Widow Sarah Johnson struggled to pick up the pieces after her life was ripped apart. After two years of grieving, she's found contentment in her thriving business as photographer to Hollywood's A-list and in raising her angel-faced daughter, Kylee... until bodyguard and long-time friend Ethan Cooke changes everything with a searing moonlight kiss.
Sarah's world turns upside down as she struggles with her unexpected attraction to Ethan and the guilt of betraying her husband's memory. But when blue roses and disturbing notes start appearing on her doorstep, she has no choice but to lean on Ethan as he fights to save her from a stalker that won't stop until he has what he prizes most Excerpt: Alone and mildly terrified, Ethan stared down at the pretty little bundle snuggled against him. Her serene face, a miniature of Sarah’s, was so perfect. She smelled of baby powder and weighed next to nothing. Even though she slept, he began to wiggle his arm—just in case. “I guess this isn’t so bad. Let’s make a deal. If you keep doing what you’re doing until your mom comes back, I’ll talk her and your dad into a really kickass swing set for the backyard. It’ll be my present to you.” Kylee’s lips made a sucking motion as she continued sleeping. “Okay, I guess that means we have a deal.” Relaxing with more confidence, he turned back to the counter, attempting to make his sandwich one-handed. He finagled the twist tie from the plastic as Kylee curled closer against him. Startled by her sudden movement, he dropped the bread and bent at the knees to pick up the loaf as Kylee grunted. Seconds later, a small, wet explosion sounded in her diaper. “That can’t be good.” He stood and walked to the bathroom, desperately hoping Sarah was finished, but the radio played beyond the closed door as water sprayed into the bathtub. The baby began to stir and he jiggled his arm from side to side, but Kylee’s fussing turned into a lusty cry. Panicked, he almost forgot the rules of friendship and rushed into the bathroom. With his hand on the doorknob, he stopped himself. “Christ, pull it together, Cooke. You’ve got this.”
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
International bestselling author Cate Beauman is known for her full-length, action-packed romantic suspense series, The Bodyguards of L.A. County. Her novels have been nominated for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, National Indie Excellence Award, Golden Quill Award, Writers Touch Award, and have been named Readers Favorite Five Star books. In 2015, JUSTICE FOR ABBY was selected as the Readers' Favorite International Book Award Gold Medalist, while SAVING SOPHIE took the Silver Medal. SAVING SOPHIE was also selected as the 2015 Readers Crown Award winner for Romantic Suspense and FALLING FOR SARAH received the silver medal for the 2014 Readers' Favorite Awards. Cate makes her home in North Carolina with her husband, two boys, and their St. Bernards, Bear and Jack. Currently Cate is working on Deceiving Bella, the eleventh novel in her popular Bodyguards series. For information on Cate's new releases, monthly giveaways, and upcoming events, sign up for her newsletter at: http://www.catebeauman.com/author/home.html#!newsletter-sign-up/c9td Cate can be reached at www.catebeauman.comand www.facebook.com/catebeauman. You can follow Cate on Twitter @CateBeauman Contact Cate Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Cate-Beauman/e/B00A05KHVM/ Social links: Twitter: @CateBeauman www.catebeauman.com www.facebook.com/CateBeauman www.goodreads.com/catebeauman
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Mary Preston
5/27/2016 03:30:45 am
Ethan has his hands full in the excerpt. 5/27/2016 03:54:18 am
Oh my! What a stunning blog! Thank you for hosting! I would love to return some day and participate in the "Crappy Cook Recipes."
Marlow
5/27/2016 04:47:05 am
Cate, 5/28/2016 07:41:56 am
Yes! I would love to! Anytime I can find an excuse to talk about quality food that works for me!
Marlow
5/27/2016 04:47:50 am
My pleasure
Mai T.
5/27/2016 04:51:48 am
What books have most influenced your life? 5/28/2016 07:43:21 am
Hi Mai! I fell in love with reading when I discovered Nora Roberts. I was always able to escape from the stress of life by getting lost in her words. 5/27/2016 04:58:53 am
I enjoyed reading the excerpt. This book sounds like such an interesting and intriguing read. Looking forward to checking out this book.
Victoria
5/27/2016 11:34:46 am
I loved the excerpt! Thanks for sharing :)
Marcy Meyer
5/27/2016 11:38:01 am
Enjoyed the excerpt! Sounds like a good read.
momjane
5/27/2016 12:10:25 pm
I couldn't help smiling as I read this great excerpt
James Robert
5/28/2016 10:01:01 am
Wishing you a great Memorial Day weekend. Be safe and enjoy and would like to salute all those who have given their lives in defense of this country. Thank you for this giveaway as well 5/29/2016 12:45:25 am
Hope you are having a fabulous weekend! Looking forward to reading this book!
James Robert
5/29/2016 04:34:10 am
Stopping by and thanking you for giving us the opportunity to win. Have a great Sunday!
Bea LaRocca
5/29/2016 06:55:53 am
Happy Memorial Day weekend! I can't wait to read this book. Thanks so much for the Giveaway!
Catherine
5/29/2016 09:22:36 am
Hi Cate! I also live in NC--in Wilmington. As a librarian, I love to support NC writers.
Dario Zoric
5/29/2016 02:13:01 pm
Sounds like a great read, hope I'll have a chance to read it soon!
Bea LaRocca
5/30/2016 11:20:58 am
Great excerpt! Wish-listed and TBR'd!
Mary Preston
6/12/2016 02:35:41 am
An interesting excerpt. Comments are closed.
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