First Chapter, First Paragraph

Deep Creek Lake, Maryland--Present Day

"Keeping her pale blue eyes on the screen of her laptop, she giggled at the feel of his hot breath brushing through her wavy platinum locks to tickle her neck. "I'm almost ready. Why don't you go bother Molly and let me get my out-of-office replies set up for my email?"http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com

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Beth F said…
This sounds like a fun, light read. Not 100 percent sure it's for me, but enjoy!
October 14, 2014 at 3:17 AM
(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said…
I'd have to read more but not sure this is for me. Hope you enjoy it.
October 14, 2014 at 4:27 AM
JoAnn said…
Hmm, not sure about this one... but I hope you enjoy it.
October 14, 2014 at 5:42 AM
Juli Rahel said…
Hahaha, does that count as office dirty talk? I do like the sound of this one, although I'd have to read a bit more, get a feeling for the characters etc!
Thanks for sharing :) Hope you have a great week!
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October 14, 2014 at 5:58 AM
Tea said…
Hi Juli and all, thanks for stopping by. Office dirty talk....laughing.
October 14, 2014 at 6:45 AM
Literary Feline said…
He's a tease. :-) This sounds like it could be a fun read.
October 14, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Laurel-Rain Snow said…
I enjoyed this book! Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog.

Love the new look of your blog!
October 14, 2014 at 8:31 AM
Monica's Bookish Life said…
I would need to read more, but I like the setting of Deep Creek Lake. Hope you enjoy the book!
October 14, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Sandra Nachlinger said…
The opening doesn't grab me for some reason. But I would probably keep reading to find out more about the characters.
My Tuesday post features WAR BRIDES.
October 14, 2014 at 8:55 AM
kayerj said…
It's off to a fun start. I'm also in love with your blog header--how adorable. Have a nice week! kelley—the road goes ever ever on
October 14, 2014 at 8:01 PM
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