Author: Susan Lute
Series: Sellwood Novellas #1
Pages: 120
Date Published: 2015
Publisher: N/A
Format: Kindle
Genre: Romance
Source: Goddess Fish Blog Tours
Source: Goddess Fish Blog Tours
Alice York lives a nomadic life working as a classic car mechanic so she can follow her dream of painting landscapes. Then she breaks down in Sellwood and takes a temporary job with sexy Zach Barret, but getting drawn into this single dad's delightful family is not on the menu.
Zach Barret has two priorities – be the best dad he can to his twelve-year-old daughter and keep Martha's Elder House running without hiccups, a challenge at the best of times since his granddad persists on chasing off the hired help.
When a gypsy caravan-style truck breaks down at Martha's curbside, the last thing Zach needs is an impulsive pixie rocking his boat. The more determined he is to stay away from the free-spirited, green-eyed nomad, the more he finds one kiss is not enough. Uncovering her secrets in paintings of empty swings and merry-go-rounds puts a new priority in the top spot on his short list. Can he convince this stunning woman to park her truck permanently in his drive?
~Try an Excerpt!~
Working on
classic cars was good work when she could get it, putting enough money in her
pocket so she could make it to her next destination, wherever that might be.
And if she was lucky, along the stretch of road ahead of her, she could usually
get in a painting or two.
But having to
shell out a chunk of her scant reserves for new parts, plus take time to fix
the Ford?
She banged
her head gently on the steering wheel. She'd had one rule from the very first
day she'd taken to the road. A litany of poor-me was not allowed in Duke's cab.
Melting into a puddle of panic was not an option.
Hood raised,
her head, arms, and shoulders buried in the engine compartment, she tested
connections. A door banged behind her with the force of furious anger.
A man's
raised voice demanded, “Where are you going?”
Surprised,
Alice jerked, hit her head on the hood, and saw stars. “Holy mother of–”
“You don't
pay me enough to put up with that old man's insults!” A woman shouted, the
voice shrill, pampered. Stilettos clattered past Alice.
Sneakers
thumping the sidewalk followed, appearing briefly in her peripheral vision as
she rubbed her scalp while blinking back waterworks.
Heavier boots
stopped beside the truck. “You can't be serious, Penelope. He's not saying
you're a horrible cook. He just likes pushing your buttons.”
All Alice
could see were denim-clad legs – strong, masculine legs that would make any
woman worth her salt salivate.
What now?
Make her presence known? Or pretend she wasn't a witness to this very public
domestic squabble.
~Meet Susan!~
Susan is an award winning, multi-published traditional and Indie author. Her debut novel, Oops…We’re Married? was a Reader’s Choice nominee and Holt Medallion Finalist. She describes herself first and foremost as a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, dreamer, and novelist. An ardent student of human nature who loves ancient history and myth, she didn't grow up planning to be a writer. That didn’t come until much later, after her first publication – a little known article for Listen Magazine titled, Jessie’s Choice. Other things you should know: Susan is the oldest child of a military family. She’s traveled to many places over the years, but has never been to Ireland, Paris, or Crete, an omission she hopes to someday correct. Her favorite places in the world are New York City, Sedona (Arizona), Ouray (Colorado), and Bath (England). And she believes the best things in life come in unexpected packages. She writes whenever she can. In between she works as a Registered Nurse, reads, gardens, takes lots of photos, travels whenever the opportunity arises, and remodels her house. She LOVES dragons. Currently she’s working on the next novel in her Dragonkind Chronicles, and dreaming up a new contemporary romance.
Susan will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
I loved the excerpt! Thank you for the post and the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteIf you could cast your characters in the Hollywood adaptation of this book, who would play your characters?
ReplyDeleteMai, you always ask the most interesting questions :) A much younger Harry Connick Jr would play Zach, and Daisy Ridley for Alice :)
DeleteSo this is a novella?
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, yes :) Fast, easy read, but with enough words to (hopefully) make you fall in love with the characters.
DeleteI enjoyed the excerpt.
ReplyDelete"... travels whenever the opportunity arises, and remodels her house." Sounds similar to my situation: my husband retired Apr 29, my daughter wed May 30, we spent Apr/May fixing up the house for the wedding, and for the past month we have been traveling with my sister and her husband, eventually ending up at their home over 2000 miles away. The opportunities arose and we went with the flow!
ReplyDeleteLaney, that sounds like so much fun :) In 2 weeks, maybe less now, I head to NYC. Can't wait!
DeleteThe entire post was exceptional but I especially enjoyed learning more about the author. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cover and title!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the excerpt! Thank you for the post and contest!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear more about your amazing travels, maybe a future story?
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