Category: MFRW Book Hook

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series, moving into Melody’s POV today.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Melody blew out a breath. Of course, she knew where he was coming from, but she’d hoped he would understand just as his mother had. Understood that she knew she had done wrong. Understood that she wanted a second chance. Was she too naïve to have hoped he’d do just that?

He stopped, turned, and frowned at her. A shiver went down her spine as she watched him raise one eyebrow, but he didn’t move. He simply stared at her. Then he rolled his eyes and left.

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on which #8 the very difficult, yet extremely sexy Harrison has been included. Why does it seem he’s always around when she’s in trouble?

Maybe it’s time to take a risk and leave the past where it belongs, but will trusting their instinct be the right choice for them?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

This is a blog hop – check out the other participants here.

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series, moving into Melody’s POV today.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Melody should’ve known she wasn’t able to hide something like that from Lisa. She’d often surprised her by her intuition. “It’s been very kind to me so far.”

Lisa placed her hand onto Melody’s. “Will you keep it?”

She didn’t hesitate with the reply. “Yes, I will keep it. No matter what. That’s why I’ve returned here. There’s not a nicer place I could think of to raise a child.”

“What about the father?”

Melody pressed her lips together as her gaze went out towards the horizon again as she thought of Mick. There’d been no doubt in her mind, he wouldn’t have been happy about the news, but his reaction, as well as his family’s, had stunned her. And had shaken her to the very core.

“I can do it without him.”

“Please tell me, though, that he knows.”

Melody gave a slow nod, but didn’t speak. Calm spread through her body when Lisa gave her hand a soft squeeze.

Only a short while later, she watched her friend walk back along the road and presumably back to the house, feeling torn inside. Torn between the joy of carrying a baby, and sadness at the knowledge that it would grow up without a father. With a deep sigh, she closed her eyes for a moment. The cool breeze of the ocean hit her face, leaving goose bumps pebbling down her arms. One last glance over the water and she stood to return to the house as well.

Already from the distance, she spotted Harrison in front of the house. Slowing her steps, she shot him a glare, which he met dead on. She was sure her heart skipped a beat, and it annoyed the hell out of her. Her feet didn’t move despite how much she wanted them to. And damn it, if there wasn’t something in those green eyes that drew her in. That moment passed quickly, however, and he rushed past her down the street almost bumping into her.

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on which #8 the very difficult, yet extremely sexy Harrison has been included. Why does it seem he’s always around when she’s in trouble?

Maybe it’s time to take a risk and leave the past where it belongs, but will trusting their instinct be the right choice for them?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

This is a blog hop – check out the other participants here.

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series, moving into Melody’s POV today.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Lisa sat next to her. “I thought I’d find you here.”

“I love this place. The old saying you don’t miss it until it is gone is true.”

Out of the corner of her eye she saw contentment on her friend’s face, but she remained silent.

It was a good five to ten minutes before Lisa finally broke the silence. “I apologise for Harrison. He’s very protective of me.” She paused. “Not sure where that comes from, because I don’t believe I’m an old and fragile woman.”

Melody turned to look at her. “He loves you. We always over react when it comes to people or things we love.”

“Yes.” Lisa agreed. “Yes, that makes sense.” She moved slightly towards Melody and brushed a stray strand of hair out of her face. “Is the baby causing you any trouble?”

Eyes wide, she stared at the older woman in surprise. “How … how do you know?”

Lisa’s warm voice gave Melody some comfort. “I’m fifty years and some. I’ve seen a lot in my life. It’s written all over your face.”

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on which #8 the very difficult, yet extremely sexy Harrison has been included. Why does it seem he’s always around when she’s in trouble?

Maybe it’s time to take a risk and leave the past where it belongs, but will trusting their instinct be the right choice for them?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

This is a blog hop – check out the other participants here.

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series, moving into Melody’s POV today.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

A little while later, Melody headed down to the foreshore. As she waded along the beach, she picked up a few pretty seashells, remembering the days she’d collected them with Lisa to decorate photo frames, added them in a glass canister with a starfish, or, her favourite, creating simple wind chimes.

She had looked forward to seeing Lisa again, and the disappointment of not being able to share her news with her bothered her a little. But would she have told Lisa everything straight away? The reason why she was here? It’d been a rough few months. A sigh escaped her as the ache of losing her grandmother and the pain caused by Mick nearly ripped her apart. It was a terrible ache and no medication in the world was able to ease it.

Comfort and bliss trickled through her as she placed her hand on her stomach, remembering there was something, after all, that was able to ease the pain a little. Her grandmother’s words came to mind that even though painful at that moment sometimes it was best to move on with life. No matter what happened.

She did her best doing just that.

She sat on a bench along the path. Deeply inhaling the salty air, she closed her eyes for a brief moment as the breeze brushed her face, listening to the sound of the surf and the squawking of seagulls. Out near the small harbour, the water lapped against the rocks and seagulls screeched high above in the blue sky. The fresh air filled her lungs, and she soaked in the sun’s warm rays while trying to ignore the small wave of nausea that hit her.

A gentle touch on her shoulder startled her.

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on which #8 the very difficult, yet extremely sexy Harrison has been included. Why does it seem he’s always around when she’s in trouble?

Maybe it’s time to take a risk and leave the past where it belongs, but will trusting their instinct be the right choice for them?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series, moving into Melody’s POV today.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

“I know… miracles do happen.” She put as much sarcasm as she was able to into her words, sick of being reminded of her old self and sick of having to explain herself all the time. But then again, as much as she disliked the situation, she knew he had a reason not to trust her.

She stood and took the cup to the sink. “If you don’t mind, I’ll take my bag upstairs and then have a little stroll along the beach. I’ve missed it so much.”

“How long are you staying?”

Her gaze went out the window again. Forever was on the tip of her tongue, but without looking at him, she avoided his question, because she knew exactly what he was asking. “With your parents or in Alinta Bay?”

“Both, I suppose.”

With a shrug, she turned and their eyes met again. “I’ve changed. Who knows? Perhaps people here have changed as well. Let’s wait and see how things turn out.” And without waiting for his reply, she left the kitchen, grabbed her bag in the hall, and went upstairs to the little attic apartment. She’d come to love it during her previous stay here. It hadn’t changed as if Lisa had known she would return one day. The main room and the kitchen were an open plan space with access to a very small roof terrace where she’d often sat planning her life. There was a tiny bedroom and an even smaller bathroom, but it was all she needed. And all she’d come to treasure.

Melody stepped into the apartment and closed the door behind her taking a deep breath as she threw her bag onto the sofa. Then she walked over to the window and opened it to let the fresh, although very cool, air in.

Yes, it was good to be back.

Despite Harrison.

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on which #8 the very difficult, yet extremely sexy Harrison has been included. Why does it seem he’s always around when she’s in trouble?

Maybe it’s time to take a risk and leave the past where it belongs, but will trusting their instinct be the right choice for them?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

This is a blog hop – check out the other participants here.

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series, moving into Melody’s POV today.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Closing her eyes, she thought of her grandmother, who’d passed away only a few months earlier. At the same time, she’d received the news that’d changed her life. Gently tugging at the sleeves of her jumper, she tried hard to keep her composure. This wasn’t the right place or the right time to explain her reasons to return to Alinta Bay. Although it was as simple as she wanted to try to start again and wasn’t able to think of a better place than this one.

“I’m sorry for your loss.”

Melody looked up and met Harrison’s gaze. She’d obviously been in deep thought, because she didn’t know what he was talking about.

“Darling, you seem so far away. I’ve just told Harrison of your grandmother’s passing.” Lisa turned to her son. “And that you’re staying in the attic again.”

Melody bit her lip to stifle a smile when she saw Harrison’s frown. Of course he was angry, and it was no surprise. She’d probably be angry, too.

“I’m going to help out in the shop again and will pay extra for electricity and gas.”

He cocked a brow.

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on which #8 the very difficult, yet extremely sexy Harrison has been included. Why does it seem he’s always around when she’s in trouble?

Maybe it’s time to take a risk and leave the past where it belongs, but will trusting their instinct be the right choice for them?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series, moving into Melody’s POV today.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Melody Foster could feel Harrison’s stare on her as he leaned against the kitchen bench and some discomfort trickled down her spine, leaving her self-conscious.

Lisa stepped closer to the table. “You remember Harrison, don’t you, Melody?”

Not able to take her eyes off him, she simply nodded. He hadn’t changed and still looked as sexy as a when she’d lived here with his tangle of brown hair like a surfer, piercing green eyes, and a few freckles on his face, which made him look ridiculously and boyishly handsome at the same time. But the expression on his face was serious. Not even a twitch of his lips.

Lisa’s words startled her. “I’m not sure, though, what happened to his manners today. I apologise.” She glared at her son.

Melody met Harrison’s green eyes. “Nice to see you again.”

“I’m not sure I can say the same.”

Her gaze went out the window to the sea, and she heard Lisa’s reprimand only in the distance. Enjoying the scenery of the waves coming and going, she let her mind wander. She loved it here in Alinta Bay. She’d fallen in love with the small coastal town last year, but had obviously not been ready for the life in a small community. For the care and kindness amongst the people. Arriving here, she thought she’d been a free spirit. Live and let live. Come and go, and the pieces would eventually fall into place. How wrong she’d been. There was no doubt she’d been careless and selfish.

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on wlynn receives help him decide what to do?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

This is a blog hop – check out the other participants here.

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

“So you finally stop being in denial. You’re attracted to her like the moths are to the light. And we all understand. After all, she’s a kind person.” She shrugged. “A kind person who had some trouble in the past. No one’s perfect. Right?”

He was tempted to give her a piece of his mind, but knew all his reasoning with his mum whether she was right or wrong would get him nowhere. He followed her to the kitchen which was furnished like something out of the 1950s with the old cabinets in orange colours, the dated gas stove, and the well-scarred cutting island.

As soon as he stepped through the door, he almost froze when he saw Melody sitting at the table with a cup in her hand. The smell that lingered in the air told him coffee. She looked up and smiled, and he was briefly taken aback by how different she looked.

Or had he never noticed her beautiful chocolate brown eyes? And what about those full lips? The dark blonde hair was shorter and nicely cut into one of the latest fashionable hairstyles that every second actress was sporting nowadays.

He stared at her and noticed her disappearing smile.

And so had all the brightly coloured clothes she had worn last time she’d been in town. He took in her black slacks and creamy coloured jumper. All businesslike. He crossed his arms over his chest. “So, you’re back.”

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on which #8 the very difficult, yet extremely sexy Harrison has been included. Why does it seem he’s always around when she’s in trouble?

Maybe it’s time to take a risk and leave the past where it belongs, but will trusting their instinct be the right choice for them?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

He knocked at the door and waited.

Silence, so he knocked again.

Unnecessary worry rushed through him. Why? He had no clue, because bottom line was that Melody was a thief and not a murderer. But still, there was something unnerving about the fact that she’d returned and had gone straight to his mother. He moved back a step, about to reach for his mobile in his pocket when she finally opened the door.

“Hello, darling. What a surprise. Come in.”

Harrison closed the door behind him and followed her to the kitchen. His mother was in her mid-fifties, and as much as she was starting to show the odd grey hair and the face wrinkled in all the right places, her eyes still radiated youth and passion for life

“You wouldn’t believe who’s here.” Her cheery voice nearly made him sick. He never understood how she was able to be so forgiving. Must’ve been a mother’s instinct, who knew?

Despite all the anger and frustration inside him, he made an effort to maintain the nonchalance in his voice. “Melody.”

She stopped to look at him. “How did you know?”

Her face lit up and she treated him to a massive smile. He wasn’t sure, though, whether it was surprise or happiness. Or cheekiness? He wasn’t able to tell and although very close to his mother, reading her was like interpreting the novels he’d read back at school — near impossible.

“I saw her leaving the bus. That’s why I’m here.”

“Oh.” A grin spread across her face. “I always knew you liked her.”

Harrison rubbed his hands over his face. Why was everyone convinced that he liked her? He didn’t and never had. “I. Do. Not. Like. Her.”

Waving her hand, she continued walking to the kitchen, letting out a soft laugh. “Of course you do.”

“Why is everyone saying that?”

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on wlynn receives help him decide what to do?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥

 

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing with Snippets from BETWEEN GOODBYE AND HELLO, the third book in the ALINTA BAY series.

If you’re a KU subscriber, please take a moment to check it out as well as the first two books in the series: “DEFYING RULES” and “TELL IT TO MY HEART”

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

“All good. How are you? Is Mum around?”

“Lisa left less than five minutes ago. With Melody. She’s back in town.”

He clenched his jaw tight, John’s words sinking in like a knife. “I know.”

“I believe they’ve gone to your parents’ place.”

Rolling his eyes, Harrison lifted his hand to say thanks and left. This time his destination was his childhood home. He cursed remembering that Logan had given him a lift earlier this morning, and now he was without a car. He would get his exercise after all.

It took him a bit less than twenty minutes to walk up the hill and towards the end of the street to get to the family home he’d grown up in. His family had lived in the small house, which was situated at the very far end of the cul-de-sac since he could remember — and possibly even longer. His grandparents and their parents had already lived in the old house. It’d been one of the first houses built in Alinta Bay according to the library history books. His father, Graham, tried his best with the upkeep, but Harrison’s cousin, Logan the builder in the family, often told him it required some looking after. The window frames were in need of a new coat of paint and so was the front door, however, what the house lacked in maintenance, the yard made up for it. Lisa loved her flowers, especially the colourful rose bushes all along the front yard and daylilies along the path and fence. They were his mother’s pride and joy and looked sensational when in full bloom. Harrison looked up and saw the carport empty and assumed that his dad enjoyed the Sunday out with his friends on the fishing boat. He knocked at the door and waited.

“Lisa left less than five minutes ago. With Melody. She’s back in town.”

BLURB:

Can two seemingly incompatible people who judge each other on past events be able to find some common ground?

Harrison Hendrix believes in second chances, but when it comes to Melody, he has every reason to doubt it’s possible. He’s conflicted when he sees her back in town and tries his best to see the change in her that other friends mention. Even more so when spending a night with her after being set up for a dinner date.

Life hasn’t been kind to Melody Foster, and she returns to Alinta Bay for a new beginning. Hit by tragedy again, she’s determined to live life to the fullest and with no regrets. She creates a bucket list … on wlynn receives help him decide what to do?

 

 

Get your copy of “THEIR BOND THROUGH JADE” here ♥