Cynthia Gail Spring's Surprise book blast (contest)

 




Spring's Surprise             
by Cynthia Gail is a contemporary romance story.


Sara Michaels is single again. And she’s celebrating her thirtieth birthday with a complete spa makeover and a day of boutique shopping with her two best friends. After a ten-month battle for freedom, a long weekend in Nashville, Tennessee is just what she needs to erase the memories of a broken heart.

Jack Tanner is the soon-to-be new partner at Chester & Dorsey Development Firm. Jack’s love life has been on the back burner for years as he’s built a successful career. But the moment he meets Sara, he takes a hard look at his life and his priorities.

Sara steps out of her comfort zone and spends an unforgettable weekend with Jack. She’s never felt so carefree. Until she realizes too late that three days can change everything.

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EXCERPT:

As the song continued, Jack led Sara around the dance floor in silence. When they rounded a corner, out of sight from their friends, he leaned down and softly brushed his lips across hers. A fleeting gesture. By the time Sara realized she had been kissed, he was whispering in her ear, “I’m looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Could I take you to breakfast before you head out to Beth’s stables?”

His breath on her neck made her feel intoxicated. And something inside her wanted more.

After a moment, Sara slowly turned her head and met his lips, this time kissing him back. She wasn’t sure where her courage came from, but it felt good to be in Jack’s arms. It had been a long time since someone had kissed her so gently or held her with such reverence. She couldn’t remember the last time she felt desired, but she was going to enjoy every minute. Even if on Tuesday she had to return to the real world and her real life.

Jack urged her closer, but their feet kept dancing to the slow rhythm of the piano and before she knew it, the kiss was over. Watching a slow smile form on his lips, she could see his pleasant surprise, mixed with a simmering heat.

“We’re leaving around eleven.”

“Then I’ll pick you up at eight. There’s a café down the street from where Jenny lives.”

As the song ended, Sara turned back toward the direction of their table. As Jack placed his hand at the small of her back, his thumb gently rubbed against her skin, sending a flutter through her stomach. He brushed one last kiss on her earlobe and whispered, “Thank you.”

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
 


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.

http://www.cynthiagail.com/


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A review by ELF

4.5 out of 5 stars
 
Spring's Surprise by Cynthia Gail is the lovely sequel to “Winter’s Magic” and is part of the ‘Music City Hearts’ series.  Sara Michaels is still getting over her painful divorce from Alex when she meets Jack Tanner on a blind date.  They live in different regions so they agree to act on their mutual attraction and have a weekend romance but they are startled by the depth of the attraction that develops from a blind date.  Each has changes to be faced in their respective lives, they only have to decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for one another.
 
A beautifully developed contemporary romance that gives a view of two sets of close-knit friends whose lives intersect.  The lyrical unfolding of the events that take place primarily over one fateful weekend is a heartwarming romance that reminds me of all that is wonderful about the genre.  It was nice to see the second chance at love theme so capably depicted and I enjoyed the characters who are complex enough that I felt an instant rapport for them.  I have not read a work by this author before but this enjoyable read made me interesting in reading the first tale in the series to learn more about these likeable characters.  A great quick summer read even though the title points to a different season.

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