When Claire Linden's job sends her to the sleepy town of
Gull Harbor, she never expects to encounter her ex-boyfriend. As a medium, the
prospect of tackling a haunted house is less daunting than seeing Max Baron
again. Throughout their passionate college relationship, he promised to love
her forever. Then, without explanation, he abandoned her on graduation day.
Max never intended to break Claire's heart--a cruel
ultimatum forced him to disappear from her life. While he's shocked to find her
in Gull Harbor, he isn't surprised by the bitter resentment she feels for
him...or the fiery attraction that remains between them.
Claire is determined to rid her temporary home of its
aggressive ghost, but Max soon realizes she's facing a danger beyond the
paranormal. When Claire risks everything to help a desperate spirit, Max must
race to save her--before another tragedy tears them apart forever.
Rating: Spicy
Page Count: 268
Word Count: 66181
978-1-61217-836-3 Paperback
978-1-61217-837-0 Digital
Excerpt:
She shook her head vigorously. “I can’t spend your money to
do my job. That makes no sense.”
“It’s not about that, Claire. It’s about keeping you safe.”
He closed the distance between them, setting off alarm bells in the back of her
mind.
Squaring her shoulders, she took a deep breath. “I realize
you’re trying to help me, and I appreciate that. But what gives you the right
to worry about my safety?”
“I don’t need the right.” He stood over her, and she took a
step backwards, bumping up against his desk. His words shouldn’t have sounded
menacing, but for some reason, they did. She nodded weakly.
“I am going to keep you safe, Claire,” he said, his eyes
flashing. He reached out and stroked her arm.
A shiver ran through her, and she gripped the edge of the
desk for support. “Okay,” she breathed. Every nerve in her body was calling for
him. She closed her eyes as his hands moved up to cradle her head.
His mouth seized hers, and her lips responded urgently. She
lost herself in the kiss, her fingers weaving themselves around his neck and
tangling in his hair. His hands moved to her waist, and she gasped as he
hoisted her up on the desk.
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