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3 weeks and counting! I'm so excited … can't wait to get this book into your hands! Instead of a long teaser, how about a few choice quotes from the book?


"As she spoke, Faith's stomach did that silly, excited flip that only Ethan had ever caused. Back in high school, the flip had been little and she hadn't understood the impact of what it meant. Thinking about seeing him again now, she experienced a full body slam of desire that she comprehended completely. "


****

"I don't usually get into Karaoke," she said. "Or shots of Vodka."


"I wouldn't think so, Princess or you wouldn't be feeling the effects so strongly."


She loved how he used that word, the way it rolled off his tongue like an endearment. Not that she'd ever admit as much to him.


"You're right about that. I'm definitely feeling something." Because his hand not only still held her arm, but he ran his thumb back and forth over her skin. But she wasn't complaining. She liked his touch way too much.


"Ready to call it a night?" Ethan asked.


"That's probably a good idea. I just need to say good night to Kate and then I'll go up to my place. Kinda convenient that I live right upstairs." She took a few steps and realized she wasn't steady on her feet. She made a mental note to buy herself a pair of flat shoes. Damn Carter and his insistence she wear high heels, anyway.


But Ethan's hand was still there, keeping her upright and she was grateful. "Thanks," she said to him. "But I'm sure I can manage this."


"I doubt that." His low laugh rumbled in her ear. "Come on. I'll take you on up myself."


Before she could argue, he wrapped his arm around her waist, and she no longer wanted to fight him. He pulled her close, his hard body aligning with hers.


She closed her eyes for a second and inhaled deeply, taking in the scent she knew would arouse her for a long time to come. "You smell good," she murmured.


"You smell better." His gruff voice brought her out of her daydream and she realized she'd spoken out loud.


He pulled her tighter against him.


Oh man.


****


Ethan muttered a low growl, followed by a curse. No one in this damned town even liked him. "Who the hell would come ringing my doorbell now?"


He stood and Faith rose with him.


"Might as well see." She sounded as disappointed as he was with the interruption.


"Whoever that is, I'll get rid of them." He grabbed her hand and headed for the door.


Now that he had her in his home, ready and willing, no way would he allow some visitor he couldn't give a damn about to stop them from finishing what they'd started.


He reached the large wood door and opened it wide. In front of him stood a stranger, a woman about his own age, maybe a few years younger. "Can I help you?" he asked, not bothering to hide his irritation.


The woman, a brunette, glanced back over her shoulder. "Tess. Get over here now."


Tess?


Ethan didn't know anyone by the name of Tess.


Suddenly a teenage girl – a sullen teenager girl – stepped up beside the other woman. Folding her arms across her chest, Tess glared at Ethan, looking no happier to see him than he was to find either of the women on his doorstep.


He braced one hand on the doorframe. "I don't know who you are or what you want, but it's not a good time." Ethan started to swing the door closed.


"Just see what they want," Faith suggested from behind him.


He had no choice. The older of the two had shoved her sneakered foot in front of the door, preventing him from shutting her out anyway.

"Not so fast. I'm Kelly Moss and this is my sister … well my half-sister, Tess. Tess is your sister too."


****


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