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$25 #Giveaway Excerpt Falling for Sarah and Saving Sophie by Cate Beauman @CateBeauman 8.3

June 30, 2016 By Mary 48 Comments

by Cate Beauman

 

Welcome to the blog tour for Falling for Sarah and Saving Sophie by Cate Beauman!  The tour runs July 1-29 with reviews, excerpts, interviews and guest posts. Check out the tour page for the full schedule.

Falling for Sarah is only 0.99 cents for a limited time!


About FALLING FOR SARAH:
Widow Sarah Johnson struggled to pick up the pieces after her life was ripped apart. After two years of grieving, she’s found contentment in her thriving business as photographer to Hollywood’s A-list and in raising her angel-faced daughter, Kylee… until bodyguard and long-time friend Ethan Cooke changes everything with a searing moonlight kiss.

Sarah’s world turns upside down as she struggles with her unexpected attraction to Ethan and the guilt of betraying her husband’s memory. But when blue roses and disturbing notes start appearing on her doorstep, she has no choice but to lean on Ethan as he fights to save her from a stalker that won’t stop until he has what he prizes most.

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Falling For Sarah Excerpt

He went to the pantry, grabbing a loaf of bread. “Why don’t you tell me what you need?” He pulled open a cupboard and took out a plate.

“A shower.” She smiled again, nibbling her lip.

His eyes zeroed in on Kylee, and he took a step back. “Geez, I don’t know, Sarah. I’ve never held a baby before. What if I drop her?”

A laugh bubbled in her throat at the sheer horror in his eyes. Even after he’d helped her through hours of labor, watched her deliver Kylee, and cut the cord in Jake’s honor, he’d refused to hold her.

“You’re not going to drop her,” she said, walking to where he stood. “Fold your arm like this.” She held out her arm, bending at the elbow.

He cleared his throat, following her lead, and she placed Kylee in the crook of his rigid arm. Kylee squirmed, and he grabbed Sarah’s hand. “She’s moving, she’s moving. She’s going to fall. Shit, Sarah, I really think this is a bad idea.”

“I think it’s a great idea. Trust me on this one.” She adjusted the baby slightly, moving his arm closer to his body, making sure his hand held Kylee under her diapered bottom. She backed away from them, grinning at the discomfort and mild panic all over Ethan’s face. “You’re a natural. Look at you two. I need my camera.”

He groaned as she moved to the pile of bags outside the kitchen door and grabbed her case, pulling her Nikon D3 from the bag. She held up the camera and looked through the lens, focusing on Ethan’s arresting face for a test shot. Sharp cheekbones and straight black eyebrows accentuated his long, thick eyelashes and bold gray eyes. She zoomed in on the clear gray pools surrounded by dark, smoky rings and pressed the shutter closed in rapid succession. His firm, full lips and muscular torso showcased a man perfectly comfortable with his masculinity. She tightened her focus on his big hand holding Kylee’s little body and clicked away again, moving in closer, getting lost in her passion for pictures.

“Sarah, do you want that shower or not?”

She pulled the camera back, focusing on Ethan’s raised brow and lips pressed firm in annoyance. “Sorry. I got a little carried away. You two make excellent subjects. The camera loves your face.”

“So you’ve told me—more times than I can count.”

She placed the Nikon back in the bag and zipped it closed. “You’re doing a great job with her.”

He glanced down at Kylee. “I guess this is okay.”

“See? I’ll be quick. She just ate so she should sleep. Here’s the burp cloth just in case she spits up.” She draped the cotton towel over Ethan’s shoulder and turned to leave.

“Wait.”

She stopped, turning back.

“Um.” He took a step toward her and stopped. “What if—what if she starts to cry?”

Amused by his distress, she couldn’t help but smile. The man standing before her dealt with the scum of the earth every day, yet a seven-pound infant brought him to his knees. “Just jiggle your arm a little bit. She’ll fall right back to sleep.” She turned and walked toward the bathroom, calling over her shoulder, “Oh, and relax. Babies feel tension.”

About SAVING SOPHIE:

Jewelry designer Sophie Burke has fled Maine for the anonymity of the big city. She’s starting over with a job she tolerates and a grungy motel room she calls home on the wrong side of town, but anything is better than the nightmare she left behind.

Stone McCabe is Ethan Cooke Security’s brooding bad boy more interested in keeping to himself than anything else—until the gorgeous blond with haunted violet eyes catches his attention late one rainy night.

Stone reluctantly gives Sophie a hand only to quickly realize that the shy beauty with the soft voice and pretty smile has something to hide. Tangled up in her secrets, Stone offers Sophie a solution that has the potential to free her from her problems once and for all—or jeopardize both of their lives.

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About the Author:
International bestselling author Cate Beauman is known for her full-length, action-packed romantic suspense series, The Bodyguards of L.A. County. Her novels have been nominated for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, National Indie Excellence Award, Golden Quill Award, Writers Touch Award, and have been named Readers Favorite Five Star books. In 2015, JUSTICE FOR ABBY was selected as the Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Gold Medalist, while SAVING SOPHIE took the Silver Medal. SAVING SOPHIE was also selected as the 2015 Readers Crown Award winner for Romantic Suspense and FALLING FOR SARAH received the silver medal for the 2014 Readers’ Favorite Awards.Cate makes her home in North Carolina with her husband, two boys, and their St. Bernards, Bear and Jack.

Cate makes her home in North Carolina with her husband, two boys, and their St. Bernards, Bear and Jack. Currently Cate is working on Deceiving Bella, the eleventh novel in her popular Bodyguards series.

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Comments

  1. clojo9372 says

    June 30, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    This book looks really really good! Thank you so much for sharing the excerpt! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cate beauman says

      July 1, 2016 at 11:18 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Lisa Brown says

    July 1, 2016 at 3:42 am

    Thank you for the excerpt, I enjoyed reading it and thanks for the chance to win 🙂

    Reply
    • Cate beauman says

      July 1, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Good luck Lisa!

      Reply
  3. Rita Wray says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I liked the excerpt, thank you.

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 1, 2016 at 11:21 am

      Thanks for visiting Rita!

      Reply
  4. Cate Beauman says

    July 1, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Thank you for hosting Mary!

    Reply
  5. Linda Kish says

    July 1, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    This sounds like a story I would enjoy reading.

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks Linda! I hope you will give them a try!

      Reply
  6. Linda Moffitt says

    July 1, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway and The Books look really great Cate

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks Linda! Good luck!

      Reply
  7. dianne casey says

    July 1, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Both books sound like great reads for the summer. Thanks for the great giveaway, thanks.

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      I hope you’ll give them a try Dianne!

      Reply
  8. glenda says

    July 1, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    I can’t wait to read these 2!

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      I hope you enjoy them Glenda!

      Reply
  9. Deb P says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    The book sounds interesting, happy july 4 .

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Happy 4th to you too! I hope you had a great weekend.

      Reply
  10. Deb P says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Amazon follow word ,can’t be seen.

    Reply
  11. cheryl k johnson says

    July 2, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Saving Sophia and Saving Sarah sound like really interesting books. Great giveaway.

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks Cheryl!

      Reply
  12. Linda H says

    July 2, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    I can just see a big guy being scared when holding a baby! The developing love story between Sarah and Ethan sounds like a winner!

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      Yes! I laughed so many times writing that scene! So big, so strong… so afraid of a tiny little baby! (and probably spiders too)

      Reply
  13. Emily Endrizzi says

    July 2, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    This book sounds so intriguing! Love the cover!

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks Emily!

      Reply
  14. SHELLEY S says

    July 2, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOK TOUR AND THANKS FOR THE CHANCE!

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you Shelley. Good luck!

      Reply
  15. Sherry Compton says

    July 3, 2016 at 4:38 am

    Those books sound really interesting, and the characters seem real. Thanks for the excerpt. It was really good and had me wanting more.

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Fantastic Sherry! I hope you enjoy the rest of Ethan and Sarah’s story!

      Reply
  16. sherry fundin says

    July 3, 2016 at 7:29 am

    OMG, just finished this book this morning! Loved it and can hardly wait to read more. I have Falling for Sarah, so will be starting that sometime today. I just know it will be fabulous too. Have Fourth to all those who celebrate.

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Yes! I’m thrilled you enjoyed Saving Sophie! Falling For Sarah, particularly Zeke, was a tough one to write – I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  17. Sandra Watts says

    July 3, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks for the chance to check out your books. Thanks for hosting also.

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      Thank you for stopping by Sandra!

      Reply
  18. Elle Styles says

    July 5, 2016 at 6:35 am

    I want to read it!

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      Falling For Sarah is on sale right now Elle. I hope you will give it a try!

      Reply
  19. Candace says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Thanks so much for hosting a tour stop Mary! Sorry I’m so late. It was a crazy weekend.

    Reply
  20. Rachel B says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Really enjoyed the excerpt. It sounds like a good read. thanks!

    Reply
    • Cate Beauman says

      July 5, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      I hope you have a great week Rachel. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  21. Lectora Silver says

    July 6, 2016 at 8:03 am

    It seems like a good read for summer!

    Reply
  22. BookLady says

    July 9, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    What a fascinating book! Thanks for sharing the great excerpt.

    Reply
  23. BerkeleyHapa says

    July 11, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I really enjoyed the excerpt, it was a very sweet scene! Sounds like a book I would like.

    Reply
  24. Laura says

    July 13, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    I would love to read this! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  25. Ally Swanson says

    July 16, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    I enjoyed reading the excerpt. This book sounds like such an interesting and intriguing read. Looking forward to checking out this book.

    Reply
  26. Carole Spring says

    July 17, 2016 at 11:22 am

    I liked reading about Falling for Sarah and Saving Sophie, the excerpt from Falling for Sarah, and about the author. I think both of these books are ones that my daughter and I would enjoy reading. Thank you Cate for this wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  27. Hope Brooks says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:25 am

    I love it!

    Reply
  28. Lisa Picillo says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    Sounds like a awesome book!!!!!

    Reply
  29. Leslie Rodriguez says

    July 25, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    sounds really good. thank you.

    Reply
  30. Daniel M says

    August 2, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    sounds like a fun one

    Reply
  31. Heather Amos says

    August 3, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    Thank you for the great giveaway. Much appreciated

    Reply

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