Chance of Rain
by Amber
Lin
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BLURB:
The
only things Natalie Bouchard wants to change are the weekly specials in her
Gram’s diner. So when her high school sweetheart strolls back into Dearling,
Texas, she allows herself to indulge in a little flirtation, but that’s as far
as it goes.
Navy
SEAL Sawyer Nolan has returned to sell his father’s land and get the hell out,
no matter how enticing he still finds Natalie. Until a storm rolls over the
Texas hills, stranding them together at the farm…and the memories of their
steamy past lead to a reunion filled
with hot days and long nights.
Soon
Natalie’s so far under Sawyer’s skin he can’t imagine being without her. But he
has a lot of history in Dearling he’d like to leave behind, and Natalie is
practically married to this town. If
Sawyer wants to be more than just another person who leaves Natalie, he’ll have
to give his hometown—and himself—one more chance.
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Excerpt
Three:
She flipped the switch, and lights blinked off unsteadily
down the long tiled ceiling. Only at the end of each day did it dawn on her how
large the place was. Large in both its physical size and the space it took up
in her life. Though unassuming and maybe unconventional, it was a legacy. Hers
to keep. Hers to maintain.
She headed into the back office and gathered the papers. She
returned through the swinging doors leading to the dining area with a stuffed
manila folder. And ran smack into the broad chest of Sawyer Nolan with an oof.
“What are you doing here?”
He raised his eyebrows. “Having dinner.”
“We’re closed.”
“Door was unlocked.”
He wore the shadows well. The darkness seemed to enhance his
handsomeness, lengthening his planes and sharpening his angles. He seemed more
at ease here in the quiet dark than the bustling brightness of morning.
“I hadn’t gotten to that yet. No one usually comes around
this late.”
“Guess that means no dinner.”
His voice was neutral, but it had to be a disappointment. He
was hungry, and everywhere else would be closed. Unless he wanted a cold
sandwich from the gas station on the outskirts of town. She wasn’t heartless
enough to send him there, not when carefully packaged leftovers sat in her
fridge.
Anyone else she would have invited back to the kitchen
table, but not him. Oh, no. He could eat in the dim, impersonal void and count
himself lucky if she even chatted with him.
She gestured to the bar stools. “Have a seat. I’ll heat you
up something.”
His face cracked into a smile. “Thanks, Natalie.”
Man, he looked so genuinely happy just for that. Just for
her to feed him. Her heart squeezed. Maybe she’d give him double helpings. He
was broad and tall enough to need them anyway.
Review:
Second chance stories are ones that warm my heart. Sawyer returns to his home town and Natalie and has to decide if home is where the heart is and if he can accept the town and Natalie being in his. Light flirtation or a place to finally rest his weary soul. You'll have to read this one to find out.
Great read and a heart warming story. Not the usual grit from Ms. Lin, but sometimes you have to have the sweet to appreciate the bitter.
4/5
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Amber Lin
writes edgy romance with damaged hearts, redemptive love, and a steamy ever
after. RT Book Reviews called her debut novel, Giving It Up, “truly
extraordinary.” Amber married her high school sweetheart, gave birth to a kid
who’s smarter than she is, and spends her nights writing down her dirty
thoughts. In other words, life is good.
Website:
http://www.authoramberlin.com/
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