Magic Moment
by Angela Adams
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When the FBI brings
Laura Roberts - a quiet, reserved bookkeeper - in for questioning regarding
activities at the warehouse where she works, an uneasy Laura resigns her job -
only to be attacked by thugs.
Chase Donovan intends to spend a few peaceful days
on his boat getting his head together - and finds a woman being assaulted by
two men who say his father told them to do it.
Chase doesn’t want to believe his father could hurt
anyone. Laura doesn’t understand why she’s a target. Can they learn to work
together to discover the truth - before someone dies?
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Chase and Laura, traveling by his boat, are on the run from the men who kidnapped and tried to kill her.
“Hey, my sleepy first mate.” Chase grinned as Laura entered the wheelhouse.
Dusk skimmed the sky. Having glided Madre into the marina, Chase aimed for an empty spot along the dock.
“You slept all day. I thought you planned on sleeping all the way to the Chesapeake.” He focused on maneuvering Madre between two set boats.
“I did get up for a little while. You were asleep in the kitchen, so I went back to bed.”
“Galley,” he corrected.
“What galley?”
“On a boat, it’s not a kitchen but a galley,” he replied with an easy smile. “If you’re gonna be a sailor, you have to know these things.”
“Gotcha.” Her lips twitched and she returned his grin.
She looked cozy wearing his sweats. The swelling around her eye area had eased, but the heavy bruises showed more profoundly.
Physically, Chase had always thought Laura a knockout. She generally wore her blond hair loose and flowing. Her green eyes kind of gleamed whenever she smiled. Their working environment was casual, yet Laura always wore a dress. Chase never seemed to mind. The woman had one fine set of legs and he had a hellva good time watching those limbs whenever she walked from her desk to the photocopier. They never talked much unless conversation was about the warehouse or the weather. Chase didn’t encourage otherwise. If he did, and decided her personality matched her looks, he might forget his rule about not dating women who worked for his father.
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Angela will award the winner's choice of a $5 Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts GC to one randomly drawn commenter at every stop, and a grand prize of one $15 Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts GC to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour. One randomly drawn host will receive their choice of a $15 Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts GC.
AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
Angela
Adams writes and reviews contemporary romances. Her work has appeared in
Romance at Heart, Oysters and Chocolate, and The Long and Short Reviews. In
December 2011, Whimsical Publications published an anthology, Winter Wonders.
Ms. Adams’ short story “Burgers and Hot Chocolate,” was among the collection.
Angela
is a member of Romance Writers of America and its online chapter, From the
Heart Romance Writers.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for featuring “Magic Moment.” My day job prevents me from being near a computer for most of the day, but I look forward to reading your readers’ comments and replying this evening. So, comment away, and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have you :-)
DeleteI love your cover, Angela!
ReplyDeleteI can't take credit for the cover. It was all Crimson Romance. From the minute I opened the inital email, I fell in love with it. Thank you for your generous feedback. I pass all the accolades on to the folks at Crimson. And, thanks for stopping by today.
DeleteAngela...You mention your "day job." What kind of work is it? Is it a job where you get a chance to write? Do your co-workers know that you're a writer? Have they read your current book? Just curious!
ReplyDeleteMy "day job" has little to do with writing. My co-workers don't know that I'm a writer, and aren't into the Romance Suspense genre. I'm so grateful that you are taking the time to follow the tour and comment. Thank you so much!
DeleteThe book sounds fabulous, I can't wait to read it.
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Thank you for your kind words, and taking the time to follow the tour. I'm very grateful.
DeleteMagic Moment sounds great. I want to know if Chase's dad was behind all of this! The cover is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us today,
Marlena
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Chase's father is a "character." That's all I can say. Thank you for your generous sentiments. I'll pass on your kind words on the cover to Crimson.
DeleteHi Angela,
ReplyDeleteI swear I am half in love with Chase. You did good.
Accolades coming from you, I consider an honor. Thanks!
DeleteAngela,
ReplyDeleteI just read you small into and I've already put it on my Wish List at Amazon. Can't wait to read it.
Emily E. Allen
I ment intro. :)
DeleteEmily
Chase is all male. What a cutie. :D
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Nice excerpt.
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Thanks so much for your kind comment and for stopping by.
DeleteMy kind of book, must read. Looks great, keep up the good writing. anpa@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your encouragment, and for taking the time to read the excerpt.
DeleteLooks like a great read!!
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DeleteHave been enjoying your tour and the excerpts.
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