Category: Snippet Sunday

#SnippetSunday “Your expenses are covered for the next 24 months.” #Booksky #Mustread #Romancesky #Beginnings

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing sharing snippets from my first series “Beginnings” over the next few weeks.

A mysterious inheritance brings Sophie a new home—and a chance at love. But a handsome neighbour and secrets from the past could tear it all apart. 🌊
Today’s snippet is Sophie’s POV.

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

He turned to them, raking a hand through his short, curling blond hair. “Ma’am, what I know is that both of you are in the will. What I know is that I was supposed to fly you down here to officially read you the will. What I know is that I’m supposed to hand over the keys to you, and to let you know that your expenses are covered for the next twenty-four months. I did not know Ms Bellinger, as one of the retired partners wrote up the will. I do not know who she was or in what way she was connected to you. I assumed she was a distant relative of yours.”

Sophie took her sister’s hand as she thought about his last comment. She wasn’t aware of any distant relatives. Dead or alive. Her mother would have at least mentioned her once. Letting out a soft sigh, she made a mental note to table the question for a later moment with the resolve to find out the answers. And soon.

“Okay, let’s go then.”

He pinched his nose with his thumb and index finger and took a deep breath. “Look, Miss Lever—”

“Levesque,” Sophie helped him again, this time somewhat more firmly.

BLURB:

The chance to start life all over with the help of a stranger.

Twenty-two-year-old Sophie Levesque has been guardian to her eight-year-old sister Mia since their mother’s death a few years ago, and it hasn’t been easy. Luck comes their way when they inherit a small house in Hobart. Problem is, though, they don’t know and have never heard of Clara Bellinger, the testator. Settling into their new life, Sophie is still afraid it’s all a mistake.

Mark O’Connor, attorney in Hobart and the bearer of the good news for Sophie and Mia, curses himself for the lack of information about the testator. However, researching the questions gives him an opportunity to see Sophie again, and the more time he spends with the two, the more he realises that his life is missing something. And it’s not his casual lover Linda.

But then there’s Zach, Sophie’s sexy neighbour from across the road… and a very good friend of Clara’s.

 

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

#SnippetSunday “No. No, of course not. We’re accepting.” #Booksky #Mustread #Romance #NewBeginnings

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing sharing snippets from my first series “Beginnings” over the next few weeks.

A mysterious inheritance brings Sophie a new home—and a chance at love. But a handsome neighbour and secrets from the past could tear it all apart. 🌊
Today’s snippet is Sophie’s POV.

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Staring blankly with her mouth open, panic rushed through her veins with every thump of her erratic heartbeat. An uncomfortable silence fell over them before she spoke with a rushed voice, “No. No, of course not. We’re accepting.”

She turned to look at her younger sister. “We’re actually looking forward to seeing it, aren’t we?”

He stood with one swift movement and went to a little cupboard near the window to retrieve a bunch of keys. “Would you like me to take you there?”

Still feeling a rush of excitement as well as caution within her, Sophie took Mia’s hand and inclined her head when she asked, “Is it far?”

Her voice sounded tired even to her. It had been a long day already. She stood and placed her arm around Mia, assuming that, considering how tired she was, her little sister was most likely exhausted.

“No, not at all. Five to ten minute drive, I’d say,” the attorney replied.

“I still don’t understand. Why us?” Sophie asked quietly, meeting his gaze and, for the first time, taking in his icy blue eyes. He was attractive, with a face tanned by wind and sun, and there always seemed to be a hint of a smile on his lips.

Her gaze fixed back on his mouth. Blushing, she quickly looked away.

BLURB:

The chance to start life all over with the help of a stranger.

Twenty-two-year-old Sophie Levesque has been guardian to her eight-year-old sister Mia since their mother’s death a few years ago, and it hasn’t been easy. Luck comes their way when they inherit a small house in Hobart. Problem is, though, they don’t know and have never heard of Clara Bellinger, the testator. Settling into their new life, Sophie is still afraid it’s all a mistake.

Mark O’Connor, attorney in Hobart and the bearer of the good news for Sophie and Mia, curses himself for the lack of information about the testator. However, researching the questions gives him an opportunity to see Sophie again, and the more time he spends with the two, the more he realises that his life is missing something. And it’s not his casual lover Linda.

But then there’s Zach, Sophie’s sexy neighbour from across the road… and a very good friend of Clara’s.

 

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

#SnippetSunday “Different. And better.” #Booksky #Mustread #Romance #NewBeginnings

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing sharing snippets from my first series “Beginnings” over the next few weeks.

A mysterious inheritance brings Sophie a new home—and a chance at love. But a handsome neighbour and secrets from the past could tear it all apart. 🌊
Today’s snippet is Sophie’s POV.

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Mr O’Connor let out a long sigh. “Ms Bellinger was one of the partner’s clients. I was only given the details shortly after the client’s death.”

Sophie drew in her lips, as her gaze drifted past him to the window. She took a few deep breaths, inwardly calming herself. Nothing had ever been easy in her life.

“Why isn’t the partner here?”

“Retired.”

As she pondered his reply for a moment, she began to imagine what life could be like with this inheritance.

Different. And better.

Another sigh escaped as she returned her gaze to the man behind the desk. “You can’t leave your assets to just anybody, can you?”

“Miss Lever—”

“Levesque,” she helped him.

Their eyes met.

“Are you refusing the bequest?” he asked hesitantly, and she clearly noticed how one of his eyebrows arched upward.

BLURB:

The chance to start life all over with the help of a stranger.

Twenty-two-year-old Sophie Levesque has been guardian to her eight-year-old sister Mia since their mother’s death a few years ago, and it hasn’t been easy. Luck comes their way when they inherit a small house in Hobart. Problem is, though, they don’t know and have never heard of Clara Bellinger, the testator. Settling into their new life, Sophie is still afraid it’s all a mistake.

Mark O’Connor, attorney in Hobart and the bearer of the good news for Sophie and Mia, curses himself for the lack of information about the testator. However, researching the questions gives him an opportunity to see Sophie again, and the more time he spends with the two, the more he realises that his life is missing something. And it’s not his casual lover Linda.

But then there’s Zach, Sophie’s sexy neighbour from across the road… and a very good friend of Clara’s.

 

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

#SnippetSunday “Sophie arched an eyebrow in disbelief.” #Booksky #Mustread #Romance #NewBeginnings

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing sharing snippets from my first series “Beginnings” over the next few weeks.

A mysterious inheritance brings Sophie a new home—and a chance at love. But a handsome neighbour and secrets from the past could tear it all apart. 🌊
Today’s snippet is Sophie’s POV.

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Sophie arched an eyebrow in disbelief, doubting the accuracy of it all. Not only did she try not to question his competence as a lawyer, but she also hoped it wasn’t a dreadful misunderstanding.


With a slight shrug of her shoulder, she asked, “Why not?”


He met her gaze steadily. “Pardon me?”


Sitting up straight, she repeated, “Why not? Why aren’t there any further details?”


He rubbed his chin with his fingers, his unease now obvious, and although she almost felt sorry for him, she tried not to care. She needed to know more. And not just the what, but why and who as well. Only a week earlier, Sophie had received the call from Mr. O’Connor telling her about an inheritance. Initially, she’d thought it had been a horrible joke when he’d given her details on where to pick up airplane tickets to Hobart. It was important for her to come, he’d explained. Some legality she hadn’t understood. Something about her having to sign documents for the transfer of ownership of some assets. It’d sounded too farfetched at the start, but after some research on the firm with the help of a friend, it sounded valid, and she’d hoped her life was finally turning around for the better.

BLURB:

The chance to start life all over with the help of a stranger.

Twenty-two-year-old Sophie Levesque has been guardian to her eight-year-old sister Mia since their mother’s death a few years ago, and it hasn’t been easy. Luck comes their way when they inherit a small house in Hobart. Problem is, though, they don’t know and have never heard of Clara Bellinger, the testator. Settling into their new life, Sophie is still afraid it’s all a mistake.

Mark O’Connor, attorney in Hobart and the bearer of the good news for Sophie and Mia, curses himself for the lack of information about the testator. However, researching the questions gives him an opportunity to see Sophie again, and the more time he spends with the two, the more he realises that his life is missing something. And it’s not his casual lover Linda.

But then there’s Zach, Sophie’s sexy neighbour from across the road… and a very good friend of Clara’s.

 

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

#SnippetSunday “Sydney, the place she’d lived all her life.” #Booksky #Mustread #Romance #NewBeginnings

Hi everyone ♥

I’m continuing sharing snippets from my first series “Beginnings” over the next few weeks.

A mysterious inheritance brings Sophie a new home—and a chance at love. But a handsome neighbour and secrets from the past could tear it all apart. 🌊
Today’s snippet is Sophie’s POV.

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

The handsome attorney on the other side of the massive desk leaned forward and rested his elbows on it before he started to repeat his earlier speech. Although hearing his words, Sophie still found it all very hard to comprehend. Here she was in this old office, furnished with heavy antique oak furniture, the curtains in a pretty shade of aubergine, and the carpet beneath her shoes thick and warm in a matching shade, hearing about an inheritance from someone she’d never even heard of.


Startled by the subtle sound of the clock chiming across the road, Sophie’s gaze turned to the window, where she saw the post office building across the road. It looked impressive and old. It’d been only a few hours since they’d arrived in Hobart, the most southern capital in Australia, but she already liked it. A lot more than Sydney, the place she’d lived all her life.


Hauled back from her thoughts, she heard Mr. O’Connor say, “I believe she was a distant relative of yours. I’m afraid I don’t have any further details.”

BLURB:

The chance to start life all over with the help of a stranger.

Twenty-two-year-old Sophie Levesque has been guardian to her eight-year-old sister Mia since their mother’s death a few years ago, and it hasn’t been easy. Luck comes their way when they inherit a small house in Hobart. Problem is, though, they don’t know and have never heard of Clara Bellinger, the testator. Settling into their new life, Sophie is still afraid it’s all a mistake.

Mark O’Connor, attorney in Hobart and the bearer of the good news for Sophie and Mia, curses himself for the lack of information about the testator. However, researching the questions gives him an opportunity to see Sophie again, and the more time he spends with the two, the more he realises that his life is missing something. And it’s not his casual lover Linda.

But then there’s Zach, Sophie’s sexy neighbour from across the road… and a very good friend of Clara’s.

 

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

#SnippetSunday “I wouldn’t have a clue.” #Booksky #Mustread #Romance #NewBeginnings

Hi everyone ♥

I thought I’d go back to my first series “Beginnings“. Some of you might not know it, so hopefully you’ll enjoy it just as much as you enjoyed the “Alinta Bay” Stories

A mysterious inheritance brings Sophie a new home—and a chance at love. But a handsome neighbour and secrets from the past could tear it all apart. 🌊
Today’s snippet is Sophie’s POV.

♥ ENJOY ♥

TODAY’S SNIPPET:

Sophie Levesque stared at the attorney in front of her, waiting for some answers. She and her little sister, Mia, had been quietly sitting in Mr O’Connor’s office for more than half an hour, learning about the details of their inheritance.
Once he was finished, silence hung in the air before she asked with raised eyebrows. “Who?”

“Clara Catherine Bellinger.”

Mia leaned closer to her elder sister and gave a soft tug on Sophie’s shirt. “Who is she?”

Sophie shrugged. “I wouldn’t have a clue.” Then turned her attention back on Mr O’Connor and asked the same thing. “Who is she?”

BLURB:

The chance to start life all over with the help of a stranger.

Twenty-two-year-old Sophie Levesque has been guardian to her eight-year-old sister Mia since their mother’s death a few years ago, and it hasn’t been easy. Luck comes their way when they inherit a small house in Hobart. Problem is, though, they don’t know and have never heard of Clara Bellinger, the testator. Settling into their new life, Sophie is still afraid it’s all a mistake.

Mark O’Connor, attorney in Hobart and the bearer of the good news for Sophie and Mia, curses himself for the lack of information about the testator. However, researching the questions gives him an opportunity to see Sophie again, and the more time he spends with the two, the more he realises that his life is missing something. And it’s not his casual lover Linda.

But then there’s Zach, Sophie’s sexy neighbour from across the road… and a very good friend of Clara’s.

 

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

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#SnippetSunday “Hadn’t she learnt from her mistakes?” #Booksky #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 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?

 

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

#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?

 

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

#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?

 

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

#SnippetSunday #Neuerscheinung “Gegen jede Regel” #Liebesroman #Bücher #Buchtipp #Australien

GEGEN JEDE REGEL

GERMAN Translation of “DEFYING RULES“
by Iris Blobel
Alinta Bay Romance, Book 1

Addison findet in Alinta Bay ein neues Zuhause – bis ein Einbruch alles verändert und sie sich auf den viel zu attraktiven Logan verlassen muss. 🌊✨

Eine neue Lehrerin. Rätselhafte Vorfälle. Ein Witwer, der sie nicht aus den Augen lässt. 💔➡️💞

BLURB

Manchmal muss man sich über Regeln hinwegsetzen, um glücklich zu werden …

Logan Hendrix, ein Witwer, ist beunruhigt über eine Reihe kleiner Verbrechen gegen die neue Lehrerin seines Sohnes. Da er sich die Vorfälle nicht erklären kann, bietet er ihr seine Hilfe an. Die Anziehung zwischen ihnen ist sofort spürbar, und Logan möchte ihre Vater-Lehrerin-Beziehung gerne auf eine persönlichere Ebene heben. Addison Ryker verliebt sich schnell in Alinta Bay, die kleine Stadt, in die sie für ihre neue Stelle als Lehrerin an der örtlichen Grundschule gezogen ist. Doch ihr neues Zuhause verliert seinen Reiz, als in ihr Haus eingebrochen wird und sie auf die Hilfe des unglaublich sturen, aber äusserst attraktiven Logan angewiesen ist. Obwohl sie sich zu ihm hingezogen fühlt, befürchtet Addison, dass eine Beziehung zu ihm ihre Karriere gefährden könnte, da es klare Regeln gegen Beziehungen zwischen Lehrkräften und Eltern gibt.

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