Summer's Family Affair
Author: Cynthia Gail
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
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Jenny Cohen defines successful independence: she put herself through college, couldn’t ask for better friends, owns a consulting firm, wears designer clothes, and just moved into her dream home . . . But she’s alone, except for her ailing mother whom she supports in a nursing home. As the marketing consultant for Chester, Dorsey & Tanner, she’s surrounded by male attention. Too bad it’s the overly-protective big-brother type.
Architect, Craig Stone, hasn’t looked at another woman since his wife passed away four years ago. His time is taken—building a career while trying to be both mother and father to his eight-year-old son. But when his appointment with the largest development firm in Nashville is double-booked with a black-haired beauty, he finds himself reaching for new possibilities.
The attraction sets off more fireworks than the Fourth of July. Yet, their relationship is riddled with issues neither one of them expected. Somewhere in the middle they must find a way to compromise or let go of a chance for love they may never find again.
Jenny Cohen defines successful independence: she put herself through college, couldn’t ask for better friends, owns a consulting firm, wears designer clothes, and just moved into her dream home . . . But she’s alone, except for her ailing mother whom she supports in a nursing home. As the marketing consultant for Chester, Dorsey & Tanner, she’s surrounded by male attention. Too bad it’s the overly-protective big-brother type.
Architect, Craig Stone, hasn’t looked at another woman since his wife passed away four years ago. His time is taken—building a career while trying to be both mother and father to his eight-year-old son. But when his appointment with the largest development firm in Nashville is double-booked with a black-haired beauty, he finds himself reaching for new possibilities.
The attraction sets off more fireworks than the Fourth of July. Yet, their relationship is riddled with issues neither one of them expected. Somewhere in the middle they must find a way to compromise or let go of a chance for love they may never find again.
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Excerpt
“Ms. Cohen,” he said, “we still have a few more questions, if you don’t mind sitting back down.”
“Ms. Cohen,” he said, “we still have a few more questions, if you don’t mind sitting back down.”
“I do mind, Detective. My car is
totaled.” She pointed to her red BMW Z4 convertible, now an ugly pile of metal
being loaded onto the back of a tow truck. “I’m tired and sore and I want to go
home. If you have any more questions, I would be happy to meet you at your
office on Monday morning.”
“Ms. Cohen, you don’t understand,”
he said.
“No, you don’t understand. I’ve
given my statement three times and I don’t know anything else. Now, is somebody
going to give me a ride home or do I need to call a cab?”
“Ms. Cohen—”
“She’s finished, Detective.”
Jenny turned and saw Craig standing
less than three feet behind her. He was wearing a black suit, royal-blue shirt,
and matching necktie. What a sight for sore eyes . . .
“I can give you a ride home. Let me
take your bag.” He held out his hand and she let him take it. “Come on. I think
you’ve had enough.”
As bad as she felt and knew she
looked, she couldn’t turn away his offer. She fumbled through her purse, found
a business card, and handed it to the detective. “Call me on Monday if you need
more information.”
She turned back to Craig, who now
stood so close she caught a hint of his cologne and couldn’t help the shiver
that ran up her spine. He pulled a card from his wallet and handed it to the
officer. “If you call her before Monday, call Mr. Warner first. He would be
happy to make arrangements for any meeting you can justify to his
satisfaction.”
Suddenly, he lifted her into his
arms.
“Craig! Please, put me down,” she
shrieked, then tried to compose herself. “I can walk just fine. I know I look
like a train wreck, but I’m really okay.” Okay if she only referred to
injuries. Being cradled against him, she could feel the taut muscles of his
chest and her heart almost stopped.
“Jenny, you have no shoes and the
street is covered in broken glass and plastic. I’m not letting you walk across
it with just socks on your feet.”
Resigned, she relaxed and laid her
head on his shoulder. “Thank you,” she whispered into his neck and breathed in
a lungful of deep musk.
“That’s better. My car isn’t far.
I’ll have you home in just a few minutes.”
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My husband and I live in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee with our three dogs. When I'm not working or writing, I can be found with family and friends. I love to bake in the winter, grill in the summer, and on occasion, I sneak away from everyone and curl up with a good book.
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What advice would you give to your younger self?
ReplyDeleteAdvice to my younger self - Don't be afraid to jump in and try something outside your comfort zone. I waited until I was in my late 30s to start writing. I had 2 books written before I got the courage to tell someone what I was doing. Looking back, I don't know why I thought it was silly, but I did.
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ReplyDeleteWhat are your plan for this summer?
ReplyDeleteIn June, my best friend and I are going to San Francisco, Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley for a week. We're staying at a spa for a couple of days, going up in a hot air balloon, and planning to try a lot of wine! I'm sure my husband and I will do something in September or October, but we haven't started planning yet.
DeleteHow do you come up with the names of the characters in your books?
ReplyDeleteIt's really random. No system at all. In fact, my editor had me change a name in Summer's Family Affair. Ben used to be Jeremy. But it was a little confusing with Jenny in the story too. LOL
DeleteThis book is going on my to read shelf :)
ReplyDeleteThe cover is very eye catching!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading this book!
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