Kristen Proby is known for writing heartfelt characters with deep connections and sizzling passion. This April, she will seduce readers’ senses with a brand new series, Fusion, from William Morrow Paperbacks, in which five best friends open a hot new restaurant together. Today, we are thrilled to bring you the Review & Excerpt Tour for LISTEN TO ME, the first book in the Fusion Series releasing April 12, 2016. LISTEN TO ME finds a hot former rock star looking for a steady gig at the restaurant, but he’ll have to convince the prickly front-of-house manager to take a chance on him—with her business and her heart.
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My Review: Guys, we romance readers fully understand the stable (harem, maybe?) of book boyfriends. I have quite a few. But Jake - oh man, I think Jake is going to take the cake. He is something all together special - a guy I could actually see myself with. Not a fantasy guy that would be great for a cuddle or date here and there. Oh no, Jake is the real deal. He's a good, funny guy, and has a heart of gold. He's truly perfect. Well, except for that whole "I ruin everything!" mentality - but then, he would feel sickeningly perfect if he didn't have at least one flaw.I knew this book was going to be fantastic. I've read several books by Kristen Proby at this point, and I have never been disappointed. But this book is the start of what is clearly going to be a fantastic series, and I cannot wait to see where it goes. Addie has amazing friends, and I need to see them all get their happy ending, because they deserve it. I think what makes this book so good, these characters so human, is that they screw up, and they know they screw up. At one point, Addie actually chides herself for what she just did and said, and goes to fix it. Their mess ups don't feel contrived in order to give the story some edge and drama, but because they're real people that make stupid, real mistakes. And that right there is proof that Kristen Proby knows what the heck she's doing.
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About LISTEN TO ME:
In New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby’s brand new series, five best friends open a hot new restaurant, but one of them gets much more than she bargained for when a sexy former rock star walks through the doors—and into her heart.
Seduction is quickly becoming the hottest new restaurant in Portland, and Addison Wade is proud to claim 1/5 of the credit. She’s determined to make it a success and can’t think of a better way to bring in new customers than live music. But when former rock star Jake Keller swaggers through the doors to apply for the weekend gig, she knows she’s in trouble. Addie instantly recognizes him—his posters were plastered all over her bedroom walls in high school—he’s all bad boy...exactly her type and exactly what she doesn’t need.
Jake Keller walked away from the limelight five years ago and yearns to return to what’s always driven him: the music. If he gets to work for a smart-mouthed, funny-as-hell bombshell, all the better. But talking Addie into giving him the job is far easier than persuading her that he wants more than a romp in her bed. Just when she begins to drop her walls, Jake’s past finally catches up with him.
Will Addie be torn apart once again or will Jake be able to convince her to drown out her doubts and listen to her heart?
EXCERPT:
“Can we help you?”
“I’m
looking for the manager. I was told I’d find her in here.”
“And
you have,” Blondie says and turns on her bar stool to look at me.
And
suddenly the air is stolen from my lungs. This is the woman I saw the other
night at the club. The one I couldn’t take my eyes off of. The one that made
the rest of the room fade away.
The
only word I have for her is bombshell,
and I’ve never used that word in my life.
She
slides off her seat, perfectly at home in her mile-high black heels, and strides
quickly and confidently to me. She’s in a high-waisted, black pencil skirt with
a white button-down tucked into it. Her sleeves are rolled, the top few buttons
unfastened on her shirt, giving me a glimpse at the most impressive cleavage
I’ve ever seen.
Her
blond hair is piled high on her head, in lazy curls. Her makeup is simple and
flawless.
And
she’s wearing black-rimmed glasses.
Fuck me.
I
swallow hard and hold my hand out to shake hers, but she come to an abrupt halt
about two feet too far to take it.
“You’re
–“
“Jake
Keller,” I interrupt and close the gap to shake her hand. Hers is warm and
slender, but her grip is firm. Her eyes narrow.
“Jake
Knox,” she corrects me. “My friends all had your posters on their walls.”
“You
didn’t?” I ask with a cocky smirk, already enjoying her.
“No, I
wasn’t particularly smitten with you.” She pulls her glasses off her nose, much
to my disappointment, and tucks them on top of her head in her hair.
“God,
I’m such a sucker for a beautiful woman in glasses.
“Shame,”
I reply and continue to smile at her.
“How
can I help you?”
“I’m
here about the job.”
She
frowns. “You want to be a busboy? Are times really that bad, Mr. Knox?”
“Keller,”
I correct her. “Actually, just call me Jake. And I’m here about the weekend
music gig. Although, I can clear tables if need be.”
She
tilts her head, hooks a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and smiles and my
heart stops. Fucking hell, where did this woman come from?
And
where the hell are these thoughts coming from?
“I’m
quite sure I can’t afford you, Mr. Keller.” She turns to walk away, but I catch
her elbow, turning her back to me.
“It’s
not about the money,” I say quickly. “I’d really just like to play.”
“Your
whole band?” she asks with a frown.
“No,
just me. I’ll bring my guitar and all I’ll need you to provide is a mic and a
stool, but I’m sure I can come up with a mic if you don’t already have one.”
She
blinks at me, as if I’m not speaking English, then finally says, “Okay, where
are the cameras.” She looks around the room and points at Red behind the bar.
“Did you stage this? Seriously, you guys are bitches for doing this to me.”
Red
laughs and shakes her head. “No tricks here, Addie. But send him over to me
when you’re done with him.”
Addie
turns back to me with skeptical eyes. “She was one of my friends with your
poster on her wall.”
“And
I’m not afraid to admit it,” Red says loudly as she stocks more wine.
“So,
the job.” I cross my arms over my chest and watch her eyes dilate when they
land on the sleeve tattoo on my right arm.
She’s
not immune to me.
About Kristen Proby:
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Proby is the author of the popular With Me in Seattle series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong characters who love humor and have a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type—fiercely protective and a bit bossy—and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen spends her days with her muse in the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, and sunshine. And naps. Visit her at KristenProby.com.
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1 comment:
Thank you so much!
KP
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