by Susan Lute
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BLURB:
When a
gypsy caravan-style truck breaks down at Martha's curbside, the last thing Zach
Barret needs is an impulsive pixie rocking his boat. The more determined he is
to stay away from the free-spirited, green-eyed nomad, the more he finds one
kiss is not enough. Uncovering Alice York's secrets in paintings of empty
swings and merry-go-rounds puts a new priority in the top spot on his short
list. But can he convince this stunning woman to park her truck permanently in
his drive?
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EXCERPT
Zach
turned his attention to Alice. Unfortunately he hadn't put his best foot forward
when he'd first encountered the foxy owner of the Ford. “Where were you headed
when your fuel pump gave out?”
“Longview,
Washington. Got a job there.”
“What
kind of job, if you don't mind me asking?”
“I
don't mind.” She nestled her chin in the palm of her hand, the sparkle in her
eyes snapping with wry humor. “I work on classic cars.”
Remembering
his first sight of her, he asked, “You're a mechanic?”
“Does
that surprise you?”
The
subtle scent of vanilla coming from her side of the table sent rational thought
on a long hike in the opposite direction from practical reason. It was a good
thing he was a grown man who had the power to stand up to steamy distractions.
“No.”
The stranger his granddad and Lucy had invited to stay in their basement, who
said she slept in her truck when it broke down, could be anything from a
burglar to a most wanted criminal.
Stunning
green eyes studied him. The punch to his gut wasn't that unpleasant.
Everything
about the woman, the cut of her short, wispy, strawberry-blonde hair, the
flowery dress that snuggled close to curves he couldn't help noticing, the
energetic wave of slender hands when she talked with Lucy, all suggested an
impulsive pixie who liked rocking the boat. He didn't like his boat rocked.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
was a Reader’s Choice nominee and
Holt Medallion Finalist. She describes herself first and foremost as a wife,
mother, sister, daughter, friend, dreamer, and novelist. An ardent student of
human nature who loves ancient history and myth, she didn't grow up planning to
be a writer. That didn’t come until much later, after her first publication – a
little known article for Listen Magazine titled, Jessie’s Choice.
Other things you should know: Susan is the oldest child of a
military family. She’s traveled to many places over the years, but has never
been to Ireland, Paris, or Crete, an omission she hopes to someday correct. Her
favorite places in the world are New York City, Sedona (Arizona), Ouray (Colorado),
and Bath (England). And she believes the best things in life come in unexpected
packages. She writes whenever she can. In between she works as a Registered
Nurse, reads, gardens, takes lots of photos, travels whenever the opportunity
arises, and remodels her house. She LOVES dragons. Currently she’s working on
the next novel in her Dragonkind Chronicles, and dreaming up a new contemporary
romance.
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