Santa to the Rescue
Adele
Downs
Entangled
Flirt
Genre:
Contemporary Holiday Romance
ISBN:
9781622663811
Book
Description:
Firefighter
Jamey Tucker knows three things in life to be true: an honorable man
doesn't go back on his word; never hurt a woman; and lasting love
isn't a myth. But with his recent move to a new job at Appleton Fire
Station, the long hours don't offer hope of finding the love he’s
looking for.
When
Jamey meets beautiful pediatric nurse Heather Longhurst after hearing
her sing Santa Baby in a supermarket aisle, he offers her a promise
he discovers he can't keep. Heather has been betrayed by men in the
past, making it hard for Jamey to gain her trust. Determined to find
a way to win her heart, Jamey uses firefighter engine-uity and
Heather's favorite song to prove he's got Christmas spirit she can
believe in all year.
Excerpt:
She
laughed out loud this time, and the sound of her voice rang through
the air, pure and clear. He could listen to that voice for hours.
“These are for my kids at the hospital. I’m an R.N. at County.
We’re decorating the pediatric ward. And spoiling the children too,
a bit. I’m baking cookies for our holiday party on Saturday.”
She
held out her hand for a handshake. “I’m Heather Longhurst.”
Jamey
introduced himself and took her hand. He told her what he did and
where he worked. Her skin felt soft against his palm, though her
grasp conveyed confidence and strength.
He
cocked his chin. “What kind of cookies?”
“Chocolate
chip, of course. Is there any other kind?”
Jamey
shook his head. He could almost taste melted dark chocolate and smell
the aromas of fresh baked flour, eggs and sugar filling her kitchen.
His mouth watered. He hoped she couldn’t hear his stomach rumble.
He hadn’t eaten in over fourteen hours. “No ma’am.”
Heather
returned a lopsided grin. “You’re not from around here, are you?”
“Southern
Indiana, born and raised.”
She
moved out of the way of an elderly couple trying to pass with their
half-filled shopping cart. Jamey moved too and they strolled together
toward the exit. “I’ll make a plate of cookies for you, if you
stop by the hospital to pick it up.” She said.
Jamey
smiled at her, his heart lifting at the turnaround in his day.
“That’s the best offer I’ve had since I moved to Appleton.”
“You’re
new in town?”
“Been
here almost three months.”
“Glad
to meet you, Jamey Tucker. See you about one o’clock?”
“I’ll
be there. Count on it.”
“I
will.” She smiled back and their gazes locked. His mood soared with
the realization she was flirting with him. The day had definitely
taken a turn for the better.
About
the Author:
Adele
Downs writes contemporary romance inside the office of her rural
Pennsylvania home. She is a former journalist, published in
newspapers and magazines inside the USA, UK, and Caribbean.
Adele
is an active member of Romance Writers of America and her local RWA
chapter where she serves as past-president. She has written several
articles for RWR magazine (Romance Writers Report), the trade journal
of Romance Writers of America, and has presented workshops for
writers.
When
Adele isn’t working on her current project, she can be found riding
in her convertible or reading a book on the nearest beach.
Adele...I also used to live in rural PA...in DuBois.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Catherine Lee! Nice meeting another Pennsylvanian. (Former still counts. :)) I hope you enjoy SANTA TO THE RESCUE.
ReplyDeleteBest-- Adele