Releasing Today! FIRST DATE by Lynne Roberts (that's me)

POP! POP! POP!

Do you know what that sound is? It's the champagne being uncorked! What did you think I was going to say? ; )

Yes. Today is the day! *happy dance*

Come on in! The champagne is flowing! The chocolate bar is over there. Cool fountain, huh? Did you really think there wouldn't be chocolate at my very first release party? I mean next to coffee, it's my favorite addiction. ; ) In my opinion, chocolate should always flow as freely as champagne.

If you'd rather have a cup of coffee, please help yourself. Plenty of food, too! You really should try the cherries dipped in chocolate or whipped cream. The mini cherry cheesecake is also divine.

Around here somewhere, oh, there he is.

A waiter will take your drink order if you want something other than champagne or coffee. (I knew I should have borrowed that awesome butler everyone is always talking about)

Let's not forget while we're here. : )

The Real Estate market is about to heat up.

When Bret Jacob walks into Jill’s real estate office, she attempts to maintain a professional demeanor, but memories of accidental voyeurism in high school, years of what-if’s, and Bret’s drop-dead sexy grin only serve to ignite her fantasies.

Bret needs a farm for his growing landscape business. When he sees Jill Daniels’ picture in a real estate ad, he can’t believe his eyes: The shy girl from high school has blossomed into a desirable woman. Ten years ago, she didn’t stir his blood and drive away all rational thought; now, he’s fighting the urge to take her in his arms long enough to ask her on a first date.

Today, talented writer and all around wonderful person, Cari Quinn, has me on her blog. I'm going to be talking about the joys and pitfalls of being a first time published author. There is only one first time. Please join me there.

Below is an excerpt of First Date!

Tiffany lowered her voice to a breathy growl, “Is he about six-foot, dark blond hair and...” She sucked air through her teeth, “has a wicked, sexy grin?”

That sounded about right. “Yes.” A flush of heat spread over her body, warming her skin and tightening her nipples into small aching nubs.

“He’s here and, darlin’, that one is yummy. If you don’t go for it, I will.”

Jill shot Tiffany the dirtiest look she could manage. “This is a real estate office, not a bar.”

Her friend only laughed. “All the better. Well, go on. He looks like he might have just what you need.”

Oh, I know he does. Jill stood and smoothed down her skirt, thanking God for Victoria’s Secret and lined bras, then stepped out from behind the partition.

Bret stood inside the door, and she drank him in. His white button-down shirt opened at the neck, accentuating his square jaw and doing nothing to disguise his well-muscled chest. Faded denim wrapped long powerful legs, and she forced her gaze not to linger on the pronounced bulge between them, her mouth filling with saliva at the thought of what lie beneath the denim like a present waiting to be unwrapped. He was tall, muscular and comfortable in his own skin. She’d bet he’d never had an awkward moment in his life. If anything, he looked better than he had in high school.

She blinked, breaking the spell and walked forward, extending her hand. “Good morning.” Her voice quivered a little. “I’m Jill Daniels.”
His hand enfolded hers, his fingers warm and slightly calloused. The contact pebbled her skin, sending shivers rippling over her body.
“I remember you.”
Deep and seductive, his voice caressed her body like a physical touch, sending a jolt of pure need straight to her core. He remembers me? Bret released her hand and Jill rubbed a thumb over her now-tingling palm, her skin awake and yearning for those roughened hands to touch more.

Bret’s brilliant gray-blue eyes were now creased at the corners and golden highlights lightened his sandy brown hair as though he spent a lot of time outdoors.

The slow, sexy smile hadn’t changed. If anything, it had gained potency.

“I’m Bret Jacobs,” he added.

She reminded herself to smile. “I remember you, too.”

“Well, good, I was afraid...” He left the thought unfinished.

Did he honestly think anyone would forget him? And was that a blush? Did he remember the party too? He couldn’t. The image of Bret she occasionally used for her late-night showers filled her mind and a shockwave of desire stole her breath. Oh, God, she should have brought a change of underwear.

Bret smiled and Jill’s heart dropped into her stomach.

“So, are you ready?” he asked.

More than you’ll ever know. “Yes.”


Thank you so much for coming! Don't forget to check out my first ever guest blog over at Cari's blog and next week's contest. I'll be giving away all kinds of goodies!