Cupid’s
Promise
Holiday
Hearts Book 2
By
Kimberly
Quinton
A sweet contemporary
Holiday romance with a touch of paranormal
Shot
through the heart...
Cupid’s
Promise
Cupid's Secret promises to set Laurel Cove on its ear with a
sexy new boutique that answers what a woman desires. When the owner ends up in
the hospital it's up to Lena Ridgeway to make sure this heart-stopping opening
goes off without a hitch, but she finds her every idea challenged by a
no-nonsense businessman.
Capitalizing
on a feeling...
Marcus Blackwell is a bottom-line kind of guy and he knows
that sex and hearts sell. When he arrives to find his latest venture in chaos,
his partner injured, and a model- turned-manager in charge, he rolls up his
sleeves and dives in. If only he could keep his mind-and hands - off the sultry
model with her whimsical faith in a fake holiday.
Can't
fight this fortune...
Lena can't help teasing the straight-laced, business-only
boss who keeps sneaking into her dreams. One passionate kiss has her believing
he may be the one she's waited for all her life, but she'll need every arrow in
Cupid's arsenal to prove she is his true Valentine....
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Excerpt:
“You’re firing me because I didn’t sell enough chocolate?” Lena had
never been fired before. She shouldn’t be so pissed. It wasn’t like she had
wanted to be a clerk in the first place.
“No. I’m letting you know your obligation to your friend is fulfilled.
We have a manager who can take over—one who’s interested in the bottom line and
ready to do what it takes to make this store a success—therefore, you no longer
need to inconvenience yourself with filling in.” If he could have been more
condescending, she wasn’t sure how.
“But who will coordinate the seminars and special guests we have
coming in next week? Julie can’t run the store and do that, too.” Why was she
arguing? If the part owner said he didn’t need her, then he didn’t need her.
She could get to her planned reunion with James.
“I’ll be coordinating the week of activities and specials. Like I
said, everything is under control and you are free to go.” He began the closing
routine as if there was no need for further discussion. She was, for the first
time she could remember, speechless.
Lena paced through the shop to the florist counter where her purse was
secured in a cabinet. Pulling the over-sized boho bag out, she bit her tongue
before saying anything else. She had known her time there was temporary while they found
other staff, but she had enjoyed the work and done well, despite what Marcus
thought. Maybe she should take his dismissal as a sign to move on.
Turning, she almost swallowed her sore tongue. Holy heck. Boss
from hell had loosened his tie and unbuttoned his collar. Suddenly Mr. Tight
Ass looked more bedroom than boardroom. He ran a hand over his face, pinched
the bridge of his nose for a breath, then smoothed through his
just-longer-than-short locks. The natural wave kept the
tousled-yet-put-together style with ease. Transfixed, she couldn’t look away as
his long fingers deftly and purposefully unbuttoned one sleeve and then the
other before rolling them up to reveal the sun-kissed color of his hands also
extended up strong forearms. Her lips closed around the soft pant of her
breath. Her thoughts really needed to start flowing in a different direction.
His gaze caught hers and heat singed her cheeks at his cocky
half-grin. “You don’t need to help close up. I can manage.”
Clearing her throat, she wiped at the handprint her heated skin had
left on the glass counter. “Sure thing.” I need to get out of here before I
do something stupid.
Lena wrestled one arm into her coat. Her palms itched to either smack
him or caress him to see what he would do. Neither choice was in her best
interest. He moved behind her to hold up her coat. His hand brushed her
shoulder, turning her toward him. The small touch sent a thrill straight to her
core. Peeking up at him, she searched for an answering attraction in the depths
of his warm autumn flecked-green eyes but he moved away quickly. “Night, then.
Good luck.” And once again, she’d been dismissed.
Stupid
candy. From this night on, she never
wanted to see chocolate again. Okay, maybe not until after Valentine’s.
Character Interview with Lena Ridgeway
Kimberly: Hi everyone! Thank
you for having Lena and I here today.
Lena: Hi! I’m so excited to be
here. I can’t wait to share Cupid’s Secret with the world. I’m so very proud of
my best friend Sydney’s store!
Kimberly: Tell us a little
about yourself, Lena.
Lena: I began modeling when I
was seventeen and moved to New York City at eighteen, but only lived there for
a year before moving to Boston and basing my career from there. Recently, I
moved back to my hometown of Laurel Cove and am working with Marcus and Sydney
at Cupid’s Secret.
Kimberly: Tell us about the
store, Cupid’s Secret.
Lena: It has everything you
would want in a lingerie boutique. Sydney’s clothing line is made with the
everyday woman in mind. But the everyday woman who wants to feel beautiful and
sexy—and who doesn’t want that? We also have gifts, especially this month for
Valentine’s Day. We sell items from local artisans- chocolates, a florist’s
beautiful arrangements, soaps, lotions and perfumes. We just had a week of
workshops and events for the public to provide everything one would need to set
the perfect mood for seduction and romance. I think our customers really
enjoyed the couple therapist’s workshop.
Kimberly: What is the quality
you most like in a man?
Lena: Hmmmmm, well, he has to
be honest and I like a man who isn’t afraid to have fun. Marcus might not seem
like it, but he’s learning to let go of some of his control and has surprised
me with his spontaneity and ability to laugh and relax. I’m loosening him up
little by little!
Kimberly: What’s your most
treasured possession?
Lena: The necklace my
grandmother, Nona Camilla, gave me on my eighteenth birthday. I still wear it
everyday because it means so much to me.
Kimberly: What five words come
to mind when you think about your grandmother?
Lena: Love, comfort, sadness,
memories and dreams.
Kimberly: What three words come
to mind when you think of Marcus?
Lena: Sexy, teaseable, good.
Thanks again for chatting with
us today!
Whether
she’s writing contemporary or paranormal romance, Kimberly Quinton is a
romantic at heart who strives to tell stories about the power of true love.
Since
a teen, she’s loved romances and believes we can all live our
happily-ever-after. Always a people watcher, it wasn’t until Kimberly shucked
her Accounting major for Anthropology that her interest in people and
cultures was nurtured. Kimberly has combined her natural curiosity (nosiness)
with her love of romance for the sake of bringing the movies in her head to
life on the page.
A wife
and mother of two, Kimberly spends her days chasing chores, wrangling
active kids, and writing. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, great wine and
sharing a laugh with friends and family.
You
can usually find her on Facebook or Twitter. Stop by for a chat.
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