As the top ranked student at Charleston’s military academy, Preston Lowe excels in class, in sports and with women. Only Willow Dockery, a barmaid at the city’s trendy nightclub, sees the pain in his eyes when he’s out with friends having a good time. But Willow doesn’t know how Preston inwardly struggles to forget a past that could derail the career he’s worked hard to achieve.
Willow wrestles with her own secrets. After a disastrous relationship leaves her broke and disillusioned, she vows never to let anyone rob her of her dreams again. But as she gets to know Preston, it’s as if their tumultuous pasts meld together into something so startling it transforms their relationship and their lives forever.
She turned her sweet face to his. In her eyes was a softness that bordered on melancholy. A lock of hair fell across her cheek.
Without thinking, he slipped a finger beneath the lock and draped it behind her shoulder. His hand rested on her delicate frame, her warmth sending a flood of emotions through him.
She stilled, her lips parting. A soft gasp escaped.
“Oh, Willow,” he murmured, and the desire that ached inside him gushed forward.
He pushed his hand through hair soft as silk and cupped the back of her head. She didn’t pull away. She let him guide her face to his. The taste of her lips was sweet and lush. She melted against him, her firm, round stomach pressed into his. The urges deep inside him burst in confusing sensations he wouldn’t take time to understand. For one heady moment, her mouth softened, her hand clinging to his shirt. His mind darkened, pushing out all rational thought. He couldn’t explain his feelings. What gripped his chest crushed reasoning.
She pulled away.
His eyes flew open. He released her. She stood before him, trembling, her lips swollen and red. A sheen filled her eyes. He stared at her stunned. What had he done?
“Willow, I didn’t mean—”
“Don’t say it.” Holding up her hand, she closed her eyes and shook her head. “Maybe we should rethink—”
“If that’s what you want, then we will.” His words were rushed. “But I’ll set some ground rules right now and promise you this will never happen again.”
Something flickered in her eyes.
Without thinking, he slipped a finger beneath the lock and draped it behind her shoulder. His hand rested on her delicate frame, her warmth sending a flood of emotions through him.
She stilled, her lips parting. A soft gasp escaped.
“Oh, Willow,” he murmured, and the desire that ached inside him gushed forward.
He pushed his hand through hair soft as silk and cupped the back of her head. She didn’t pull away. She let him guide her face to his. The taste of her lips was sweet and lush. She melted against him, her firm, round stomach pressed into his. The urges deep inside him burst in confusing sensations he wouldn’t take time to understand. For one heady moment, her mouth softened, her hand clinging to his shirt. His mind darkened, pushing out all rational thought. He couldn’t explain his feelings. What gripped his chest crushed reasoning.
She pulled away.
His eyes flew open. He released her. She stood before him, trembling, her lips swollen and red. A sheen filled her eyes. He stared at her stunned. What had he done?
“Willow, I didn’t mean—”
“Don’t say it.” Holding up her hand, she closed her eyes and shook her head. “Maybe we should rethink—”
“If that’s what you want, then we will.” His words were rushed. “But I’ll set some ground rules right now and promise you this will never happen again.”
Something flickered in her eyes.
Zach Lowe lives his life without relationships in business and personally. Getting involved doesn’t work well when you’re the Black Knight of Wall Street.
Ellora Duvall, the sweet kid who crushed on him in high school, waltzes into the world of corporate finance with the same wide eyed innocence she had in chemistry class. He hadn’t expected her to affect him the way she did, but he’s in control. A few weeks with Ellora will be pure pleasure, then he’ll move on. She’ll understand. He should, too.
Who broke his rules?
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ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to be here. Thank you for the opportunity to share When Love Whispers with readers. Willow and Preston have a special story that I'll always treasure.
DeleteThanks so much for sharing your book and for the giveaway also. Greatly appreciated!
ReplyDeleteHi, James. It's wonderful to meet you. When Love Whispers was a wonderful book to write. Willow and Preston are two very different people who can't be bothered with love. Their tumultuous pasts transform their lives and their relationship forever.
DeleteWhat a beautiful cover! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sue. I'm glad you like the cover. It was fun working with the cover designer to find the perfect way to introduce Willow to readers. Their tumultuous pasts place barriers around them, but if they look past their hurts, they might discover something wonderful. I hope you enjoy the book.
DeleteThis book sounds like a great read. Pretty cover!
ReplyDeleteHi, Debbie. Thank you for your comments. It was fun to work with the cover designer to find the perfect way to introduce Willow to readers. Willow is a free spirit with her own ideas, ideas that never included Preston, but this regimented cadet soon discovers there's something about Willow he can't forget.
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ReplyDeleteI love the cover! It sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteHello! I'm so glad you like the cover. I thought the designer did a great job. When Love Whispers was a fun book to write because it's set in Charleston, SC, one of my favorite places to visit. It was fun to weave downtown Charleston into Preston's and Willow's love story. I hope you have a chance to read it.
DeleteBeautiful cover.s Sounds so good
ReplyDeleteHello, and thank you for your comments. It was fun to work with the cover designer to find the perfect way to introduce Willow to the readers. Free spirited Willow had her own ideas throughout the story, but what does she do When Love Whispers?
DeleteLoved the excerpt, thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteHi, Judy. I'm so glad you liked the excerpt of When Love Whispers. It was a fun book to write. Preston and Willow have an amazing love story set in the beautiful city of Charleston, SC. I hope you enjoy the book.
DeleteSounds really great.
ReplyDeleteHi, Dale. Thank you for your comments. I love writing When Love Whispers. It was fun for me to meet Preston and Willow and spend a couple of years with them as they discovered themselves and each other. And what better place to live than Charleston, SC? I hope you enjoy the book.
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ReplyDeleteHi, Sherry. Thank you for your comments. When Love Whispers was an adventure for me. It took me through the beautiful city of Charleston, SC, and gave me the opportunity to meet regimented Preston and free-spirited Willow. Their story took me on a wild ride that I'll never forget. I hope you enjoy the book.
DeleteI like the cover.
ReplyDeleteHello! I'm so glad you like the cover. It was fun working with the cover designer to find the perfect way to introduce Willow to readers. Regimented Preston and free-spirited Willow took me on an adventure through Charleston as they discovered themselves and each other. I hope you enjoy the book.
DeleteThanks for the giveaway; I like the excerpt. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Cali. I'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt. When I met Preston and Willow, they were two very different people who had no time for love. Their journey is one I'll always remember. I hope you enjoy the book.
DeleteI like the cover. The graphics and colors are great.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jeanna. I'm glad you like the cover. It was fun working with the designer to find a way to introduce Willow to readers. Preston and Willow are two very different people. It was fun to be with him and watch them grow and discover each other. I hope you enjoy the book.
DeleteHi, Rita. It's wonderful to meet you. When Love Whispers is a special book for me. It was fun to write especially because its set in Charleston, SC, one of my favorite cities. When I met Preston and Willow, I knew this was the perfect story for this beautiful city. I hope you have a chance to read it and enjoy it.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy When Love Whispers.
DeleteThank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi, Victoria. It's wonderful to meet you. I hope you enjoy When Love Whispers.
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