Watch Out! It’s “That Moment When You Know It’s Love.”
Randi Alexander is Guest Blogging Today
Thanks so much for hosting me today, Elf! I have to
admit to being a sucker for love. When a character realizes “he’s the one!” or
“I can’t live without her,” I get rather slushy inside. When the scene is
exceptionally well written, I feel this strange ache behind my heart. I love
when that happens!
The excerpt I chose for you is one of the more emotionally engaging scenes from Chase and Seduction (Hot Country Book 1)
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It’s after they’ve gotten to know each other for a few months, have already had
a misunderstanding, and are now sorting things out. Of course, the book is an erotic romance, so right after this ‘romance’ scene, we jump into bed and have the ‘erotic’ scene. But isn’t it nice to know that they’re connecting emotionally before they steam up the bedroom?
After you read the mushy excerpt, be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win an e-book and swag.
Book Blurb: Country music superstar/actor Chase Tanner has yet to be denied anything–and he’s never wanted anything or anyone more than gorgeous screenplay writer Reno Linden. So when the film they are working on is finally finished, Chase decides to turn up the volume on seducing Reno.
Reno Linden lived a
quiet, rural life until she was thrust into the Hollywood scene when her book
was adapted to film. Chase Tanner is larger than life, sinfully sexy and
hell-bent on getting her into bed. Skittish after a failed wedding engagement,
Reno risks the plunge into Chase’s arms, and is surprised that her good girl self
can keep up with bad boy Chase.
Though Chase returns to his cowboy roots often, and Reno cherishes the time spent with him on his ranch, the two find their careers pulling them in different directions. Will their attraction survive the glitz and stress of fame?
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Excerpt:
Chase stood and stomped across the room leaving Reno sitting on the couch staring at his back. Suddenly, she felt the need for a drink.
When he turned to face her, he spread his
feet apart, his hands fisted at his sides. “Last night, you wouldn’t let me
explain, and I’m damn sure gonna set you straight now.” His low voice rumbled.
Reno swallowed, shaking a little inside. Not
from fear, but desire. Something about the way he took control made her feel
secure and…mushy inside. She didn’t expect him to grovel, but he came on
surprisingly forceful. She hadn’t known that quality in a man before.
“The condoms were a gag. My drummer stuffed
them in that drawer a couple months ago, and told me to use them all before
filming ended.” His gaze locked with hers, his eyes shaded under his hat. “Did
you see how many were in there?”
Reno opened her mouth to answer.
“All of them. I didn’t use any.” He stalked
toward her. “You wanna know why?”
She just blinked and drank in his intensity.
He paused a second. “When I met you, I knew
I’d found someone special. But I didn’t want to believe it at first. I had to
test it, and poke at it, and stir it up some, but you’re real.” His brow
furrowed, and his stared, unmoving.
“You’re as nice as you seem and as smart as they come, and you’re way too good for a hick like me.”
“You’re as nice as you seem and as smart as they come, and you’re way too good for a hick like me.”
“Too good? No, Chase—” She stood and reached
out her hand toward him, but he backed away.
“Let me get this said. I lose my
concentration when you’re close.”
Reno clasped her hands in front of her. She
wanted so badly to be in his arms, she pressed her knees together to keep from
running to him.
“I’ve been lonely my whole life, Reno.” He
paced across the small space. “I thought it would never end, but then I met
you. Remember that first day we were introduced? We talked for an hour, and I
couldn’t believe my luck.” He glanced at her. “You’re beautiful and your body
is fantastic, but you’re a good person. And that’s what makes me crazy for
you.” He turned away and strode to the bar, resettling his hat on his head.
Her knees turned to pudding and she sank to
the couch, her head spinning from his admission. What was he saying? It sounded
almost like…he loved her?
He leaned back against the bar, hands on the
countertop, elbows bent.
“There hasn’t been anyone else since the day we met, Reno.” His eyes darkened, and his lips thinned. “You’ve got to believe me when I tell you how important you are to me.”
“There hasn’t been anyone else since the day we met, Reno.” His eyes darkened, and his lips thinned. “You’ve got to believe me when I tell you how important you are to me.”
A cry escaped her lips. How could this be
happening? All those months, she worked at being his friend, sensing he was as
alone and lost in LA as she was. Recognizing that his fame put him out of her
reach, she’d been okay with that. Now he wanted more? Was there any way to make
it last? Their lives were so different. So many obstacles stood between them.
When she didn’t speak, he tipped his head
down. “I’m not saying I expect you to feel the same, not right away, anyhow.”
His voice changed, became unsure, and his words touched her soul.
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"Rode Hard and
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Thanks so much for visiting, Randi. Randi is offering a giveaway today, please leave a comment about which of her heroes or heroines you have liked the best, or, if you haven't read one of her books (and what are you waiting for, hmm?) another cowboy or cowgirl that you are particularly fond of. A winner who has left a valid e-address will be chosen on March 31, 2014 using Random.org.
Thanks so much for visiting, Randi. Randi is offering a giveaway today, please leave a comment about which of her heroes or heroines you have liked the best, or, if you haven't read one of her books (and what are you waiting for, hmm?) another cowboy or cowgirl that you are particularly fond of. A winner who has left a valid e-address will be chosen on March 31, 2014 using Random.org.
