Dearly Beloved Series
Elyse Monroe may be her sister's maid of honor, but that
doesn't mean she has to follow the bride's example and fall in love.
Battle-scarred and weary from previous relationships, she has no desire to take
a chance on another--no matter how many hints her little sister drops about the
best man.
Devastating life events have taken a toll on Eric Matthews.
After losing his wife and unborn daughter, he's come home to heal. Serving as
best man at his kid brother's wedding is the only relationship he cares to
contemplate--no matter how attractive the maid of honor.
Thrown together again and again by wedding duties, Elyse and
Eric reluctantly agree to explore a possible relationship--only to have their
casual date turn into a glorious night of passion. Can two hearts, convinced a
happily ever after will never happen, recognize love when it finds them?
Rating: Sensual
Page Count: 111
Word Count: 26808
978-1-61217-797-7 Digital
Excerpt:
“I have to tell you, Eric Matthews, you are not what I
expected.”
“Not sure how to take that. You always prejudge people
before you get to know them?”
“Just those I think may have the chance to impact my life.”
“Impact in a good way or bad?”
“Makes no difference.”
He put his hands on either side of her, effectively trapping
her between the wall behind and his body in front. “It always makes a
difference.”
“Your mother talked to me about you a little. You’re just
not how she described you.”
“My mother’s been saying for weeks I needed to get out.”
“Is that why you called me? For your mother?”
“Not a chance.”
There was no opportunity for further discussion as his mouth
reclaimed hers. On one part surprise and three parts delight her arms wrapped
around his neck, hands clutching his hair as she, not Eric brought their kiss
to another level.
As always with this man, heat emanated from the places he
touched her. Except tonight after what they shared, the sensation was
different.
“I want to make love to you, Elyse. I don’t want to wade
through the formalities.” The words came out short and urgent.
Her reply was firm and breathless. “Every book on dating
etiquette is telling me how wrong this is.”
His hands gently cupped her face as his lips tasted hers.
“You need to quit reading.”
“I definitely need to quit reading.”
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