Tag: Snippet Sunday

#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 “We have nothing to talk about anymore.” #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:

What was his surname again?

Her reveries were interrupted by the ringing of her phone, and she rushed over to the table, grabbed it, and checked the ID. Indecision lingered whether or not to answer the call. She knew, though, she had to be mature about it. With a casual flick on the phone, she inhaled and answered.

“Hello, Eric.”

“Hi, Lexie. How are you?”

She closed her eyes, trying to cope with the wave of nausea his voice caused her. “I’m well, but I’m sure that’s not the reason of your call.”

The sudden silence between them was awkward, but she did her best not to break it.

“How’s Zoe?”

“She’s in bed. It’s been a long day. If you’d like to talk to your daughter you will need to call—”

“I want to talk to you.”

“Eric,” she said on a sigh. “We have nothing to talk about anymore.”

“I miss you guys.”

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 “It’d been an exhausting day.” #Books #BookBlog #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 returns to 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:

Later that day, Lexie took her cup of tea and sat on the front porch, enjoying the sunset with its red and orange reflection towering across the ocean. It’d been an exhausting day. What had started as a simple walk through the forest had turned into an adventure in many ways. With some contentment, she recalled how much fun her daughter had had at the animal shelter. Lexie had followed the park ranger all the way back into Alinta Bay, and once they’d arrived at the shelter, he’d involved Zoe in each little step to get the joey settled. She chuckled at how much her ten-year-old girl had fussed. Zoe’s eyes had lit up when she saw a couple of kittens, and Lexie was proud of her for how she’d handled them, as well as all the other animals she’d been introduced to.

And then there’d been the park ranger. Jesse. He’d been a wealth of knowledge and he’d also been very patient with Zoe, explaining, and showing her so many things. Lexie liked him and despite her best intentions of staying away from men, she was looking forward to seeing him again the next day when dropping Zoe off to help with the feeding.

She shook her head, reminding herself of the reason she’d landed in Alinta Bay in the first place, which was her broken marriage. Her daughter and her job needed all her attention, not one very attractive park ranger.

Jesse.

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 “She loves the feel of his skin beneath her hands …” #Books#BookBlog #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 Jesse’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:

Looking past the girl, he noted Lexie waiting at the car but was unable to interpret the expression on her face. Frustration about a hike gone wrong? Or pride for her daughter for caring so much? He sighed inwardly. It could be as simple as she was annoyed that instead of going home to enjoy the rest of the day, she was about to follow him to the shelter.

“No worries,” he finally replied. “I’ll make sure I won’t lose you.”

“Thank you so much,” Zoe answered.

“You’re very welcome.” He looked up at Lexie. A small smile spread across her face as she watched her daughter hop back to the car. He assumed she was relieved the day that had gone so bad turned into something good. When she met his gaze, his whole body went on alert and somewhere inside he appreciated the opportunity to spend more time with her.

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 “Mr. Park Ranger.” #Booktok #BookBlog #IndieAuthors #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 Jesse’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:

Uncomfortable with the situation in front of him, Jesse got out of the car, and opened the door for Lexie before walking around to do the same for Zoe. Despite being a little amused by the conversation that was going on inside the car, he didn’t envy Lexie for her battle with her daughter.

Carefully, he lifted the joey off the girl’s lap and said, “Ladies, you will need to continue this discussion in your car, because I have to take the fella to the shelter. As in quickly.”

His mouth edged up when both females released a big huff as they exited the car.

“Thanks again,” Lexie said quickly as she tried to rush after her daughter who was stomping across the car park. There was nothing he could do. Unsure of how long the joey had been without food, he needed to make him his priority. He re-wrapped the small animal into the blanket again and placed him on the passenger seat then he returned to the driver’s side. He was about to shut the car door when he heard Zoe.

“Mr. Park Ranger,” she shouted from across the car park.

He got out again and strode towards her. “Mum says I need to apologise for being a pain in the butt first,” she said. “But we would like to follow you to the shelter if that’s okay.”

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 “Can we follow him?” #Booktok #BookBlog #IndieAuthors #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 Jesse’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:

He drove along the gravel road, watching Zoe fussing over the small animal out of the corner of his eye. Looking into the rearview mirror and seeing the mother not taking her eyes off the small joey either, he got the impression she was smitten by the animal as well. He set the blinker to turn onto the main road and ten minutes later, he parked in a small car park. “The little white one yours?”

“Yes, thank you.” The relief in Lexie’s voice was evident.

Jesse switched off the engine and opened the car door when Zoe said, “What happens to the joey?”

“I’ll take him to the animal shelter in Alinta Bay.”

“Will I be able to visit him?”

He nodded, looked at Lexie and then back to Zoe. “Of course you can. I’ll give your mum the address and you can come in as often as you’d like to.”

“But who’s looking after him here in the car while you drive to the shelter,” she asked in a way only a young child can come up with. Innocence and worry mirrored in her eyes.

His mouth curved. “He’ll be fine on the seat, wrapped up in the blankets.”

The girl turned to look at her mother, “Mum. I can’t just leave him alone on the seat.”

“Sweetie, he’s in good hands with—”

“Jesse,” he helped.

“After all, Jesse is a Park Ranger and he knows how to handle this kind of situation.”

“But mu-um.”

Lexie blew out a shaky breath, and Jesse wished he could do something to help.

“Zoe, we should go. The joey needs to be cared for and the quicker we let the ranger take it to the shelter, the better its chances are of survival.” “Can we follow him?”

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 ♥