WHAT HAPPENS IN SUMMER is one of my favorite books, maybe because Connie is probably the heroine most like me. She’s an uptight and responsible New York City lawyer who is unhappy with her law firm job because she feels stifled. She’s fighting the rising emotions for bad boy Jonathan Pierce, who is back in Sea Kiss and determined to prove to her that he’s a changed man. One of the things he’s done to make Sea Kiss is home is adopt an adorable little puppy from the local shelter. In this scene, Connie is down on the beach, crying over all the changes in her life. Her best friend is getting married. Her career is stuck in neutral. And Jonathan is back in town, reminding her of lost love. Suddenly, Jon’s puppy Dudley hops into her lap, bringing puppy kisses and laughter. Unfortunately, Jon is not far behind. I hope you enjoy this teaser, and if you do, grab your copy of WHAT HAPPENS IN SUMMER for only 99 cents at https://amzn.to/48poFb3.
“If you want to talk about it – ”
“I don’t.”
He didn’t give up. With a smile, he said, “Or if you just need a shoulder to cry on . . . .”
She tilted her chin up in a defiant gesture that was achingly familiar. “I wasn’t crying. Like I said before, it was just Dudley’s puppy kisses.”
“Really?” He couldn’t resist the challenge. He leaned forward and cradled her chin with his hand.
Her gold-green eyes widened in surprise as he came ever closer. When he kissed the corner of her right eye, her eyelashes fluttered against his lips as she closed her eyes.
“Sweetest,” he began and shifted to her other eye. “Dog spit,” he said and didn’t wait for her protest. “Ever.” He kissed her lips, a gentle coaxing kiss that had her tilting into him and grasping his shoulders for support. As they moved closer, Dudley, who had been sitting in her lap, squirmed and barked a complaint as he got sandwiched between their bodies.
