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Hi everyone ♥
I’m continuing with snippets from TOUCH ME, ALINTA Bay Book 4.
Lexie struggles with the challenges of single parenthood, a new job, growing feelings for a park ranger, and her husband’s sudden return. 🌊
Today’s snippet is in Lexie’s POV.
If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check out the previous three books in the series: DEFYING RULES, TELL IT TO MY HEART and BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO
♥ ENJOY ♥
TODAY’S SNIPPET:
Her shoulders slouched. Hadn’t she learnt from her mistakes? She’d just hung up the phone on the man who’d cheated on her many times. There were a whole lot of reasons not to drool over someone new.
Turning off the phone, she stood and went inside to the kitchen, worn out from a long day.
One man had cheated on her, so why did she assume all men were like Eric?
She heaved a sigh. To protect her heart. It was as simple as that.
On the day of her wedding, she had promised Eric to love him through good times and bad. Little had she known then that her promise would be such a farce. But she had loved him and she had been in this marriage for the long haul. Unfortunately, the bad times had been beyond her strength and even though she didn’t like it, leaving the marriage had been the right decision for her and Zoe. Did that mean, though, all men were like Eric? Jesse had been so good to them today and he had cared so much about Zoe when she’d helped him at the animal shelter.
Goddamn. Why couldn’t life be easy?
Placing her cup into the dishwasher, she gave a raw chuckle. She had only recently left her husband behind and was already thinking about another man. Was she that desperate? Didn’t she need some healing first?
Lexie lifted her hands and studied them. They were still red and itchy from the eczema. How she would’ve loved to touch Jesse’s hand, even if just for a short while. And even just for not being rude. After all, he’d stopped for them and had been so kind. But hiding her hands in front of others had become a habit. Just like walking around with gloves, sometimes even in summer. With her shoulders slouched, she headed to her bedroom, glad that her skin disorder was at least getting better. The doctor had diagnosed it as a stress condition, and stressed she had been the last couple of months. And it was such a relief to see how it improved from day to day since moving to Alinta Bay. She picked up her tube of cream and gently massaged it over her hands. Eric had often complained about her hands, and she would’ve loved to blame him for it. Alas, she hadn’t.
It seemed not only her heart needed healing; her body did, too.
BLURB:
She loves the feel of his skin beneath her hands …
Lexie Marshall packs up and moves 3,000 km east with her daughter Zoe, to forget and move on. Now, all that matters is her daughter and her new job. She tries hard to stay focussed, but the sexy and extremely kind park ranger, Jesse, is not making it easy. And when her husband shows up in the small coastal town creating chaos, all she can do is hang on and trust her new friends.
After his last girlfriend walked out on him, Jesse Parker is doing just fine on his own. Until his accidental meeting with single mother Lexie, when he rescues her and her daughter from getting lost in the forest. But when her past catches up with her, he is right in the middle of it all and it might ruin his career.
Will returning to her old life be the only chance to save his career?
#MFRWHooks “Spare me the words, Eric.” #BookTwitter #Books #Readers
Hi everyone ♥
I’m continuing with snippets from TOUCH ME, ALINTA Bay Book 4.
Lexie struggles with the challenges of single parenthood, a new job, growing feelings for a park ranger, and her husband’s sudden return. 🌊
Today’s snippet is Lexie’s POV.
If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check out the previous three books in the series: DEFYING RULES, TELL IT TO MY HEART and BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO.
♥ ENJOY ♥
TODAY’S SNIPPET:
“Spare me the words, Eric. Look, it’s late here. I’ve had a big day, and I still have a few things to organise. I’ll make sure Zoe will call you tomorrow.”
“I could take a few days off and come over, or take her to Bali—”
She didn’t let him finish the sentence, but disconnected the call. So many promises. She’d heard it all before. It’d been a deciding factor for her to move to Victoria, over three thousand kilometres away. She didn’t want to hear his excuses anymore. Just wanted to get on with her life.
Lexie was about to place the phone next to her on the seat, when she remembered the photos she’d taken during the day. Less during the ill-fated walk, but more of Zoe holding the small joey in her arms. Lexie flicked through the pictures, a smile tugging at her lips. The girl had struggled lately with leaving friends behind and moving interstate, she’d withdrawn into her own world, so Lexie was delighted and proud at the same time to see the love and care Zoe had given the fragile animal. She’d taken many photos and one just as lovely as the previous one.
Until she came across one photo Zoe must’ve taken. Lexie zoomed in a little. The picture was of her and Jesse. She zoomed in even more on his face, studied his brown eyes, his tousled blond hair, beautifully shaped cheeks which were shadowed by beard stubbles, and the smile on his lips. It made her smile in return.
BLURB:
She loves the feel of his skin beneath her hands …
Lexie Marshall packs up and moves 3,000 km east with her daughter Zoe, to forget and move on. Now, all that matters is her daughter and her new job. She tries hard to stay focussed, but the sexy and extremely kind park ranger, Jesse, is not making it easy. And when her husband shows up in the small coastal town creating chaos, all she can do is hang on and trust her new friends.
After his last girlfriend walked out on him, Jesse Parker is doing just fine on his own. Until his accidental meeting with single mother Lexie, when he rescues her and her daughter from getting lost in the forest. But when her past catches up with her, he is right in the middle of it all and it might ruin his career.
Will returning to her old life be the only chance to save his career?
Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥
This is a blog hop – check out the other participants here.
#MusicMonday “Jeanny” by #Falco
#SnippetSunday “Spare me the words, Eric.” #Books #Mustread #Romance #CurrentlyReading
Hi everyone ♥
I’m continuing with snippets from TOUCH ME, ALINTA Bay Book 4.
Lexie struggles with the challenges of single parenthood, a new job, growing feelings for a park ranger, and her husband’s sudden return. 🌊
Today’s snippet is in Lexie’s POV.
If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check out the previous three books in the series: DEFYING RULES, TELL IT TO MY HEART and BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO
♥ ENJOY ♥
TODAY’S SNIPPET:
“Spare me the words, Eric. Look, it’s late here. I’ve had a big day, and I still have a few things to organise. I’ll make sure Zoe will call you tomorrow.”
“I could take a few days off and come over, or take her to Bali—”
She didn’t let him finish the sentence, but disconnected the call. So many promises. She’d heard it all before. It’d been a deciding factor for her to move to Victoria, over three thousand kilometres away. She didn’t want to hear his excuses anymore. Just wanted to get on with her life.
Lexie was about to place the phone next to her on the seat, when she remembered the photos she’d taken during the day. Less during the ill-fated walk, but more of Zoe holding the small joey in her arms. Lexie flicked through the pictures, a smile tugging at her lips. The girl had struggled lately with leaving friends behind and moving interstate, she’d withdrawn into her own world, so Lexie was delighted and proud at the same time to see the love and care Zoe had given the fragile animal. She’d taken many photos and one just as lovely as the previous one.
Until she came across one photo Zoe must’ve taken. Lexie zoomed in a little. The picture was of her and Jesse. She zoomed in even more on his face, studied his brown eyes, his tousled blond hair, beautifully shaped cheeks which were shadowed by beard stubbles, and the smile on his lips. It made her smile in return.
BLURB:
She loves the feel of his skin beneath her hands …
Lexie Marshall packs up and moves 3,000 km east with her daughter Zoe, to forget and move on. Now, all that matters is her daughter and her new job. She tries hard to stay focussed, but the sexy and extremely kind park ranger, Jesse, is not making it easy. And when her husband shows up in the small coastal town creating chaos, all she can do is hang on and trust her new friends.
After his last girlfriend walked out on him, Jesse Parker is doing just fine on his own. Until his accidental meeting with single mother Lexie, when he rescues her and her daughter from getting lost in the forest. But when her past catches up with her, he is right in the middle of it all and it might ruin his career.
Will returning to her old life be the only chance to save his career?
#MFRWHooks “I made a mistake—” #BookTwitter #Books #Readers
Hi everyone ♥
I’m continuing with snippets from TOUCH ME, ALINTA Bay Book 4.
Lexie struggles with the challenges of single parenthood, a new job, growing feelings for a park ranger, and her husband’s sudden return. 🌊
Today’s snippet is Lexie’s POV.
If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check out the previous three books in the series: DEFYING RULES, TELL IT TO MY HEART and BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO.
♥ ENJOY ♥
TODAY’S SNIPPET:
Her chest tightened with tension as she opened her eyes. She drew strength from the soothing splashing of the water, and the sun set across the horizon, casting an iridescent colour over the water and the sky. The view across the ocean had been the main reason for her to buy the house. She hoped to earn enough money soon to do some renovations and build an extension to the house, because despite telling Zoe she’d look for a bigger house, she didn’t really want to leave this one.
“You should’ve thought about that before you crawled in her bed,” she finally replied.
“I made a mistake—”
“A couple of mistakes, if I may remind you.”
Silence hung between them again, but she didn’t push him, she knew it’d set him off in a tirade of angry words.
“You didn’t have to move to the other side of the country,” he spat.
“No, I didn’t. But I panicked. I was angry. I needed some distance. And to be honest, Zoe is ten years old and this is the first time you’re showing an interest in her.”
“Lexie, I’m—”
BLURB:
She loves the feel of his skin beneath her hands …
Lexie Marshall packs up and moves 3,000 km east with her daughter Zoe, to forget and move on. Now, all that matters is her daughter and her new job. She tries hard to stay focussed, but the sexy and extremely kind park ranger, Jesse, is not making it easy. And when her husband shows up in the small coastal town creating chaos, all she can do is hang on and trust her new friends.
After his last girlfriend walked out on him, Jesse Parker is doing just fine on his own. Until his accidental meeting with single mother Lexie, when he rescues her and her daughter from getting lost in the forest. But when her past catches up with her, he is right in the middle of it all and it might ruin his career.
Will returning to her old life be the only chance to save his career?
Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥
This is a blog hop – check out the other participants here.
#MusicMonday “Tears in the Rain” by #JenniferRush
#SnippetSunday “I made a mistake—” #Books #Mustread #Romance #CurrentlyReading
Hi everyone ♥
I’m continuing with snippets from TOUCH ME, ALINTA Bay Book 4.
Lexie struggles with the challenges of single parenthood, a new job, growing feelings for a park ranger, and her husband’s sudden return. 🌊
Today’s snippet is in Lexie’s POV.
If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check out the previous three books in the series: DEFYING RULES, TELL IT TO MY HEART and BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO
♥ ENJOY ♥
TODAY’S SNIPPET:
Her chest tightened with tension as she opened her eyes. She drew strength from the soothing splashing of the water and the sun set across the horizon, casting an iridescent colour over the water and the sky. The view across the ocean had been the main reason for her to buy the house. She hoped to earn enough money soon to do some renovations and build an extension to the house, because despite telling Zoe she’d look for a bigger house, she didn’t really want to leave this one.
“You should’ve thought about that before you crawled in her bed,” she finally replied.
“I made a mistake—”
“A couple of mistakes, if I may remind you.”
Silence hung between them again, but she didn’t push him, she knew it’d set him off in a tirade of angry words.
“You didn’t have to move to the other side of the country,” he spat.
“No, I didn’t. But I panicked. I was angry. I needed some distance. And to be honest, Zoe is ten years old and this is the first time you’re showing an interest in her.”
“Lexie, I’m—”
BLURB:
She loves the feel of his skin beneath her hands …
Lexie Marshall packs up and moves 3,000 km east with her daughter Zoe, to forget and move on. Now, all that matters is her daughter and her new job. She tries hard to stay focussed, but the sexy and extremely kind park ranger, Jesse, is not making it easy. And when her husband shows up in the small coastal town creating chaos, all she can do is hang on and trust her new friends.
After his last girlfriend walked out on him, Jesse Parker is doing just fine on his own. Until his accidental meeting with single mother Lexie, when he rescues her and her daughter from getting lost in the forest. But when her past catches up with her, he is right in the middle of it all and it might ruin his career.
Will returning to her old life be the only chance to save his career?
#MFRWHooks DEFYING RULES – #FreeRead 28 July #FreebieWednesday #OneClick #Booklovers #Bookseries
Welcome to ALINTA BAY ♥
DEFYING RULES is located along Australia’s Great Ocean Road and is available for free on Amazon today. If you enjoy small-town romance, don’t miss your chance to grab your copy now!
Excerpt from DEFYING RULES
A smile tugged at Logan Hendrix’s lips when he saw his ten-year-old son, Nicholas, through the rearview mirror in the back of the car. It must’ve been the most uncomfortable position, with his head leaning back against the booster seat, his neck bent at an awkward angle. And yet, he envied Nick for his snooze. It had been a rollercoaster twenty-four hours for them both since receiving the bad news from home. Their drive into Hobart that morning, as well as the nearly one-hour flight back to Melbourne, had been draining — emotionally as well as physically.
They had spent ten days in Tasmania exploring the island in a motorhome. It’d been a great adventure. Nick had loved the scenery, the exploration, and had even discovered a passion for fishing.
Driving along, Logan watched the stormy clouds and focussed back on the road as they emerged from a tunnel of trees and crossed the wooden one-lane bridge over the river delta. To the left of the overpass, two black swans glided through the water towards a handful of ducks resting on a sandbank. He considered waking Nick but decided they could come back to check on the animals another day. Ahead of him and a little to the side, low shrubs covered the ground in front of the forest, and he knew that around the corner he would have a stunning view across the ocean. Born and raised in Alinta Bay, he considered it the best place to live and an even better place to raise his son.
Logan loved the view and never got enough of it. He loved the contrast between the blue ocean and the lush green of the forest. The long winding road through gigantic trees led right into town. Nick usually struggled with travel sickness coming down this route. It was probably a blessing that he was asleep.
Startled by the ringing of the phone, he checked the ID and his heart sank, not ready yet for the conversation he was about to have. “Logan speaking.”
“It’s Harrison.”
Another glance to the back told him that Nick was still asleep. It’d been hard to tell his son the news about Jon, his father, the boy’s grandfather.
He blew out a breath, readying himself for the chat with his cousin. “How is everyone?”
About DEFYING RULES
Sometimes one has to break rules in order to find happiness…
Widower Logan Hendrix is puzzled by the recent series of small crimes against his son’s new teacher. It’s a mystery to him, and he offers her his help. There’s an instant attraction, and Logan wants to take their parent/teacher relationship to a more personal level.
It doesn’t take Addison Ryker long to fall in love with Alinta Bay, the small town she’s moved to for her new teaching position at the local primary school. Her newfound haven is threatened, however, when her house is broken into and she is relying on the unbelievably stubborn but very sexy Logan for help. Although captivated by him, Addison worries her career could be compromised because there are rules about dating a parent.
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