She lost him in the mix of cars.
When twenty
minutes passed and he didn’t return, she wondered if William had been real or a
figment of her imagination. She didn’t have time to worry, though. The store
would open, and she had to fight off the cold numbing her toes.
Intriguing excerpt. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the holidays!
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Ooh, Merry Christmas, Amber--thank you for warming up our holidays this year!
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I hope I am not to late. I loved the excerpt. Happy Holudays
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