She looked at the mantle clock, unable to believe it said eleven-fifteen.
Elice felt as though everything stopped as he stood there, looking at her.
“We’ll do it again sometime,” she promised.
A hundred people had said her name, but coming from his lips, it sounded musical, poetic. His face loomed nearer, and he licked his lips. A little soon for a kiss? And if she allowed it, should it be with eyes closed?
Elice pretended she wasn’t disappointed when he pressed a brotherly kiss to her forehead.
She watched him climb into the front seat, and accepted the fact that this tender but tough guy had touched a distant, forgotten chord inside her. He hadn’t even left yet, and already she was trying to think of a way to ask him back without appearing overly eager.
Elice realized he wasn’t going to take no for an answer. “1 can take care of myself.” She said it with conviction and hoped he’d believe her. Because she could, usually.
Lord, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that since Bobby left, I’d have. . .a couple hundred dollars.
“So, you have a character flaw after all,” he said.
He reached through the opened window and gently stroked her cheek. “I don’t think you’re the least bit boring.” With that, he winked and backed out of her driveway.
She stood in the driveway, her fingertips resting on the spot he’d touched, until his tail lights were nothing more than tiny red dots in the darkness.
I love a good suspenseful story! Sounds great!
Here’s hoping you’ll enjoy the story!
Here’s hoping you’ll enjoy it!
I can relate to the cover, lol.
Hope you’ll enjoy the story!
The books cover is very good.
I really hope you’ll enjoy the story!
The cover IS kinda creepy, isn’t it!
The cover is amazing. It’s very intriguing!
Wow, these characters seem really fleshed out with a tragic past and real turmoil. I'm glad they made their way to each other.
I enjoyed the excerpt! Sounds like a good one!
I so enjoy the excerpt and the cover looks great!
Sounds like a good romantic suspense. I always enjoy this genre. Enjoyed the interview and post.
I think that the cover looks great! Sounds like a nice read too.
The cover looks creepy. Is the guy a stalker?
I love the cover and synopsis. This is a must read for me. Thank you so much for the generous giveaway. I'm looking forward to reading your book.
Cover is scary, Is he a bad guy?. Synopsis answered that question,.
I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Beyond the Shadows, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.