Synopsis
Twenty-eight year old writer, Vanessa Fortney, has travelled the world, living life to the fullest. When she comes home due to the unexpected death of her only blood relatives, she only has one regret; never finding a love that triumphs all others.
In a beautiful valley in the Rocky Mountains, Nessa finds her wondering about a mysterious stranger who saved her after a nearly disastrous car accident. The mystery that surrounds Daniel is quickly replaced by the increasing attraction Nessa feels for him.
Will she find that love that transcends all love or will an unforeseen tragedy keep them apart?
Excerpt
Nessa's
body melted as
his deep and
lusty French accent
washed over her,
penetrating her deepest
fantasies. “My name is...”
“Vanessa.
I know.”
He answered.
He stepped
forward,
pulling a
gloved
hand
out
from
within
his
coat. “My
name's
Daniel.”
Nessa
assumed since the
town on the
edge of the
valley had a
small gathering, her presence
had been known
within a few
hours of her
arrival. She looked down
at his extended
hand and contemplated
taking it. When they
touched, it was be
final. Her whispering dreams
of him would
become real. All her
fleeting thoughts of
him would be
physical.
Her
drive to be
captivated by him
drove her tiny
hand into his. A
chill travelled her
arm as she
realized how cold
his hand was
even through the
leather glove. Her
hospitality and caring
nature won out
over everything else
she was feeling.
“Come to the house.
Sit by the fire
and warm up. I'm
sure Richard and
Sylvia would like
to thank you
also.” Secretly, she wanted
to keep him
close to her.
“I'm
sorry, but
I
must
decline.”
His voice
held
a
layer
of
regret. “I'm
not
comfortable
around
people. I've
been
alone
for
a
long
time.”
Nessa
bowed her head,
hiding her disappointment.
“Maybe we could just
sit and talk
for a bit
then.”
Daniel's
hand came to
rest on her
cheek. His thumb under
her chin, pulled her
face up till
his beautiful eyes
met hers again.
“As much as I
would love to...”
He looked towards the
horizon, the sun barely
visible as it
set, “I must leave.”
The
pang of disappointment
stabbed Nessa's heart.
She nodded, holding herself
together. The profound
sadness tore through
her. “I understand.”
Daniel
leaned in, breathing in
her scent. “I missed
this.” Nessa's body reacted
involuntarily. She reached up
on her toes
and brushed her
cheek against his
clean shaven face.
The fragrance of
jasmine and lavender
imprinted in her
mind.
“Missed
what?” Nessa asked, already knowing the answer, but relishing in
the sound of his deep voice.
“Your
smell.” He whispered, leaning his face into hers. “I haven't
smelled the incense of lilacs in far too long.”
The
heat of her
blush flamed bright
against her skin.
She needed to see
him again. “Daniel...” His
name tasted sweet
on her lips,
“...when can I see
you again?”
“Very
soon, ma
belle.” He
breathed
into
her
ear. “For
now,
remember me
in
your
dreams.”
About
Author
Traci
Hayden
is
a
proud
mother
of
four
beautiful
girls
and
one
adorable
granddaughter.
She
has
always
had
a
passion
for
reading,
but
recently
the
obsession
for
writing
has
taken
over.
As
a Nova Scotian native now living in British Columbia, Traci has
travelled across Canada, fuelling her imagination from coast to coast.
Along
with
two
dogs
and
one
cat,
Traci's
home
is
shared
with
her
partner
of
16
years. He
is
her
rock
and
constant
support.
Traci
loves
all
genres
of
writing,
but
currently
is
exploring
the
world
of
romance.
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