The Perfect Lap
by Sedona Hutton
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GENRE: Contemporary Romance
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BLURB:
His job is to drive fast. Hers is to put the brakes on him. When sparks fly, will love cross the finish line?
AJ Ryan is a publicity nightmare. After a questionable photo surfaces and his biggest sponsor threatens to pull out, the NASCAR champion admits it might be time to hit the brakes. Thankfully, his new no-nonsense image consultant knows just where to start… too bad she revs his engine so loudly he can barely think straight.
Ella Fisher’s career is a welcome distraction from her poor taste in men. Fresh off another easily avoidable heartbreak, rehabbing AJ’s career is just the diversion she needs. But when the pulse-pounding client actually listens to her advice, Ella wonders if there’s more to the man behind the hot mess.
When Ella is granted guardianship of three boisterous children under the misconception that she and AJ are a couple, AJ surprises her by going along with the charade. Before long they find themselves in a make-shift family that feels more real than pretend.
As their professional relationship takes a hard turn for the personal, a single overheard conversation could make it all go up in flames. Will Ella and AJ’s romance hit the wall, or will love take the checkered flag?
The Perfect Lap is the second standalone novel in the Racing Hearts of Serenity romance series. If you like bad boys with a heart of gold, strong women, and love stories with a new age twist, then you’ll adore Sedona Hutton’s fun, sexy tale.
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EXCERPT:
“I bet you have a beautiful smile,” he drawled, then lowered his mouth to hers.
She should have pulled away—she didn’t know this man from Adam. But everything inside her protested. After gazing into each other’s eyes, she felt like she knew him intimately.
His lips were warm and tingly, his kiss pure perfection…and he drew back way too quickly. He blinked those deep blue eyes and gave her a lazy grin. “I knew it.” He rubbed the pad of his thumb over her lower lip. “Beautiful.”
That’s when she realized she was smiling.
He rose, and she gave him a quick once over, taking in the sexy stubble on his face, the taut muscles of his chest, his lean physique. As good old-fashioned lust rolled through her like a quick-moving thunderstorm, she silently bemoaned her situation. This was a hell of a time to have a newly implemented man-ban.
“Keep smiling.” Stuffing his hands in his pockets, he winked at her. “It suits you,” he added in that low, sexy drawl. Then he sauntered off.
Her breath caught as she spun around to gape at him. He’d just kissed her and now he was leaving? She contemplated calling him back, then reconsidered. She had other fish to fry.
Even so, she couldn’t stop herself from tracking his every move as he swaggered toward the party, his backside looking every bit as fine as the rest of him. Pressing a hand to her chest, she let out a slow exhale. Even though she was one-hundred percent committed to her man-ban, she could admit—at least to herself—that the sexy, charming stranger had intrigued her.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Author Sedona Hutton finds inspiration in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and curly-coated retriever. In addition to writing, she’s a Reiki Master and a certified Chopra Center Meditation instructor. She enjoys reading, yoga, gardening, and experiencing the great outdoors on boats, motorcycles, and Jeeps. Sedona pens a “Peace, Love, & Joy” blog on her website. Visit her at www.SedonaHutton.com, Twitter @SedonaHutton, Facebook @SedonaHuttonAuthor, and Instagram @SedonaHutton.
Sedona’s debut novel, Cloud Whispers, was a Finalist in the 2018 Readers’ Favorite Contest, an Official Selection in the 2018 Summer eBook Awards for New Apple Literary, and Shortlisted for the Books Go Social Best Book of 2018.
Links:
Website: https://www.sedonahutton.com/
Blog: https://www.sedonahutton.com/blog
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SedonaHutton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SedonaHuttonAuthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sedonahutton/
Amazon page: www.amazon.com/author/sedonahutton
Goodreads Author page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17837575.Sedona_Hutton
Short link to Goodreads Author page: https://bit.ly/2GxDDQ7
Book purchase links:
Amazon Purchase Link for Cloud Whispers: https://goo.gl/N9aC38
Amazon Purchase Link for Nora’s Promise: https://tinyurl.com/y7vqz3t9
Amazon Purchase Link for The Perfect Lap: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Lap-Racing-Serenity-Romance-ebook/dp/B07R92KSFX
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ReplyDeleteGood morning! Thanks so much for hosting this tour! :) Sedona
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sedona,
ReplyDeleteI've definitely enjoyed all of your stories...but really liked the chemistry between AJ and Ella right from their first meeting where you created kind of a strong physical and spiritual attraction that leapt right off the page. Of course, this meeting is before Ella knows who AJ is and is before AJ learns that Ella's been hired to "babysit" him after one too many thoughtless actions causes trouble for his team.
I love the way that Ella and AJ bring out the best in each other. I also like the way that the kids bring out the best in each of them. Kids do challenge us to grow...to become the best versions of ourselves so we can set good examples. :) I also liked the way AJ connected with his grandfather's memory around the children as AJ, now adult, now responsible for the kids finally recognizes the fullness of the gift his grandfather gave in taking him in when he was a kid
Great book!
I'll definitely be checking this one out :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a book I will enjoy reading.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie – Thanks for stopping by and sharing what you enjoyed about The Perfect Lap. AJ and Ella are two of my favorite characters. They have amazing chemistry and they bring out the best in each other, even though they don’t realize this at first. I agree that kids challenge us to learn and grow, and in The Perfect Lap, AJ and Ella help the kids they're fostering, but the kids help them every bit as much.
ReplyDeleteAJ’s grandfather’s influence is one of my favorite parts of the story. While his granddad certainly influenced AJ’s youth, the timeless wisdom he shared helped mold AJ into the man he is today and it allows him to help Ella and the kids.
Thanks again for sharing your feedback. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed The Perfect Lap. Have a great evening – Sedona
Thanks for stopping by the tour, Victoria & Rita. If you or anyone else has questions, I'd be happy to entertain them. I hope everyone is having a fabulous week! :) Sedona
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of this book!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim, and thanks so much for stopping by the tour. Wishing you a beautiful week - Sedona
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cover, this sounds great
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marisela! I appreciate you stopping by the tour - :) Sedona
ReplyDeleteI like the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kim. I hope you're having a fabulous weekend! :) Sedona
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