Blog Tour: BETWEEN TODAY AND SOMEDAY by Ann M. Trader

BETWEEN TODAY AND SOMEDAY

Ann M. Trader

 

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GENRE:  Contemporary Romance

 

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BLURB:

 

Prim Vreeland is an emergency department nurse, and after a string of disappointing relationships, her own heart needs life support. On a leap of faith, she moves home and is surprised when her brother’s best friend—and her secret childhood crush—has the same idea. As attraction sparks, she finds her usual steady footsteps treading on quicksand.

 

Sportfishing media influencer Chase Bova realizes it’s time to swap life on the road for hometown roots. When he crosses paths with Prim, she tangles his line, tying it in knots. Her charm reminds him why he’d steered clear of her years ago…and should probably do the same now.

 

As their irresistible connection turns into romance, questions of honesty and commitment linger. Will Prim and Chase dig deep for the courage to face their past and together, discover what really lies between today and someday?

 

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Excerpt Three:

 

Prim

 

Chase turned his hand over on my knee, and within seconds, I felt his gaze on me. Fizzy excitement bubbled through my veins. Was he always like this, touching and turning toward the woman he was with…?

 

I looked at his gentle expectant expression and felt instantly calmed, wanted. I took his hand, rubbing and studying every crease and callous, knowing it was capable of tackling the worst kitchen catastrophe…and experienced in traversing the curves of a woman’s body. Many women’s bodies.

 

I took a steadying breath. Maybe even my body.

 

“Hey,” Chase said, his voice a deep whisper.

 

“Hey.” I held his gaze for several spectacular seconds. It’d be so like me to retreat now, refuse to acknowledge the attraction thrumming between us. Because I didn’t like being vulnerable…didn’t want to be let down again.

 

His mouth twitched, softness playing around the edges of his smile. “I like your hands, too.”

 

“You do?”

 

“Yeah.” He lifted my hand to his lips and kissed my knuckles. Then he wove our fingers together, placing our joined hands on my thigh. “I like all of you.”

 

My stomach flipped.

 

Was I crazy to open my heart to this man? Yep. Could I stop this even if I wanted to? Not a chance.

 

Chase Bova had me. And I wanted to live in that feeling, at least for tonight.

 

 

 

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 Review: It was at a small-town wedding where a singing bridesmaid reconnects with an old school crush that had just returned to town. She was the good girl and he was the playboy. The two couldn’t be any different, but they still shared an attraction and a connection. The reader undoubtedly becomes fond of the characters and gets into their story. The read, in general, was pretty good, but it was long and slow. It’s definitely one of those slow-burn romances that takes a while to get there. The diary narrative of each character digs up a lot of memories and dives deep into their thoughts, which, at times, becomes a little daunting. This story would fit the criteria for any romance junkie. A fairly nice read.

 

Rating: 3 stars

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring recipes on the lighter side of southern comfort foods. I’m a member of Heart of Carolina Romance Writers, and I love relaxing on my back porch to read and write. These days I take walks around my neighborhood, but when I was sixteen, I hiked the Grand Canyon with a group of friends. I love reading a great romance book and watching television dramas (in no special order): The Diplomat, Palm Royale, The Buccaneers, The Bear, Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Black Mirror, Mary and George, Outlander, Shrinking Ozark, Shogun, Outer Banks, Stranger Things, The Crown, and Peaky Blinders.

 

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GIVEAWAY 

Ann M. Trader will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.