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Jessica Frances
(In Midsummer #3)
Publication date: September 4th 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
One screaming baby. One too many diaper disasters. One surprise shooter. One victim. One perpetrator. One blast from the past.
Having a surprise baby dropped at your doorstep has to be the worst kind of relationship buzzkill in history. Instead of dating, now Rocky and I have shifted into becoming exhausted parents with zero time for any kind of fun. Everything is moving so fast that something has to give. I just hope that something won’t be us.
Then, when a shooter comes after Rocky and their aim is a little too close for comfort, important questions need to be answered. Who wants Rocky dead? How far are they willing to go to make it happen? How much luck can one person have before it runs out? And where on earth did Rocky put those spare baby diapers?
With someone gunning for not only Rocky but also our relationship, one has to wonder just how many hits we can take before it all falls apart.
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EXCERPT:
“Is he still peeing over your face?” He says this so casually, as though this is a completely normal question to be asking your partner. Although, I suppose it probably is completely normal for many parents.
“Unfortunately, I’m fun to aim at.”
I stand up and watch Rocky point his finger at Ryder. “Please stop peeing over Conner’s face. I’d rather like my boyfriend pee-free if possible.”
Ryder grabs ahold of Rocky’s finger and wipes his slobber over it.
“Thanks for standing up for me. You really told him,” I drawl, rolling my eyes. It seems everyone listens to Rocky except for his kids, who seem immune to his commanding tone. Ryder isn’t even biologically his, and he still isn’t affected.
“Fine, how about this?” He turns to face Ryder again. “You give us one night completely uninterrupted, and I’ll give you one night free pass when you’re older to skip vegetables.”
I shake my head again. “Think you gotta know your audience.”
“Fine, how would you do it?”
I lift Ryder up and turn him to face me. “Ryder, I promise you this will be much funnier if you pee on him instead. So, try that from now on, got it?”
“Hey!” Rocky gives me a gentle shove while I laugh.
Ryder seems to sense the mood and grins.
Author Bio:
Jessica lives in Adelaide, South Australia. When she is not writing, you can find her reading, napping or watching excessive amounts of TV. Connect with her on Facebook and Goodreads.
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I love the cover! This sounds like a great story, thank you for sharing your book and author details.
Great story. Love the cover too.
Excellent, sounds like a neat book. Relevant themes.
Sounds like a good read.
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I love finding new authors because that means books that I haven’t read. Excited!
Congratulations on the book! What a cute baby!
congrats on the release
The cover is so cute. Sounds like a good book.
Sounds really great.
This sounds fun to read. Love the cover!
So beautiful seeing a dad with his child. Love the cover.
Congrats on your new release!
I enjoyed the excerpt, this sounds great
Great excerpt and giveaway.
The cover is adorable!! I haven’t read a surprise baby romance yet. This one sounds great!
Loving the cover! Sounds like a great read
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I like the cover. That image is really good for the book.
I am always interested in learning about new books that I might possibly read.
I’d love to read this book since it has the LGBTQ+ community involved in its storyline 🙂
surprise babies are my kind of books
Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest.
Love the sweet baby on the cover! Oh, and the kid doesn’t look bad either.
I like the storyline, its like a newly formed couple put to the test with some of life’s crazy curveballs.
I love the cover! It’s such a warm and happy photo. Best luck on the book’s success.
Sounds good.
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How sweet is this cover?!?! I love it! Your book sounds like a great read!!
Couples bonding over babies are always fun, and when you throw in some danger you up the stakes immediately. I’m in!