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 9:00 am · Link
I hope I’ll win!!! This perfect for me!!! I only got two paperbacks from her!! Hard to get these in the Philippines!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am · Link
I love this book! Gotta love Sawyer…I mean Kyle.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am · Link
I LOVED that book! Best one she has written yet!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:07 am · Link
I can’t wait to read this one, it is on my TBR list!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:07 am · Link
I hope I’ll win!!! This is perfect for me!!! I only got two paperbacks from her!! Hard to get these in the Philippines!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am · Link
I love this series!! Julie James is one of new must-read authors.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am · Link
I loved this book. I´ve read all Julie James´ books. She´s one of my favourite authors.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am · Link
The book was fabulous!!!! I can’t wait for the next book! I read the digital copy, but would love to own this one! 😉
July 26th, 2012 at 9:15 am · Link
I am a huge fan of Julie James! So glad she’s here on your blog!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:26 am · Link
About That Night sounds great. I like the cover. Thanks for the giveaway.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:35 am · Link
I love Julie James’ books and About That Night sounds like another sure winner!!! Sure hope to win a copy of this book.
July 26th, 2012 at 9:43 am · Link
Looks like a good read!
July 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am · Link
thanks for the chance to win Julie’s book, love it 🙂
July 26th, 2012 at 10:06 am · Link
Love Julie’s books… You had me at Just The Sexiest Man Alive!!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:14 am · Link
I like Julie James, her FBI series is getting better and better. I am Team Kyle. I hope one day this book will be turned into a film ans Sawyer will play Kyle!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:28 am · Link
I’ve been wanting to read this…Kyle looking like the guy from lost is a plus. 🙂
July 26th, 2012 at 10:53 am · Link
Thanks so much for the chance to win. I have all of Julie J’s books except for this one. Love her style of writing and sense of humor. 🙂 😛
July 26th, 2012 at 11:17 am · Link
Hacking twitter, how evil 😀 I’d sure love to read about him
July 26th, 2012 at 11:26 am · Link
Thanks for the visit, Julie! I’ve been loving your books!
July 26th, 2012 at 11:30 am · Link
I agree with everyone else. Julie James writes the best contemporaries. Sawyer must have struck again: Twitter is down right now.
July 26th, 2012 at 11:39 am · Link
Don’t enter me! I already have my wonderful copy (signed at RT)
so if you don’t win, buy it!! Awesome series.
July 26th, 2012 at 11:47 am · Link
I really hope to get a copy of About That Night. LOVEEEE Julie’s books.. please mass market them in India.. it is quite expensive to get them shipped!!
July 26th, 2012 at 11:56 am · Link
JUST LOVE ALL HER BOOKS. I HAVE MET JULIE TWICE AND SHE IS SO NICE!!
July 26th, 2012 at 12:17 pm · Link
I enjoyed this book! It was so hot and romantic too!
July 26th, 2012 at 12:19 pm · Link
I would love to be entered for this if it’s open to Canadian residents as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
July 26th, 2012 at 12:21 pm · Link
Some great tension between Kyle and Rylann. I want to read their story.
July 26th, 2012 at 12:27 pm · Link
I had a blast meeting Julie (and all the other authors) yesterday!
July 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm · Link
Great excerpt. I love reading Julie’s books. Thanks for the giveaway.
July 26th, 2012 at 12:53 pm · Link
Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
July 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm · Link
Ooooo would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway to you both. 🙂
July 26th, 2012 at 2:56 pm · Link
I haven’t had the pleasure of reading a Julie James book yet.This one sounds really good.
July 26th, 2012 at 3:09 pm · Link
I love Julie James, she writes great stories!
Thanks for the giveaway!
July 26th, 2012 at 3:09 pm · Link
Will add to my to-read list can’t wait!
July 26th, 2012 at 3:55 pm · Link
I wish I can get a hand on this book… I have all the previous ones except this… It is not available yet in our bookstores here…
July 26th, 2012 at 4:00 pm · Link
<3 Julie James' books! The characters are so well developed and the stories always keep me hooked! 🙂
July 26th, 2012 at 4:33 pm · Link
Uh oh just realize Twitter is momentarily shut down tonight and wondering its Kyle’ s doing 😉
Would love to have this one too
July 26th, 2012 at 5:16 pm · Link
I can’t wait to read this!
July 26th, 2012 at 5:32 pm · Link
I love this book!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 6:00 pm · Link
8 minutes hmm..? Maybe they can go for a big 10!!!
July 26th, 2012 at 6:15 pm · Link
I love this series. You are an incredible writer Julie. I did lend the previous books out in this series to a couple of friends and I now have friends asking when they will be able to borrow my books. They will just have to wait because they are keeping me warm on my cold Australian winter nights. Keep up to great writing. Many blessings on your career.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:04 pm · Link
This book sounds great. Fingers crossed.
July 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm · Link
I want this book! It sound so good and is getting really close to the top of my TBR pile. Of course I’m not going to turn down a copy here.
Thanks so much!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:19 pm · Link
The famous Twitter Terrorist’s story! I love it!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:20 pm · Link
I really enjoyed this book.. in my mind kyle is yummy!!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:27 pm · Link
I love the US Attorney series! I would love to win a signed copy of
About That Night. Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂
July 26th, 2012 at 8:30 pm · Link
Loved the book and all the others penned by Julie James!
July 26th, 2012 at 8:58 pm · Link
Great excerpt. Cant wait to read more!!
July 26th, 2012 at 10:13 pm · Link
i love all of her books, i hope i’ll win this book… 🙂
July 26th, 2012 at 10:36 pm · Link
Very nice excerpt.
July 26th, 2012 at 10:51 pm · Link
Wow! This is a book not to be missed! Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win a copy!