Unexpected Storm
"My place isn’t
far. Just a little way past the cliff steps you would take to your hotel.”
Holly enjoyed
the feel of his strong hand around hers. It soothed her. She enjoyed being with
him as they walked companionably along. It was as if they knew each other, were
friends and lovers already.
“How do you know
where I’m staying?” she asked as they passed the wooden steps that were built
against the cliff, so that guests could easily reach the beach from the hotel.
“I guessed. It
seemed you were making for the steps before the heavens opened and you dashed
into the beach shelter. That storm came out of nowhere. I’d only just brought
in my student. I teach sailboarding and surfing.” He stopped walking.
Holly stopped
too.
“We’re here. Are
you sure you want this? You’re safe with me, but…”
He didn’t finish
his sentence.
Holly couldn’t
let doubt creep in, couldn’t let this chance slip away. “I’m sure.”
He led her
through gates that were already flung open, up a white gravel path. It was
wide, and with a red Jeep Cherokee parked to the side of the house.
The sight of the
villa brought a smile to Holly’s lips. It was biscuit colored, with vibrant
bougainvillea growing up the walls in swathes of magenta and shocking pink so
that it looked like something from an Impressionist painting.
At the door,
Will let go of her hand and took a key from under a big terracotta plant pot.
Fern fronds trailed over the sides and Will settled the pot down on the tiles
of the porch, making sure no greenery was trapped beneath the pot.
He opened the
door and took Holly’s hand to lead her inside.
Elodie Parkes Copyright 2014 Secret Cravings All rights Reserved
When Holly takes a vacation with friends she never dreams
she will meet someone who turns her lonely life around in just one
afternoon…the question is can this kind of heat last… ‘Unexpected Storm,’
releasing June 21, from Secret Cravings Publishing.
Loved this tease :) Congrats on the upcoming release!
ReplyDeleteSweet tease, Elodie. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous tease -- great work!
ReplyDeleteThis was so Elodie: you pull me in and leave me hanging, lol. Great tease. Congrats on the release and the beautiful cover. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your setting description, Elodie! Great tease!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely teaser. Congrats, Elodie.
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