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Title:For Everly
Author:Raine
Thomas
Publisher:Iambe
Books, LLC
Release
date:May 27, 2013
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
Age
Group:New Adult
Book
Description:
Determined to overcome a dark and
tragic past, college student Everly Wallace is only months away from earning
her degree in physical therapy. She’s consumed with school, caring for her
ailing grandfather, and figuring out how to pay the next bill. The last thing
she wants is a relationship, but it just might be the one thing she needs.
Major
League pitcher Cole Parker hasn’t fought for anything in his life. He went from
a privileged upbringing to a multimillion dollar All-Star career. But when his
pitching shoulder starts to give him trouble at only twenty-four years old, he
faces the possibility of his injury becoming public knowledge and costing him
everything.
In
a desperate bid to save his career, Cole
decides to hire someone to treat his injury, someone who will keep things off
the record and out of the media. He finds the perfect solution in Everly. As
mysterious as she is beautiful, she provides an enticing distraction from his
pain. Soon, physical therapy is the last thing on his mind.
When an
act of betrayal brings the truths they both fear to light, Cole will have to
fight for the first time in his life…not just for his career, but for Everly’s
love.
Excerpt:
“I know you’re not seeking any romantic connections
right now, Everly,” Wyatt interrupted, giving Cole a quelling look. “We’re here
in a strictly professional capacity.”
Now she looked more at ease. “I see. Are you seeking
a consultation over Cole’s rotator cuff injury?”
Cole stiffened. He glared at Wyatt.
“I haven’t told her a thing,” Wyatt said with raised
palms.
“You didn’t have to say anything,” she said with a
shrug, leaning back against Rowan’s desk. Her keen gaze met Cole’s. “I noticed
that you favored your left hand throughout your meal, using it to drink, eat,
and bring your napkin to your mouth, but you’re a right-handed pitcher. And
just now, when you moved to clear space on the couch, you stopped breathing and
swallowed hard when you moved your right arm, telling me you’re hiding pain and
have a reduced range of motion.”
His mouth opened over her observations. He looked
again at Wyatt. His brother gave him a look that said, See?
“But how do you know it’s a rotator cuff injury?”
Cole asked. Could other people see what she did? If so, he was so screwed.
“That, I’ll admit, was an educated guess based on
your age and profession,” she answered. “I’ve only observed your symptoms and
haven’t done any scans or tests to confirm. You’ll want to rule out bursitis,
tendonitis, adhesive capsulitis, and other possible causes of your shoulder
pain, of course.”
Despite what he’d seen this evening and his
brother’s assurances, Cole was surprised by Everly’s quick assessment. She
looked like she should be out club-hopping, not spouting medical jargon with
such an intent expression on her face.
He also realized, since she knew his profession,
that she had known who he was the moment she saw him. So why hadn’t she
mentioned that before now? Maybe she wasn’t a fan.
“We’ve had scans done,” Wyatt said. “X-rays, an
MRI—the whole load.”
He moved over to the desk. Everly stepped to the
side as Wyatt reached over to retrieve the large manila envelope resting there.
She hit Cole’s leg and nearly toppled onto his lap. Out of instinct, he reached
out to help her maintain her balance. His hands ended up on her nicely shaped
rear end.
She sprung away like a gazelle fleeing a lion. When
she turned to look at him, he realized her cheeks were nearly as red as her
hair. Her reaction went a long way toward putting him back on an even keel.
“I don’t bite,” he said with a grin. “Come and have
a seat.”
He patted the cushion beside him. She looked at it
warily, then moved her gaze to him. He patted the cushion again. Her lips moved
on a whispered comment of some kind as she stepped around his legs and sat
down. It was a small victory, but he felt better.
When he turned to look at her, he caught her scent,
a unique fragrance that reminded him of whipped vanilla cream and frosted
wildberries. She met his gaze. The combination of her nearness, her scent, and
the cautious look in her lovely eyes had his whole body reacting.
Oh, this was such a bad idea.
Purchase Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/For-Everly-ebook/dp/B00D0TB1CE/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370060984&sr=1-1&keywords=For+everly
Barnes & Noble:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/for-everly-raine-thomas/1115426502?ean=2940016443065
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About the author:
Raine
Thomas is the award-winning author of a series of YA Fantasy/Romance novels
about the Estilorian plane, including the Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy and the
Firstborn Trilogy, and a New Adult Contemporary Romance, For Everly. She is a proud member of Romance Writers of America and
is a contributing blogger to The Writer's Voice. When she isn’t planning
weddings, writing, or glued to social networking sites, she can usually be
found on one of Florida’s beautiful beaches with her husband and daughter or crossing
the border to visit with her Canadian friends and relatives.
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Thanks for the giveaway! Can't wait to read this book. :)
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ReplyDeleteCongrats Raine Thomas on the release. I look forward to reading it. Thanks for the opportunity to win a signed copy.
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