Book 1 in the City Lights Series, Savannah's Journey is a contempory romance. I'm hoping you add it to your list of beach reads.
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SAVANNAH’S JOURNEY ~ BLURB
Savannah Mason, the career minded journalist,
spends long hours at work, hoping to take the spot as anchor. She continues to
fight for independence and refuses to allow her demanding father to take
control of her life, despite his wish for her to take over his surgical
practice. On her darkest day twelve years ago, she agreed to give her baby up
for adoption. Now, on her daughter’s birthday, a chance encounter gives
Savannah an opportunity to explore a corner of her heart she thought was lost
forever. Rob Sinclair a renowned surgeon and NY Times best-selling author has a
new release and needs a promo spot on the television show, The News Stop. When
Savannah gets to conduct the interview over the senior reporter, a door opens
to her future. However, first she must face the unsettled issues in her life,
before she is free to accept love. The last thing she wants is a relationship,
especially one with a divorced, doctor who happens to have two small children.
A man, who seems all wrong for her, slowly weaves himself into her heart. Can
he accept her when he learns about her past? Rob’s commitment to climb the
ladder of success and provide a good life for his family, keeps him on the road
for days at a time. When he meets the assertive newswoman, desire and passion
awaken his broken spirit. How will he ever be able to trust another woman?
Savannah and Rob’s strong attraction is undeniable as they journey to a place
where honesty and the power of forgiveness, can guide them both home. Will it
be enough to heal the scars of the past and allow them another chance for
love?
Excerpt
“Would you like to come inside for
coffee or tea?” Savannah “I’d love to,” he answered without hesitation.
Once at her doorstep, she fumbled
for her keys. One part of her didn’t want the night to end.
Rob followed behind her and broke the silence.
“So, this is what the inside of a newswoman’s place looks like.” He glanced
around.
If only she’d straightened up
earlier in the day. The dining room table looked like a cyclone hit it. Between
the newspaper pile, junk mail, and paper plates you couldn’t even see the
table. “I’ve been so busy lately.”
“Tell me about it. My kids
constantly complain how many hours I work. I’m lucky if I can spare a moment at
the end of the day to myself.”
The mention of his children reinforced the reason
why she should put a halt to the playful flirtation. The wall she had set up to
keep her safe from sorrow and guilt hit her in the face. She retreated to a
safe place inside her heart, whenever she came close to a reminder of her past.
Savannah was skilled at putting her feelings aside and instead put a smile on
her face.
“Sit down and make yourself
comfortable. Do you prefer regular or decaf or how about organic green tea?”
“Tea sounds good to me. Green tea
carries health benefits, too.”
“I’ll be right back.” How cute, a medical reference.
A fresh brewed tea took a few minutes in the new system she’d purchased
at a specialty shop. A bag of oatmeal cookies made with all natural ingredients
came in handy and she reached for them along with the cups. When the tea was
done, she put a few cookies on the tray and carried it to the living room. The
last thing she expected was to play hostess.
“Here you go.” She placed it down
on the coffee table.
Rob patted the spot next to him.
“It’s time to relax. You’ve had a tiring day.” He took a few sips of tea and
placed the mug down on a coaster.
His doting words reminded her of
the typical thing a doctor would say, but his caring nature appealed to her.
With Rob sitting so close, her hands shook. They exchanged playful glances. Rob
stood and went over to the sliding glass doors. “You have a great view from
here.”
She got up and slowly moved toward him. Her
chest tightened with each step. As she approached him and admired his broad
shoulders, it dawned on her he could be a candidate for People’s sexiest man
alive. Control yourself.
“I’m happy here,” she admitted. “I
love it when the morning light shines on the water and it mimics fine pieces of
crystal.”
Rob slowly approached her. His gaze fixed on
her, sent shivers from head to toe. Afraid of what might happen next, she
turned away. They were too close for comfort. An electric energy surged between
them. Before she could stop him, Rob reached for her and pulled her up against
his chest. “You’re an amazing woman, Savannah.” His lips met hers and he
cradled her head in his hands as if she was a precious jewel. It all happened
so quickly, she didn’t have time to react. The warmth of his touch sent waves
of heat down her stomach and in between her legs as the world stood still. When
Rob’s hands moved slowly across her back, it took her to a level of arousal she
never expected. She found herself spellbound by the feel of his rock hard body
pressed up against her chest. All of the emotions she’d kept inside emerged
when Rob held her tight. When they finally parted, she stood frozen in shock
with her heart pounding and her ears ringing.
His expression made him look as if
he broke the law with his eyes practically popping out of his head. He quickly
took a step back. “I don’t know what to say. I’m so sorry for my rude
behavior.”
“You weren’t rude. I didn’t stop
you.”
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