Back on Track is releasing on Tuesday, yes, this Tuesday, April 2nd. I will be sitting over here, having a little squee-fest, and while I'm doing that, I've got eight sentences that I hope you'll enjoy.
In this section, Allie and Matt are on the Napa Wine Train, getting to know each other by telling lies. Baseball superstar Matt has (truthfully) confessed he hasn't dated much lately, and Allie wants to know why not. The playful lies continue:
“Maybe you live in the basement, with your mother and your maiden aunt.”
“I don’t have a maiden aunt.”
“That’s a relief.”
“And I’ve discovered the attic is actually a lot more comfortable.”
“But it must cramp your style, dating-wise.”
He expelled a huge sigh. “True. Mother hates when I bring women home, and women hate when I bring Mother along on our dates.”
Thanks so much for stopping by, and for your comments. They truly add to my excitement for this book's release.
The blog tour continues this week, and I'll be posting more info about the various stops later on. There are quite a few, especially on release day!
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Blurb: What's a little lie between strangers?
A Strangers on a Train Story
Allie Whittaker is in a dating slump, too busy getting her fledgling marketing company off the ground to have a personal life. All that could change, though, if she can get baseball superstar Matt Kearns on the cover of a charity calendar. Except Matt won't even talk to her.
Matt is in a slump, worried his career might be over. A Napa Valley wine tour isn't enough to take his mind off his troubles--until sexy, funny Allie plops into the adjacent seat and tells him three things about herself. One of them, she says, is a lie.
Matt can't resist playing along, and soon the afternoon getaway becomes an interlude with lies, truths, and desire flowing as fast as the wine. Then Allie lets slip one truth too many...and they both realize they're playing for keeps.
Warning: A handsome hunk, a determined lady and a few glasses of wine. Throw in a little on-the-run action, and what more do you need to while away an afternoon?
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Ah, poor Matt, living in the attic with his mom.
It's so much fun to listen to them talk. Congratulations on the release!
Posted by: Eleri Stone | March 30, 2013 at 05:02 PM
Eleri, thanks -- I'm excited for this book to be released. I'm glad you enjoyed listening to them. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | March 30, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Ha funny! I like these two! Good luck on your new release.
Posted by: Gemma Parkes | March 31, 2013 at 06:37 AM
LOL Great big of dialogue. Looking forward to the book release.
Posted by: Heather Boyd | March 31, 2013 at 06:41 AM
LOL Love it!! Great 8! Happy early Release Day!! :D
Posted by: karen Y. bynum | March 31, 2013 at 08:00 AM
This is adorable. I love the banter between the. The cover is fantastic and I'm so happy for you! Happy Release Day!!!
Posted by: A.S. Fenichel | March 31, 2013 at 08:45 AM
Sweet! Love the idea of the game they're playing. Three things and one is a lie. Perfect! Great 8.
Posted by: India | March 31, 2013 at 09:50 AM
Fun excerpt, love the dialog, can't wait to read more!
Posted by: Veronica Scott | March 31, 2013 at 11:02 AM
So cute. As always. :)
I pre-ordered this one AGES ago, so I'm looking forward to Tuesday!
Posted by: Karla Doyle | March 31, 2013 at 11:05 AM
LOL. Oh, I love him already. A man with a sense of humor is so sexy.
Posted by: Vonnie Davis | March 31, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Humour is an excellent flirting technique. And this snippet is believable too!
Posted by: Sassyspeaks.wordpress.com | March 31, 2013 at 12:06 PM
I like these guys. I know honesty is the best foundation for a relationship, but this method of theirs is just so fun!
Posted by: Kate Warren | March 31, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Have a great Easter weekend! Good luck with the release!
Posted by: Sue G. | March 31, 2013 at 01:09 PM
Oh, how I love the witty banter! Smart guys who can trade barbs are so sexy, don't you think? Looking forward to this one. Congrats on the release!
Posted by: Linda Morris | March 31, 2013 at 01:30 PM
The snippet is fun but the premise of the book is promising. It's going into my TBR pile :)
Posted by: Elyzabeth M. VaLey | March 31, 2013 at 02:52 PM
Such great banter between these two! Love the premise of this book. Congrats on the release!
Posted by: Jenna Jaxon | March 31, 2013 at 03:28 PM
LOL! Very cute! Congrats on the release!
Posted by: Joanne Stewart | March 31, 2013 at 03:35 PM
Great banter. Looking forward to reading this. You're on my "must buy" list :-)
Posted by: Virginia Kelly | March 31, 2013 at 06:32 PM
This is fun. Congrats on the coming release.
Posted by: Elaine Cantrell | March 31, 2013 at 07:20 PM
Nice banter, Donna!
Congrats on the release. If you'd like me to tweet it, please compose your tweet and add @teresa_willow to it. I'll see it and then retweet it to my followers. :-)
Posted by: Teresa Cypher | March 31, 2013 at 11:33 PM