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Author Bios:
Peri
Elizabeth Scott lives in Manitoba, Canada. She and her husband have a wonderful
son, and a houseful of animals. She closed her part time private practice as a
social worker and child play therapist to spend more time with her husband. Peri
has written for years, mostly short stories and poetry, and reads everything
she can lay her hands on. She more recently turned to penning contemporary
romance, although has published dark erotica under another pen name.
Website:
http://www.perielizabethscott.com/
Jennifer
Simpkins has always been an avid reader, but it wasn't until she
became a stay-at-home mom did she start to read romance. Her passion of reading
romance turned into another passion she had as a child—writing. One late night
of writing about sexy heroes and strong-willed heroines turned into two nights,
until seven months later she had written her first novel.
She lives in a small, North Carolina town with her supportive husband (whose dream is to be on the cover of one of her books), a beautiful daughter, and two dogs who can’t seem to get along. If she's not writing you can find her reading, hanging out with her family, or cheering on the New York Yankees.
Website: http://www.jennifersimpkins.net/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/jsimpkins91
Full
Circle Blurb:
Heath abandoned Ellie Scott thirteen years
ago, disgusted and betrayed. He’s now reluctantly back for his father’s—count
’em—fourth wedding because he promised his little sister. Mia wants him to make
up with their dad—and she’s never stopped talking about Ellie.
Ellie never got over Heath Granger. She had
no idea why he left, only that it cut to the bone. She’s doing the flowers for
his father’s wedding so they are bound to meet.
Thrown together again, Ellie learns why
Heath abandoned her. Like father, like son, except she quite likes Mr. Granger.
Heath, not so much, considering how quick he was to believe a lie—and think the
worst of her.
Faced with the truth, Heath is ashamed of
his actions. He can walk away again, or man up and make amends. But will Ellie
forgive and forget? Will they come full circle?
Teaser Excerpt:
Ellie buried her head in her hands and silently
screamed, frustrated by the situation Mia had put her in. When she looked back
up she saw him. His dark hair was a
tad too long for convention, but it suited him. For half a second she let
herself imagine what it would feel like to run her fingers through the thick
mane. The simple touch used to bring her so much pleasure, but then that thought
forced her to remember their last time together and that was enough to bring
her back to present time. She couldn’t ignore his same strong, handsome
features. Heath gave off an air of command even at this distance, and he wasn’t
soft at all from his desk job. So probably not staid either. Of course, he
looked more mature, but still like Heath.
A white buttoned up shirt tucked into a pair of dark
slacks was anchored with a thin belt. The first two buttons on his shirt were
left unattended to, giving him a more casual, cool look. His slick, black dress
shoes were the only part of his attire that stood out to her though. And if
Heath being beyond sexy wasn’t enough to knock her off balance, him not being
alone was. As she had somehow already suspected, a blonde bombshell in a sleek,
blue dress hung on Heath’s side, as if claiming him and warding off all other
women. High heels showcased her long, tan legs. Ellie became insecure in her
simple, flowered sundress paired with white sandals. If this was what he was
into… No, Ellie, don’t you dare do that
to yourself.
Mia saw them about the same time. Leaping to her feet,
she about tumbled over her chair, trying to reach Heath. In that moment, seeing
how happy her friend was, Ellie figured all the discomfort that was bound to
happen tonight would be worth it.
Mia pulled her brother into a tight hug. “Heath, you’re
here!”
A smile spread across his perfectly shaped lips as he
took his sister into his arms. He looked genuinely happy. “It’s good to see
you, little sis.”
Mr. Roy beamed. “It’s wonderful seeing my kids together
again. I’ve missed this.”
Renee acknowledged Ellie first. “I didn’t know you would
be here.”
“Yeah, Mia’s full of surprises. It seems she didn’t tell
anyone I was coming tonight,” she said, looking in Heath’s general direction.
Mr. Roy left his children’s side, and Ellie stood,
accepting his bear hug. “It’s good to see you, Ellie.”
“You too, Mr. Roy.”
The only other person left to greet—well, two people—was
Heath and his date.
Heath was first to break the awkward silence. Extending
a hand, he leaned into her. At that very moment she made the mistake of
inhaling, taking in his fresh smelling cologne. “Ellie.” His voice came out
low. And that did funny things to her stomach. The flip flops only got worse as
he swept his eyes down her body, from her face to her painted toes and back up
to her flaming red cheeks. Damn him.
“Hi” she said, clearing her throat, clearly not as
unfazed by their meeting as he appeared.
His stare set her body on fire. He made no attempt to
move and she became aware she’d failed to shake his hand. She’d taken it into
hers, and lord help her. His hand was rough and strong, making her want to
shiver. She also couldn’t ignore his eyes as they bore into her, dangerously
dark, sending a jolt of excitement to her core. This couldn’t be happening.
After all these years, he still had the same effect on her. And then it seemed
the connection broke his calm and collected exterior because he didn’t let go
immediately. Instead, he raised one beautifully arched eyebrow at her.
His touch, his smell sent her back to a time when things
were just as complicated. Except then she welcomed the complication he brought
into her life. His lips, warm and moving over hers. His tongue swirling with
hers, sending little jolts of electricity to her sex. His body rubbing against
her. The feel of his—
“Heath, darling, who is this?” Blondie was now back on
his side, running her manicured fingers up and down his forearm.
A cold dose of reality put out the fire that had sparked
between her thighs. It was going to be a really long night.
Heath cleared his throat and collected himself. She
wondered if he’d allowed himself to go back to that place too. “This is Mia’s
best friend, Ellie Scott. Ellie, this is Melissa Adams.”
Voice just above a whisper—audible to only Heath and
Ellie—Melissa said, “I’m Heath’s lover.”
Ellie stared back in horror. Was she supposed to have a
response to that? No wonder they’d never worked out, if this was the type of
woman he’d been waiting for.
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