Unchained Melody
by Cynthia
Roberts
GENRE:
Contemporary Romance
BLURB:
Pamela Landers had it
all, a senior partnership with a top law firm, expensive car, and a luxurious
condo. What she desired most was a loving husband, children and a life filled
with precious memories that would comfort her through her golden years.
Funny how fate has a way of steering you down that path where dreams really can come true. When Pamela encounters Gavin Templeton along her journey, she has some life-altering decisions to make that eventually lead her to happily ever after.
Funny how fate has a way of steering you down that path where dreams really can come true. When Pamela encounters Gavin Templeton along her journey, she has some life-altering decisions to make that eventually lead her to happily ever after.
Excerpt:
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Templeton.
I’ve been trying to get to Sugar Run for the past two years, but …” she paused.
“I just don’t know how to say no to my boss.”
He chuckled and pointed her way.
“Well, good for you. All work and no
play … well, you know the rest.” He interjected.
Then she thought. I’ll be damned.
She knew that name. Everyone knew the Templeton name. She was rather titillated
by his attention. The Templeton’s, were quite known in the Northeast. Not only
was Sugar Run a rather luxurious five-star resort, but his family had acquired
over fifty acres of prime lakefront property and started developing it into one
of the most eloquent gated communities that would offer luxurious 2-3-bedroom
town homes, a 9-hole golf course, and private country club.
The cleft in his chin was more
prominent when he smiled and it pleased her to know she was the cause of the
sparkle in his eyes.
“And, please, call me Gavin.”
Her voice shook a little. “Pamela
Landers … my name, that is and, thank you for sharing your table.”
The waitress arrived, took both of
their orders, and refilled their coffee cups.
“So, tell me Pamela, what line of
work occupies your every waking moment?”
“Law,” she answered. “My niche is
wrongful death.”
The look that registered on his face
made her wonder, if the legal field was something he found distasteful. She did
not know why, but she wanted his approval. His opinion of her somehow mattered.
“Do you ski, Gavin?”
“Not an Olympic hopeful mind you,
but I manage to make it to the bottom without breaking my neck.”
Pamela giggled.
His cell phone went off and he
excused himself, as he rose and moved from the table. He was only gone for a
matter of moments. When he returned to the table and rejoined her, he asked the
waitress to bring him the check right away.
Pamela tried to hide her
disappointment.
“Pressing business?” She asked,
trying to keep the disappointment from her voice.
Gavin’s was evident as he sighed
heavily. “I’m afraid so. There’s something I must attend to in Ashbury that
needs my attention.” He rose and handed the waitress two twenty-dollar bills
and told her to keep the change.
Pamela shook her head and raised her
hand to argue but, he waved it off.
“Please, it was my pleasure to meet
you.” His smile was warm and genuine. “Perhaps, you’ll join me for a cocktail
this evening. I’ll send a note to your room.”
Pamela returned his smile. “Um, that
would be nice,” she waved her finger at him, “but, the drinks are on me or,
it’s a no.”
Gavin reached for her hand, and drew
it to his lips, and stroked it tenderly with his thumb. “How can I refuse?
Until later this evening then.” He bowed slightly and turned to exit.
Pamela was exuberant as she watched
him leave, appreciating how well the jeans he was wearing fit around a rather
nice tight ass and well-muscled thighs. Pamela relaxed and played back their
meeting in her mind. Talk about fate … it was all rather unexpected and the
immediate attraction she felt for him was even more surprising. She looked down
at the thick, crisp waffles on her plate and began devouring them with a hunger
that was as strong as her desire to meet up with the dashing and charming owner
of Sugar Run.
AUTHOR BIO:
My
love of reading romance fiction goes back to those early years when I was
raising a young family. It wasn't until much later in life I actually took up
the pen to write my first historical romance, Wind Warrior. I really don't fit
into one specific niche. Once a story starts to flow, it's only then I know
what genre/sub-genre it will fit under.
I
have only one regret, and that is not getting to this point in my career much
sooner, rather than later. Life has a way of setting up road blocks, which for
me, was supposed to work out that way. Because of those detours, I have become
a more passionate and expressive writer, allowing me to create the kind of raw
human emotion I want my readership to feel.
It
is my hope you walk away with not just an entertaining read, but the importance
in knowing, "Without imagination & dreams, we lose the excitement of
wonderful possibilities."
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1 comments:
Thank you so, so very much for supporting the promotion of my brand new Love Song Standards Series, giveaway, and the introductory offer for Book #1 'Unchained Melody.' I've been writing one book a month to get this series out and hope my efforts prove entertaining for all. Hugs from me to you ~ Cynthia
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