Adele Downs, the author of Lip Service shares her...
Top 10 Movie Kisses
The hottest movie kisses I’ve ever seen were between Jude Law and Nicole Kidman in Cold Mountain before he goes off to war. O.M.G.
Anything with Brad Pitt--especially Thelma and Louise, Legends of The Fall, Meet Joe Black, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Brad Pitt kisses Geena Davis, Julia Ormond, Claire Forlani, Angelina Jolie.
From Here to Eternity---Burt Lancaster and Debra Kerr
Crazy, Stupid, Love—Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone
The Notebook—Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
Ghost—Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore
Titanic—Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet
Original Sin—Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie
Pretty Woman—Richard Gere and Julia Roberts
Casablanca—Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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BOOK INFORMATION
TITLE – Lip Service
AUTHOR – Adele Downs
GENRE – Contemporary Romance
PUBLICATION DATE – April 28, 2015
LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – Short Novel 40,550
PUBLISHER – Boroughs Publishing Group
TITLE – Lip Service
AUTHOR – Adele Downs
GENRE – Contemporary Romance
PUBLICATION DATE – April 28, 2015
LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – Short Novel 40,550
PUBLISHER – Boroughs Publishing Group
Synopsis:
Some ghosts won’t take “yes” for an answer.
Jack Harris has loved Legs Anderson since they were kids. Now that he has her in his bed, he has no intention of letting her go. Aunt Ada has other ideas, even from the grave.
GETTING BETWEEN JACK…
Orphaned at a young age, Legs Anderson owes her Aunt Ada everything. The stoic old lady raised her, and Ada’s warnings about men—and the Harris boys in particular—have stuck, even after her death. Of course, that could be because Ada stuck around, too.
…AND HIS LEGS
Patience is not one of Jack Harris’s virtues, and he’s waited too long to start a life with the woman he’s loved since childhood instead of them just knocking boots. Now Ada is interfering from beyond the grave, haunting the old Victorian house she bequeathed to her niece and reinforcing Legs’s fears of commitment. But Jack won’t give up. No matter what trouble may follow, the house will be renovated, Ada will learn to let go, Legs will put her money where her mouth is…and then Jack’ll put his lips everywhere else.
EXCERPT
The roar of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Rachel’s block and the rev of a throttle in her driveway announced Jack’s arrival. Legs tried to appear nonchalant when he walked through the poolside gate, but the sight of his sun-streaked hair and tanned, muscular good looks nearly knocked her off her seat. She eased her sunglasses down the bridge of her nose to get a better look.
When he stepped into the pool area dressed in black jeans, black biker boots, and a white muscle shirt that framed his pumped-up shoulders and biceps, she caught her breath. Everyone in the group said “hey” and Rachel offered him a cold drink, but his focus had remained on her. He slid his sunglasses on top of his head and nodded in her direction.
Legs remembered his gaze meeting hers before his attention strayed to her gold and black bikini then savored every inch of her skin. An appreciative smirk curled his lips and desire flashed in his beautiful blue eyes. He took a long pull of the soft drink someone handed him and then set the can down on the patio table. He looked her way and said, “Want to go for a ride?” The invitation came out like a dare.
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AUTHOR BIO
Adele Downs writes contemporary romance novels, some with a touch of magic, inside the office of her rural Pennsylvania home. She is a former journalist, published in newspapers and magazines inside the USA, UK, and Caribbean.
Adele is an active member of Romance Writers of America and her local RWA chapter where she serves as a past-president. She has written several articles for RWR magazine (Romance Writers Report) and has presented workshops for writers.
When Adele isn’t working on her current project, she can be found riding in her convertible or reading a book on the nearest beach.
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My review:
3.5 stars
Lip Service by Adele Downs is a sexy contemporary romance
with paranormal elements that centers around Linda “Legs” Anderson and her
complicated relationship with Jack Harris.
Despite a sizzling sexual connection, they can’t seem to deepen the
relationship into anything more permanent, not only because of Legs’ fear of
commitment but also because of her Aunt Ada’s opposition…that is continuing
from beyond the grave. Jack is going to
have to use all of his considerable inventiveness to win the woman he has been
in love with for most of his life, but even that may not be enough, because who
can fight a determined ghost?
by Adele Downs is a sexy contemporary romance
with paranormal elements that centers around Linda “Legs” Anderson and her
complicated relationship with Jack Harris.
Despite a sizzling sexual connection, they can’t seem to deepen the
relationship into anything more permanent, not only because of Legs’ fear of
commitment but also because of her Aunt Ada’s opposition…that is continuing
from beyond the grave. Jack is going to
have to use all of his considerable inventiveness to win the woman he has been
in love with for most of his life, but even that may not be enough, because who
can fight a determined ghost?
This is a quick read that has a great sense of small town
life, some nice twists, lots of heat, and poignant moments. The characters
frustrated me a bit because they continue to vacillate between following up on
what they theoretically felt from the very beginning of their relationship and
complying with other people’s wishes so I wasn’t convinced of their dedication
to each other at first, and they don’t always behave in a manner that would be
logical to me, but there are definitely spicy scenes to remind one that these
two are on the same page when it comes to their intimate encounters (like
bringing new meaning to idea of stenciling on one’s walls). If you’re looking for a fast sexy read with an
unusual antagonist throwing obstacles in the path of two lovers, this is the
story for you.
A copy of the title was provided to me for my honest review
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