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$20 #Giveaway Loving Love by Jessica Frances @XpressoTours Ends 3.18

March 7, 2021 By Mary 37 Comments



Loving Love
Jessica Frances
(In Midsummer, #7)
Publication date: March 5th 2021
Genres: Adult, LGBTQ+, Romance

One friendship. One heartbreak. One messy past. One open-ended future. One chance to fix regrets. Multiple hurdles to jump.

Rian:
I knew returning home was never going to be easy. I hurt people when I abruptly left seventeen years ago. I hurt my brothers. I hurt the woman I loved. I lost touch with everyone and have missed so much. But running away can’t last forever. It’s time to face my demons and fight for the one person I can no longer live without.

Love:
Everyone knows me as the lovable, bubbly, happy girl. It isn’t untrue. Years ago, I had my heart broken and have hidden just how much that moment destroyed me. Every day that we have been apart has felt like a piece has been missing from me. But when Rian returns, I can’t bring myself to trust her. I can’t pick up the pieces of me that she carelessly broke and pretend everything is okay again.

However, when a story drifts into dangerous territory and someone important gets caught in the crossfire, sometimes you have to let the past stay where it belongs and forge a new future. There will be missteps, and maybe some tears, but fate cannot be stopped.

So, what does fate have in store for us now, and what are the chances we will survive it?

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EXCERPT:

“Sounds like you want to hang around here.”

“I do. I know I’m incredibly late on coming back here, but I do want to make Midsummer my home again. I’ve missed this place. I’ve missed you.”

I watch the impact my words have over Love, and they aren’t necessarily good. She looks gutted by my admission.

“I have to get back.” She holds up her hands that just have tape and no fliers left. “Thanks for keeping me company.”

“Of course. It’s been good to see you. I don’t suppose you’d be interested in hanging out again? I know I hurt you by leaving, but I’d appreciate the chance to tell you my story and, if you are open to it, becoming friends again.”

I want much more than friendship with Love, but I know I have to tread lightly. I have to gain Love’s trust again before I promise her more. If we don’t get this new foundation right, then we’re doomed before we get a chance to start.

Love doesn’t immediately respond, which has my heart jacking up in tempo, but soon, a smile graces her soft lips.

“I’d like that. I’m sure we can make some time next week. I’d love to hear about how the teaching goes. I might have a favor to ask of you.”

“Anything!” I quickly agree, knowing I would still do anything for Love. “And let’s lock next week in. Do you still have my number?”

Over the years, we emailed to keep in touch, though those emails turned few and far between in recent years.

“Will you actually leave your phone on? From memory, you were notorious for letting it die for weeks on end.”

“I traveled far and wide, often in places where electricity wasn’t common. I got used to living without it,” I admit, knowing I wasn’t the best at it when I was a teenager, either. I had to hide even having it from my parents, which meant I couldn’t always leave it out charging.

“Luckily, The Last Resort boasts electricity!”

“Yes, I was very impressed to see many outlets in my room. Very fancy.” I lightly elbow her and smile when she laughs.

“Yeah, I have your number. I’ll text you when I’m free.”

“I look forward to it.” I don’t exactly keep the wistful note out of my tone, and Love sure doesn’t miss it, given her widening eyes and the way they dart to my lips. She looks away quickly, but I catch it.

“It’s good to have you back.” She gives me another hug, though it’s less surprising, and I’m able to focus more on how it feels to have her in my arms and to have her body against mine.

I probably hold on too tightly and certainly for too long, but I can’t help it. I missed Love more than I ever realized, and being back, close to her, is like finally feeling fiery warmth after being out in a wintery storm for years.

She pulls away, and then I watch her walk back in the direction of the hotel. I get the feeling she wants some space, so I let her have it. I have a date to look forward to next week, and I need to make sure it goes off perfectly.

For now, I’m going to go off in search of Reed and tease him relentlessly about the fact that he’s going to be a father to twins.

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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Comments

  1. wendy hutton says

    March 7, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    this sounds like a wonderful book

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  2. Rajeeva Jayaratne says

    March 7, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    Best of luck with the book.

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  3. Sarah L says

    March 7, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    Looks like an interesting book.
    Thanks for the contest. 

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  4. Terri Shaw says

    March 7, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    This sounds like a great read.

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  5. Saundra McKenzie says

    March 8, 2021 at 12:12 am

    Looking forward to reading this.

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  6. Maria Malaveci says

    March 8, 2021 at 4:19 am

    Sounds like a wonderful read!

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  7. Marcy Meyer says

    March 8, 2021 at 4:58 am

    Cute cover! Sounds good.

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  8. Barbara Montag says

    March 8, 2021 at 6:04 am

    This read is a wonderful romance!
    With such a fantastic cover.
    Thank you for sharing the review.

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  9. shelly peterson says

    March 8, 2021 at 7:55 am

    Sounds like a good read.

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  10. Ellen Stafford says

    March 8, 2021 at 8:50 am

    Sounds like a great read!

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  11. Cathy French says

    March 8, 2021 at 9:29 am

    This has a sweet and fun cover. I enjoyed the excerpt and sounds like a good read.

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  12. Susan Smith says

    March 8, 2021 at 10:02 am

    I like the cover, thanks for sharing!

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  13. Joy Avery says

    March 8, 2021 at 11:23 am

    Sounds good!

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  14. Deborah D says

    March 8, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    Love the excerpt.

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  15. Glenda M says

    March 8, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    The cover is super cute!

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  16. Bonnie says

    March 8, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    Congrats on the new release!

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  17. Deb Pelletier says

    March 8, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    Cute book cover and the book sounds interesting.

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  18. Latifa Morrisette says

    March 8, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    Sounds like a good read

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  19. Leela says

    March 8, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    It looks like a good read.

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  20. bn100 says

    March 8, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    nice cover

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  21. Angela Smith says

    March 8, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    book sounds good

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  22. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    March 9, 2021 at 7:52 am

    The cover is great

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  23. Dianne Casey says

    March 9, 2021 at 12:44 pm

    Sounds like a great read. Looking forward to reading the book.

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  24. heather says

    March 9, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    This sounds like one that will keep me interested and reading all night.

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  27. Thomas Gibson says

    March 9, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    Nice cover and excerpt!

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  28. Abigail Gibson says

    March 9, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    I love the cover and concept of the book!

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  29. Karen H says

    March 10, 2021 at 7:29 am

    Fun cover. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  30. Cindy Merrill says

    March 10, 2021 at 8:16 am

    The story sounds quite complex, which is why I am intrigued.

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  31. David Hollingsworth says

    March 10, 2021 at 10:02 am

    Sounds like a really fun and romantic read!

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  32. Sandra Watts says

    March 10, 2021 at 11:19 am

    Lovely cover. Thanks for hosting.

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  33. Cynthia C says

    March 10, 2021 at 11:24 am

    The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

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  34. Alisha Mccracken says

    March 11, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    This book sounds amazing, can’t wait to read it.

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  35. Jessica Frances says

    March 12, 2021 at 12:43 am

    Thank you for signing up for the Loving Love book blitz! I appreciate your support. <3

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  36. clynsg says

    March 15, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

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  37. BILL HOFF says

    March 17, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    My daughter would enjoy this book

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