{"id":7596,"date":"2019-03-22T01:05:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T05:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kate-hill.com\/blog\/?p=7596"},"modified":"2019-03-11T14:09:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T18:09:54","slug":"look-into-my-eyes-by-afton-locke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kate-hill.com\/blog\/?p=7596","title":{"rendered":"Look Into My Eyes by Afton Locke"},"content":{"rendered":"

Look Into My Eyes – part of the Crossroads anthology<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Afton Locke<\/p>\n

Blurb:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look Into My Eyes:<\/p>\n

When Gina and Ryan meet at the crossroads, will they step across for love?<\/p>\n

Single mother Gina Cole will do anything for her daughter. She even accepts a hospice assignment to improve her chances at getting a promotion. But caring for a terminally ill patient stirs up painful memories and guilt about her late husband.<\/p>\n

Ryan Atlee, disillusioned by his failed business, has stopped caring whether or not he gets a new kidney. But when an irresistible hospice volunteer battles her deepest fear to open her heart to him, he wants to live.<\/p>\n

The threat of death casts a shadow on their newfound love, but anything can happen at the crossroads\u2014if they dare to step across.<\/p>\n

Excerpt:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crossroads:<\/p>\n

Every decision may cost you.<\/p>\n

Join 21 bestselling and award-winning authors as they bring you action, adventure and drama in these 20 multi-genre stories that will keep you entertained even after you finish the books.<\/p>\n

These stories run the gambit of the paranormal, other worlds, contemporary millionaires, military themed, alpha males, romantic suspense and even a touch of intrigue. There\u2019s something for everyone and enough for all.<\/p>\n

Look Into My Eyes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat do you think you\u2019re doing?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can at least load the dishwasher.\u201d<\/p>\n

She glanced at the living room. \u201cAfter a big meal, you need to rest.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI told you, I want to be useful. It\u2019s the least I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, don\u2019t wear yourself out. I don\u2019t want to send you to your grave any earlier than necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n

The remark hit him like a sucker punch. Because, during the entire meal, he\u2019d actually forgotten he was about to die.<\/p>\n

She gripped his shoulder, regret flashing in her eyes. \u201cRyan, I\u2019m sorry. My mouth runs away from me sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, maybe we should keep it occupied.\u201d Before he could stop himself, he gripped her chin between thumb and forefinger and pressed his lips to hers.<\/p>\n

After the quick contact, they stared at each other. Her lips remained parted, making his groin stir to life. The shock in her eyes, sharp and bright, grew hazy\u2026with desire. He kissed her again, drinking deeply from her beautiful mouth. As if she were the only medicine on earth that could save his life.<\/p>\n

God, she felt soft. Her mouth. Her body. Like a favorite pillow. A home. Her hands coasted over his shoulders, gliding to the back of his neck. Until he ached to feel her gentle fingertips all over his scalp.<\/p>\n

Instead, she let go and backed up.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are we doing?\u201d she whispered, brushing her fingers across her damp lips. \u201cThis is completely inappropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n

He shrugged as he tried to catch his breath. \u201cWe\u2019re not breaking any rules, are we?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, a kiss like that is going to break something.\u201d<\/p>\n

Purchase Link(s):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07N1T887K<\/a>
\niBooks: http:\/\/apple.co\/2P42r26<\/a>
\nNook: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Rf12HS<\/a><\/p>\n

About Afton Locke<\/strong><\/p>\n

Afton Locke is a USA Today Bestselling Author who prefers romantic fantasies to everyday reality. Fantasies take her to different times, races, places, and beyond. She lives with her husband, several unnamed dust bunnies, and a black cat that can be scary or cuddly, depending on the current book. When she\u2019s not writing, Afton enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and watching retro T.V.<\/p>\n

Author Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Newsletter: http:\/\/www.aftonlocke.com\/mailing-list.html<\/a>
\nWeb site: http:\/\/www.aftonlocke.com<\/a>
\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AftonLockeAuthor<\/a>
\nTwitter: http:\/\/twitter.com\/aftonlocke<\/a>
\nGoodreads: http:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/Afton_Locke<\/a>
\nYouTube: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/aftonlocke<\/a>
\nPinterest: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/aftonlocke<\/a><\/p>\n

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