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Predestined Hearts
by
Kelly Elliott & Kristin Mayer
~ Synopsis ~
Love has existed since the beginning of time. For Ashlin Thomas, love was an
illusion that she desperately wanted to make a reality.
Returning home to Savannah, after her aunt’s death,
Ashlin must deal with the harsh realities life has dealt her.
As Ashlin begins sorting through her aunt’s personal
effects, she stumbles upon a journal. Not just any journal, but the words of
her great great great grandmother, Sophia.
Two love stories intertwine with each other as Ashlin
reads the beautiful words, written over a hundred years ago.
The intense connection Ashlin feels with Sophia begins to
allow her to find herself. Never thinking love was possible for her, Ashlin now
sees it is within her grasp.
But, life is never perfect. Life is never fair.
When faced with the decision that could change Ashlin’s
future … will she sacrifice one love for another, or will her predestined heart
lead her home?
~ Excerpt ~
A
light rap on the counter brought my attention to the man in front of me. He had
dark-brown hair that was tousled about in disarray. His warm brown eyes melted
through me. The five o’clock shadow from the stubble on his face showcased his
strong jaw line. He was sinfully gorgeous and I could feel my insides turn all
gooey from the sight of him in front of me.
My mouth was dry as he looked at me expectantly. In that
moment, it was as if something within me altered and changed. I couldn’t
explain it.
Get
it together, Ashlin.
“I’m sorry. It’s been a long day. Can you repeat what you
said?” My voice came out fairly normal, which I was proud of, versus the crazy
energy I felt pulsating within me.
He gave a gentle look; it wasn’t cocky or knowing, but
only sweet. “Is there anything I can get you?”
Smiling back, I responded, “I’ll have the beef stew and a
water.”
“Good choice. Coming right up.” He rapped his knuckles on
the counter as he walked off to the left.
I wasn’t paying attention to how his white shirt was
rolled up to his elbows. Nope. And I wasn’t paying attention to how his khaki
pants hugged him in all the right places. Nope. And I for sure wasn’t staring
at him as if he would be sex on a stick. Nope.
Seriously
get it together, Ashlin. My life has turned inside out and the last thing I
need to be thinking about is sex.
The man turned back toward me and I looked up at the
television screen that was above, hoping I wasn’t caught ogling the bartender. I need a life, seriously. Time passed
and before I knew it, a steaming bowl of beef stew with a little plate of bread
was set in front of me.
It smelled delicious. “Thank you.”
The bartender smiled. I glanced back to my stew as I ate.
He responded, “You’re welcome.”
Taking a bite, it was one of the most delicious stews I
had ever tasted. I moaned in appreciation.
“It’s that good, eh?”
I licked my lips and felt heat creep up on my face. Not
realizing I had closed my eyes, I tentatively opened them and glanced at the
bartender, who was looking at me more intensely than before. “Oh, I did not
mean to do that out loud.” Picking up my napkin, I dabbed the corner of my
mouth. “Give my complements to the chef. It’s incredible. I’d love to get the
recipe.”
He leaned on the counter. “I’ll let the chef know. I know
him pretty well, and I’d say if he could get that type of reaction out of every
beautiful woman who ate the stew, he’d serve it all the time versus only on
special occasions.”
The bartender moved a little closer to me and I smiled at
his playful face while wanting to reach out and trace that devastatingly
handsome jaw line. Conspiringly, he whispered, “I’ve heard that the recipe is a
family secret. You’d have to marry the chef in order to get it.”
I giggled as he winked at me. “Okay, if I get that
desperate to have it, I’ll know to bring a ring and my bended knee.”
He chuckled and stood. “So, what brings you to Savannah?”
“Is this where I lay all my troubles on the line for the
bartender to listen and give advice?” I teased with him as I cocked my head.
He shrugged as he mixed a drink. The bar was otherwise
vacated except one person at the end who nursed a beer. “I happen to listen and
give advice for free on Wednesday’s.”
My smile was wide. There was something magnetic about
this man and I didn’t want our conversation to end. “Well, it’s a good thing
it’s Wednesday.”
“Yes, it is.”
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~ About the Authors ~
Kelly Elliott is
married to a wonderful Texas cowboy who has a knack for making her laugh almost
daily and supports her crazy ideas and dreams for some unknown reason...he
claims it's because he loves her!
She’s also a mom to an amazing daughter who is constantly
asking for something to eat while her fingers move like mad on her cell phone
sending out what is sure to be another very important text message.
In her spare time she loves to sit in her small corner
overlooking the Texas hill country and write.
One of her favorite things to do is go for hikes around
her property with Gus....her chocolate lab and the other man in her life, and
Rose, her golden retriever. When Kelly is not outside helping the hubby haul
brush, move rocks or whatever fun chore he has in store for her that day,
you’ll find her inside reading, writing or watching HGTV.
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Kelly ~
Kristin Mayer is a
wife, a proud mother, and a full-time Analyst and Import Manager. Since an early
age, she has always enjoyed reading and writing. While visiting her father one
weekend, he suggested that she should take up writing again. With family and a
career, she didn’t give it a lot of thought, until a story entered her mind and
wouldn’t leave. It just kept forming and developing over a couple of months.
At the beginning of 2013, she decided to sit down and
write it all down, but she kept it to herself. One sentence developed into two,
and before she knew it, she had the makings of a novel.
Kristin tries to live life to the fullest during every
moment. She loves to travel and meet new people. She holds a degree in
International Business and uses it daily in her job. Kristin now adds “author”
on her list of jobs, and feels very blessed and thankful.
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