This post is part of a Virtual Book Tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Suzanne will be awarding a backlist eBook (winner's choice of Shades of the Future, Bad Hair Day, or Rapunzel's Daughters) to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.
*****
Aspen Dwyer, recently emancipated from foster
care, is searching for a place to hide from a past with secrets too dark to
share. Honey Creek, Ohio, presents itself as the best place to start a new life
and stay undercover. There she meets Colton Moraine, a man with strong family
ties and an even stronger sense of loyalty. His boisterous, loving family
welcomes Aspen with warmth she hasn’t felt in years. She’s surprised at how
quickly and deeply she falls for Colton. When a dangerous criminal comes to
Honey Creek, intent on his revenge against her, Aspen must choose between two
options. Should she stay and risk her life and the rejection of the people
she’s grown to love? Or should she run again, and leave behind any chance of a
happy future?
*****
EXCERPT:
Howard Doyle, who spent so much time in the diner he had his
own permanent barstool, said, “So I hear you met the new girl who showed up in
Honey Creek yesterday.”
At the mention of Aspen, my jaw tightened. She was
smart-alecky, abrupt, and stubborn. On top of all that, her hair smelled of
flowers, captured the sunlight, and sparkled like glittering jewels. Darn it.
I turned to face Howard. “She’s just some summer help for
Aunt Linda up at the lodge. She’ll be gone in a couple of months.”
“Huh.” Howard took a sip of coffee. “That’s all?”
I pondered the question for a Midwestern minute then
mimicked Howard’s favorite expression. “Ah-yep.” I punctuated my answer with a
sip of coffee, Howard style.
Howard cackled. “Don’t go making fun of me. I saw her flip
you off. Right here on Main Street. In broad daylight.”
Double darn it. Howard had probably told every customer at
the restaurant about my encounter with Aspen yesterday. “Mary Sue, has Eulalie
finished making those pancakes yet?” I asked as she refilled my coffee cup. If
I could just eat and get out of here, my day would improve immensely.
Carter Dick joined the conversation from his seat farther
down the bar. “The rumor mill says you whistled at her. What’s wrong with you,
man?”
“I didn’t whistle at her,” I groused. “I was trying to get
her attention.”
Carter laughed. “Well, you certainly did that, from the
sounds of it.”
Howard joined in. “Hers and everyone else’s too.” This time
Bess and Mary Sue laughed along with the guys.
“If those pancakes don’t get here soon, I’m walking out of
this place,” I threatened. “All this ribbing is making me lose my appetite.”
“Incoming at two o’clock,” Carter warned.
I thought he meant the pancakes, but when I looked in the
direction he nodded, I saw Aspen, riding Aunt Linda’s pink beachcomber, her
honey blonde hair flowing behind her like waves on the lake.
“Speak of the devil.” Howard slapped his hand on the
counter.
Terrific. What else can happen to spoil my day?
*****
*****
About the Author:
You may find
Suzanne Lilly online at these sites:
Amazon Author
page: http://www.amazon.com/Suzanne-Lilly/e/B006HY79IY
Website:
http://www.suzannelilly.com
Facebook
page: http://www.facebook.com/SuzanneLillyAuthor
Goodreads
author page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5258804.Suzanne_Lilly
Twitter:
@suzannelilly http://twitter.com/suzannelilly
Buy the book at:
Thank you for hosting
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting me on your blog today!
ReplyDelete