Currently Reading - Older by Jennifer Hartmann

Before he discovered my age, he uncovered my heart.

Bruised and abused, and victim to a loveless household, I shimmered with new life the moment he found me drowning my sorrows in a lake beneath the stars.

A chance encounter. An unspoken connection.

I was smitten; he was curious.

But, as everyone knew, fate could be decidedly cruel.

He called me Halley, like the comet. 

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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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What I'm Currently Reading - Look With Your Heart

 

 

 

Look With Your Heart is next in L.B. Dunbar's Heart series.

 

When small town enemies are forced to face each other in shared quarters, they just might find there is more than meets the eye between them.

Ethan Scott lost his job. As top chef to an elite resort, he heated the kitchen with more than just the stove ... and got caught. A blow to his ego in more ways than one, he’s forced to move back to his hometown when a position for a personal chef opens. His new boss is a recluse in the woods and he’s heard the stories. Determined to make the best of things, nothing prepares him for the sight of his new employer or her feisty attitude.

Ella Vincent gave up her career without a choice. As a former model, the gruesome scars on her once lovely face won’t sell beauty products. Finding refuge in a secluded home in the woods near Elk Lake City seemed like a good idea until her brother hires someone to look after her. Her new employee is more than handsome in the face; he’s a thorn in her side.

Sometimes it takes a bruised heart to see more than the beauty our eyes can behold.

 

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Change Is Now Available In Print!

 Change (Finding Anna, Book 5) is now available in Print! 

Grab your copy at one of the below retailers or order a signed copy directly from my website.

 

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My Review of Out Of Bounds by Kris Pearson

 

I downloaded this book because I've read several of this author's books before. All her books are set in New Zealand and I have a soft spot for Kiwi authors.

 

The cover of this book had me intrigued. It's not exactly your typical contemporary romance cover. But as it turned out, that's because it's not your typical contemporary romance book.

 

The heroine in Out of Bounds by Kris Pearson reminded me of Brianna from my Finding Anna series. She's been through a horrible trauma and is fearful of men and sex. Jetta's emotions and reactions could change on a dime, just like Brianna's.

 

I loved the interaction between Jetta and Anton. He was tender while pushing her boundaries.

 

There were a lot of differences between Jetta and Brianna, of course. Jetta's trauma occurred when she was little and she'd been trying to work through it for years, whereas at the start of Slave Brianna's is fresh. She's had no time to find her footing after what she'd been through.

 

The first sex scene between Jetta and Anton had a lot of similarities to Brianna and Stephan's first time as well. And considering I loved Brianna and Stephan's first time together, I couldn't get enough of the interaction between Jetta and Anton.

 

Needless to say, if you haven't already figured it out, I loved this book. It started off a little slow, but it more than made up for it once it got going. Hmm. Another similarity to my Finding Anna series. 

 

If you've read Out of Bounds, I'd love to hear what you thought of it in the comments.

 

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Pre-order Your Copy Of Change (Finding Anna, Book 5)

 

Release Date: December 15, 2020

In this long-awaited next installment, Brianna and Stephan are settling into their new home outside of Le Sueur. The river that runs behind their house provides a peace Brianna had never found in the city.

It’s been three years since she stood in a courtroom and faced the man who’d held her captive and altered her life forever. Since then, she’d been trying to move on with her life...trying to find her way.

The move was part of that. Too many people knew who Stephan was—who she was. They needed a fresh start.

But demons are funny things. They follow you wherever you go. With the help of Stephan and a new therapist, Brianna will have to face the changes in her life and confront her fears.

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Cover Reveal For Change (Finding Anna, Book 5)

IT'S FINALLY HERE! The cover took a little longer than I'd planned for us to get it just right, but I finally get to share it with you. What do you think?

Change (Finding Anna, Book 5) Cover Reveal Coming Soon

 I published what I thought was the last book in my Finding Anna series six years ago. Everything was wrapped up, and I was happy with ending Stephan and Brianna's story with Trust. But since Trust was published, I've had many readers ask me for more of this amazing couple. No one wanted to say goodbye. These two have a way of pulling at your heartstrings and not letting go.

After going back and forth for several years on whether or not I wanted to continue the series, I got an idea and sat down to write. I hadn't realized how much I missed Stephan and Brianna until I began writing them again. These two will always be a part of me.

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Need Audio Book

Need, the second book in my Finding Anna Series, is now available on audio for download to your MP3 player!

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