My thanks to *lizzie for hosting me in today's Egg-cerpt
Exchange. You can find her post at my blog http://flightsafancy.blogspot.com/.
Worth The Risk
Short Contemporary Romance
By Lyn O'Farrell
(the writing team of Anne Farrell and Linda McLaughlin)
Children's librarian Amanda Lloyd values privacy above all
else. Three years ago her wedding ended in disaster when her groom was arrested
at the altar and the story of the 'Embezzler's Bride' appeared in the
supermarket tabloids. The experience has left her determined to avoid being
caught in the public eye again. Until she meets a sexy single dad with a
scandalous past.
Ex-racer Mitch Delaney is a public figure whose life has
been plastered across the tabloids more than once. But he believes that anything
worth doing is worth a risk, and he wants Amanda in his life. When they draw
the attention of the tabloids, his custody of his son is threatened. Amanda has
waited twenty-eight years for the right man. But will happiness come at too
high a price?
(Golden Heart Finalist, previously published as Private
Affair, Kensington Precious Gem #121)
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Excerpt:
His head was nestled in her lap. Amanda gently smoothed back
the hair that had tumbled into his eyes. He sighed contentedly and gazed at her
with soulful blue eyes.
"You really are a love," she murmured. "I
can't imagine why I was ever nervous around you."
The living room was quiet now, except for the soft crackling
of the fire. Shadows played on the walls as the flames danced in the fireplace.
Dinner was over, the kitchen cleaned up, and Josh was upstairs asleep. It was
the first really relaxing moment Amanda had had all day.
"Is that mutt bothering you?" Mitch asked as he
stepped into the room.
"No, we've been getting acquainted." She smiled
and scratched Albert behind the ears. He looked up at her adoringly. Then, as
if aware that three was a crowd, he sauntered over to the fireplace and flopped
down with a large sigh.
"Never thought I'd actually be jealous of a dog,"
Mitch muttered, sitting down on the couch next to her.
Amanda laughed. "But he's the sweetest thing."
Mitch murmured his agreement, then said, "You're sweet,
too."
She cocked an eyebrow at him.
"For tutoring Josh, I mean," he said quickly.
"There's nothing sweet about that. I expect to be paid
the going rate for my efforts."
"You will be," he assured her, putting an arm
around her shoulders. "In fact, there may even be a bonus in it." He
leaned closer, a teasing gleam in his eyes.
"What kind of a bonus did you have in mind?"
Amanda knew she shouldn't have asked when his look changed to one of desire.
Pulling her closer, he rubbed his thumb along her lower lip
and her lips parted instinctively. She looked deeply into his eyes and saw a
new tenderness she hadn't seen before. Her body ached in anticipation as he
continued caressing her mouth and gazing at her from hooded eyes that promised
a world of pleasure in their blue depths.
Connect with Anne and Linda online:
Anne Farrell's website: http://annefarrellwriter.com/
Linda McLaughlin's website: http://www.lindamclaughlin.com/
Linda's blog: http://flightsafancy.blogspot.com/
Thanks for hosting me, Lizzie. I'm a big Downton Abbey fan, too!
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