BLURB:
When a gypsy caravan-style truck breaks down at Martha's curbside, the
last thing Zach Barret needs is an impulsive pixie rocking his boat. The more
determined he is to stay away from the free-spirited, green-eyed nomad, the
more he finds one kiss is not enough. Uncovering Alice York's secrets in
paintings of empty swings and merry-go-rounds puts a new priority in the top
spot on his short list. But can he convince this stunning woman to park her truck
permanently in his drive?
EXCERPT:
Working
on classic cars was good work when she could get it, putting enough money in
her pocket so she could make it to her next destination, wherever that might
be. And if she was lucky, along the stretch of road ahead of her, she could
usually get in a painting or two.
But
having to shell out a chunk of her scant reserves for new parts, plus take time
to fix the Ford?
She
banged her head gently on the steering wheel. She'd had one rule from the very
first day she'd taken to the road. A litany of poor-me was not allowed in
Duke's cab. Melting into a puddle of panic was not an option.
Hood
raised, her head, arms, and shoulders buried in the engine compartment, she
tested connections. A door banged behind her with the force of furious anger.
A
man's raised voice demanded, “Where are you going?”
Surprised,
Alice jerked, hit her head on the hood, and saw stars. “Holy mother of–”
“You
don't pay me enough to put up with that old man's insults!” A woman shouted,
the voice shrill, pampered. Stilettos clattered past Alice.
Sneakers
thumping the sidewalk followed, appearing briefly in her peripheral vision as
she rubbed her scalp while blinking back waterworks.
Heavier
boots stopped beside the truck. “You can't be serious, Penelope. He's not
saying you're a horrible cook. He just likes pushing your buttons.”
All
Alice could see were denim-clad legs – strong, masculine legs that would make
any woman worth her salt salivate.
What
now? Make her presence known? Or pretend she wasn't a witness to this very
public domestic squabble.
AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
Susan is an award winning,
multi-published traditional and Indie author. Her debut novel, Oops…We’re
Married? was a Reader’s Choice nominee and Holt Medallion Finalist. She
describes herself first and foremost as a wife, mother, sister, daughter,
friend, dreamer, and novelist. An ardent student of human nature who loves
ancient history and myth, she didn't grow up planning to be a writer. That didn’t
come until much later, after her first publication – a little known article for
Listen Magazine titled, Jessie’s Choice.
Other things you should know: Susan is
the oldest child of a military family. She’s traveled to many places over the
years, but has never been to Ireland, Paris, or Crete, an omission she hopes to
someday correct. Her favorite places in the world are New York City, Sedona
(Arizona), Ouray (Colorado), and Bath (England). And she believes the best
things in life come in unexpected packages. She writes whenever she can. In
between she works as a Registered Nurse, reads, gardens, takes lots of photos,
travels whenever the opportunity arises, and remodels her house. She LOVES
dragons. Currently she’s working on the next novel in her Dragonkind
Chronicles, and dreaming up a new contemporary romance.
Website: http://susanlute.com/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sidella/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanLute
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Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you consider to be your best accomplishment?
ReplyDeleteSounds good.
ReplyDeleteHi Mai :) Honestly? Raising my kids to be such interesting adults. I have two boys, men now, and a girl who's a lovely woman. Second to that, having my first book published, and publishing all the books that came after. While writing the original draft is a challenge some days, the finished product when it's sitting on my bookshelf makes me feel like all is good. How about you?
ReplyDeleteAlisia, thanks for having me :) Working on getting a few pages done on the next Sellwood novella before going to The Day Job, but wanted to stop in and say hi. {{{waving}}}
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed learning about the book. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning about you and your book! Thank you for sharing!
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