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pleasure to be a part of Reviews by Crystal Presents Pre-Order Book Tour for DARE
TO HOPE by Madison Michael. As part of the tour we get to enjoy an
excerpt for the book.
Dare to Hope
By Madison
Michael
*Double Dale Romance Series
(Book 1)
*Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance
♥♥Pre-Order Details ♥♥
DARE TO
HOPE is now available for Pre-Order on B&N, Apple Books or
Kobo. After it's release it will only be available on Amazon, so Hurry! Go
Pre-Order your copy if you prefer these formats for reading.
She’s
Betting on Love and the Stakes are High
The “Crazy Eights,” eight women who have been friends for
30 years, have a powerful connection yet rarely see each other. At a pivotal
time in their lives, they create a way to remedy this predicament, an audacious
dare contrived to bring them together for weddings – each participant must get
married within twelve months. The stakes are high. Win the bet and lose your
heart; or lose the bet and perform a personally mortifying task.
In the first of their stories, we meet Eliana, beautiful
and brilliant, but starting over, focused on her career, not on some foolhardy
dare. Longing for a family but recently divorced and on her own, Eliana sets
her sights on a new job, a new home and accepting her single, childless status.
Independent and determined, she has no idea that in less than six months she
will both win and lose her heart’s desire.
Jeremy Klein, genius engineer and inventor, is also
making life changes. He’s sold his startup to a major medical device company,
becoming President and CEO, and a billionaire before he is forty. Although he’s
gun-shy about the dating game, Jeremy knows it’s time to apply his smarts, sex
appeal and new-found success to finding true love.
When Eliana meets Jeremy, they bond quickly. The couple
has so much in common and a chemistry that sizzles. Winning Eliana feels like a
fantasy come true to Jeremy. Their attraction is immediate and electrifying,
and a one-night stand morphs into planning a future. But plans change. On track
to wedded bliss, baby and all, Jeremy and Eliana are derailed by accusations
that threaten their relationship, Eliana’s career and Jeremy’s future as CEO.
Spies, lies, allegations and misunderstandings abound,
threatening to destroy their happiness. That is, until those “Crazy Eights” get
involved, scheming and manipulating to win Eliana her happily ever after. Can a
group of determined friends help Eliana and Jeremy hold onto love?
In the tradition of The Beguiling Bachelor Series,
Madison Michael creates a romance series about independent and sassy women,
sexy and successful men, true love, and lasting friendships.
DARE TO HOPE is available to purchase at the following
sites:
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Universal
Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/mlWeJW
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Amazon Buy
Link https://amzn.to/2USqYwS
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An Excerpt
from Dare to Hope:
His grin was devastating up close – wide and welcoming,
with a hint of naughtiness and the promise of shared pleasures. But it was his
eyes, deep coffee brown and fringed with long dark lashes that were his best
feature; piercing, intelligent and inquisitive eyes, trained on her.
Please, God, Eliana prayed quickly, do not let this man
be the new sales manager. It would be lamentable if she had to keep him at
arm's length. He was the first man Eliana had felt drawn to since Nico. If she
was honest with herself, he was the first man she had ever felt this attracted
to so immediately. It was enough to make her believe in love at first sight or
fate.
"Hi," he stepped closer, ignoring the empty
stool beside her to halt just inside her personal space. Usually, Eliana would
have reflexively backed up, but she savored his closeness, the power emanating
from his presence. Even in this stuffy bar, he smelled good – fresh, like soap
and good whiskey. And up close, his eyes were more magical – a hint of gold
dancing in their depths.
"Hi," she responded on a breath, letting the
single word hang there for a moment before adding "You aren't in sales,
are you?"
"Nope." If he thought it was a strange
conversation starter, he kept it to himself. "Engineering and design,
although I have dabbled in sales. I could be in sales for you," he offered
in a voice smooth as brandy, redolent with sexual promise and a hint of
curiosity. She laughed at his offer. "Are you in sales?"
"Yes, I am. I was thinking of what a crime it would
be if you turned out to be my new boss. I'm meeting him tomorrow."
"Jeremy," he responded, extending his hand to
shake hers. "Not in sales. Is your boss named Jeremy?"
"Thankfully, not." Eliana extended her hand,
savoring the moment as Jeremy wrapped his long fingers around hers. She noticed
there was no wedding band as she admired the strength and length of his
fingers, the fine hairs on the back of his hand, and his grip - warm and dry.
His skin was soft over fine bone and healthy muscle. Everything about him
captivated her. "Eliana."
Jeremy seemed in no hurry to release her hand, but after
several beats too long for politeness, Eliana pulled hers from his. "Is
this seat taken?" he asked, already sitting down, not thinking twice about
it. "Or perhaps that table against the wall? I am anxious to learn why you
don't know who you work with, Eliana."
Eliana laughed and watched as Jeremy's breath stopped.
His every emotion was transparent, especially the desire flaming in his eyes
right now. A passion she reciprocated. Wholeheartedly. She couldn't remember
such an instantaneous attraction. But with Jeremy, she felt electricity and
lust move through her entire body, just from the touch of his hand and the
sound of her name spoken in his rich baritone.
"Eliana," he rolled the word around his mouth
as if tasting a fine wine. "What a lovely name." Eliana panties
dampened. He was just saying words, but their underlying promise was
undeniable. She wanted to be alone with him. She wanted to be naked with him.
And all she knew was his first name.
Eliana nodded toward the table, questioning her sanity.
She was sure about what this man wanted, but after only minutes, her body
governed her head. Jeremy spoke briefly with the bartender, passed him a fifty
like it was a single, and motioned for her to lead the way to the empty table.
Before they had settled in their chairs, both had fresh drinks. Earlier, the
bartender had responded to her beauty with decent service and half-hearted
flirting, but he reacted with alacrity to the big tip.
"So, spill," Jeremy directed, leaning forward
on his elbows and putting his mouth dangerously close to hers. Just a few
inches, Eliana imagined, and they could be kissing. "I am dying to hear
your story. I want to know absolutely everything about you." The way he
lingered on the word 'everything' made Eliana wetter still. Oh man, she was in
way over her head.
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Meet Madison
Michael:
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| Author Madison Michael |
Hunkered down with her cat, Gracie, and a Zoom life-line
to the world, she is wondering how people date and social distance, how much
junk food she can consume in a day and why Gracie only wants to play when Maddy
needs to work.
Oh, and Madison is also hard at work on the rest of the
Double Dare Romance series. Watch for more of the series in Autumn and Winter,
2020.
Madison’s
Social Links:
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Website: http://madisonmichael.net/
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Maddy’s
Blog: https://www.madisonmichael.net/maddys-romance-madness/
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Facebook: http://facebook.com/madisonmichaelromance
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/madisonmichael_
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Amazon
Author Page: amazon.com/Madison-Michael/e/B01EVUGG6G/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/madisonmichaelromance
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonmichaelromance/
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Thanks so much for stopping by today. Isn’t it fun to
follow along with a group of friends and see how each evolves during the book
or series of books?
Many thanks to you and to Madison.
ReplyDeleteThat's a crazy dare all right.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of people who've been friends for years, still stay in touch, and have that bond. That's such a great concept! Thanks for sharing, Mason.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing :)
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