Book Spotlight and Giveaway: Something to Lose by Tamra Lassiter

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Something to Lose
by Tamra Lassiter

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BLURB:

Everyone has something to lose.

Camden Piotrowski is justifiably upset to find her boyfriend in the arms of another woman. But it’s not the end of her world and definitely not something that a bubble bath, good wine, and cookie dough won’t help. Her pity party is interrupted when handsome Seth Vendetti bursts into her bathroom. She soon discovers that her world and those in it are not as they seem. Can she trust Seth’s version of the truth and make him realize that even he has something to lose?

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Excerpt One:

His hands form fists that rest on his hips. “Are you threatening an FBI agent?”

I hadn’t really thought of it like that, but I’m not backing down. I put my hands on my hips as well and stand on my tippy toes so that my face is close to his. I could use those three-inch heels right about now, but I hold my ground. His body is tight. I see his pulse beating in his neck.

“Call it what you want. Just get out of my house.”

His hands move behind my neck. He pulls me to him and before I even know what’s happening, he’s kissing me and even more surprising, I’m kissing him, too. His strong fingers move up and down my back as his lips work their magic on mine. I thought I’d been kissed before, but never have I been kissed like this. I still don’t see fireworks, instead I am the firework. Heat explodes from my lips down my throat and to the rest of my body. This isn’t the warmth of fairy tales where the prince and princess kiss their happily-ever-after. This is the battle of the dragon and I don’t know what because my brain is no longer working.

His stubble scratches my chin and the sensation kindles the fire even more. My stomach
lurches and I feel weightless, light as a feather now, falling from high in the sky. His hands move to my hips and he pulls me to him tightly. He kisses my chin and then my neck and down to the opening of my robe.

It’s like I wake up from some out-of-body experience to find myself full of lust and clinging to a complete stranger. His hand slips into my robe. I startle and jump back, hugging myself with one hand, the other covering my mouth as my eyes go wide in complete disbelief.


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 AUTHOR Bio and Links:


Tamra Lassiter lives in Northern Virginia with her supportive husband, two lovely daughters, elegant Great Dane and not-so-elegant, but very sweet, English Bulldog. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and of course, writing.

www.tamralassiter.com

@tamralassiter

https://twitter.com/TamraLassiter

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tamra-Lassiter/351740168279714



Comments

  1. ilookfamousApril 18, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Something to Lose sounds like an exciting story. I'm really interested in reading more excerpts that hint at the development of the mafia byline. Thanks for sharing.

    ilookfamous at yahoo dot com

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  2. bn100April 18, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    Interesting story

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  3. Mary PrestonApril 19, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    That is a great excerpt thank you.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  4. Karen HApril 19, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Enjoyed the excerpt and I love the cover too.

    kareninnc at gmail dot com

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  5. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks for hosting me today. Great to be here. :)

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  6. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Great blurb and excerpt

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  7. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    The excerpt is intriguing!

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  8. Andra LynApril 22, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Again! Love this excerpt!

    andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com

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  9. UnknownApril 23, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    Thanks for the excerpt. Can I ask why you're using passive verbs instead of active verbs?

    Lea Ellen {night owl in IL}
    borg_66@hotmail.com

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  10. LhasaLumaApril 28, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    I like your writing discipline! That must be tough! Good luck with the book release and thank you for the giveaway! Looks like a good read! kamclauc AT gmail DOT com

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