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Paranormal Romance Week: Don't Look Back by Donna Steele

3/1/2021

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Megan Sullivan is leaving Chicago, forced out by the stalker who won’t leave her alone. She seeks temporary shelter in Sweetwater, North Carolina, hometown to the only detective in Chicago who seems to want to help her.

Lou Conall, sheriff in Sweetwater, doesn’t relish the fact that his cousin in Chicago is sending a woman for him to safeguard. His cousin, Wesley, knows he can’t say no if a woman or child is in danger but still, he has a lot of responsibilities, surely one lone woman won’t take up too much time.

Until they meet and the realities both have always lived with shatter beyond all recognition.

Sneak Peek:

​Megan was in there, looking through the shampoos or something. Lou had known it when he passed the store picking up her special scent. He always knew where she was now. That fact was more than annoying. He’d never looked into the lifemate bond. He’d never wanted to, never even gone on a hunt for a mate. Now it was in his face and he found himself . . . stalking her. Great.

Megan whirled around, catching Lou off guard. Damn, she was cute with her hands on her hips glaring up at him, like a mini tornado. “Okay, what’s the deal?” Megan glared up at Lou. “You are everywhere I go. If my stalker is here, and I need this level of protection, you need to tell me.”

“What? No! That little jerk has no idea where you are. I was just—“

“Just what? Every time I turn around you’re lurking in some background. I’m not a shoplifter, and I don’t appreciate the amount of surveillance I’m getting here. Wesley said I’d be safe, not spied on, and followed as closely as I was before.”

“You think I’m some sort of stalker?” Lou heard the outrage in his voice, even if the accusation hit home on more than one level.

“Well, what do you call it?”

“Concern?”

“What? No, I told you I’m not a thief or a pickpocket. I don’t have to be followed all the time like some criminal.”

“That’s not what I’m doing.”

“Oh? Then why are you here?”

“I wanted to see if you wanted to have a cup of coffee with me.” Okay, he hadn’t expected to say that, but it was true. Maybe not the whole truth, but no way could he say he wanted her in every way.

“What?” That had stopped her in her tracks, not that he could really blame her. His admittedly meager social skills hadn’t been on display much around her.

“Coffee,” he repeated.

“Why?”

“Do I need a reason? Can’t I be friendly?”

“No, you can’t. You’ve been pissed since the first time you laid eyes on me. I don’t know what I did, but—“

“You didn’t do anything, and I’m not pissed.”

“Bullshit,” she hissed at him. “A rattlesnake is friendlier than you.”

“Now look here—“

“No, you look. I want you to stop following me. I’ve had enough of that for three lifetimes. Just leave me alone.” She turned and stormed out of the store.

Lou looked around to see how many people had witnessed the confrontation. The few patrons in the store didn’t meet his eyes. He sighed in resignation. It would be all over town in minutes.
Lou watched her retreating back and sighed again. He was more attracted to her every time he saw her. Her scent was with him every waking moment. His body responded to her in ways he’d never imagined.

And she hated him.

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21 Comments
Lexi
3/1/2021 01:24:34 pm

I like the lurking and talking about him being a stalker. That makes for an interesting start to a romance. I like the trouble that could cause. I have not read donna steele before but i have heard of her.

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Melissa J
3/1/2021 02:20:12 pm

I like that it appears to be in the fated mates category, which is a trope I love in PNR.

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Melissa J
3/2/2021 11:08:33 am

Oh and haven’t read this author yet.

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Shorty Chelle
3/1/2021 02:46:36 pm

The shoplifter accusation was funny. I have not read any books by this author as I only read m/m books. I have to comment on "all"(even the m/f ones) to be in the running for the grand prize. Thank you for the chance. Shared on both Facebook and Twitter.

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Donna Steele link
3/1/2021 04:14:19 pm

For me I love Lou's insecurity. LOL yeah, I've read a lot of her work.

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Fiona McGier link
3/1/2021 04:45:52 pm

I applaud her standing up for herself. I'm wondering if she's a shifter also? And I' do like an enemies to lovers story! No, I haven't read this author before.

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Shante’
3/1/2021 05:09:03 pm

I like when she whirled around and confronted him in the store. It’s great when characters can show their strength especially in scary situations. No I haven’t read a Donna Steele book yet.

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PK Corey
3/1/2021 05:21:14 pm

I like that he's in love and she hates him.

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Mickey Smedley
3/1/2021 05:22:04 pm

I like sneak peek because it helps me build my TBR list with a variety of stories for the year :) ... No, I have never read Donna Steele. I should look into her.

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Linda Johnston link
3/1/2021 06:44:54 pm

It sounds exciting, looking forward to reading it. Love your books!!

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Lisa
3/1/2021 07:12:50 pm

This is the first time for me because I never read Donna Steele. I like all the sneak peek. Shared onfb and Twitter.

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Leslie Ray link
3/1/2021 07:19:24 pm

“Bullshit,” she hissed at him. “A rattlesnake is friendlier than you.”

Awesome line!

And I love Donna's books! She's amazing!

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Cherie J.
3/1/2021 07:23:05 pm

I liked the part where he asks her out for coffee. It is cute how befuddled he is. I have never read Donna Steele before but after reading this excerpt I feel that needs to change.

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Sherry Rivera
3/1/2021 07:30:01 pm

I love the lifemate bond and that he recognized that he was stalking her. It was adorable. I have never read Donna Steele before but I am interested in her books now.

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Jennifer Shannon
3/1/2021 09:00:20 pm

1. Fav part: “Bullshit,” she hissed at him. “A rattlesnake is friendlier than you.”
2. No

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Nick
3/2/2021 12:24:09 am

“Do I need a reason? Can’t I be friendly?”

“No, you can’t. You’ve been pissed since the first time you laid eyes on me."

Love that part.

And I have never read anything by Donna Steele before.

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Stacie link
3/2/2021 10:17:46 am

I loved the rattlesnake comment. Made me laugh out loud lol. I have not read Donna before but she sounds fun!

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Anna
3/2/2021 11:46:05 am

A rattlesnake is friendlier than you. LOL. Yup, I know a few people like that! Nope, haven't read her before.

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Chris Bails
3/2/2021 12:30:26 pm

Loved the line....Bullshit. I rattlesnake is friendlier than you. Lol. That's me some days.
Donna is a new to me author and this looks good

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Sandra
3/2/2021 02:41:03 pm

I have read her books before 😁. It's been a few years since I checked out her stuff though🤔. I will get on that right away! ❤

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