Sara Michaels is single again. And she’s celebrating her
thirtieth birthday with a complete spa makeover and a day of boutique shopping
with her two best friends. After a ten-month battle for freedom, a long weekend
in Nashville, Tennessee is just what she needs to erase the memories of a broken
heart.
Jack Tanner is the
soon-to-be new partner at Chester & Dorsey Development Firm. Jack’s love
life has been on the back burner for years as he’s built a successful career.
But the moment he meets Sara, he takes a hard look at his life and his
priorities.
Sara steps out of her
comfort zone and spends an unforgettable weekend with Jack. She’s never felt so
carefree. Until she realizes too late that three days can change
everything.
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As the song continued,
Jack led Sara around the dance floor in silence. When they rounded a corner, out
of sight from their friends, he leaned down and softly brushed his lips across
hers. A fleeting gesture. By the time Sara realized she had been kissed, he was
whispering in her ear, “I’m looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Could
I take you to breakfast before you head out to Beth’s
stables?”
His breath on her neck
made her feel intoxicated. And something inside her wanted
more.
After a moment, Sara
slowly turned her head and met his lips, this time kissing him back. She wasn’t
sure where her courage came from, but it felt good to be in Jack’s arms. It had
been a long time since someone had kissed her so gently or held her with such
reverence. She couldn’t remember the last time she felt desired, but she was
going to enjoy every minute. Even if on Tuesday she had to return to the real
world and her real life.
Jack urged her closer,
but their feet kept dancing to the slow rhythm of the piano and before she knew
it, the kiss was over. Watching a slow smile form on his lips, she could see his
pleasant surprise, mixed with a simmering heat.
“We’re leaving around
eleven.”
“Then I’ll pick you up
at eight. There’s a café down the street from where Jenny
lives.”
As the song ended,
Sara turned back toward the direction of their table. As Jack placed his hand at
the small of her back, his thumb gently rubbed against her skin, sending a
flutter through her stomach. He brushed one last kiss on her earlobe and
whispered, “Thank you.”
My husband and I live
in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee with our eighteen-year-old son and three
dogs. When I’m not working or writing, I can be found with family and friends. I
love to bake in the winter, grill in the summer, and on occasion, I sneak away
from everyone and curl up with a good book.
I
hope you enjoy my stories. Each one touches on modern day issues, fears, and challenges that women face
every day. And each one illustrates that love is within reach if you let down
those walls and allow your heart to open. Our lives and experiences are so much
more meaningful when we have someone to share them
with.
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7 comments:
Sounds like a Awesome Read!
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So, I'm assuming that Sara went through a tough break up or divorce!!!
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Yeah..poor sara...she seems like she needs a bit of healing on her end.
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Thank you for hosting
I like the premise of the story.
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Thanks for having me today. Happy Monday!
sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway!
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