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I’ll be on later today to do both drawings as I want to be sure to give everyone that one last chance to enter for the set of signed Chase Brothers books (and now that there’s kindlegraph, I’m happy to send those books via the kindle if the winner(s) likes.
But until then, I thought a snippet from ONCE AND AGAIN would be nice as it’s out tomorrow!
Petal, Georgia: ONCE AND AGAIN by LAUREN DANE
Copyright 2011, Lauren Dane
All Rights Reserved, Samhain Publishing
Releasing August 30
“Who is that?” Royal Watson, Anne’s used-to-be-boyfriend now best friend, leaned over to ask Nathan.
He turned to find himself mesmerized by the sway of a spectacular pair of breasts that happened to belong to none other than Lily Travis.
“That is not yours. That’s who she is.” Nathan frowned as she took a circuit of the floor with Andy Sanchez. Andy’s hand was mighty close to Lily’s ass. That was not going to happen. It was one thing to know she was still pissed at him after all these years. He could live with that. Probably. But it was another to imagine her with anyone else in town. That wasn’t going to be a reality he’d have to live with.
“Really now?” Royal grinned and looked pointedly at Nathan’s hand. “Don’t see any ring there. Why don’t you…holy shit, that’s Lily!” Royal found this ridiculously funny and Nathan wanted to punch him.
“Yes, it’s Lily. Stop laughing.”
“I laugh because your pain is amusing.” Royal shrugged.
Matt Chase came back over. “Sorry, I had to go smooch up on my woman for a bit. She let me and then shooed me off. Don’t know why we can’t all sit together.”
“Probably because Lily is with them and she hates Nathan.”
“Thanks Royal, you can stop with that now before I have to clean your clock.” Nathan watched her move, watched Andy lean in and say something in her ear. Watched her laugh and then thankfully shake her head and step back.
When she turned to head toward the women’s table, her gaze snagged on his. He caught the awareness shocking through her system and sent her a smile. Oh, yes, he still got to her.
“I think you should ask her to dance.” Matt hogged the nachos and Nathan frowned.
“I think he should too. Then she’ll kick him in the stones, and we can laugh and laugh. Mr. Smooth can’t get hisself a woman. Never thought I’d see that day.” Royal smirked.
“Every time I’m with you for longer than three minutes I know why my sister dumped you.” Nathan rolled his eyes.
“She dumped me because I asked her to marry me. Three times. And she said no each time. Picky women. This town grows ’em like peaches. Christ. If you don’t ask Lily to dance, I will.”
“No you won’t. You and Anne aren’t romantic anymore, but she sure as hell isn’t going to be all right with you rubbing up on a close friend. Lily’s like family so if you wouldn’t rub up on Beth, you can’t rub up on Lily either.”
Royal frowned. “You made that up to keep me away.”
“You’ll never know for sure.”
Matt laughed. “True. But he’s right about one thing. You and Lily need a dance. But she’s going to say no if you take her on directly-like. So wait until she’s out there again and cut in. She’s got good manners, she’ll be too nice to snub you in public.”
“You’re a devious man. I like that about you.”
So he bided his time until eventually she ended up out there again, and he headed out, careful to avoid the spot where Steffie was. She’d been less than thrilled when they broke the engagement off and continued to send him cow eyes when she wasn’t plotting his death.
He tapped Phin on the shoulder and the man shot Nathan a look of annoyance, but he stepped back and Nathan smoothly took his place, getting a secure hold on that waist so she couldn’t bolt.
They danced well together. Always had. He knew she loved it and he’d always loved to hold her as they did. Loved that any man in the place could look his fill but she was his. Christ he was dumb to have let her go.
“Well hello there, Lily.” He sent her his most charming smile. She was not impressed and frowned back at him.
“Why are you doing this?”
“There’s no reason we can’t be friends. If I remember rightly, you like dancin’. So do I. Why not dance together? Unless, you know, I’m too much for you to handle, and you can’t bear to be around me if we’re not smooching. That’s okay too, by the by.”
“You’re so full of yourself. Smooching? Seems to me you’re just fine getting that whenever you want it.”
He mimed pain, holding a hand over his heart. “I’m wounded.”
“Not enough for my liking.”
He laughed. “I’d forgotten how vicious you could be. I am sorry. It was shitty of me. But I’m older and wiser and more discriminating than I once was.”
She rolled her eyes, and he had to close his eyes for a second as the scent of her perfume wrapped around his senses.
August 29th, 2011 at 5:18 am · Link
How exciting! Hurry up tomorrow. I can’t wait!!!
August 29th, 2011 at 5:28 am · Link
Am looking forward to reading this story, Love the Murphys
August 29th, 2011 at 5:36 am · Link
i cant wait for tomorrow 🙂
August 29th, 2011 at 6:07 am · Link
I want the book now!
August 29th, 2011 at 6:14 am · Link
Older, wise and more discriminating 😉 ooooh! Can’t wait to see the heroine fall for that one!!!
Lovely excerpt 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win, Lauren…
I’d go for the “signed set of books” than the kindle ones 🙂 Nothing beats having the book in hand and peeping to the front page to see the signature now and then 🙂 LOL!
August 29th, 2011 at 6:34 am · Link
I’m so looking forward to tomorrow!!!! 🙂
August 29th, 2011 at 6:35 am · Link
Oh, I want this so much! Thanks so much Lauren for this big giveaway!
August 29th, 2011 at 6:40 am · Link
An old cliche “comes” to mind: The mightier they are, the “harder” they fall (LOL).
Thanks for the “teaser”.
August 29th, 2011 at 6:46 am · Link
So excited!!! 🙂
August 29th, 2011 at 6:54 am · Link
Can’t wait for the new book! It will be great to revisit the Chases also 😀 !
August 29th, 2011 at 6:54 am · Link
Seriously, one way or another, I will have this book in my possession tomorrow. That was just too good. Thanks again for the contest.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:07 am · Link
Please let me win something!!!! 😉
August 29th, 2011 at 7:10 am · Link
I can’t wait to pick this one up tomorrow.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:11 am · Link
Is there any way you can get the books published closer together. You are a favorite writer and I have you on an auto purchase. I can’t get enough. The Chase Brothers not Petal GA and the Brown Siblings. Love your work.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:17 am · Link
Can’t wait !!!!! Thanks for chance 😀
August 29th, 2011 at 7:19 am · Link
Oh, I so want to read this book, like right now…LOL
I can not wait. Your characters are so much like family and friends to me. Thank you so much for being a great story teller.
August 29th, 2011 at 7:24 am · Link
Pick me, pick me, please. 😉
August 29th, 2011 at 7:33 am · Link
Can’t wait for tomorrow!!!
August 29th, 2011 at 7:45 am · Link
Gosh i cant wait until tomorrow! Come on Tuesday! 😛
August 29th, 2011 at 7:58 am · Link
I can’t wait for tomorrow!!
August 29th, 2011 at 8:29 am · Link
I will be downloading this at 12:01…I am really looking forward to reading this one!
August 29th, 2011 at 8:30 am · Link
crossing fingers…i really want them chase bros
August 29th, 2011 at 8:32 am · Link
Can’t wait! Tomorrow is going to be spent reading, reading, reading….
August 29th, 2011 at 8:37 am · Link
Looking forward to tomorrow!
August 29th, 2011 at 8:42 am · Link
Ohhh this one looks like a great read too *swoons*
August 29th, 2011 at 8:51 am · Link
I can’t wait for tomorrow!
August 29th, 2011 at 9:10 am · Link
Already pre-ordered ages ago! Looking forward to my return to Petal.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:10 am · Link
Awesome excerpt. Can’t wait for tomorrow.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:18 am · Link
Tomorrow is going to be great!
August 29th, 2011 at 9:18 am · Link
I want want want hope you pick me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 29th, 2011 at 9:30 am · Link
Already preordered on the Kindle. I’ll wake up to Once and Again.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:37 am · Link
I love these chase books and this one sounds fantastic.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:39 am · Link
Can’t wait to read!!! Soooo excited!!! Hope I am the lucky winner!!!
August 29th, 2011 at 9:39 am · Link
Hi, thanks again for great contest. Cannot wait to read Once and Again and hunky Adrian’s & Gillian’ story.
August 29th, 2011 at 9:41 am · Link
Thank you so much. I am so happy that I found your books :). I really enjoy them.
August 29th, 2011 at 10:09 am · Link
Can’t wait til Midnight!!!
August 29th, 2011 at 10:10 am · Link
I’m so bummed I missed the beginning of this contest, but better late than never!
August 29th, 2011 at 10:44 am · Link
I am counting down the hours!
August 29th, 2011 at 10:52 am · Link
Thanks for the great contest. I looking forward to tomorrow too.
August 29th, 2011 at 11:11 am · Link
Can’t wait to read the book!
August 29th, 2011 at 11:19 am · Link
WOW! Lauren, this book sounds really good. I am going to stay up if need be all nite to get this book. Thank you for writing such fabulous books with wonderful characters. Tmr cannot come soon enough…. 🙂
August 29th, 2011 at 11:23 am · Link
Happy release day!
August 29th, 2011 at 11:31 am · Link
I feel like I’ve been waiting for this book forever! Looking forward to reading it.
August 29th, 2011 at 11:40 am · Link
I can’t wait for tomorrow!
August 29th, 2011 at 11:59 am · Link
Can’t wait!!!! 😛
August 29th, 2011 at 12:21 pm · Link
great giveaway! can’t wait to read it!
August 29th, 2011 at 12:26 pm · Link
Can’t wait for the release and great snippet!
August 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pm · Link
Another great excerpt. Thanks for posting it and excited for tomorrow’s release!
August 29th, 2011 at 1:44 pm · Link
This is stressful! 😀
August 29th, 2011 at 2:43 pm · Link
Thanks for another sneak peek.