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First Crush, Last Love
by Elizabeth McKenna
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 314 pagesContemporary Romance
August 1st 2017
Lee’s teenage years were filled with more trauma and drama than anyone guessed. Though his damaged past has helped make him a successful police detective, it’s hurt every relationship he’s tried. But seeing the grown-up, stunning Jessie might just change his commitment-phobic mind.
Jessie’s psycho ex-husband had her convinced no one would ever love her, but Lee is ready to step out of the friend zone and into her heart. Can she learn to trust again before she loses her chance to turn her first crush into her last love?
Elizabeth McKenna’s novel will have you remembering the angst of high school, the grief of a failed relationship, and the joy of finding true love at last.
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Part III 10-Year Reunion, Saturday October 15, 1994
In the main banquet hall of Penbrook’s Restaurant, the band closed their first set with a slow song, and the Class of 1984 and their spouses headed to the dance floor. Jessie hadn’t slow-danced since her wedding reception and her mood turned bitter at the memory. She downed the rest of her drink. Love sucked. That was the bottom line.
She smelled Lee before she saw him. His clean, shower-fresh scent conjured up more memories. Sitting behind him in classes because “Baxter” came after “Archer,” she had breathed in his pheromones as if her life depended on it.
From behind, he nudged her shoulder with his own. “Hi there.”
His European-cut, black suit and steel-gray tie made him look both elegant and handsome. She wished for a blast of cool air to dry the drops of perspiration breaking out across her upper lip.
She swiped at the wetness and gave him a half smile. “Hi back.”
He cleared his throat, and she thought his soft green eyes shifted, but she knew that couldn’t be possible. It had to be a trick of the flickering dance lights, because gods didn’t get nervous.
“You look great. Blue is definitely your color.” His eyes traveled her royal blue silk sheath dress. “Definitely.”
The connection between her brain and mouth broke, rendering her mute.
He didn’t seem to notice her zombie-like state. Looking sheepish, he asked, “Would you like to dance? I think I owe you one.”
The horrible memories kept piling up. Now she had to agonize over the disastrous Spring Fling when they had gone to the dance together, but Lee had alternated between fighting and making out with Tina the whole night.
Her brain started functioning again. This time her smile was tight. “That was a long time ago. I barely remember the night.”
Liar, but she was done giving men the satisfaction of hurting her.
Disappointment clouded his eyes, but then it was gone with a blink and she wasn’t sure what she had seen.
“How about we dance anyway?”
She shook her head. “Thanks, but I was never good at dancing.”
“Come on. It’ll be fun.” He gave her empty glass to a passing waiter and tugged her toward the dance floor.
About the Author
Tour Schedule
April 23rd:
Launch
Hearts & Scribbles
underneath the covers
April 24th:
E-Romance News
Two Points of Interest
Stacking My Book Shelves!
April 25th:
Colorimetry
Deal Sharing Aunt
Wishful Endings
April 26th:
Bri's Book Nook
Locks, Hooks and Books
Inside the Mind of an Avid Reader
April 27th:
Teatime and Books
SilverWoodSketches
April 28th: Grand Finale
Tour Giveaway
- 1 winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card and ebook of Venice in the Moonlight
