Title: Picture Perfect
Author: Deena Remiel
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 59 (Novella)
Published: July 2011
Source: via The Bookish Snob for blog tour
Synopsis:
Jamie has it all, looks, brains, and a charming personality. But in this romance cover model’s world, those blessings become a curse when a colleague blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Will women only see him for his looks and never look below the surface to the man beneath?
Hope had a dream job, working with sexy, hot photographs, turning authors’ dreams into reality. When laid off from her publisher as a cover artist she must find her namesake in life again…some kind of hope for her future. Can a birthday wish give her what she truly desires? They say be careful what you wish for.
Destiny seems to bring Jamie and Hope what they need, each other. But a dangerous obstacle stands in their way as obsession turns deadly. Can Jamie trust in Hope’s grounded nature? Is Hope strong enough to live in Jamie’s world? Or will reality intrude on their fantasy of being together?
BOOK EXCERPT
“Hope, babe, we’re here.” He leaned over and kissed her lightly on her cheek. She stirred, turned toward him, and smiled drowsily.
“Oh, good, ‘cause I’m in desperate need of a comfy bed and you, mister. What are the chances of me getting those at this time of night?”
He put his forehead against hers and whispered, “I think your chances are pretty damned good. In fact, I’d say it is a sure bet. Place your chips, baby.”
Her throaty laugh sent waves of heat through his body straight to all points south. The nighttime air had caused her voice to deepen and rasp, and sound sexy as hell. “I’ll place my chips, honey. Just show me where.”
“Right here, sweetheart, right here.” He pointed to the bulge in his pants. They burst into laughter that sent tears streaming down their cheeks.
“Oh, my God! That’s the cheesiest line ever.” She shook her head.
“I know! I can’t believe I just said that!” He turned serious and looked at her sparkling eyes for a moment, needing to touch her. He reached out a tentative hand to gently tuck away a stray lock of hair behind her ear. “Let’s get out of here and into that comfy bed you requested.”
“Yes, let’s.” Her eyes spoke the rest of her desires.
***
He brought her straight to his bedroom on the second floor, a master suite, complete with loveseat and sofa by a fireplace at the far end. She marveled at the moonlight casting a soft glow through the amber stained glass windows, illuminating a king-sized bed loaded with pillows of all shapes and sizes. He pushed them aside and lowered Hope gently to the bed, joining her just as she’d been anticipating since before dinner.
They stayed locked in a desperate embrace for a while, before he released her to rise above her like a canopy, his powerful arms and legs forming posts on either side of her. She couldn’t resist, wouldn’t resist the urge to release his hair from its bindings, and raked her fingers through to release their waves. His eyes, green with desire, seemed to search for refuge in hers.
“I could lose myself in your eyes.”
She parted her lips but found no words to adequately respond. She batted her lashes and turned away, embarrassed and thrilled at the same time. He moved his head and captured her gaze once again. “No, don’t look away. Look at me. Let me find lost in you.” He’d spoken so softly, so openly and raw. She smiled gently at his play on words, loving the intimacy, the perfection, of the moment.
She raised herself up to but a hairs breath away from his face. “Kiss me, Jamie, and we’ll find lost together.”
About Deena:It was the mystique of Arizona’s history and landscape that called to Deena and catapulted her career as an author. When she’s not writing novels and poetry in the wee, small hours of the morning or in the deep, dark of night, Deena teaches language arts to middle school students. She currently lives in Gilbert with her husband and two children, but New Jersey will always tug at her heartstrings.
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Where to buy Picture Perfect:
On sale right now for $0.99!!!!! Go check it out!!
GIVEAWAY:
One lucky reader will win an ebook copy of Picture Perfect by Deena Remiel!!
All you have to do is leave a comment with your email address (example: aislynnt(at)gmail(dot)com)
Open to international readers!
Giveaway will run until September 1st, 2011 (midnight EST)
Next stop on the tour: The Wormhole http://thewormyhole.blogspot.com
Thank you so much, Aislynn, for hosting my blog tour stop today. YOu happen to have one of my favorite scenes as an excerpt today! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the excerpt Deena! And what a hawt cover! :D Sharing on Facebook.
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Hi Deena!! It was one of my favorite scenes as well :) They are such a great couple!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole and Aislynn! :) Good luck with the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteIt's a perfect short story. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt!
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Looks great! Much success to you! :-)
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