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The Lawman's Secret Vow
By Tara Randell
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
August 1st 2018 by Harlequin Heartwarming
until the case is solved?
When an undercover assignment pairs laid-back Florida detective Dante Matthews with by-the-book cop Eloise Archer, he knows it won’t be easy. And not just because they’re competing for the same promotion. Now they’re living together under the same roof, and it’s getting harder to ignore his deepening feelings for his “wife.” Can he convince Eloise to partner up—for life?
They both froze. Dante’s hands on her waist, hers gripping his upper arms. By the light of the moon hovering in the clear night sky, Eloise watched Dante’s gaze search her face before moving to her lips. Her breath caught.
“Back in the truck,” he said, voice low and husky, “I wanted to kiss you. Looks like fate has given me a second chance.”
He lowered his head, gently touching her lips with his. She lost all rational thought as she returned the kiss. His lips brushed hers, once. Again and again. His spicy scent made her dizzy. Her fingers tightened around the soft fabric of his shirt. She wasn’t sure how long the kiss went on. Would have let it go on forever if Dante hadn’t pulled away.
“I…probably shouldn’t have done that,” he muttered, putting space between them.
She opened her mouth to respond, but what could she say? No, he shouldn’t have kissed her, not on the job. Wasn’t it an unspoken rule that you didn’t kiss your partner on a stakeout? But she’d wanted him to. Was glad he did. Now what?
He cleared his throat. “It’s one thing if we kiss for the sake of the cover, in front of people who think we’re married. I don’t have an excuse for this moment.”
Covering her reaction to his kiss, she straightened her shoulders. “You’re right. We don’t.”
His brows angled. He kept his mouth shut, making her wonder what he was thinking. Certainly regretting his actions. His chagrined look confirmed it.
When he didn’t say anything else, Eloise stepped back, tottering on her high heels. He reached out to grab her but she held him off. “I’m fine.”
Dante ran a hand over his hair. “Eloise—”
“We should get back. Write up our report while the events of tonight are still fresh in our minds.”
“Right. Report.”
Still, she lingered. He shoved his hands in his pockets and started to walk.
USA Today Bestselling Author Tara Randel has enjoyed a lifelong love of books, especially romance and mystery genres, so it didn't come as a surprise when she began writing with the dream of becoming published. Family values, mystery and, of course, love and romance are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Tara lives on the West Coast of Florida, where gorgeous sunsets inspire the creation of heartwarming stories, filled with love, laughter and the occasional mystery.
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Thanks so much for featuring the excerpt from The Lawman's Secret Vow. So thrilled to be here today!
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