Sacking
Austin
by Lori Beth Johnson
Recently
divorced pro quarterback Austin Cook isn't looking for love. After finding his
serial-cheating wife in the arms of his biggest on-field rival, Austin vows to
never trust a woman again. From now on, all relationships will be on his terms.
Yet, when he meets a mysterious artist unlike any woman he has ever known, he
finds himself forgetting about the past and living in the moment.
Tara Lee
had only been looking for new brushes when she visits the art supply shop, but when
she runs into the tall, dark, and delicious football star she can't deny the
immediate attraction. Sparks fly over small talk, and she knows she's in
trouble. When a one-night stand turns into so much more, Tara is torn. If
Austin knew the truth about who she is, he'd never want her. Should she deny
her feelings and walk away, or take the chance and risk her heart?"
Excerpt:
“I had a
good time tonight,” Austin said as they walked to her building. She maintained
a two-story town home in an older neighborhood that attracted an eclectic group
of residents. Artists, musicians, and writers were everywhere, but also many
young urban executives had moved into the area.
She
leaned back against the front of her door. “You wanna come in?” Her eyes
flashed. “For coffee?”
One side
of his mouth raised and he inched toward her placing his hands on either side
of her head, resting them flat against the wood. “Coffee, huh?”
“You like
it hot, don’t you?"
Even
though he had been on the sidelines, Austin still understood how to play this
game. “Girl,” he said, his southern drawl more pronounced as he moved even
closer. “You are driving me crazy.”
She let
out a moan as he pressed against her, the large expanse of his upper abs
skimming against her breasts. She snaked a hand onto his neck. “You aren’t my
type,” she whispered as his lips neared hers.
“You
aren’t mine, either.” Before Austin could seal the kiss, Tara had turned and
slid the key into the doorknob.
“Come
on,” she said, taking his hand. “Get in here.”
About the
Author:
If Lori
Beth had to choose one word to describe herself, it would be dreamer. Beginning
with the daydreams of her youth, she has spent her life spinning stories of
love and family. After spending many years on a winding career path that began
in retail management and included three-fun years teaching middle school
English, Lori Beth decided to get serious with this thing called writing. She
now works part-time in higher education student services so that she can devote
as much time as possible to her craft.
Lori Beth
has a B.S. in Elementary Education and is ever so slowly pursuing a M.A. in
European History. She is a fervent believer in lifelong learning that can, but
doesn't have to, include formal education. Music is her muse, books are her
passion, and she is an avid sports fan. Go Colts! Go Reds!
Family,
friendships, and social issues are central to her character-driven stories.
Sometimes steamy, sometimes sweet, and often set in small towns, her tales will
surely find a way into your heart.
Lori Beth
and her husband reside in southern Indiana and have three children: two sons in
college and one daughter in high school.
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