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1st
March 2013
She's ready to
take back what's hers.
Since the moment a local crime boss claimed
ownership of her family's fairground, Sasha Todd has dreamed of righting the
wrong. Now it's time to act, and backing down from the man's estranged son is definitely not an option. After all,
giving up her legacy to hot-blooded John Jordon means losing the chance to
finally heal the wounds in her past.
Stopping John in his tracks—and resisting the
sizzle between them—is Sasha's best defense. But there's more to him than she
thought, which changes everything. With what matters most at stake, she'll have
to risk a brand-new future with John, or walk away from the man whose heart
belongs to her.
Excerpt
The machine
rumbled to life and John froze.
What the h*ll??
Gripping the
lap bar, he hauled it up and stood. Sasha Todd gracefully skipped up onto the
steel platform beneath the carriages. She was dressed in white shorts that
revealed her long slender legs and a simple red T-shirt. His breath caught. Did
she have any idea how stunning she was?
She smiled,
mischief glinting in her black eyes. “Sit down, John. Let’s take a ride.”
He blinked.
“Are you crazy?”
“What’s the
matter? Don’t you like rides?”
He tried and
failed to muster some semblance of authority as the machine started to move.
“No. Turn this thing off.”
She quirked an
eyebrow and curved her fingers over the back of the carriage. “Yet you want to
run this place? You can’t do that without knowing the fairground inside out.
That includes the rides. Move over, I’m jumping onboard.”
Their eyes
locked and once again, his tongue stuck to the roof of his mouth. Why the h*ll
did the woman managing the fairground have to be so physically arresting? God,
he wanted to write about her. Describe her in words in a vain attempt to let
the damn world know how unnervingly beautiful she was.
He lowered
into the seat, steadfastly avoiding her gaze. He concentrated on keeping his
pride in place and not giving in to the temptation to grip the bar again. The
ride picked up speed and the carriage shifted as she hauled herself up and sat
down next to him, pulling the lap bar down with her.
The distinct
smell of something musky and sexy drifted as she tossed her long hair over her
shoulders. The tendrils whispered across his cheek and John closed his mouth,
trapping the inconceivable urge to groan.
She wriggled
her behind deeper into the seat and settled back with a sigh. “So…what’s the
plan today? Enjoy the fair? Cook the books? Fire me?”
Attraction
gave way to irritation, fueled by the nonchalance in her voice. “You do realize
this thing is moving, right?”
She shrugged
and glanced around before focusing entirely on him. “Sure. Now is as good a
time as any to get acquainted, don’t you think?”
John
swallowed. Je*us, her eyes are ebony
black, like two huge pieces of jet. He snapped his face forward. “Do you
know something?” He slid his arm across the back of the carriage above her
shoulders. “If you want to play some stupid game in a bid to annoy me, that’s
fine. I’m the one in control here, whether you like it or not.”
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About the Author
Rachel lives with her husband and two
young daughters in a small town near Bath in the UK. After having several novels published by
small US presses, she secured agent representation in 2011. In 2012, she sold
two books to Harlequin Superromance and a further three in 2013. She also
writes Victorian romance for Kensington--her debut was released in April 2013
and she has since signed for three more.
Rachel is a member of the Romantic
Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America. When she isn’t writing,
you’ll find Rachel with her head in a book or walking the beautiful English
countryside with her family and beloved black Lab, Max. Her dream place to live
is Bourton-on-the-Water in South West England.
She likes nothing more than
connecting and chatting with her readers and fellow romance writers. Rachel
would love to hear from you!
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Temptation of Laura.
My review;
Author Rachel Brimble has written a wonderful story of forgiveness, love and family loyalty. Sasha Todd wants the park that has been in her family for years, after her Grandfather sold it to a crime boss. All that she ever dreams of is taking it back. Two people are brought together after having suffered through their childhood which left them both carrying that hurt with them. I really liked the story. I give this book a 4/5. I was given this book by Fiction Addition for the purpose of a review and all opinions are my own. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Thank you for such a great review - glad you enjoyed John & Sasha's journey! :)
ReplyDeleteRachel x
Thank you for reviewing on tour today.
ReplyDelete4/5 is awesome. So glad you enjoyed What Belongs to Her.
Shaz