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Blurred
Lines
by
Brooke
Cumberland
Genre: New Adult/Contemporary
Romance
Coming Spring 2014
~ Synopsis ~
Two weeks. Spring Break.
No strings attached. No long distant relationships. Just sex.
She agreed to have fun over spring break.
What Emma didn’t realize was that her heart would be shattered
into pieces after meeting Brody. Growing up she got everything she ever asked
for, so when their two weeks were over, there was nothing money could buy to
heal her broken heart.
Emma works hard in college to ignore the pain. She doesn’t know
where he lives, his number, or even his last name. She thought he was out of
her life forever…
Until two years later.
She hasn’t stopped thinking about him.
But it’s not that easy when they finally reunite.
Seeing Brody again has memories flooding to the surface
again…making it hard to resist him. But can Emma keep her distance like she has
to, or will there be blurred lines between what she wants and what she must do
to move forward?
~ Excerpt ~
“You sent us the drinks?” I ask, finally putting all the pieces
together.
“Well, technically, I just sent the first round. You guys just
kept ordering.” His face is so soft; I just want to rub my hands over it. Shit.
Focus.
“Oh.”
“Yeah, guess I better sign for that tab.” He grins and I know
he’s secretly enjoying it.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t know—”
“It’s fine, honestly. I don’t mind.” Hannah lays her head on his
shoulder as she passes out. “I think she’ll be fine with an aspirin and some
sleep.”
“Where’s your room? I’ll carry her back.” I nod, because
ironically, I’m not sure what else to do. He could be a total creepier for all
I know, but I can’t carry Hannah back myself, so I let him help.
“Room 480,” I reply. We walk back to the resort lobby, and I see
him grin at me. And I finally see his face for the first time. “Hey, you’re the
guy from the plane, right?” My stomach suddenly turns to knots. The feelings
from remembering our one and only encounter replays in my mind—the way his
hands soothed me after practically falling into his lap. I can’t help the lame
smile that forms on my face.
I already know it’s him, but I ask anyway because it seems so
unreal. I looked for him after we landed and was oddly disappointed when I
didn’t see him.
I see him bite his lip before answering, “Yeah, Brody.” We reach
the elevator, and I press the call button as I watch him intently. “Emma,
right?” he asks.
“Right,” is all I say, because well, I’m an idiot. He’s just as
beautiful as he was earlier. His hair is clean cut and his face is smooth. For
a moment, I lose myself in his face— his perfect silk face.
“So how long are you in Cancun for?” I ask, making conversation
as we walk onto the elevator. I press number 4 and watch as the doors close.
“Couple weeks. I’m here with my friend, Caleb, for one last
spring break. What about you?”
“Same. Except this is Hannah and mine’s first college spring
break.” I smile nervously, thinking how pathetic I look right now.
“Ahh, freshmen, huh?” He grins.
“Is it that obvious?”
He laughs, but doesn’t answer as the elevator dings. I wrestle
my key card out of my purse as we walk to our room. We walk in silence, but I
can’t help but feel what I felt before on the plane. It was like an unspoken
tension—heat and intensity that riveted between us. I feel his presence not
only because he was next to me, but because it was like an electric force that
made me very aware of him. And his very solid, chiseled arms.
I slide my key card in and open the door. I completely forgot
that we left the room a mess. Fuck.
“Her bed is that one.” I point to the farthest one. I watch in
amazement as he pulls the covers down and gently lays her down. He then covers
her back up.
“Did you just tuck her in?” I ask, grinning.
“Yeah, is that bad?” he asks self-consciously.
“No, it’s just—most guys don’t do the whole ‘tucking in’ thing.”
“Oh, well I could untuck her in, if you’d prefer?” He smiles.
He’s messing with me.
“No, it’s fine,” I say softly. “Thank you.”
“No problem. Just make sure you tell her I didn’t grope her or anything.
Would hate for my neighbors to think I’m a creep or something,” he quips,
walking closer to me. I can’t deny the heat coming off him, making me want to
wrap my arms around him just to feel his body.
“Neighbors?”
“Oh, right. I’m in room 482. Across the hall.” He nods his head
toward the door. He’s standing right in front of me, making me tilt my head
back just to look up into his eyes—his beautiful bright green eyes.
“Oh.”
Of-fricken-course.
“Well, thanks again,” I say, breaking the awkward silence.
“My pleasure.” He continues looking at me intently, and I wonder
if he’s thinking the same thing I am. “Have a good night, Emma.” His hand
brushes mine as he walks toward the door. I watch as he opens it, and then he’s
gone.
I almost wonder if I imagined the whole thing. And I could’ve
swore he winked at me. No. Now I know I’m drunk.
Bad Girlfriend
by
Brooke Cumberland
by
Brooke Cumberland
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Genre: Contemporary Romance
Releasing Spring 2014
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~ Synopsis ~
What if time were the only thing that kept you from falling in
love?
What if you knew when your time was up?
Kate Wesley knows about that all too well.
When time is no longer on her side, she decides to live.
When Kate visits her cousin Natalee the week of her wedding,
Kate finally decides to be spontaneous, take risks, and live with no regrets.
Kate‘s holding a secret she hasn’t even told her cousin but when an unexpected
run-in with another house guest risks everything she’s fought hard against, she
must make a choice.
Gabe never expected to meet Kate at his old college roommate’s
house. Spending the week there before his friend gets married has turned out to
be the best decision he’s ever made. Running into Kate wasn’t something he
planned, but once he came face to face with her, he knew he didn’t want to let
go. No matter how fast she ran away.
Life has a tricky way of catching up to you—of making choices
for you that you wish you could change. Kate accepts her destiny and pushes
anyone out that threatens to get close. But how will she feel when Gabe pushes
right back? Right into her life where she swore him off?
Would you be with someone if you knew it wouldn’t last forever?
Would you risk it anyway for a chance at love?
~ Excerpt ~
There’s nothing like a big slap of reality to get your life in
check. The whole “you only live once” and “live like there’s no tomorrow”
couldn’t be more true for me. At least now, I knew.
I broke up with my boyfriend recently. He didn’t deserve it, but
it was inevitable. It had to happen. There was no point leading him on. I just
saved him years of grief.
“Kate, don’t do this. I love you,” he pleaded. I knew he did…and
that’s why this was hard, but it was like ripping a band aid off. I just had to
do it.
“Sorry, Kyle. I don’t love you,” I lied. If I told him the truth
he’d promise to stay with me, but in the end, he’d only resent his decision.
“I can’t believe this.” He brushed both hands through his hair,
pacing back and forth in front of me. I tried to remain calm, not affected.
“You’re a bad girlfriend, Kate. I can’t believe you’d do this.”
He walked toward me, his face directly in mine. “You’re a bad girlfriend…I’m
lucky to be rid of you.” I knew his words were spit from anger. I understood.
He gave me everything—and in return—I couldn’t give him anything.
I think about the words he said to me six months ago as I drive
up north for the week. Bags packed in the trunk with a weeks worth of clothes
and necessities. Kyle was supposed to come up with me on this trip, now it’s
welcomed silence.
The silence makes me feel numb. Numb to the facts. Numb to
reality. It’s what’s best and I’ll give in to what my destiny holds.
Going to my cousin, Natalee’s wedding this week is my chance. My
chance to be spontaneous, wild, and carefree. It’s possibly my last chance. And
I will enjoy every moment of it.
~ About the Author ~
Brooke is a midwestern gal, from the cheese state of Wisconsin! Go
Packers! She's a stay-at-home mom to a wild three year old. Most days you can find
her reading or writing, or just hanging out with her family! She loves movies,
cooking, and shopping! She's addicted to Starbucks, Coach purses, and wearing
yoga pants.
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Most definitely! Sounds like a good read! :) Thanks for the review!
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