Second Chances by N.J. Walters

Second chances—we all wish we could have one from time to time but we rarely get the opportunity. Whether it’s a relationship gone wrong, words flung at a loved one during a fight that you wish you could take back, opportunities  missed, or even a chance to appreciate something that you thought was insignificant when it was happening. Life rarely happens that way and we’re forced to deal with the consequences of our actions and maybe come out a little wiser in the end.

That’s why I think so many romance readers love second chance storylines. What could be better than a couple getting a second chance at making it? Or maybe it’s a woman who’s turned her back on love and decides to risk her heart and try again, even if that means she might end up hurt again. Maybe a man gets a second chance to be part of a family. Our hearts can’t resist such tales.

In my case, a second chance means getting the chance to see an old series brought back to life. And that’s just what’s happened. Annabelle Lee was the very first book I had published back in 2004. As often happens in the publishing industry, after many years I got the rights back to my book and the entire Summersville Secrets trilogy. I let it rest for a year or so, but then decided I want to see it available once again.

Self publishing isn’t an option for me as I am technologically challenged, and the thought of having to deal with all of those details stresses me to the max and makes me want to quit writing. So I found a company that would handle those details for me. That allowed me to work on rewriting the three books in the series. They’ve been reedited and updated. The storylines remain the same, but they have been slightly expanded. They also have new names and brand new covers—Uncovering Annabelle (formerly Annabelle Lee), Enticing Emma (formerly Heat Wave) and Lily’s List (formerly Lily Blossoms).

I’m thrilled to have a second chance with this spicy hot contemporary trilogy. If you missed them the first time around, I hope you’ll check them out.

Uncovering Annabelle

The first book in the sexy Summersville Secrets series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author N. J. Walters!

Days fueled by desire . . .

Annabelle Lee is content to spend her days as a quiet and staid librarian, revealing her true desires only at night, when she indulges in the rich erotic life that lives only in her fantasies. It is there she dreams of Mike Sloan, the rugged handyman who stirs her passions and ignites her erotic nature.

Nights filled with pleasure . . .

Mike has always yearned to get a peek behind Annabelle’s demure nature, knowing there is far more there than she shows. When he finally gets her alone, they unleash a passion beyond any late-night fantasy. Limited only by their imaginations, they set out to explore even their deepest desires, with Mike hoping to win Annabelle’s heart in the process.

This is a fully revised edition of a book originally published in 2004 as Annabelle Lee.

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N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.

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Goals

The last couple of weeks I've been blogging about my attempts to find a way to love Mondays. And on this, my third Monday in the series, I've found it's actually starting to work. We were having dinner with friends last night when I said, "Yay! Tomorrow is Monday!" I've actually grown to like the day and the opportunity it brings for a fresh start to a work week.

That doesn't mean I hate the weekends, however. It's true we've had some incidents over the weekends lately. But this weekend was fantastic. My husband met an awesome goal of his own this weekend. He is a cyclist and he likes to do charity rides through out the year, but his favorite takes place in the late spring-The Real Ale Ride. This is a picture of us heading to the ride. He and his friends usually ride the thirty mile ride and I'm always in awe. Thirty miles on a bike seat peddling through hill country? It's quite a feat. But this year they upped the ante. They decided they were going to ride the fifty mile route. And they did it! My husband rode the last ten with a broken spoke. I couldn't be more proud of him and his friends.

It served as a reminder to me of how important setting goals is. I've been really getting back into my writing as of late, but this week I'm working with some real goals. I'm going to finish the chapter I've been working on and write one more. That's my goal. I'll let you know next week if I made it.

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Some would kill to know what Sophie Kingston knows. Rich and powerful people will do anything to possess the secret, but not even Sophie realizes how much danger she is in—or how far they will go to hunt her down and take it from her. But when she sees a murder no one can prove, the threats to her life keep coming. 

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Pietr Sauvage is neck deep in the hunt for The Fortunate Buddha when a lead draws him to New York and thrusts him into the life of art history specialist Sophie. What began as a favor turns into a desperate need to protect the sexy curator from the dark web of deception threatening to pull her under. 

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Mind over Matter?

Last week I was determined to go into the week with a positive attitude and see if that helped me accomplish more and I promised I would update you all this week. So, did it help?

Actually it did. I accomplished a lot last week. I got all my normal 'mom' and 'wife' stuff done and I helped out a friend, I went on a field trip with my youngest, I even wrote more than I have in weeks. Did I get everything on my list done? Unfortunately, no. I didn't get to read some chapters for my friend that needed reading. Was it a great week? The week actually was pretty good. The weekend, however, that sucked!

I got some news this weekend that hit me pretty hard. Nothing medical or anything. Just some writing stuff. Then, on Saturday, my youngest broke his elbow. Essentially, my weekend became my Monday.

But it's a brand new week! I'm determined to make the most of it. Actually, I was kind of glad when Monday showed up this week. I get to schedule an apt. for my youngest kiddo with the specialist (and since the splint he's in has been poking him, that's something that makes everyone in the house happy) and, after I catch up on my reading, my slate is clean. I get to write again today!

Hope you all have a fantastic week!

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Lachlan Sinclair cannot escape his accursed heritage in his Highlands homeland. Somewhat resigned to the fate that destroyed his ancestors, he is prepared to live his life without an heir, without a wife―without love. But when he meets the woman of his dreams in the flesh, the bewitching lass makes him want to throw away his cursed, restrained existence…and unleash the highlander within…

Lana Dounreay has only seen the Duke of Caithness in her dreams as a wild, rugged man, while in reality, his life has been cramped by curses and cravats. He may have forgone his kilt and lost his brogue, but Lana knows that the heart of a true Scotsman beats within his broad, muscular chest. But what plans does the mysterious, passionate Lachlan have in mind for her―and can she convince him that love is stronger than all else?

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Lachlan threw back his covers and set his feet on the floor. He had to wait until he stopped shaking to stand, and even then his legs were limp. When he could, he stumbled to the wardrobe and found a pair of breeches and a simple shirt. After a fright like this, he needed to walk, to clear his mind, his soul, of the terror.

He didn’t wake Dougal. He never did. It was unfair to ask his cousin to bear the onus of his curse. Lachlan made his way through the deserted halls of Lochlannach Castle, down the grand staircase, and headed for the terrace that overlooked the crashing sea below. There was a moon tonight. The view of Dunnet Bay would calm his soul. And if it did not, there was always the option of stepping over the edge and into oblivion.

But as he emerged into the cool velvet night, it wasn’t oblivion that awaited him.

It was Lana Dounreay.

She sat on the seawall staring out at his coveted view, dressed in a diaphanous froth that had to be her nightdress. Her hair, turned silver by the night, hung down over her shoulders, glimmering in the moonlight.

His heart pattered, but for a very different reason.

She was so lovely, so serene, it made his breath catch.

He came to stand beside her without a word, tucking his hands in his pockets and staring at the sea. She glanced up at him, but without surprise, as though she had expected him. Together they gazed out at the dark ripples of the water, the shards of light dancing over the surface of the blackness.

A gentle breeze wafted by, bringing with it her scent. It made him dizzy.

Ah, how he wished . . .

He wished he were another man. A man not cursed. A man not haunted. A man not doomed to an early death.

A man who could have kissed her once.

How magnificent would that have been?

He must have sighed because she put her hand on his arm. It was warm. Soft. Alluring.

“Can you no’ sleep?” she asked in a soothing timbre.

He glanced at her and his gaze was snared. Her eyes were so wide, so blue, so deep. He wanted to drown in them. “No. I . . . had a visitor.”

Her brow rumpled. “A visitor?”

“Yes.” He turned back to the sea. Though he was loath to discuss this with anyone, lest they think him mad, he knew she would understand. “My father.”

“Ah. I see. Does he visit you often?”

Lachlan snorted a laugh but it was really not one. “Too often.”

Lana tipped her head to the side. “You . . . doona enjoy his visits?”

“I do not. They are . . . terrifying.”

Why this puzzled her was a mystery. Ghosts were terrifying.

“Can you describe the visit?”

Something in her tone caught his attention. He sat beside her on the wall, listening to the waves crash below. It took a while for him to collect his thoughts, but she waited. “He is always dour. Pained. There is wailing and—”

“Wailing?”

“Yes. But it is the chains that are the most perturbing.”

Lana blinked. “Chains?”

“Yes. He’s draped in them. Bound by them. It is his eternal torment. Because of the curse.”

“How odd. None of the ghosts I know wear chains.”

“They are probably not cursed.”

“Probably not.” Her lips quirked as she murmured, “As there are no such things as curses.”

His heart lurched. Would that that were true. He studied her face. Beautiful as it was, that hint of amusement pricked at him. “Do you find this funny?”

“Nae. No’ a bit of it.” She patted his hand. Her heat lingered. “’Tis just . . . odd.”

“What is odd?” Was he really asking? This whole conversation was odd.

“Odd that your ghost wears chains. Chains are verra . . . of this earth, after all.”

“He’s being punished. They are probably metaphorical.”

“Most likely.”

As they turned back to the vista before them, Lachlan reflected that this was, indeed, a surreal conversation to be having. But then, with someone like Lana, it made sense.

“Your mother doesna wear chains.”

His belly roiled at the thought. “I am . . . gratified to hear it.”

“She seems quite at peace.”

“Good to know.”

“Except that she worries about you.”

“Will you tell her I’m fine?”

“I canna.”

He gaped at her.

She lifted a shoulder. “I willna lie to her. Besides, she knows you’re no’ a happy man.”

A happy man? Was there such a thing?

“I am a cursed man.”

“Pffft.”

“I am.” He didn’t know why he smiled. His lips just wanted to move that way.

What was it about this woman, this sprite, that made the shadows waft away? Made all his dark ruminations evaporate like mists in the sunlight? Made him smile after the horrific encounter he’d just had?

Ah, but it didn’t seem so horrific. Not now. Not with her by his side.

Lana shot him a glance that warmed his heart. “She thought you looked verra fine tonight at dinner.”

“Ah. The kilt.”

“Aye.” Her lashes fluttered. “I thought you looked verra fine as well.”

Now, that stirred something in him. Something illicit and naughty. “Did you?”

“Aye.”

“Was I manly?” He was teasing, perhaps, but when she flicked a glance at him, with that expression—one of hunger and admiration and . . . heat—all his playfulness withered, scorched by the blazing flare of his lust.

There was something about the cloak of night, the refreshing scent of the sea, the fragrance of her perfume, the way her hair riffled in the breeze. Or maybe it was his churning need to wipe the memory of his father’s visit from his mind, or the suddenly clawing desire to be a man he could never be . . . but Lachlan had to kiss her. Everything in him ached for it.

And so he did.

Though it was foolish and injudicious and wildly inappropriate of him, he did.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT LANA AND THE LAIRD

4 Stars from RT Magazine

A sweet, romantic and often funny tale as Lachlan and Lana try to hide their trysts, while shadowy enemies draw nearer. Plus, kilts!--RTR Online Review

A wonderful and witty story and a must read for fans of the series. Top Pick--Night Owl Reviews

Memorable romance and engaging characters. Otherworldly and electric.--Publisher's Weekly

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Book two in the Surrender series is FINALLY here!!!!!
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Review from Goodreads - "The book takes on a personality of its own. Campbell as a character is swoon worthy but his views on women are caveman at best. Natalie is very likeable; she does not let his charm stop her from calling him out on his stupidity. As the story progresses you start to see a different side of Campbell, a side he did not think that he was capable of embracing. There is a bunch of dialogue that is just hilarious; I completely laughed out loud."

 

Campbell Newbury could not believe who his new client was: Natalie Grant, philanthropist and pain-in-the-ass extraordinaire. Of all the security firms in New York, she had to pick his to protect her. But her flaming red hair and curves turn him on. Blond and toned, Campbell is a sex-with-no-strings guy and has bedded countless women. Love? Not an option. Forever? Not in the cards for him. But a bet with his best friend may change everything.

On their first official meeting, Natalie knew all the rumors about Campbell were true. If he weren’t the best security money could buy, she’d want no part of the cocky womanizer. But she needs him. The sudden rush of near hit and runs is proof of that. As the threats escalate, she sees a side of the bad boy he’s tried to hide—and his strong arms provide comfort and something more she didn’t know she needed. Still, she’s careful not to let her heart rule her head. They keep their relationship strictly business by day—and lustfully kinky by night. Will this unlikely couple find their way to forever or will their needs disappear once the dust settles? 

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Decadently Yours,
Jennifer Kacey

Jennifer Kacey is a writer, mother, and business owner living with her miniman in Texas. She sings in the shower, plays piano in her dreams, and has to have a different color of nail polish every week. The best advice she’s ever been given? Find the real you and never settle for anything less.

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