title: A Kiss for Emily (Emily Stokes)
author:  J P Galuska 
description: "...a compelling story I didn't want to put down." - Joan Sween, Minnesota Writers' Alliance ~5 star review!<br /><br />"I recommend this book to anyone young or old." - Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Guild ~ 5 star review!<br /><br /> " The plot behind the story is different to other Paranormal Romance books I have read and found it a refreshing change with a new spin on the genre." Much Loved Books<br /><br /> "Way better than Twilight, and I really liked Twilight!" - Jasmine, age 12<br /><br />"I absolutely devoured A Kiss for Emily in one sitting." Memories Overtaking Me
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  ## “Close your eyes.”
  
  A tiny curl of enjoyment let loose in Emily’s stomach. She’d never tried to
  explain the power of scent before—at least not to someone as resistant as Gil
  Sorrent.
  
  “You’re not gonna put anything on me, are you?” He gave her a look as if to
  suggest that contact with hand cream might melt the skin off his bones.
  
  “If you close your eyes, you’ll find it easier to concentrate on your sense of
  smell.”
  
  He stared at her, then closed his eyes, only to pop them open a second later.
  
  “Keep those shut.” Emily put her hand on his shoulder and the contact did
  something to her she wasn’t ready to admit. “Smell this.”
  
  He took a moment, searching for the scent. “Um…nuts?”
  
  Emily smiled. “Almonds. See? You’re good at this.”
  
  “Don’t let that get out,” he said, opening his eyes. She suddenly realized
  they were way too close for comfort. He did, too—she could tell by the way he
  shot up off the stool. “I’m pretty much a no-frills kind of guy, Emily, and
  I