A Fool for Love
by Susan
Lute
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BLURB:
When
a gypsy caravan-style truck breaks down at Martha's curbside, the last thing
Zach Barret 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 Alice York's secrets in paintings of empty
swings and merry-go-rounds puts a new priority in the top spot on his short
list. But can he convince this stunning woman to park her truck permanently in
his drive?10:05 PM 5/7/2015
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Excerpt One:
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.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
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.
Website: http://susanlute.com/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sidella/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanLute
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Susan will be awarding a $10 Amazon or
B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and a $10
Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn host.
I really enjoyed reading the blurb and the excerpt. This book sounds like such a fun and interesting read. I will totally have to add it to my "to-read" list, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ally :) It was just as much fun to write. Alice and Zach are two of my favorite characters.
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