Unchained Melody
by Cynthia
Roberts
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GENRE: Contemporary
Romance
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BLURB:
Pamela
Landers had it all, a senior partnership with a top law firm, expensive car,
and a luxurious condo. What she desired most was a loving husband, children and
a life filled with precious memories that would comfort her through her golden
years.
Funny how fate has a way of steering you down that path where dreams really can come true. When Pamela encounters Gavin Templeton along her journey, she has some life-altering decisions to make that eventually lead her to happily ever after.
Funny how fate has a way of steering you down that path where dreams really can come true. When Pamela encounters Gavin Templeton along her journey, she has some life-altering decisions to make that eventually lead her to happily ever after.
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EXCERPT:
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Templeton. I’ve been trying
to get to Sugar Run for the past two years, but …” she paused. “I just don’t
know how to say no to my boss.”
He chuckled and pointed her way.
“Well, good for you. All work and no play … well,
you know the rest.” He interjected.
Then she thought. I’ll be damned. She knew that
name. Everyone knew the Templeton name. She was rather titillated by his
attention. The Templeton’s, were quite known in the Northeast. Not only was
Sugar Run a rather luxurious five-star resort, but his family had acquired over
fifty acres of prime lakefront property and started developing it into one of
the most eloquent gated communities that would offer luxurious 2-3-bedroom town
homes, a 9-hole golf course, and private country club.
The cleft in his chin was more prominent when he
smiled and it pleased her to know she was the cause of the sparkle in his eyes.
“And, please, call me Gavin.”
Her voice shook a little. “Pamela Landers … my
name, that is and, thank you for sharing your table.”
The waitress arrived, took both of their orders,
and refilled their coffee cups.
“So, tell me Pamela, what line of work occupies
your every waking moment?”
“Law,” she answered. “My niche is wrongful death.”
The look that registered on his face made her
wonder, if the legal field was something he found distasteful. She did not know
why, but she wanted his approval. His opinion of her somehow mattered.
“Do you ski, Gavin?”
“Not an Olympic hopeful mind you, but I manage to
make it to the bottom without breaking my neck.”
Pamela giggled.
His cell phone went off and he excused himself, as
he rose and moved from the table. He was only gone for a matter of moments.
When he returned to the table and rejoined her, he asked the waitress to bring
him the check right away.
Pamela tried to hide her disappointment.
“Pressing business?” She asked, trying to keep the
disappointment from her voice.
Gavin’s was evident as he sighed heavily. “I’m
afraid so. There’s something I must attend to in Ashbury that needs my
attention.” He rose and handed the waitress two twenty-dollar bills and told
her to keep the change.
Pamela shook her head and raised her hand to argue
but, he waved it off.
“Please, it was my pleasure to meet you.” His smile
was warm and genuine. “Perhaps, you’ll join me for a cocktail this evening.
I’ll send a note to your room.”
Pamela returned his smile. “Um, that would be
nice,” she waved her finger at him, “but, the drinks are on me or, it’s a no.”
Gavin reached for her hand, and drew it to his
lips, and stroked it tenderly with his thumb. “How can I refuse? Until later
this evening then.” He bowed slightly and turned to exit.
Pamela was exuberant as she watched him leave,
appreciating how well the jeans he was wearing fit around a rather nice tight
ass and well-muscled thighs. Pamela relaxed and played back their meeting in
her mind. Talk about fate … it was all rather unexpected and the immediate
attraction she felt for him was even more surprising. She looked down at the
thick, crisp waffles on her plate and began devouring them with a hunger that
was as strong as her desire to meet up with the dashing and charming owner of
Sugar Run.
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
My
love of reading romance fiction goes back to those early years when I was
raising a young family. It wasn't until much later in life I actually took up
the pen to write my first historical romance, Wind Warrior. I really don't fit
into one specific niche. Once a story starts to flow, it's only then I know
what genre/sub-genre it will fit under.
I
have only one regret, and that is not getting to this point in my career much
sooner, rather than later. Life has a way of setting up road blocks, which for
me, was supposed to work out that way. Because of those detours, I have become
a more passionate and expressive writer, allowing me to create the kind of raw
human emotion I want my readership to feel.
It
is my hope you walk away with not just an entertaining read, but the importance
in knowing, "Without imagination & dreams, we lose the excitement of
wonderful possibilities."
LINKS
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and
RAFFLECOPTER CODE
Cynthia will be awarding
the first six E-books in the Love Song Standards Series to a randomly drawn
winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Use the link below to enter.
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so, so much for supporting the promotion of my brand new Love Song Standards series, giveaway, and the introductory offer of Book #1 "Unchained Melody." I've been writing one book a month to get the series out and it's my hope, that readers find all of the series an entertaining read. Hugs from me to you ~ Cynthia
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