I'm thrilled to share a contemporary ghost story with you, by a talented chapter mate set in my awesome hometown of Baltimore! Here's a peek at Sidelined Afterlife, which just released today! (Don't miss the first two books in the series, by the way....)
Psychic and medium
Veronica Matthews hates being able to communicate with the dead and the nearly
departed. What good is it if she can’t
lead the police to the victims of violent crimes before they die? But when her
neighbor comes to her for help, she’s torn—until she understands that the ghost
haunting him is more dangerous than any she’s encountered….
After losing his
wife in a tragic accident, ER doctor Hunter Anderson’s only solace is his work
and a ghost is jeopardizing that. Turning to his neighbor seems like his only
choice, but spending time with the passionate woman, and her sassy attitude,
might do more than save his life…
She can’t risk her heart. He’s afraid to love and lose
again. Can a ghost help these two souls to live again?
Excerpt:
“I am an idiot. The
biggest idiot ever. If you want me to pierce something for you, to prove I’m an
idiot, I have some sterilized instruments upstairs in my apartment.”
Her tongue poked
against her cheek, signaling a laugh that wanted to erupt. Suddenly, he really
wanted to be the one who could make her laugh. “Maybe I could do your lower
lip?”
Her short laugh
erupted. A sweet, melodic sound that filled the small apartment.
His gaze stayed on
that full mouth and he lifted his fingers closer, compelled to touch her. She stared at him with wide eyes as he
traced the corner of her mouth lightly with his finger.
“I’m a liar. I
could never tarnish something as beautiful as this.”
Christ. What a line. Where had those words come from?
But he meant it.
Her breath was hot
against his finger as he traced the line of her lower lip. Her gaze held his.
His stomach growled again, breaking the spell, and she blinked and leaned
against the sofa.
“You know what? We
never had dessert,” she said.
He had room for
dessert. But not the food kind. He swallowed to quell his appetite for
her. “Uh…how about I make an ice cream run? Then we’ll get to work.” Enough of
this temptation. He needed to get away from her, from this pull she had on his
body and emotions.
Purchase links for
SIDELINED AFTERLIFE:
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Decadent Publishing
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Joya’s Bio:
Joya Fields has
had over 100 stories and articles published in local and national magazines.
Her debut novel, a romantic suspense, was a NJRW GOLDEN LEAF WINNER FOR BEST
FIRST BOOK OF 2012 and was nominated for RT Book Reviews 2012 Indie
Press/Self-Published Contemporary Romance award. Since then, she’s published
four more books with even more on the way.
Connect with Joya
Twitter: @joyafields
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Thanks so much for such a wonderful shout out, Christi! And thanks for all you did to make this book the best it could be. <3 my crit partners!! :)
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