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SECRET WORDS (SECRET DREAMS
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE 1)
When
Jasmine Allen met Kane Summers in the unlikeliest of places, she wasn't
expecting the swift and immediate attraction she felt for him. But Jasmine had
a secret she wasn't at all comfortable sharing with anyone, least of all, the
hunky guy who was literally sweeping her off her feet.
Kane
Summers was a sucker for damsels in distress. When he found himself wanting to
protect Jasmine Allen in more ways than one, the instant chemistry they had for
each other hit him squarely in the chest. But Kane's life was complicated, and
he wasn't totally free to act on the fascination he felt for her.
Kane and
Jasmine were fighting a losing battle to stay away from each other. But
circumstances -- and certain people -- beyond their control were very much
intent on keeping them apart.
How could
they find their way past secrets and malicious intents to nurture a love that,
if given the chance, could last a lifetime?
*****
Each book in the
Secret Dreams series is a complete stand-alone novel that would give you
enjoyment on its own. However, to enhance your experience of this series, the
author recommends reading them in order.
Secret Words is the
first of four steamy and sweet books from the Secret Dreams Contemporary
Romance series.
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Excerpt:
"No,
no, no!" Jasmine Allen cried softly as she stared at the bold handwritten
'Out of Order' sign stuck to the door of the ladies' bathroom. Hoping
against hope that a prankster put up the notice, she twisted the knob.
Locked. Damn it!
Had she
known that the car trip to Sydney's Royal National Park would take more than
two hours, courtesy of the broken-down truck that created a traffic jam on the
main highway, she wouldn't have drunk all that lemon and ginger tea for her
sore throat before they left her sister's home.
She
squinted at the map someone pinned to the door showing the directions to the
nearest available ladies' room. It indicated it was about a five-minute
walk away. But with her bladder close to bursting, she didn't have five minutes.
Well,
there's the men's room, she thought desperately.
She walked
around the small red brick building that stood amongst gum trees and chirping
birds, hidden from the view of the picnic area where her sister Jessa, her fiancé Rob,
and their friends were gathered for Rob's birthday.
She tried
to listen for sounds from inside the men's restroom but couldn't hear
anything. With fingers crossed that no one was inside, she cautiously
placed her hand on the door to push it.
She let out
a short yelp as the door was yanked open from the inside. Her eyes opened
wide as they landed on a dark-haired man whose blue eyes stared back at her in
horrified surprise.
Jasmine's
mind went blank, forgetting for a moment why she was there. There was no
other way to describe the man in front of her. He was a total hunk.
She gaped at him for a long second, until her body reminded her she needed to
go. Now.
"I
think the ladies' room is around the corner to your right," Mr. Hunk said,
seemingly recovered from his shock.
"It's
out of order," she squeaked as she shoved him out of the way and ran for
one of the cubicles.
Relief
flooded her as she let go, followed by a sense of acute embarrassment.
Did she just rudely push someone so she could go to the toilet? In the
men's room? She felt her face burn. The fact that the guy she
jostled was mega-hot and attractive didn't help her dignity and sense of
femininity.
She
finished her business and crept out of the cubicle, relieved that no one came
in while she was there and disappointed that Mr. Hunk was gone. Well,
what was she expecting? That he'd wait around for her?
She thought
of blue eyes that belonged to a handsome face as she washed her hands.
Maybe he was here on a picnic, too. If he used this particular bathroom, he
must be hanging around close to her group's spot. Didn't her sister say
they chose this part of the park because it was a lot quieter? A smile
formed on her face at the possibility of bumping into him again.
The sound
of male voices coming from outside prodded her to hurry up and leave the room
she wasn't supposed to be in. She hastily turned towards the door, eager
to get out, when she felt her left foot slip from underneath her.
"Oww!"
She landed on her butt awkwardly, her arms thankfully managing to stop her
upper body and head from hitting the floor.
Gingerly,
she braced herself up and tried to stand. Pain shot up from her ankle and
her face contorted in an ugly wince just as the door flung open. To her
delight and chagrin, there he was again. Mr. Hunk. How freaking
embarrassing!
"Are
you okay?" he asked.
"Uh, I
think so. I didn't notice the puddle."
"Here,
let me help you up." Her knight in sexy blue jeans leaned down to
give her a hand.
She smiled
her thanks as she accepted his assistance.
"Ahem,"
a voice intruded, causing her to look away from Mr. Hunk's handsome face to
find a middle-aged man poking his head inside the restroom.
"Excuse
me. May I go in now?" the man asked.
"Yes,"
Mr. Hunk answered. "Thanks for waiting."
She gave
her new friend a quizzical look.
"I
told him not to go in until you came out," he explained.
"You
were guarding the door for me?" she asked in disbelief.
"Yeah.
I thought you might need a little privacy while you invaded the men's
room," he said with a teasing grin.
"Thanks.
That's very kind of you."
"No
worries. There's not many people around in this part of the park and a
pretty girl like you shouldn't be found in the men's room. It always pays
to be careful," he said quietly, then turned his head towards the
cubicles. "Not that I think you're dangerous, sir," he called
out loudly to the older man.
"I
understand," the other guy responded.
"Aahh,"
she cried softly as she put weight on her left foot.
"Your
ankle?" her knight asked.
"Yes,
I must have sprained it." Her eyes watered from the pain and the
predicament she found herself in. She prayed her ankle wasn't too
bad. Her sister's wedding was next week and she didn't want to be a
limping bridesmaid on the day.
Ever since I was a
young teenager, I have loved reading romance novels. My auntie used to send me
boxes of her books and I would devour them one after another.
Every so often, I
would read a mystery or a suspense or a paranormal novel as I love those genres
too. But romance is still my favourite. :)
For many years, I wrote
technical and non-fiction materials for professional use and had only dreamt
about writing a novel. Then, one day, after a period of binge-reading sexy
romances, I decided to sit in front of my computer and start writing my first
fiction book. The result? My debut novel Will To Love, the first in the
hot and sexy Lifestyle by Design series. After that, I knew that I would love
to tell more beautiful love stories through my books.
I live in Sydney,
Australia with my amazing husband who lovingly cheers me on in my journey as a
novelist.
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