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$10 #Giveaway At Last by Krista Harper @love_all_ways Ends 11.11

November 1, 2021 By Mary 29 Comments



At Last
Krista Harper
Publication date: November 2nd 2021
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Two years ago, Tyler Reid left the California Coastline in search of a new start. One that didn’t include Genevieve Lawson and the disastrous ending to their life together. Stubborn and alone, Reid is determined to move forward but remains haunted by his past and the events that occurred before he left the sleepy beach community.

Reluctantly, Reid finds himself in therapy, forced to deal with his past to embrace his future. But, as he begins to heal, the memories of his upbringing start to unravel, forcing him to question all he’s known about his relationship with Genevieve and those around him.

Determined to make things right, Reid returns to California attempting to make peace with his past and provide both him and Genevieve closure. Only when he arrives, their encounter takes a turn neither expected, nearly derailing his progress and their plans.

Can the two put aside the past for a chance at a possible future?

What You Can Expect From, At Last:
~ Wounded Hero Determined to Heal
~ Torn Heroine Afraid of Being Hurt Again
~ Redemption Story
~ Two-Hour Short Read with All the Feels
~ Guaranteed Happily Ever After

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EXCERPT:

Chapter 1

Present Day, Nashville, TN

“Tyler Reid,” I said, extending my hand. “Most people call me Reid.”

“Yes, Reid.” He smiled, returning my grip. “Hello, I’m Dr. Rodsen.”

Dr. Rodsen was a small man who looked as though he’d spent most of his time indoors with a good book. He was maybe in his late 50’s and wore navy khakis with a button-down shirt; his wire-rimmed glasses perched on top of his head. Our hands dropped, and I quickly placed mine into the front pockets of my blue jeans, looking around the room.

“Please,” said Dr. Rodsen, gesturing to the sofa. “Have a seat wherever you’re comfortable.”

“Thank you,” I replied, choosing a seat the furthest away from the good doctor.

“So, Reid, before we dive in here. I just wanted to say thank you for coming in and meeting with me today. As you know, this isn’t a full session, but instead more of a ‘meet and greet’ if you will, to make sure you feel comfortable.” He smiled. “Also, I wanted you to know that your files arrived from Dr. Garrison for my review, per your request, and I must say, it’s somewhat unorthodox for me to receive such extensive files from another therapist.”

“Well, Dr. Rodsen.” I leaned in. “I wanted to start at the present instead of drudging back through my entire childhood and adolescence again. I’ve had a great life. I’ve lived it. I’ve talked about it. I want to move on.”

“I see,” he said, removing the glasses from atop his head and putting them on. He picked up a pad of paper and pen from the small table in between us and began scanning the pages. “Well, after reviewing your file, I did have a few questions that I found pertinent. And I’d like to begin with those, if I may?”

“Of course.” I nodded.

“Now, your records indicate that you were adopted, however reading through your files, there isn’t much mention of this.”

“There isn’t much to mention,” I said, my hands folded on top of my lap.

“Well.” He hesitated. “If I may?”

“Of course.”

“At what age did you become aware of your adoption?”

“I believe I was fifteen at the time.”

“Fifteen? My, that is an awfully long time to wait to tell you. How did your adoptive parents broach the subject?”

I shifted in my seat.
“You mean my parents.” I corrected him, my jaw clenched.

“Oh, why yes, Reid.” He looked up from his notepad, his brows furrowed. “Your parents. Does it bother you that I called them your adoptive parents?”

“No.” I lied. “However, they are just my parents. No adjectives are needed.”

“Thank you. That is noted.” He cleared his throat before beginning again. “How did your parents broach the subject of your adoption?”

“Well, in all honesty, it was me who broached the subject Dr. Rodsen. I was a punk teenager and was digging through my father’s study, looking for the key to the liquor cabinet, when I found the documentation.”

“That must have been quite the finding, Reid.”

I nodded.

“And what happened after that?” Dr. Rodsen asked. “You approached your parents?”

“Indirectly, yes.”

“Indirectly?”

“I did eventually also find the key to the liquor cabinet.” I paused a moment at the painful memory. “I opened the file and spread the paperwork, page by page, out on the floor of my Father’s office, then proceeded to drink half a bottle of 30-year-old scotch. My parents found me that night in the office.”

Author Bio:

Krista Harper is a contemporary romance and romantic comedy writer.

The first in her family to attend college, she received a practical degree in nursing before pursuing her MFA at the age of 40.

A Chicago native, Krista currently resides in the Colorado mountains with her partner, two kids and four rescues, where she enjoys being nature adjacent.

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Comments

  1. Marcy Meyer says

    November 1, 2021 at 4:27 am

    I like the cover and the story sounds great. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Rita Wray says

    November 1, 2021 at 6:09 am

    Thank you for the excerpt, sounds good.

    Reply
  3. Antoinette M says

    November 1, 2021 at 7:28 am

    Thanks for the excerpt. Sounds good!

    Reply
  4. Cathy French says

    November 1, 2021 at 8:36 am

    I like the story line based on the description and enjoyed reading the excerpt.

    Reply
  5. Julie Waldron says

    November 1, 2021 at 9:06 am

    I really like the cover, congrats on the release.

    Reply
  6. Eva Millien says

    November 1, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Happy early book birthday, Krista! At last sounds like a great read for me and I am looking forward to reading it! Thanks for sharing it with me and good luck with the blitz and your book! Have a great week!

    Reply
  7. Deborah D says

    November 1, 2021 at 10:10 am

    How long was the writing process?

    Reply
  8. Amy Woolard says

    November 1, 2021 at 11:03 am

    I would love to read this one!

    Reply
  9. Barbara Montag says

    November 1, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    This is going to be a good read – can tell by the excerpt!
    Thank you for sharing this with us.

    Reply
  10. Bonnie says

    November 1, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    What an interesting book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.

    Reply
  11. wendy hutton says

    November 1, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    very nice cover, congrats on the release

    Reply
  12. Latifa Morrisette says

    November 1, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

    Reply
  13. Linda Harrison says

    November 1, 2021 at 7:33 pm

    I can’t wait to read this one! Sounds like a great story.

    Reply
  14. bn100 says

    November 1, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    looks interesting

    Reply
  15. Sarah L says

    November 1, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    Looks like an interesting book.
    Thanks for the contest. 

    Reply
  16. Bea LaRocca says

    November 2, 2021 at 12:09 am

    I enjoyed reading the synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a must read for me. Thank you for posting

    Reply
  17. Pat Lieberman says

    November 2, 2021 at 5:15 am

    Sounds like a great read.

    Reply
  18. Piroska says

    November 2, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    This book looks very interesting. Thanks for the excerpt!

    Reply
  19. Cindy Merrill says

    November 2, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    It’s a well used plot theme, however, I’d be interested in reading the book anyway.

    Reply
  20. Ann Fantom says

    November 2, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

    Reply
  21. Thomas Gibson says

    November 2, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    Cover looks great! Excerpt sounds interesting.

    Reply
  22. Deb Pelletier says

    November 2, 2021 at 9:09 pm

    Thank you for the excerpt. The book sounds interesting.

    Reply
  23. Debbi Wellenstein says

    November 3, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    Thanks for the excerpt. I really enjoyed it!

    Reply
  24. Debbie P says

    November 5, 2021 at 8:36 am

    This sounds really good.

    Reply
  25. Tracy Fritts says

    November 5, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    Liked the expert and the covers

    Reply
  26. Susan Smith says

    November 8, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    I like the cover and excerpt. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  27. Daniel M says

    November 9, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    sounds like a fun one

    Reply
  28. Anita Jude says

    November 9, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    The book details sounds like a great book

    Reply
  29. clynsg says

    November 10, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    From the blurb, this sounds as if this book will be largely a thoughtful one.

    Reply

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