Title: Sweet Contradiction
Author: Peggy Martinez
Genre: NA Romance
Dates: 6/29-7/13
Coming July 13, 2013
BLURB:
***FAIR WARNING: If you are easily offended by books that
happen to mention things concerning God, Religion, Etc., in a favorable or unfavorable
light, then this book might not be for you.***
When Beth Michaels high tailed it out of the
hole-in-the-road town she grew up in, she only had two goals. One—get as far
away as quickly as possible, and two—never set foot in her parent’s home again.
But when she receives a heart breaking call from her childhood best friend,
Jen, she has no choice but to turn her ’56 Ford pickup back in the direction of
Salem, Missouri to attend a funeral.
There’s a new local in town when Beth arrives, and suddenly,
it ain’t all that easy for her to remember her rules for dating. #1.
Cookie-cutter-perfect guys ain’t her type. #2. Tie wearin’ and church
frequentin’ is an automatic dismissal. #3. Most importantly, never date anyone
from small minded, conservative, Bible-thumping towns like Salem.
Unfortunately, Matthew Wright breaks all her rules and then some.
Matt might be from a small town and have small town values,
but that doesn’t mean he fits into a little slot of Beth’s preconceived
notions. After all, ever so often good guys are good. Now if he could just
convince Beth to let go of her past and give him a chance, he’s pretty sure
there’s a whole lotta sweet under that prickly exterior. His own … Sweet
Contradiction.
I love this book. I give it a five star review. I love to read romance stories that can make me cry. This story brought tears to my eyes whenever Beth and Matt were together. Beth is such a great character. She has a sisterly friendship with Jen that started in childhood when Beth needed her the most. Beth meets Matt. These two characters have a connection. Their souls dance together. Thank you, Peggy, for a great read.
EXCERPT:
“Matthew Wright! You put me down this instant!” I shouted as
he swung open the back door and marched me through the kitchen. Another pop on
my behind and I was fuming.
“This woulda been a whole lot easier if you’d just admit how
much you want my bod,” he announced cheerfully as we passed Jen, who was
standing in slack-jawed shock with a hand towel thrown over her shoulder.
“Matt, stop acting like a caveman. Where are you taking me?”
I screeched. We were now climbing the stairs to the second floor. My energy had
begun to leak out from putting up a fight and all the gardening and manic
scrubbing I’d done.
“Which one is her room?” Matt asked a now devilishly
grinning Jen. I pushed my hair out of my eyes and watched as she pointed out my
bedroom—the two timing hussy! Before launching me onto my bed, Matt slapped my
behind a third time. I landed on my back, staring up at my ceiling, unable to
even summon the strength to make a dignified bounce back.
“So, you going to get a shower and get dressed? Or am I
going to have to help you with that too?” He asked, his grin telling me how
incredibly appealing he found the idea. I crossed my arms over my chest and
tried to look as pious as I could knowing I’d just been treated like a naughty
child.
“I’ll get ready.” I grumbled. He smiled wickedly and his
eyes heated into liquid pools of amber.
“I’m almost disappointed in that answer,” He murmured
huskily. I could feel my cheeks flush from the desire burning from his gaze.
“I’ll be back to pick you up in two hours.” I nodded my head and he turned to
leave the room.
“This will never work. We’ll only end up hurting each
other.” I whispered softly. Matt stopped with his back to me and his hand on
the door handle.
“I’m willing to take that chance … you’re worth it.” He said
without looking at me. I closed my eyes as he left the room. I sure hoped he
was right.
This was a great scene. I could picture Matt doing this and Beth reacting the way she did. Funny.
AUTHOR BIO:
Hello! My name is Peggy & I am happily married to my
best friend, Omar, who loves me despite my penchant for spending too much money
on books. I am a writer, book lover, sponge bob addicted, movie quoting freak
& proud of it!
I have five wonderful children. David is my 11 year old son who
loves all things fantasy like his momma...and unfortunately also shares my love
of sarcasm. I have four beautiful girls; Olivia, Madelynn, Julianna, &
Analise. All with their own personalities and quirks which make me love them
all the more! We have been homeschooling for 3 years now & LOVE it. I hope
you enjoy my blogging attempts! :)
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