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She's just what the doctor ordered... but never knew he needed.
U.S. Marshal-turned-Sheriff Taylor James can trace her family back to the original thirteen Marshals appointed by George Washington. She's good at her job, but once they find out she's the local law, she can't get even one of her dates to stay past the appetizers. Her plan? Convince good friend and hot neighbor Dr. Gabriel Adams to give her dating lessons since his dance card is always full.
A survivor of childhood leukemia with no guarantee his remission will last, Gabe lives by two rules: Don't get emotionally involved and don't let his well organized life spiral out of control. When he's given a baby, with his name on her birth certificate, he needs Taylor's help. But dangling dating lessons in exchange? If that will get the dedicated sheriff to lend a helping hand, could it be a bargain worth making?
Enjoy an excerpt:
You can do this.
It was a simple date. She had nothing to hide. Perhaps Bill wouldn’t be intimidated like the others. Scooping a spoonful of chowder, she forced her lips into a smile. “I’m Angel Point’s sheriff.”
His cell rang. “Could you excuse me? I have to take this.”
“Sure.”
He walked to the other end of the restaurant. Waiting for his return, Taylor caught Camille’s curious look, brows raised in question. She shrugged her shoulders then stared out the window at waves ruffled by the persistent, strong, April wind.
From where she sat, she couldn’t see Shipwreck Rock. Down the beach and out of sight, the landmark was as tall as a skyscraper and had earned its name because when the winds were high, like they were today, the jutting rock became a death trap for any boat or ship unable to avoid its hulking presence. If she were a ship, she would lay down money she was about to become the next one to meet its demise.
“I have to go. Forgot there’s an estate sale I told a customer I’d go to this afternoon.”
“What about lunch? You have to eat, right?” As an attempt at humor, her delivery was weak.
Bill wouldn’t meet her gaze. It was clear he’d already decided to cut lunch short. “We could…um, take a rain check?”
Cross date number five off. “Sure.”
“That had to be the shortest date on record, even for you.” Placing a takeout bag between them, Camille joined her at the table.
Taylor dropped her head into her hands. “What am I going to do?”
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ReplyDeleteAre any of the characters from your book based on people that you know?
ReplyDeleteHi Bernie. Fun question. Sometimes there are bits and pieces of people I know in my characters, but Taylor and Gabe came to me fully complete, with no embellishment from anyone I know. Occasionally, my mother's words come out of a secondary character's mouth, but not this time :)
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me visit. I'm happy to be here for a few minutes before I start the day job :)
ReplyDeleteWhat do you love about these characters?
ReplyDeleteHi Kim. I love that Taylor is strong, faces her life head on, and is not shy about solving problems. Despite his personal history, Gabe has humor and when he falls in love he falls hard. I love that about him.
DeleteI enjoyed the excerpt, thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the excerpt, thanks for sharing!
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