Blurb: Anthony Paul Seville is known as the ‘most eligible
bachelor’ in New Orleans, possibly even the entire state of Louisiana, but
finds himself alone—completely and explicitly alone. Jessica Aucoin is a writer
on her way to fame and fortune, but is haunted by a man from her past. Will the
“champion” lawyer and the author of romantic suspense find love written in
their future?
Excerpt: “Mr. Seville; how very nice to see
you again.”
“The
pleasure’s all mine,” Paul assured. He lifted her hand to his lips and watched
her visitor through lowered lids.
A
dark flush crept up the man’s neck. Anger clouded his face. His eyes took on an
ominous glow. The guy spun on his heel and stormed off while muttering under
his breath.
“Friend
of yours?” Paul queried.
“Hardly,”
Jessica answered, and disengaged her hand from his. The icy tone of her voice
warned him not to pry.
He
supposed now was neither the time nor place for such a discussion. There’d be
enough time for that later; he’d make sure of it.
“Would
you like me to sign those for you?” she asked, indicating the books under his
arm.
He
handed her the books without another word, watched and waited while she stepped
over to the table, slid into the chair and searched for a pen. When she didn’t find one right away, Paul watched her
beautiful eyes grow watery with unshed tears. No woman would cry over not being
able to find a pen; that guy had truly upset her.
He
reached into his pocket and then handed her a pen. Like an electrical conduit,
her warmth permeated the slender, gold tube. She smiled her thanks, hurriedly
wrote a greeting and signed her name, then handed him the books.
Paul
was not immune to the changes in atmosphere. The icy tension had dissipated,
only to be replaced by one of a more intimate nature. He sensed her tremble,
noticed her heightened color and felt the breath back up in his lungs. The
woman was too beautiful for words. A tiny, but vital--very vital--step
back, broke the sensual charge between them. He knew he’d never forget the
moment of awareness that sparked between them nor the quick spurt of longing
that surged through his system at the sight of her sitting there, those
fathomless green eyes swimming with tears and a wealth of conflicting emotions.
He
took the books, read the inscription, whispered his thanks and strode to the
checkout counter as readers gathered and vied for her attention.
Review:
A short story, which my daughter loved the look of because the
heroine has the same name as her. Even though she is at the age where she
thinks boys are silly, she like the idea of there being a hero for her
somewhere.
Jessica is an author, Paul a lawyer. Their paths first cross at a
talk Paul gives. She then engages his services professionally. It’s nice to see
an ‘older hero’ with silver touches in his hair, that’s kept his figure and is
still macho and heroic. It’s also lovely to see his interaction and love for
his mother. So often parents are not mentioned at all.
A quick read, this has everything you need. Loveable characters,
gripping story line that keeps its inspirational edge while grounded in
reality. Worth reading.
Purchase Links:
Pelican Book Group http://pelink.us/16uzi4c
Kindle http://amzn.to/1c4BFl7
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