the emotions building between them are based on more than just the adrenaline and unavoidable circumstances. - Sneak Peek -Sway dangled from the fourth-floor balcony of a palacio in a ball gown and strappy stilettos instead of her climbing harness and rigging. The balcony would have been a great way out if she was wearing rappelling gear as planned. As a hiding place to avoid whoever had entered the office, she was searching, not so much. Her heart thrummed a rapid tattoo inside her chest, and adrenaline lit through her system as she listened to the water fountain below and the strains of Seville city traffic on a nearby street. Perspiration dampened her skin. Her fingers trembled. She needed a plan, one that didn’t include becoming human paint splatter on the concrete. Footsteps sounded on the patio. The clock running in her mind told her she had four minutes until the guard rotation. If the patron saint of thieves were with her, the unknown person would turn around and go back inside soon. She continued fighting her body’s urge to release her tenuous grip on the ledge. The steps came closer and closer until they stopped right above where she hid. She prayed the chain of her purse would be silent where she’d strapped it across her body before going over the railing. Holding her breath, she stiffened her body as much as possible to make herself as invisible as she could get. “You need a hand?” an amused voice, with the slightest bit of Russian accent, asked from above. Equal parts fear and relief surged through her as she looked up to see a pair of men’s dress shoes on the balcony beside her strained fingertips. “You going to hang out there forever, Sway? I bet your tank is running low.” At the sound of her nickname—the only name people who worked with her knew—the tight knot in her chest eased, and the breath she'd been holding released in a forced whoosh. No one who worked for the Count, whose office she’d been searching, knew her as Sway. Her mystery guest was most likely a friendly. Yes, she still dangled without a safety rope, but the man standing above her probably wouldn’t shoot her or step on her fingers. She'd been in worse situations…though none came to mind as she dangled without a backup plan. - Prize One -- Prize Two -- Prize Three -To ENTER you must comment below: - MUST READ ROMANCES -
15 Comments
Ciara
9/30/2022 10:17:54 am
Omg, I loved the adrenaline rush that sneak peek gave as I waited on the edge of my seat to see how Sway gets herself out of such a precarious situation. Also I like that the man who came at the end was clearly amused 😂
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Cee
9/30/2022 10:22:14 am
The suspense in this scene is palpable! Sway seems like an adventurous woman! Love the sly entrance Roman made.
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Amanda Harris
9/30/2022 11:03:00 am
Oh i like the danger in the situation and the cockiness of the guy. She's know she's out on a ledge, literally lol, and he is her only way off. That make for great tension.
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Cherie J
9/30/2022 11:34:15 am
Oh my! The suspense in that scene gave me a little bit of an adrenaline rush.
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Sherry R
9/30/2022 11:38:15 am
What a way to begin with her dangling there. It made me want to read more to find out what happens next.
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Annaleigh
9/30/2022 12:06:08 pm
Talk about a cliffhanger ;)
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Eva Millien
9/30/2022 12:26:03 pm
Very intense moments, sounds like an exciting read! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a spectacular TIGF!
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Kimberly Sheridan
9/30/2022 03:37:32 pm
Unusual for a woman to be in this role, and I'm on pins and needles with this scene.
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Nancy Martin
9/30/2022 07:43:06 pm
Suspense in this scene is intense. You can picture the woman in a long gown and high heels dangling from that balcony! Certainly would like to read more!
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Harper T
10/1/2022 02:58:14 pm
So much action! I want to know if she takes her hand!
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jamie k
10/1/2022 02:59:10 pm
well this book has some great action. i wonder how the romance is.
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Susan MA
10/1/2022 03:15:34 pm
That action is great. I really like name Sway too. It's unque. It makes me want to know what happens next!
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Caroline I
10/1/2022 05:08:49 pm
Yes! That's the kind of sneak peek that gets my attention!
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Jessie M
10/1/2022 08:49:50 pm
Stilettos and hanging from a balcony, that is certainly a good start and makes me want to read more. I have read her other book Chicago Sin and really enjoyed it.
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******THE TBR PILE******
10/1/2022 08:50:16 pm
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. GOOD LUCK!
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