Winter’s Magic
By
Cynthia Gail
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Beth Sergeant and Nick
Chester come from opposite ends of the social food chain. While he sees a rare
beautiful woman without an agenda, she sees a wealthy playboy. Can he convince
her to let go of her insecurities and take a chance on love, when challenges
from his past force her to reveal her most guarded secret?
Owner of La Bella Vita, a five-star day spa
nestled in the affluent suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee, Beth Sergeant knows
her elite clientele first hand. She attended their private schools. She was
even engaged, although briefly, to one of their most recognized bachelors. But
she never fit in to their social-elite world.
After losing his parents to a car accident at
a young age, Nick Chester was raised by his grandfather, the wealthiest man in
Nashville. When he chooses to socialize, he has a never-ending list of
exclusive events and beautiful women vying for his attention. Yet he never lets
himself forget that everyone has an agenda.
Beth can’t resist Nick’s charm and accepts an
invitation to dinner, despite her deep-seated insecurities. She proves she’s
nothing like other women Nick's dated and learns to trust him in return. But
just as the last of their resistance crumbles and true love is within reach,
challenges from Nick's past threaten to destroy everything and force Beth to
reveal her most guarded secret.
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EXCERPT:
They stood so close she could feel the heat coming from his skin.
A hint of his cologne, mixed with leather and the smell of old books, filled
her nose. Her eyes moved to his lips and she wondered if he was going to kiss
her.
Oh, God help her, she wanted him to.
In her dreams, his lips had been soft and sweet. He’d been gentle
at first, slowly caressing her mouth as he held her face in both hands. Then he
slid his tongue across her lips, coaxing her to open. When he took her mouth
deeper, an electric current sizzled between them and her body tingled
everywhere they touched. Every part of her melting into him. She was lost.
She felt his arms come around her, bringing her even closer, but
it didn’t seem to be enough. She wanted to run her fingers through his hair.
Slide her hands across the taut muscles of his chest. She needed—.
A sound from the hallway startled her and she raised her eyes to
meet his. She had no idea how long she’d been staring at his lips and
remembering the dreams she would never admit to having. Heat flooded her cheeks
as she read the smugness on his face. It had been long enough for him to read
her thoughts. But the intensity she felt from his gaze told her it didn’t
matter—he wanted the same thing.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Home
is where you hang your hat. A native Missourian, my family relocated twice
during my teenage years, taking me from a high school freshman class of over
1,200 students to living in a small town in Kentucky with a total population of
less than 1,000.
Home
is where your heart is. Despite the culture shock and challenges of those shy,
teenage years, I met my true love in that tiny town and I couldn’t be more
grateful for the opportunity to experience a community where everyone waves,
calls you by name, and treats you like family.
My
husband and I live in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee with our eighteen-year-old
son and three dogs. When I’m not working or writing, I can be found with family
and friends. I love to bake in the winter, grill in the summer, and on
occasion, I sneak away from everyone and curl up with a good book.
I
hope you enjoy my stories. Each one touches on modern day issues, fears, and
challenges that women face every day. And each one illustrates that love is
within reach if you let down those walls and allow your heart to open. Our
lives and experiences are so much more meaningful when we have someone to share
them with.
LINKS
Amazon http://amzn.to/PdYIyf
Barnes
& Noble http://bit.ly/RnxlBC
Soul
Mate Publishing http://bit.ly/VwT9ZI
Twitter http://bit.ly/VXuYZx
Facebook http://bit.ly/RnxlBC
Website http://cynthiagail.com
Thank you for hosting today
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting me today, Melissa. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteglorious cover - great excerpt.
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I enjoyed this book :)
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