Welcome to the new year! 2019 promises to be another year of great reading and discovering some wonderful new authors as well as enjoying the latest works of some of our favorite writers. We're starting out the year in fine fashion, spotlighting an international thriller that mixes intrigue with romance: For the Love of A Spy by M. S. Spencer.
Ms. Spencer has published twelve mystery/romantic suspense novels, and currently divides her time between Florida and Maine.
In an era electric with possibility and
peril Maris Graystone and Michael Kinder meet under oddly conventional
circumstances. Despite the instantaneous sparks, they both sense there is more
between them than physical attraction.Their love affair intensifies against the backdrop f the dramatic world events of 1991 -- a disintegrating USSR, Middle East peace talks and Vietnam's re-emergence on the world stage. Michael appears and disappears at unpredictable moments, leaving Maris limp and lovelorn. n her quest for answers, she is yanked into the dangerous world of Michael’s work—in Washington, DC, in France, and in Spain. Looking for safe harbor for her emotions and her body, she accepts the advances of a dashing French diplomat.
Will she embrace the luxury and comfort of Emile and his chateau or the romance of international intrigue with Michael?
Excerpt:
Something is wrong. He
cares about me, of that I’m sure. So
what is it?
In the beginning, a lifetime ago and before they surrendered to their
desire, he had said something about it being neither the time nor the place. What
did he mean? She didn’t want to know just yet, but she would ask him. Yes,
when he wakes up.
Over his shoulder, she glimpsed the clock—five p.m. We’ve been in
bed for four hours! She sat bolt upright. He hadn’t fixed her air
conditioner. He hadn’t called his office. She hadn’t finished her column. What
on earth were they thinking? Or on what other planet? Did we beam up to
Mars, where this sort of behavior is acceptable?
She shook him. “It’s late. You have to go.”
He came instantly awake. His azure eyes fastened on hers; his arms went
automatically around her.
She felt herself slipping into their world but fought it. “You have to
go!”
He kissed her tenderly. “I know. I have to…pack. I have to go.”
“When?”
“I’m leaving Thursday. I told you.”
“No, you didn’t.” Maris wanted to be indignant, but in the back of her
mind, a little voice nagged that he was right. “But—where are you going?”
He opened his mouth and closed it. He peered at her, his eyes
questioning. Finally, he said flatly, “To Zagreb.”
“Zagreb? As in, Yugoslavia? Why?”
“It’s not important.” His serious tone told her that it was indeed
important, but it also stopped her from asking any more questions. She watched
while he dressed quickly. As he fastened the few remaining buttons on his
shirt, he bent over her to kiss her nose. “I’ll be gone a while.”
She caught his hand. “I need to know one thing before you go.”
He smiled tenderly. “Yes, I am.”
She blinked in confusion. “Are what?”
He seemed perplexed. “Why, crazy for you, of course. Don’t ask how this
happened either since I don’t have a clue.”
“But, but…” She had to ask, even if it made her look ridiculous. “What
I want to know is, what’s your name?”
At that, he threw back his head and roared. All the worry coloring his
features just moments before fled. He sat down on the bed and touched her
cheek. “I suppose that could come in handy, in case you want to send me a
Christmas card or something.” At her look of apprehension, he replied quickly,
“Michael. It’s Michael.”
Want more: Here are the buy links:
Want more: Here are the buy links:
I Heart Publishing: https://www.iheartbookpublishing.com/for-the-love-of-a-spy-the-scrivener-and-the-handyman.html
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KWW84WQ
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/909525
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1129945788
If you would like to get in touch with M. S. or learn more about her, here is her social media information and contact info:
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Amazon Author Page:
I Heart Author Page:
http://www.iheartbookpublishing.com/m-s-spencer.html
Thank you, M. S.. for introducing us to your latest book and two wonderful characters!
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Thanks for having Maris and Michael on your lovely blog. I hope your readers enjoy the new excerpt!
ReplyDeleteAnother great excerpt! I wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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