The Pursuit of Mrs, Pennyworth
Callie Hutton
Entangled Amara
March 26, 2018
Book Blurb:
From USA Today Bestselling Author Callie Hutton is a new captivating and suspenseful historical romance...
Recently widowed, Charlotte Pennyworth is relishing her independence and it rankles to have to rely on a man to help her with an increasingly sinister stalker. Former Yardman, Elliot Baker, is reluctant to take on Charlotte’s case but despite himself and his history with another woman, he is drawn to the bright, attractive widow.
Sparks smolder between the PI and his client but neither is looking to form an attachment. Elliot thinks Charlotte is hiding something. Charlotte has no desire to marry again, especially to a private investigator, no matter how handsome, brave and kind he is. The risk to his life and her heart is too great. But more dangerous than a menacing stalker is secrets and when Charlotte’s come to light, even the passion between them might not douse the flames of Elliot’s distrust.
Recently widowed, Charlotte Pennyworth is relishing her independence and it rankles to have to rely on a man to help her with an increasingly sinister stalker. Former Yardman, Elliot Baker, is reluctant to take on Charlotte’s case but despite himself and his history with another woman, he is drawn to the bright, attractive widow.
Sparks smolder between the PI and his client but neither is looking to form an attachment. Elliot thinks Charlotte is hiding something. Charlotte has no desire to marry again, especially to a private investigator, no matter how handsome, brave and kind he is. The risk to his life and her heart is too great. But more dangerous than a menacing stalker is secrets and when Charlotte’s come to light, even the passion between them might not douse the flames of Elliot’s distrust.
A light rain had
begun to fall when he exited the building. Elliot opened his umbrella and
decided to catch an omnibus instead of walking. What he was looking forward to
now was an evening in his rooms with a brandy, a warm fireplace, and thoughts
of Charlotte.
Now there was a true
conundrum. Truth be told, he would enjoy an evening in his rooms with a brandy,
a warm fireplace, and Charlotte sitting on his lap. Curled up with her head
resting on his shoulder, her plump breasts pressed against his chest. He would
slowly unbutton the back of her dress and ease it off her silky-smooth shoulders.
His lips would cast
feathered kisses over her neck, his teeth nipping her earlobe. Then, he would—.
The devil take it,
he was hard as a rock and sweating, just thinking about her. This nonsense had
to stop. She was his client, nothing more. The kisses they’d shared were an
aberration. They should not have happened and would not happen again. Yes, she
was a lovely woman, but she was hiding something. He sensed it, and his past
experience with Annabelle made him more attuned to deception.
He hailed the omnibus
and climbed aboard. The light drizzle had turned to a steady rain. Darkness had
descended earlier due to the weather, and he shivered, anxious to be home in
dry clothes. The horses plodded along, stopping to allow riders to alight and
board the vehicle.
Eventually, the
conveyance came to a stop a block from his rooms. He stepped onto the pavement
and opened his umbrella. He raised the collar on his jacket, and head down
against the rain, he hurried toward home. Before he even identified the sound
as footsteps behind him, he was thrown to the ground, a large body landing on
top of him with a grunt.
Purchase Links:
Author Bio:
Callie Hutton, the USA Today bestselling author of The Elusive Wife writes both Regency and western historical romance, with “historic elements and sensory details” (The Romance Reviews). Callie lives in Oklahoma with several rescue dogs and her top cheerleader husband of many years. Her family also includes her daughter, son, and daughter-in-law. And twin grandsons “The Twinadoes.”
Callie loves to hear from readers. Contact her directly at calliehutton11@gmail.com or find her online at www.calliehutton.com. Sign up for her newsletter to receive information on new releases, appearances, contests and exclusive subscriber content.
No comments:
Post a Comment