Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Author Guest Post - Laurie White

Author Guest Post - Laurie White


Today I welcome fellow author, Laurie White, on my blog. Her latest release, "Twist of fate", is now available in paperback.
She is giving away an e-copy of her book to one lucky commenter!

About the Author:
Laurie White is the author of two romantic suspense novels from Sweet Cravings Publishing. Her latest novel, TWIST OF FATE, was released in paperback in May 2013. Laurie loves writing stories that feature strong heroines and troubled yet honorable heroes. She is a veterinary technology student and lives in the hills of Tennessee with her four adorable cats.

Book title:  TWIST OF FATE
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Book blurb:
Successful Dallas radio talk show host Devon Gallagher has put her traumatic past behind and is now happy in her life and career. Then come the strange phone calls, notes and gifts, including a pair of her own underwear – shredded and packed in black rose petals. Shaken and desperate, Devon is finally driven to seek help from the one man she thought she'd never see again. Private security expert Rick Bergstrom broke her heart once years ago and Devon vowed to never forget that, but soon she finds the sexy ex-cop dominating her fantasies once more. Rick thought he had gotten over Devon, yet as soon as he sets eyes on her his feelings come roaring back. Sweet memories haunt him. Although Rick and Devon are determined to put aside their past together, as they work to unmask the stalker they discover an even greater danger: their still-smoldering passion.

Author contact links: 
Twitter: @lwhiteauthor

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Excerpt:
"It's okay. You don't have to explain."
Rick's gentle voice reached into her soul and soothed its raw wounds. "I shouldn't have yelled at him."
"No, you shouldn't have." He stepped closer and stroked her hair. "Like I said the other day, it's probably encouraged him, but we'll deal with it."
A sound halfway between a sigh and a sob escaped her throat. As Rick moved closer she pressed her body against his without a second thought. Slowly he wrapped her in his arms. Oh, she needed his quiet strength almost as much as her next breath.

But then his embrace tightened, his warm breath tickled her cheek. The awareness in her suddenly flared, making her tremble. His body heat burned through her thin towel. Her breasts turned heavy, her nipples became hard points against the muscular plane of his chest. The rigid evidence of his arousal pressed into her belly.

What was she doing? She couldn't get intimate with Rick again. Oh, she wanted to, more than she'd wanted anything in a long time, but it would solve nothing.

"Rick, we can't."

He released her and she stepped back, clutching the towel even tighter around her body. Heat flooded her face.

"It's okay."

She heard the frustration lacing his voice. "No, it's not. This stalker knows who you are. Because of me you're in danger."

"Nothing I can't handle."

"I won't put you at any more risk."

He grasped her shoulders with firm yet gentle hands. "I'm not leaving you to face this stalker alone, Devon. End of discussion. Now try to get some rest, okay?" His gaze raked over her, then he turned to leave. "I'll see you in the morning."

Once Rick had stepped out and shut the door, Devon dropped her towel. After some rummaging in a dresser drawer she pulled out her favorite old pink nightshirt, washed and worn so many times the gray kitten design on the front was barely visible. The nightshirt had always served as a security blanket in times of sickness or stress. Tonight sure qualified as one of those. She slipped the soft cotton garment over her head then sank down onto the bed, her skin tingling from Rick's warm breath and the feel of his strong arms around her.

After all this time her body still wanted him. She still wanted him. But that couldn't happen as long as their lives remained so different and this stalker was on the loose.

With a sigh she reached out and switched off the bedside lamp. She had to put aside these feelings for her own peace of mind—and for Rick's safety.

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