Please welcome the talented Julie James to the Because You Are Mine Contest!
About That Night by Julie James
HE’S PLAYING GAMES.
Though Rylann Pierce tried to fight the sparks she felt for billionaire heir Kyle Rhodes the night they met, their sizzling chemistry was undeniable. But after being stood up on their first date, Rylann never expected to see him again. So when she finds herself face-to-face with Kyle in a courthouse nine years later, she’s stunned. More troubling to the beautiful assistant U.S. attorney is that she’s still wildly attracted to him.
BUT SHE’S MAKING THE RULES.
Just released from prison, Kyle Rhodes isn’t thrilled to be the star witness in a high-profile criminal case—but when Rylann comes knocking at his door, he finds she may be the one lawyer he can’t say no to. Still as gorgeous and sharp-tongued as ever, she lays down the law: she doesn’t mix business with pleasure. But Kyle won’t give up on something he wants—and what he wants is the one woman he’s never forgotten. . .
EXCERPT
After she paid the bill, they walked out of the diner and stood momentarily underneath the L tracks.
“I plan to bring the matter to the grand jury next week,” Rylann told him, raising her voice to speak over an approaching train. “I’ll call you as soon as I have the exact date and time you’ll be testifying.”
She extended her hand in farewell, and Kyle closed his hand around hers.
“This is a good thing you’re doing, Kyle,” she said. “Just remember—”
The train roaring directly overhead made it impossible for him to hear her. Kyle gestured to his ear, shaking his head. She stepped close to him, and put her hand on his shoulder as she stood up on her toes to speak in his ear.
Her breath was a soft caress on his neck, her voice low in his ear. “—Don’t screw it up.”
He turned his head so that they were eye to eye, his lips mere inches from hers. He said nothing for a moment, and neither did she, and he became very aware of the catch in her breath, the warmth of her hand on his shoulder.
Kyle felt a sudden urge to pull her closer. He’d teased her in the diner about their kiss, but unless he was wholly off his game after those four months in prison, the vibe he was getting from her right then was very real. If he bent his head just the slightest, he could brush his lips over hers. Find out if she tasted as good as she did in his memory.
“How are we doing on that eight-minute stretch of getting along?” he asked huskily.
Rylann stayed where she was at first, their lips still so close. Then she cocked her head and met his gaze. “Time’s up.”
Julie has generously offered to give away a copy of About That Night to one commenter on her post here today! And don’t forget, if you haven’t yet entered the huge BECAUSE YOU ARE MINE contest, with giveaways including a Kindle Fire and Nook, do so here!
July 26th, 2012 at 11:06 pm · Link
That’s so great! I love her books.
Thanks for the giveaway!
July 27th, 2012 at 1:07 am · Link
when I was lost my reading moody (and actually really wanna read a book).. just picked up julie james’s books… and voila… I just felt I wanna read this book her books more and more.. (sorry for my bad english
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thanks for giveaway
July 27th, 2012 at 1:12 am · Link
I just got my first Julie James book! Have heard so many good things and can’t wait to check it out 🙂
Thanks!
July 27th, 2012 at 2:04 am · Link
yey i love julie james! her books are such good reads they leave me with book hangover. thanks!
July 27th, 2012 at 2:09 am · Link
Oh, love to have this book. thank you for this wonderful book giveaway!
July 27th, 2012 at 2:10 am · Link
Cant wait to read it. Thanks for offering a giveaway
July 27th, 2012 at 2:13 am · Link
Love all her Julie’ books, they always must read!
July 27th, 2012 at 2:13 am · Link
Oooh, sounds fantastic!
July 27th, 2012 at 4:55 am · Link
This is one Julie James book I don’t yet have. Please count me in. 🙂
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July 27th, 2012 at 4:56 am · Link
I love Julie’s books! Still haven’t read Kyle’s story yet! I know I am behind! I need a vacation!
July 27th, 2012 at 6:56 am · Link
Thanks for the giveaway! I still havent read this book. Sounds interesting. 🙂
July 27th, 2012 at 11:00 am · Link
I love reading Julie James!
July 31st, 2012 at 7:40 am · Link
Great excerpt! I will definitely add this to my very long list of TBR. I’m always open to discover new authors. Thanks for the opportunity!