Showing posts with label Tuesday Teaser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuesday Teaser. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

“Sorry, I sleep in the nude,”

Title:  Surrender To Temptation
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book 6]
Length:  262 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
$4.99 on Amazon


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

When she came back, she was wearing sexy lingerie designed to entice, but it wasn’t necessary when it came to them.

“Sorry, I sleep in the nude,” Chase said, removing his pants. He stretched out beside her, pulled her into his arms, and nuzzled her neck. “Take it off, Nikki. I want to feel your skin against mine.”

Without complaining about his arrogance, she sat up and removed the lingerie, her gorgeous body a feast for the eyes. She threw it to the foot of the bed.

“The thong too,” he added, lazily circling her nipple.

She chuckled, removed it, and slid into his arms. “You do know you are very demanding.”

“I want to be able to find you without unnecessary barriers.”

She half lay on his chest, her knee hitched up to cradle his placid manhood. “I don’t think a few flimsy clothes would stop you.”

He chuckled. “No, they wouldn’t.” He stoked her shoulder.

She buried her face in the crook of his neck, her hand sliding up to stroke his hair. The movement was sensual, yet soothing. “I’m happy we did this. You are an amazing lover.” She spoke so softly, but he heard her.

“It takes two, babe.”

He woke her up in the morning with a kiss and made love to her again.

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

She wants her past hidden.....He's in the business of exposing the truth... #TeaserTuesday

Title:  Forever Hers
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book 5]
Length:  286 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
$3.99 on Amazon



TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

He chuckled, caught her jaw and tilted her chin with his thumb. Her eyes grew soft as she stared at him, her lips parting in silent invitation. Sensual tension swirled and crested.

“How’s this for meeting you halfway,” he said then leaned down.

Her breath hitched. He kissed her, his tongue slipping past her lush lips to circle her tongue with quick, urgent strokes. He explored her mouth, savoring the taste of her, begging her to join him.

As if a dam broke loose, she gave in and drank him, arms reaching up to wind them around his neck. He dumped his laptop on top of hers and lifted her up from the chair, her legs wrapping around his waist. His head spun with the taste, the feel, the scent of her, but somehow, he made it to the couch, taking her with him. She sat on his lap, legs still wrapped around his waist, the length of his throbbing flesh cradled by the apex of her legs. He could feel her heat and it drove him a little crazy.

His hands cupped her heavy breasts, his thumbs rubbing her tight nipples. She tore her lips from his and threw her head back, her back arching. Beautiful. Giving. She was amazing.

He yanked off her oversize T-shirt, revealing the lacy black camisole and matching skimpy shorts. For a brief moment, he feasted on her lushness, the ripe strawberry nipples peeking through the lace.

He buried his face between her perfect mounds and inhaled her essence. She shuddered, gripping his head and pressing him against her.

Blood roaring past his ears, Eddie turned his head and captured one nipple through the lace, nibbled and gnawed on the rosy tip while she squirmed. The material offered no barrier, but it wasn’t enough. He was drowning with need, a ravenous hunger like he’d never experienced before. He opened his mouth and sucked hard, his hands sliding under her camisole to hold her in place, a low growl of hunger escaping his lips.

“Eddie…”

“I want you.” His mouth moved to her neck, nibbling, gnawing. “So much.” He bit her earlobe. “All the time. Say you want me, Amy.”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Tuesday Teaser | Slow Burn #TheFitzgeraldFamily

Title:  Slow Burn
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book1]
Length:  290 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance

TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

Ashley pursed her lips at the picture of three of them together. Her mother and father were on either side of her. “Dad…my father had shown me how to set the camera on a timer. See?” She indicated the background. “It’s the same room as in the first photograph.”

Ron gave her the third photograph. She studied the glossy print. “I took this one outside Carlyle House…I mean, the Carlyle Club, as it was called then. It was the first time I saw it. It looked so grand, magnificent, like a castle straight out of a fairy tale.”

“An exclusive club for the A-list stars was more like it,” he corrected wryly. “A cousin of my mother’s ran it at the time. You were probably the only child ever to enter it at night. I’d been inside it numerous times, but always during the day, when families used the pool and the restaurant.”

If only she could remember going inside. It was frustrating, but at the same time, comforting. She knew it was cowardly of her, but the fewer the memories of that particular night the better.

There was a brief, tense silence. From Ron’s expectant expression, she knew he was waiting for her to say something. She’d never wanted to discuss what happened, but something about the man’s calming presence urged her on.

“It was my birthday,” she finally said, deciding to tiptoe rather than dive into the horror.

Ron’s eyebrows shot up. “The day of the fire?”

She gave him a weak smile and nodded. “Makes one wonder what the big guy upstairs was thinking.”

“Damn,” he said under his breath.

Damned was exactly how she felt on her birthdays. Celebrating, and at the same time mourning, was enough to throw a kink in anyone’s psyche. But to a child, it was pure torture. Without her dear, loving Aunt Estelle, she didn’t know if she could have endured it.

A frown creased her brow when she caught Ron’s expression. Was it pity or compassion? Pity was the one emotion she refused to accept from anyone. She clenched her hand.

“I’ve learned to live with it.” Her tone came out defensive. “My aunt made everything okay.”

Ron shook his head. “But you’re reminded of your loss on your birthdays. How can anyone make that okay?”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

“Say you want me... ~ #EddieFitzgerald #ForeverHers #EBWalters

Title:  Forever Hers
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book 5]
Length:  286 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
$3.99 on Amazon

TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

He chuckled, caught her jaw and tilted her chin with his thumb. Her eyes grew soft as she stared at him, her lips parting in silent invitation. Sensual tension swirled and crested.

“How’s this for meeting you halfway,” he said then leaned down.

Her breath hitched. He kissed her, his tongue slipping past her lush lips to circle her tongue with quick, urgent strokes. He explored her mouth, savoring the taste of her, begging her to join him.

As if a dam broke loose, she gave in and drank him, arms reaching up to wind them around his neck. He dumped his laptop on top of hers and lifted her up from the chair, her legs wrapping around his waist. His head spun with the taste, the feel, the scent of her, but somehow, he made it to the couch, taking her with him. She sat on his lap, legs still wrapped around his waist, the length of his throbbing flesh cradled by the apex of her legs. He could feel her heat and it drove him a little crazy.

His hands cupped her heavy breasts, his thumbs rubbing her tight nipples. She tore her lips from his and threw her head back, her back arching. Beautiful. Giving. She was amazing.

He yanked off her oversize T-shirt, revealing the lacy black camisole and matching skimpy shorts. For a brief moment, he feasted on her lushness, the ripe strawberry nipples peeking through the lace.

He buried his face between her perfect mounds and inhaled her essence. She shuddered, gripping his head and pressing him against her.

Blood roaring past his ears, Eddie turned his head and captured one nipple through the lace, nibbled and gnawed on the rosy tip while she squirmed. The material offered no barrier, but it wasn’t enough. He was drowning with need, a ravenous hunger like he’d never experienced before. He opened his mouth and sucked hard, his hands sliding under her camisole to hold her in place, a low growl of hunger escaping his lips.

“Eddie…”

“I want you.” His mouth moved to her neck, nibbling, gnawing. “So much.” He bit her earlobe. “All the time. Say you want me, Amy.”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

“You feel so amazing...” ~ #KennethLambert #DangerousLove #EBWalters

Title:  Dangerous Love
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book 4]
Length:  277 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
$2.99 on Amazon

TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

She was in deep trouble with this man, but for once, she didn’t care. She sat up and kissed him, showing him with her hands and lips how much he meant to her. She pulled him on top of her, legs tangled, his face coming to rest on her breast. She shimmied along his sweat-drenched body and covered his mouth with hers in a searing kiss. At the same time, her hand closed around his massive erection and guided him to her entrance.

He broke off the kiss, reared his back and hissed with pleasure as they joined, their gazes locked. Every moment was like the first time, her sheath adjusting to his size, to the heavy intrusion.

“You feel so amazing,” he ground out.

“Then you’re going to enjoy this.” She wrapped her arms around him and rolled with him, almost landing them on the floor. A chuckle rumbled through his chest.

She’d surprised him, but then again, that was his Faith. Unpredictable. Impossible. He’d wondered when she’d get tired of letting him have the upper hand and switch roles.

“You’re mine now, Kenneth Lambert,” she said and started riding him.

“Willingly,” he ground out.

“Say it,” she repeated his previous command.

She was perfect. Amazing. “I’m yours.”

She splayed her hands on his taut stomach, rose up his shaft and sank down. A sheen of moisture dotted her skin, her breasts bouncing with each move. He reached up to cup her breasts, but she wasn’t having any of it.

“No touching.” She clasped his wrist, pushed up his arms above his head and paused to kiss him. “It’s my turn to please you now. Lay back and enjoy the ride.”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

“I meant I won’t be able to stop—” #BaronFitzgerald #KissMeCrazy #EBWalters

Title:  Kiss Me Crazy
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book 3]
Length:  245 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
$2.99 on Amazon

TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

“I want our first time together to be perfect.” Baron waited for her to say something but Kara fell silent, her eyes serious, and her hands stopped their gentle exploration. The silence continued. Regret followed, and his face grew hot.

“I meant I won’t be able to stop—”

“Shh.” She placed her finger on his lips. “That was the sweetest and sexiest thing a man has ever said to me.”

Baron grinned. “Really?”

“Really. Now will you stop torturing me with small talk and kiss me.”

He dropped his head and claimed her mouth. Her lips opened under his, passionate and yielding, sweet and addictive. He slid his hand under the hem of her dress. Her skin was warm, smooth, and soft. What would it taste like? He hoped to find out tonight. She shivered, but his relentless hand kept moving upward, greedily stroking, and worshipping her curves, past the lacey edge of her thong to her silken belly.

He pulled away from the kiss, his breathing shallow. Kara slowly opened her eyes and the hunger in them sent a primal thrill through him. His eyes shifted to her dress.

“Take it off,” he commanded.

Confusion flashed in her eyes. “My dress?”

“Yes.” He shifted back to give her space and watched her bunch the hem of her dress then pull it over her head. Her mood shifted as she revealed a lacey black bra and matching skimpy lace thong. She dropped her head and her hair swung to hide her face. His baby was shy? He hoped to cure her of that soon but for now, no need to make her even more self-conscious by pointing out her wariness.

He reached behind her, deftly unhooked the bra and flung it aside. He stared at the contours of her breasts. Pure perfection, he wanted to say, but words failed him. The tips rose tight and pink against her skin, begging to be savored. He reached out and trailed his knuckles down her warm chest, over the taut nipples. She shivered and arched her back, her breathing short and choppy.

“I’ve often fantasized about these,” he told her softly, stroking and exploring the plump mounds, loving the way they filled his palms.

“They’re not drool-worthy.” Her voice shook with uncertainty.

“They’re perfect.”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

"...Wanted to rip this dress off you since you slipped it on.” ~ #VinceKnight #MineUntilDawn #FitzgeraldFamily #EBWalters

Title:  Mine Until Dawn
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book 2]
Length:  315 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
$2.99 on Amazon

TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

Vince lowered his head and gave her a gentle kiss, without urgency. Jade craved more heat, even if for just a few seconds. With his bruises, she was sure tonight’s plans were off. She slipped him her tongue and tasted his sweetness. He let out a hungry growl, slid his fingers through her hair, and accepted her invitation. The kiss that followed, hot and carnal, had her pulse dancing and jumping. He eased back, trailing his lips along her jaw to her ear.

“You taste wonderful.” His husky voice had an unsteady edge. “I can’t wait to sample every glorious inch of your body.”

A dizzying feeling washed over her at the promise in his voice. She cupped his cheek and peered at his face bathed by the security light outside his apartment.

“Vince, are you sure we, uh, should? I don’t want to aggravate your wounds?”

He laughed under his breath. “A few bruises are not stopping me from loving you, Jade Fitzgerald. Not tonight. I need you.” He reclaimed her mouth, again.

Her fingers dug into his arms and he shuddered. Had she pressed on a wound? She released him and wrenched her mouth from his. “Your arm…did I hurt you?”

He sighed and dropped his head to press their foreheads together. “No, you didn’t. That’s my body responding to you. Don’t be afraid to touch me, Jade. I couldn’t bear it.”

Part of her marveled that she could make a man as powerful and confident as Vince tremble with need. The other part, the insecure part, worried that she might not be able to please him.

He gave her cheek a light caress. “Come on. Let’s go inside.”

Jade was still catching her breath when he stepped out, rounded the SUV, and yanked open the passenger door. They hurried to his apartment. Once he opened the door, he pulled her inside, and pushed the door shut with his foot.

Vince flicked on the switch, then turned to watch her. His injured face sported a shiner, creating a pirate effect, leaving her breathless. Their intensity made her nervous and a little self-conscious. He blew out a breath and smiled, his adorable dimples flashing, making her mushy on the inside.

“I’ve waited so long for this. Wanted to rip this dress off you since you slipped it on.” He reached out a hand to trace the strap of her dress, stroke her cheek, moving down to press on the pulse beating furiously at the base of her neck. “So soft.”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

“I want to make love to you right here, right now.” ~ #RonNoble #SlowBurn #FitzgeraldFamily #EBWalters

Title:  Slow Burn
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book1]
Length:  290 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
$ .99 on Amazon

TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

Like hell he was. It had been three long days since he touched her. The kitchen could wait. She couldn’t. “Not so fast, Hotshot.” She pulled his head and poured all her hunger and need in a single kiss. Within seconds, the atmosphere in the room changed.

His heart slamming in his chest, body heating, Ron sat back and pulled Ashley to him. Hearing her admit that she cared about him was headier than the best brandy he’d ever tasted. But when she’d planted herself between him and those cocked guns, his heart nearly stopped. He hadn’t known what to think or say. But right now wasn’t the time to analyze it. It would keep until later.

He palmed her cheeks to hold her head in place and took possession of her mouth. For three days, he had dreamt about this. Ron had pushed himself mentally at work and physically at the gym to the point of exhaustion, only to have her invade his dreams. If he’d thought that all he needed to get her out of his system was a good lay, he would have found release somewhere else. Right from the beginning, he’d known it was more than sex with Ashley. Known and fought it because he’d taken his mother and uncle’s way of life as the norm, never letting anyone get close. It was liberating to let go.

He gripped her head and plundered her mouth as he intended to do her body. Their heavy breathing, sighs and groans filled the room as their needs spiraled out of control. The desire to cherish and please clashed with the wild urge to conquer and claim. The former won hands down and he slowed to a languid pace. Nibbling, teasing and savoring. He intended to make up for the last three days.

Finally, he lifted his head, and whispered, “Are there surveillance cameras in this room?”

“Are you kidding?” she breathed out. “No audio either. Here or the one upstairs.”

He leaned back and glanced around. It was big by bathroom standards, but not in the same class as the one upstairs. He didn’t want her freaking out because of her claustrophobia. “I want to make love to you right here, right now.”

“Me too.”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Tuesday Teaser | Mine Until Dawn #TheFitzgeraldFamily

Title:  Mine Until Dawn
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book 2]
Length:  315 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance


TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

The haunted look was gone, but her beautiful hazel eyes were red-rimmed, and her lashes wet. She’d chewed off her lipstick, leaving her lips a natural pink. God, she was gorgeous, even after a bout of crying. He pushed a lock of hair from her face and tucked it behind her ear.

“Feeling better?”

She wiped her eyes with the heel of her hands and nodded jerkily. “Yes. Thank you.”

“Sure you want to thank me? Not deck me?”

She scrunched her face at his teasing voice. “Why would I want to do that?”

“For nearly scaring you to death. For not giving you your space when you asked for it. I deserve a mean upper cut.” He winked at her when she smiled. “Just make sure it’s on this side of my face, though.” He tapped his uninjured cheek. “The other side has received one too many lashes tonight.”

The transformation was instantaneous. Her eyes widened as she stepped back. “Your face…I completely forgot.” She reached up and cupped his unhurt cheek. “I’m sorry, I’ll be more careful,” she said when he winced, then gently turned his head for a better look at his bruise. “Oh, Vince. You need to see a doctor.”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Teaser Tuesday | Slow Burn #TheFitzgeraldFamily

Title:  Slow Burn
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book1]
Length:  290 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance

TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

“Go home, Ron. It’s been a long day and I’m exhausted. I want to go to bed.” When he opened his mouth, she added quickly, “alone.” Something flashed in his eyes. Pain? She couldn’t be sure. “I’m sorry. I just really need to be alone tonight.”

“Okay. I understand your need for privacy, so I’ll leave. But,” he paused until she was back looking at him, “I’ll be here first thing tomorrow morning.”

“Don’t. Please. I don’t need the complication of a relationship right now.”

“Too late, babe, because we’re having one.” He picked up his jacket, shrugged it on, then turned and flashed a grin at her. His hot gaze raked her body.

Ashley closed her eyes, as if that simple act could stop her body from greedily responding to the promise in his gaze. She must be jinxed or something. When she opened her eyes, Ron was staring at her with a triumphant grin on his face.

“Don’t come back, Ron. I don’t want you to.”

“You can’t get rid of me that easily, babe. I will not go away just because you order me to, so don’t.” He closed the gap between them, the grin disappearing from his face. When he stopped before her, he was so close his breath ruffled the strands of hair on her forehead. He lifted her chin until their gaze locked. A searing buzz of sexual heat flickered, then warmed the air.

“Don’t push me, Ron.” Her voice came out shaky. She hated that.

“I will until you accept the inevitable.” His voice was soft, but relentless. “You can say you don’t want me, but we both know it’s a lie. Your body knows what it wants, what it craves. Don’t fight me, Ashley, because when it comes to this,” he lowered his head and landed a possessive kiss on her lips, “I always win.”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Teaser Tuesday | Mine Until Dawn #TheFitzgeraldFamily

Title:  Mine Until Dawn
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book 2]
Length:  315 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance


TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

His broad shoulders lifted and dropped. “No problem. You’re still planning on taking off tomorrow, aren’t you?”

In other words, he wanted her out of his way. She crossed her arms and glared at him. “Dana Point is only an hour’s drive from here, not the end of the world. We can easily meet everyday—”

“I’d prefer nights,” he cut in. “Talk shop between rounds of lovemaking or wait until we’re done at dawn. I’m game either way.”

Tingling heat raced across her skin. Done at dawn, and he didn’t even crack a smile. “You have a one-track mind.”

He shrugged. “I don’t like to play games when I go after something. I want you, Jade, and I have no intention of hiding it. Unless, of course, you have a problem with my saying it.”

How could she when he made her feel so feminine and sexy. No one ever had such an effect on her. On the other hand, he made it sound so unromantic, as though their coming together was only lust-driven. She didn’t know why the thought bothered her.

Jade picked up her fork and broke the remaining frittata on her plate into pieces. She glanced at Vince from the canopy of her lashes. He raised an eyebrow, obviously waiting for an answer.

“I don’t have a problem with you saying you want me, Vince.” I just need to get used to hearing it.

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tuesday Teaser | Slow Burn #TheFitzgeraldFamily

Title:  Slow Burn
Series:  The Fitzgerald Family [Book1]
Length:  290 Pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance

TEASER
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10750656-slow-burn

Ashley pursed her lips at the picture of three of them together. Her mother and father were on either side of her. “Dad…my father had shown me how to set the camera on a timer. See?” She indicated the background. “It’s the same room as in the first photograph.”

Ron gave her the third photograph. She studied the glossy print. “I took this one outside Carlyle House…I mean, the Carlyle Club, as it was called then. It was the first time I saw it. It looked so grand, magnificent, like a castle straight out of a fairy tale.”

“An exclusive club for the A-list stars was more like it,” he corrected wryly. “A cousin of my mother’s ran it at the time. You were probably the only child ever to enter it at night. I’d been inside it numerous times, but always during the day, when families used the pool and the restaurant.”

If only she could remember going inside. It was frustrating, but at the same time, comforting. She knew it was cowardly of her, but the fewer the memories of that particular night the better.

There was a brief, tense silence. From Ron’s expectant expression, she knew he was waiting for her to say something. She’d never wanted to discuss what happened, but something about the man’s calming presence urged her on.

“It was my birthday,” she finally said, deciding to tiptoe rather than dive into the horror.

Ron’s eyebrows shot up. “The day of the fire?”

She gave him a weak smile and nodded. “Makes one wonder what the big guy upstairs was thinking.”

“Damn,” he said under his breath.

Damned was exactly how she felt on her birthdays. Celebrating, and at the same time mourning, was enough to throw a kink in anyone’s psyche. But to a child, it was pure torture. Without her dear, loving Aunt Estelle, she didn’t know if she could have endured it.

A frown creased her brow when she caught Ron’s expression. Was it pity or compassion? Pity was the one emotion she refused to accept from anyone. She clenched her hand.

“I’ve learned to live with it.” Her tone came out defensive. “My aunt made everything okay.”

Ron shook his head. “But you’re reminded of your loss on your birthdays. How can anyone make that okay?”

http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Contemporary-Fitzgerald-Family-ebook/dp/B004VNVHZE/ref=la_B00821G2ZQ_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383669913&sr=1-2