Summer's Family Affair
by Cynthia
Gail
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BLURB:
Jenny Cohen defines
successful independence: she put herself through college, couldn’t ask for
better friends, owns a consulting firm, wears designer clothes, and just moved
into her dream home . . . But she’s alone, except for her ailing mother whom
she supports in a nursing home. As the marketing consultant for Chester, Dorsey
& Tanner, she’s surrounded by male attention. Too bad it’s the
overly-protective big-brother type.
Architect, Craig Stone,
hasn’t looked at another woman since his wife passed away four years ago. His
time is taken—building a career while trying to be both mother and father to
his eight-year-old son. But when his appointment with the largest development
firm in Nashville is double-booked with a black-haired beauty, he finds himself
reaching for new possibilities.
The attraction sets off
more fireworks than the Fourth of July. Yet, their relationship is riddled with
issues neither one of them expected. Somewhere in the middle they must find a
way to compromise or let go of a chance for love they may never find again.
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EXCERPT:
“Ms. Cohen,” he said, “we still have a few more questions,
if you don’t mind sitting back down.”
“I do mind, Detective. My car is totaled.” She pointed to
her red BMW Z4 convertible, now an ugly pile of metal being loaded onto the
back of a tow truck. “I’m tired and sore and I want to go home. If you have any
more questions, I would be happy to meet you at your office on Monday morning.”
“Ms. Cohen, you don’t understand,” he said.
“No, you don’t understand. I’ve given my statement three
times and I don’t know anything else. Now, is somebody going to give me a ride
home or do I need to call a cab?”
“Ms. Cohen—”
“She’s finished, Detective.”
Jenny turned and saw Craig standing less than three feet
behind her. He was wearing a black suit, royal-blue shirt, and matching
necktie. What a sight for sore eyes . . .
“I can give you a ride home. Let me take your bag.” He held
out his hand and she let him take it. “Come on. I think you’ve had enough.”
As bad as she felt and knew she looked, she couldn’t turn
away his offer. She fumbled through her purse, found a business card, and
handed it to the detective. “Call me on Monday if you need more information.”
She turned back to Craig, who now stood so close she caught
a hint of his cologne and couldn’t help the shiver that ran up her spine. He
pulled a card from his wallet and handed it to the officer. “If you call her
before Monday, call Mr. Warner first. He would be happy to make arrangements
for any meeting you can justify to his satisfaction.”
Suddenly, he lifted her into his arms.
“Craig! Please, put me down,” she shrieked, then tried to
compose herself. “I can walk just fine. I know I look like a train wreck, but
I’m really okay.” Okay if she only referred to injuries. Being cradled against
him, she could feel the taut muscles of his chest and her heart almost stopped.
“Jenny, you have no shoes and the street is covered in
broken glass and plastic. I’m not letting you walk across it with just socks on
your feet.”
Resigned, she relaxed and laid her head on his shoulder.
“Thank you,” she whispered into his neck and breathed in a lungful of deep musk.
“That’s better. My car isn’t far. I’ll have you home in just
a few minutes.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
My husband and
I live in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee with our 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.
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