What Might Have Been Excerpt

 

At five thirty, they returned to where their day had begun. Trent pulled into the same spot and put the truck in park. “Thanks for going with me today. Let Max know I’ll go over my notes and have a proposal to him by Friday.” 

“No problem. It was . . . educational.” 

He grinned. “Just what a man wants to hear after spending the day with a woman.” 

Abby chuckled and reached for the door. The longer she stayed the more she longed for things to be the way they were before. “Have a good night, Trent.” 

“Same to you, Abby.” 

She walked over to her car and unlocked the door. It didn’t escape her notice that he was still sitting in his truck, probably watching her. His mom used to stand on the front porch and watch her walk home. Even though Abby’s house was only three doors down, Marilyn Daniels would wait until she saw Abby walk through the door to her house before going back inside. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree, not with any of the Daniels boys. 

Once she was behind the wheel of her vehicle, Abby checked her phone. She had a text from Max.  

Call me when you get home. - Max 

Abby shook her head. What would she do with all these overprotective men in her life? 

 

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My Book Is Missing

Yesterday I took a trip to my local library. As I usually do, I checked the shelves to see if the two books I donated to the library are on the shelf. To my surprise, neither Behind Closed Doors or Red Zone were there. 

My local library is on the small side and I know space is always an issue, so I checked the computer database to make sure they were still in the system. 

Behind Closed Doors was. It was not only checked out, but someone was waiting on it, as well.

I was super excited about this, but where was Red Zone? It wasn't listed on the database at all. Did that mean they pulled it? But why pull Red Zone and not Behind Closed Doors?

After speaking with the two librarians on duty, I found out that no, they had not removed Red Zone from circulation. It was, however, missing.

What does missing mean, you ask?

The librarian told me one of two things most likely happened.

1) Someone took the book off the shelf and walked out without checking it out.

Or, 2) Someone removed the book from its place on the shelf and hid it somewhere in the library.

Yep. This is a thing. And apparently its more common than you would think.

Both the copy of Behind Closed Doors and Red Zone are older covers. Behind Closed Doors has a big front door on the cover. Red Zone has a shirtless football player. The only reason I can think of where Behind Closed Doors would be left alone and Red Zone would be taken is because someone didn't like man chest being on the shelf.

Our town has a fair amount of very conservative people, but it never crossed my mind they would do this. The library has plenty of romance novels, many of them with racier covers. They haven't bothered them.

Why my book was targeted, I don't know, but it's extremely upsetting. Both books are in the adult section, on the other side of the library from the YA and children's books. Children aren't hanging around in the adult section. And even if they were, I'm willing to bet they aren't going to think too much about a man holding a football with no shirt on.

My husband asked me if I was going to replace the missing book and the answer is yes. Sort of. 

Instead of giving the library another copy of Red Zone with another man chest cover. I decided to give them a copy of my Daniels Brothers Omnibus. 

This has all 4 of my Daniels Brothers book and it's a discreet cover, so it hopefully won't offend anyone.

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Excerpt From Behind Closed Doors (Daniels Brothers #1)

 

 

 

“Elizabeth?” 

Rushing out, she saw a furious and somewhat frightened Chris. 

“What—” 

He crossed the room in three long, determined strides and backed her up against a wall. A moment of panic registered before her brain kicked in again. Chris. Not Jared. She felt small pressed up against him like this, felt every muscle in his body against hers, but the fear wasn’t there. And then she couldn’t think anymore as Chris took her head in his hands, tilted it upward, and kissed her. 

This was so unlike the kiss they’d shared previously. Before it had been soft and gentle, providing comfort. This kiss—this kiss had nothing to do with comfort. There was an edge to it. She could feel his anxiety seeping through the kiss itself. 

Pushing away to hold her at arm’s length, but not relinquishing his grip on her, he said, “What are you doing down here?” 

She was so disconcerted from the kiss that it took her a moment to get her thoughts together. Before she could respond, his mouth was on hers again. 

His lips were just as possessive as they had been before, but this time his hands roamed down her arms and back. Chris’ touch sent heat through her body, and she felt almost dizzy from the sensation. 

She didn’t want to lose the feeling. Lifting her arms, she wrapped them around his neck. Suddenly Chris’ body relaxed against hers, and he deepened the kiss as his hands continued to explore. 

 

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The One That Got Away

 

Missed opportunities, unspoken feelings, and the power of second chances.

 

Trent Daniels is a man plagued by regret. He’s spent years watching from the sidelines. Then he gets called to help landscape several office buildings, and he comes face-to-face with the woman who’s haunted his dreams since high school.

 

Abigail Hoffman left her hometown, and the loving embrace of the Daniels family, behind to move to New York City. The weight of her own secrets kept her away for far too long. Now, her job has brought her back to the place she thought she could avoid forever.

 

Sparks fly as Trent and Abby find themselves working together. The undeniable chemistry between them ignites, and years of unanswered questions come flooding back. With passions running high and old wounds reopened, they must navigate a maze of emotions and confront the painful secret that has kept Abby away.

 

Will Trent and Abby seize this second chance at love, or will the past be too much for them to overcome?

 

What Might Have Been is the fourth novel in Sherri Hayes’s steamy Daniels Brothers series. If you're a fan of second chance romances, forced proximity, and family secrets, then you’ll love this friends to lovers romance. Don't miss out on this tale of love, redemption, and the courage to seize the love you've always wanted.

 

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You Kissed Me...

 

If you like singled dad/nanny romances, you need to check out Crossing the Line.

 

"I do recommend this book for those that love romances, murder mysteries, and cute little girls, and hard to crack men." ~Jennifer Garcia, Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

"Crossing the Line is a book filled with great, believable characters, and pulls you in almost instantly." ~M.B. Feeney  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

"A well written book with a great plot that you will not want to put down until you have finished the last word." ~ Natasha Ybarra  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

A captivating tale of love, loss, and second chances.

Paul Daniels has mourned the loss of his wife for four and a half years. Balancing the demands of his career as a detective and raising his young daughter, Chloe, isn’t always easy, but he’s able to manage with the help and support of his in-laws. When they announce they’re moving two hours away, Paul’s left without a caregiver for his daughter.

Megan Carson’s life hasn’t been all roses. In fact, it’s been downright ugly at times. But she’s determined to set things right and build herself a future. When Paul needs a live-in nanny to watch his daughter while he’s working, Megan seizes the opportunity to turn her life around.

It doesn’t take long for Chloe to work her way into Megan’s heart, and not much longer for Megan to realize that she’s falling in love with Paul. Will she be able to convince Paul to give a relationship between them a chance or will their age difference put a halt to their future before it begins?

Get lost in the pages of Crossing the Line and experience the heartwarming journey of two people yearning for redemption, healing, and the transformative power of love. This hot single dad romance will leave you longing for more. Get your copy of Crossing the Line today and prepare to be swept away in a whirlwind of desire, heartache, and ultimately, the unbreakable bond that heals all wounds...love.

Crossing the Line is the third novel in Sherri Hayes’s steamy Daniels Brothers series. If you love forced proximity, single dads, and second chances at love, then you’ll love this sizzling contemporary romance.

 

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