Iris Blobel
Tuesday Tales - MIRROR ~ Where #Authors #Write to a #Prompt ~ #WIP #Books
Welcome to Tuesday ... Welcome to Tuesday Tales ...
I continue with Rachel's story. I introduced her in "I think I love you", the third book in the "Australian Sports Stars Series". She's Sarah's sister.
When Rachel opens the door and finds the police standing in front of her door, she's scared of a repeat of the day she was dragged to the police station. Yet, the two officers only want information and ask her to stop by later that day. Worried, she calls Oliver, a good friend, but instead gets Matiu Afoa on the phone. Matiu is Oliver's Kiwi friend staying with him for a week. He's in Melbourne for a meeting.
Today's prompt is MIRROR
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"It’s what I am. I’m proud of what I am.” Mat took her hand into his.
“Tell me what upset you this morning.”
The waiter brought their drinks, and she slowly removed her hand from
his. “How about we order dinner?”
They did and for a brief moment their conversation shifted to Oliver and
how each of them got to know him. Mat told her a mirror story of Oliver’s about
meeting in the U.S.A.
“I’d love to go to America one day,” she said with a sigh.
“It’s a great place, but it’s not NZ,” he replied.
“Oliver told me your dad used to play rugby.”
He nodded. “He was an All Black.”
“Why didn’t you follow in his footsteps?”
Raising a brow, he leaned back to let the waiter place their meals on
the table before he replied, “Everyone expected me to be like my dad. I wanted
to be me.”
Rachel took a piece of her pizza, pondering about his statement. And
liked it. For so long she’d believed that because her mother had failed in her
marriage and most of her jobs, she was destined to do the same. It’s only been
the last few months that she’d realised what she was because of her own doings.
“And what is it you do?”
“I’m a helicopter pilot.”
“Holy shit,” she exclaimed. “That’s not even close to rugby.”
He laughed then took a sip of his drink before he said, “What about
you?”
“My life’s boring. Not much to tell.”
He chuckled. “Boring? I have a feeling it’s quite the opposite. Come on,
let me be the judge of it. I know nothing about you, except your brother-in-law
is a soccer player, which means you have a sister. Something we have in
common.”
“You have a sister? Younger or older?”
A grin spread across his face. “Nice try.”
“Okay, here’s the short version. Apparently Oliver has a barbeque
tomorrow and I’d like for you to still talk to me.”
Lifting his knife, he jokingly asked, “Killed someone?”
She shook her head, avoiding his gaze.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw him placing his knife on the table
before he rested his elbows on the table. “The trouble this morning?”
Nodding, she bit her lower lip nervously worried he’d judge her. She
wasn’t ready, yet, to not see him again.
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Snippet Sunday - INNOCENT TEARS - 21/02/2016 #romance #reading #newrelease
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INNOCENT TEARS has been re-released.
It has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.
Here's another little snippet.
THANK YOU
~~~
“Advice is what we ask for when we already
know the answer, but wish we didn't.”
The
conversation he was having wasn’t going well, and he let out a long breath. “Yes,
I’ll be there. And this better be worth it.”
He
walked over to the door and swung it open with such force his assistant, Joyce,
almost jumped out of her chair. “Sorry Joyce, didn’t mean to startle you, but
could you please reschedule the appointment tomorrow afternoon with Harry? I’ve
got some private business I’ve got to attend to.”
“Not
a problem, Flynn. You’ve got your haircut with Richard tomorrow at—”
“Slipped
my mind,” he mumbled and cursed.
Joyce
raised her perfectly arched brows, and he knew she was ignoring his small
outburst, patiently waiting for an answer. He exhaled, and while heading back
into the office he said, “No worries, I’ll go by tonight and see whether
Richard can squeeze
me in.” And he slammed the door shut.
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#MFRWHooks for ~~LET ME LOVE YOU~~ 17/02/2016 #amreading #Reading #MFRWAuthor
Happy "Book Hook" Day
May I 'hook' you on
"Let Me Love You"?
"Let Me Love You" is set in Melbourne, in the wonderful country of Australia.
I hope you get hooked by this Snippet
Today's hook
Oliver
Dempsey was no stranger to Tamara. She’d watched him on the field a couple of
times since being hired as an accountant in the office. The many sinewy
sportsmen were often a welcome distraction to her daily numbers, and Oliver had
been the hero in many of her daydreams. He had no problems showing off his
upper body after a long, hard training session, but she had to admit, he looked
even better close up—his suntanned face with just a shadow of a beard, his dark
hair cut short, still wet from his shower, and those green eyes! Her whole body
reacted simply from looking at him. However, her pain was still too raw, and
even with all her willpower, her hands started trembling just at the thought of
a man stepping too close to her. Desire suddenly turned into apprehension. She
took a couple of deep breaths to calm herself as she held Oliver’s gaze.
“You
okay?” he asked.
Taking
another deep breath, she moved away from him and subconsciously kept looking
for her keys. They just had to be in her bag, no doubt about it.
“Lost your
keys?” he queried this time.
Blurb:
Oliver Dempsey, pitcher
for a Melbourne baseball club, loves the women, and they love him…
But he keeps them at an arm’s length, and when he meets Tamara, he’s unprepared for the attraction he feels for her. Told by his coach that she’s off limits, only draws him in more.
Tamara Amis moved to Melbourne to find some distance between her past and herself…
With the help of her uncle, the coach of a Melbourne baseball club, she quickly finds a job, and a place to live. Yet, one meeting with the handsome pitcher stirs unexpected emotions that threaten to overwhelm her.
It’s Oliver’s injury that brings them together,
but as they find out about each other’s pasts, how can they be ready to share a
future? But he keeps them at an arm’s length, and when he meets Tamara, he’s unprepared for the attraction he feels for her. Told by his coach that she’s off limits, only draws him in more.
Tamara Amis moved to Melbourne to find some distance between her past and herself…
With the help of her uncle, the coach of a Melbourne baseball club, she quickly finds a job, and a place to live. Yet, one meeting with the handsome pitcher stirs unexpected emotions that threaten to overwhelm her.
5 Stars
This is the first book I read by author. I really enjoyed this book. I will have to read book 1 in this series. You can read this as a standalone
4 Stars
Having enjoyed the first book in this series, I was more than happy to read Let Me Love You – but each book stands alone and you don't have to have read one to understand the other. Nor do you have to know baseball inside-out to follow the story!
Oliver and Tamara appear to be opposites in the way they live life – he outgoing, she nervy and insular after a recent tragedy. And yet both choose to keep people at arm's length and neither are looking for romantic involvement. The attraction they feel for each other is initially unwanted but ultimately can't be ignored.
When Oliver is injured, he must reevaluate his career and his attitude to relationships, just as Tamara must decide the best way to forge forward rebuilding her life.
This is an enjoyable romance exploring the way two people cope with loss and tragedy in different ways, with likeable secondary characters adding variety and humor.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oliver and Tamara appear to be opposites in the way they live life – he outgoing, she nervy and insular after a recent tragedy. And yet both choose to keep people at arm's length and neither are looking for romantic involvement. The attraction they feel for each other is initially unwanted but ultimately can't be ignored.
When Oliver is injured, he must reevaluate his career and his attitude to relationships, just as Tamara must decide the best way to forge forward rebuilding her life.
This is an enjoyable romance exploring the way two people cope with loss and tragedy in different ways, with likeable secondary characters adding variety and humor.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Snippet Sunday - INNOCENT TEARS - 14/02/2016 #romance #reading #Australia
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INNOCENT TEARS has been re-released.
It has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.
Here's another little snippet.
THANK YOU
~~~
“Advice is what we ask for when we already
know the answer, but wish we didn't.”
“You’ve got to be joking,” Flynn McCormack said into the phone. “What
do you mean you need to see me?” Pacing up and down his office, he finally
settled by the window. He looked out, his gaze wandering along the Yarra River,
watching people
strolling along the Southbank Promenade. He liked the view— seeing
the people walking at different paces as they took in the sights, or looking
for restaurants, or as they were simply in a rush to get to their next
destination. His eyes wandered further up and took in the sight of the Eureka Tower. A small shiver went up
his spine as he remembered what he had given up for being there; for making
his life in Melbourne and for getting this job — something he often pushed to
the back of his mind, because being a lawyer in Melbourne was all he’d ever
wanted.
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