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Unwanted Stars (Four)
RELEASE DATE: February 3rd
Blurb
It’s
funny how the tiniest of things can change your life… an invitation, a simple
kiss goodnight, a matchbook…
Auden
Kelly is in need of a change.
She’s
trading in her nine-to-five sales job for the adventure of a lifetime: a one
year contract with a European tour company.
For
one full year, Auden will get paid to see the world. What could be better? Her
brother gives her a journal, instructing her to document all of her adventures
as she travels from country to country. And that’s exactly what she does.
When
a mysterious stranger enters her life, however, everything changes: her
expectations, her priorities and her view of the world. And nothing for Auden
will ever be the same.
Note: Although these books are
part of a series, they do not need to be read in order
MY REVIEW:
I absolutely loved this book!! I really did!!
Auden Kelly decides to go to London to work as a tour guide for a year. Her family isn't happy, but she knows she needs to do it to grow as a person. She's at a crossroads in her life, and this is the perfect opportunity for her to be on her own.
Her life takes a turn for the better when she meets Campbell Hutchins on a tour to Rome, Italy. She knows she can't do anything, because of it would cost her her job. What she doesn't expect is the determination of Campbell. She's attracted, but knows her bad track record with men. She tends to push them away quicker then normal, but she can't stay away from him.
Once she's back home, she's free to get involved with him; and she can't stay away from him. Soon, she realizes that Cam is different then the other men in her life. He's important, and it scares her. He won't allow her to push him away, and he reads her mind better then anyone else has. He picks up her moods faster then she expects, and she's not used to it.
Just as she and Campbell are getting closer, someone comes into her life that rocks her world as she knows it. Again, she tries to push him away, needing to be alone, but he won't be pushed. He loves her completely, and would do anything for her. He's proven to her, on more then one occasion, that he is with her forever.
While her family life is the constant storm in her life, Campbell is the calm in the middle of it. He's her rock when she desperately needs it. He cheers her up when she needs it, and comforts her when she needs the comforting. Auden knows that she loves him, and would do anything for him. The last thing she wants to do is lose him.
I fell in love with Campbell almost instantly. He was bound and determined to keep Auden in his life, and the little things were what fascinated me. The little matchbooks he gave her from all over the word with messages only for her made me sigh... That little romantic gesture meant so much to her. More then he could ever know.
With Campbell in her life, she realized what and who was important to her.
THE EXCERPT:
“I love this bridge. It’s gorgeous, isn’t
it?”
“Yes,” I
said, my voice small.
Campbell’s
brow knitted in concern, “Auden, is everything all right?”
“Why do
you ask?”
“You seem
distant. Did something happen today? With Anabelle?”
“No,” I
said, looking out into the water, “just thinking.”
“About
me?” he said, a smug grin plastered to his handsome face. I shook my head in
amusement, cracking a smile without meaning to.
“Perhaps,”
I said.
“Look,”
he said, “all kidding aside. I’m into you. You must know that by now.”
“I do.”
“But,
your job means everything to you. And it’s not fair of me to ask you to risk
it.”
I said
nothing, hoping he’d continue.
“So, if
you want to call this off. If you want me to leave you alone. Just say the
word.”
The
thought of missing out on whatever this was with Campbell was more than I could
handle. Without hesitation, my head shook as I focused my eyes on his.
“I’m into
you, too,” I said. “A lot.”
Campbell
closed the space between us, whispering into my ear, “Then be with me.”
I
swallowed hard, closing my eyes and listening to his words. Craving them,
wanting more. Wanting his hands on me. Knowing that’d be next to impossible out
here in the public eye. Knowing that finding actual privacy would be just as
impossible.
His hand
was warm in my grip. I squeezed it in solidarity, wanting him to know his
desire for me was reciprocated. He placed a gentle kiss on the tip of my ear,
before leading me across the stone bridge.
Hand in
hand, we walked, gazing at the water, the tourists and the shop owners of the
market. We didn’t say much, which felt odd at first. But, the silence between
us became soothing and calm. His hand in mine, the way his thumb grazed over my
fingers was all I needed to feel content.
Street
lamps were the only light to be found by the time the water bus was back in our
sights. Campbell stopped walking. His eyes were on fire as he took me in with
his eyes. His need for me was obvious.
“Come
with me,” he said, pulling me to the side of a building. One small street lamp
shined dim with burnt orange light. I leaned my back against the stucco,
feeling it’s cold, bumpy texture. Campbell placed his hand against the
building, just above my shoulder. His other hand pressed to my hip.
“I can’t
let you go yet,” he said, his eyes searching mine.
Brave
Auden finally decided to make her appearance.
“Good,” I
said, lifting my chin. His eyes widened, pleased with my response.
“Why?” he
asked, exploring my neck with his lips.
“Why
what?” I asked, playing dumb, yanking back on the control once again.
“Why is
that good?” he asked, placing gentle
kisses along my jawline.
“Because…”
that simple word hung in the air for several moments. Campbell continued to
seduce my skin with his lips and I did my best to slow down my breathing.
“Tell
me,” he said.
“Tell
me,” he repeated.
“I want
you,” I said. The words left my mouth in a whisper.
Campbell
stopped his kisses and I could feel his cheek against my neck. It was puffing
out, forming a satisfied smile.
“Tell me
again,” he said, pulling back, gazing into my eyes.
I
swallowed, unsure if I should say it again. But, terrified at the thought of not saying it.
“I—I… I
want you.” I said, my eyes narrowed. I was trying desperately to hide my fear,
my anxiety, my lack of self-control around this man.
“You’re
exquisite,” he said, his fingers running down the sides of my cheeks before he
cupped his hands to them and kissed me. Hard.
His
tongue entered my mouth immediately and I stroked him with mine. Delicious
strokes that left me wanting more. And more. His fingers weaved through my
hair, pulling gently at the base of my scalp. My back dug into the stucco, but
I didn’t care.
Harder
and harder, he pressed me into the building, my arms wrapped around his neck as
his hands wandered down to grip my ass, hoisting my legs around him, my heels
digging into the small of his back. He was hard beneath his jeans and it
excited me. The feel of him beneath me was intoxicating.
Campbell
pulled his mouth from mine, pushing me up further so that his lips were level
with my chest. Slowly, he unbuttoned the top buttons of my tunic, exposing the
lace of my bra.
“So
sexy,” he said, running his fingers across the lace, causing goosebumps to rise
along my arms and legs.
“Say it
again,” I said, enjoying his appreciation of my body.
“You’re
so fucking sexy. I can hardly stand it.”
“You want
me, don’t you?” I asked with a smirk.
“You know
I do,” he said, before dipping his head into my chest, stroking the skin
beneath the lace with his tongue. A moan escaped my lips as I pressed my hips
into his arousal.
The water
bus let out three long sounds of the horn.
“Shit,”
Campbell said, knowing that was the signal for last boat of the night.
“Last call.
We’d better…um, we should probably go,” I said.
“I know,
but…”
“I know,”
I said, pressing my forehead to his. “I know.”
Slowly,
he lowered me to the ground, buttoning my top for me and smoothing down my
hair. Such a gentleman. He was practically devouring me just a minute prior,
but when reality resurfaced, so did his chivalrous nature.
We ran to
the water bus, hands again interlocked. But, when a few members of the tour
hopped on the boat, my hands jumped quickly to my lap. We remained detached all
the way back to our hotel, saying a casual goodbye for the night, knowing the
tour members eyes were upon us.
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THE AUTHOR:
I have always been fascinated with books----ever since I was a little girl sitting in front of my record player, following along with my huge 12x12 storybooks.
I love books---everything about them. I love reading them, being surrounded by them in bookstores and libraries, and most recently, writing some of my own.
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