Enjoy this snippet from my 99 cent sweet Christmas romance, "Gifts," featuring Jimmy Thomas on the cover.
BLURB:
Figure skating is in Christian Jansen's blood. When he trips on uneven ice and drops his partner, Chris breaks his arm. Now he's looking for a second chance.
Famke deVries lost her skating coach four months ago. Needing to connect with her roots, she returns to Amsterdam and agrees to be Christian's new skating partner.
Christian and Famke connect on a deep level, understanding each other's losses, but will their chemistry off the ice interfere with their goal to go to the Olympics?
ENJOY THIS EXCERPT:
Famke grabbed her
bag from the overhead bin and shuffled into the aisle. Her stomach knotted with
anxiety, and it was all she could do to keep from biting her nails.
She had owned a
pair of skates since she was three. Ice skating invigorated her soul and gave
her a personal sense that she could accomplish anything. She'd always done well
in competitions as a young girl. Last year, she had competed in the World
Figure Skating Championships. She wouldn't have had the chance if she hadn't
gone to the United States to live and train with Ingrid Dayton, a world class
figure skater herself.
Living abroad gave
Famke a confidence she hadn't had before. Her coach, Ingrid, was an
accomplished skater, medaling in several competitions and earning a bronze in
the Olympics eight years ago. Ingrid encouraged her to wear contacts, perm her
hair, and taught her how to wear makeup. Ingrid had been Famke's best friend,
mentor, and big sister all in one. Losing Ingrid in a traffic accident four
months ago left Famke with a heavy heart. The passion she had for the sport diminished,
so when her brother called and told her that his friend, Christian Jansen, was
looking for a pairs figure skating partner, she'd been intrigued enough to
explore the possibility. In all honesty, the offer of skating with a partner
and chance of going to the Olympics to represent her country had shaken off her
sadness. Ingrid would have encouraged Famke to explore the opportunity.
Following her heart, Famke returned home to Amsterdam.
Her brother, Stephen, waited for
her near the doorway where the gate met the boarding area. She rushed into his
arms and they exchanged a warm hug. He placed his hands on her shoulders and
looked her over.
"My, you have
changed!" he exclaimed.
She smiled.
"You have, too."
"How's the
weather in New York?"
"As chilly as
it is here." She adjusted her backpack on her shoulders so it was tighter.
"Where's Chris?"
"He ran
off."
"Where
to?"
"That
way." Stephen turned and pointed.
Famke stared in
the direction that her brother had indicated. Christian stood near a gift shop,
holding a box. She poked her tongue against her cheek and drew in a breath.
Growing up, Stephen and Christian were inseparable. Chris had always been tall,
but slim, with a wild haircut and a very pale complexion. He was still tall,
but now he filled out his clothes well with his muscular frame and broad
shoulders. His hair was golden-yellow, but he'd found a cut that framed his
face to perfection. She spied a scar on his temple, and despite the
imperfection, it gave him a very masculine appearance. Oh, dear. Christian
Jansen had become a very handsome man.
REVIEWS:
"A well written story I couldn't put down," 5 Stars, Delores Goodrick Beggs, Amazon Reviewer.
"This love story is a joy to read," 5 Stars, Joy Cagil, Amazon Reviewer.
"The characters are appealing," 5 Stars, Reader Forever, Amazon Reviwer.
BUY LINKS:
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00DPV86E8
Barnes & Noble:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gifts-stephanie-burkhart/1119887259?ean=2940046043990
Smashwords:http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/452577
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/gifts-11
Giveaway:
Leave a comment and I'll pick one lucky winner on 27 JULY to receive a print copy of the 2012 Christmas Anthology where this story was featured.
Lust at first sight is a good beginning! I'm sure they can work it out then!
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