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The
Congressman’s Wife
by Charlene Keel & Arie Pavlou
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GENRE:
Contemporary Romance
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BLURB:
All Eden Bancroft has
ever been to her high-profile politician husband is a trophy wife, born and
bred for the part. She believes she has no choice but to play it—until she
meets a talented chef and restaurant heir who makes her feel loved for herself
alone. The more her husband uses and belittles her, the more deeply Eden falls
for Kaleb. Even with Mitchell’s congressional campaign in full swing, the
lovers manage to find brief stolen moments together. When her husband is
wounded by a bullet from a disgruntled lobbyist, Eden must stay by his side.
What she learns can set her free, if she has the courage to take a stand.
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EXCERPT ONE:
Kaleb had
been standing close enough to hear it all—not that he’d intended to
eavesdrop. He only wanted to try and
give her some kind of signal—to beg, if necessary—to get a moment alone with her. When he heard her husband’s caustic words,
Kaleb wanted to punch him. He wanted to
take Eden’s hand and lead her out of there, away from the complete jackass her
husband seemed to be.
Instead,
he followed her into the room where coats were checked for the evening. The maid who’d taken them was nowhere about,
and Eden was digging through the racks when Kaleb walked in. She looked up, surprised.
“We need
to talk about it,” he said.
“About
what?” She found her wrap and Mitchell’s
Brooks Brothers overcoat, draped them over one arm and turned to face him.
“About
this thing between us.”
“That’s
not very original.”
“I feel
it and I know you feel it.”
“Look,
I’m very flattered,” she began but he cut her off.
“We don’t
have much time.” He moved closer, aching
to touch her. “Your husband will come
looking for you any minute. Just tell me
when and where I can see you again.
Alone.”
“You
can’t,” she said. “My husband is running
for congress. It’s . . . it would be
impossible.”
“No,” he
insisted. “I don’t know why we met or
how we’re going to pull this off but I do know one thing.” He was speaking so softly now that she had to
move closer to hear him.
“What?”
she asked, her lips just inches from his own.
They were of equal height and he could see how well, how perfectly, they
would fit together.
“I won’t
give up. I want to make love to you.”
“At least
once?” she countered.
He moved
closer still. “Once will never be enough
for us. You know that, too.”
She
sighed, lightly, and her sweet breath lingered on his cheek for a moment before
she moved away and broke the spell.
“My
husband is waiting for me,” she said.
“You’re a little crazy, you know?
You need to forget about this.
I’m married. I have kids. I don’t have time for an affair.”
“Have
lunch with me.”
“Sorry—too
busy.”
“Just let
me talk to you. Give me two hours—maybe
over the weekend. Then if you never want
to hear from me again, that’ll be it. I
swear.”
She
didn’t say anything for a moment, as if she was considering it. “As intriguing as that sounds, I’m afraid
it’s impossible. I’m going to the season
opening at the Village Resort up in Hunter this weekend, with my best friend.”
“Your
husband going too?” Kaleb persisted.
“No. He has a previous engagement. Not that it’s any of your business.”
He opened
his mouth to answer but Mitchell’s voice rang out in the foyer. “Edie—let’s go. Where are you?”
She
flashed Kaleb a warning look and called out softly, “Coming, Mitchell.” Then she left, quickly, before her husband could
see Kaleb standing in the shadows.
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AUTHOR BIO – CHARLENE KEEL:
Charlene Keel has written over a dozen novels
and how-to books as well as multiple episodes of popular TV shows such as
Fantasy Island and Days of our Lives.
Her Dell book, Rituals, was the basis for the first made-for-syndication
soap opera. Recently she co-authored The
Tracks, a YA supernatural trilogy.
Shadow Train, the final installment, won a Paranormal Romance Guild
Reviewer’s Choice Award. Keel has also
written screen adaptations of novels by bestselling authors, and has worked as
editor or managing editor for a few international magazines. In her spare time she ghostwrites books and
screenplays for celebrities, doctors, corporate moguls, spies, strippers and
anyone who has an interesting story to tell.
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CONNECT WITH CHARLENE:
Website: http://www.charlenekeel.net/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharleneKeel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlene.keel.1
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AUTHOR BIO – ARIE PAVLOU:
Arie Pavlou is a popular chef who attended Le
Cordon Bleu in Paris and then perfected his craft at some of the top-rated
Michelin restaurants in France and New York.
He has lived and worked in France, Cyprus and the U. S. and is an avid
world traveler who speaks five languages.
He enjoys all sports and has a talent for knife-throwing, which he
perfected at Le Cordon Bleu. Currently
Chef de Cuisine at the renowned Bridgehampton Inn in New York, his specialties
include Caramelized Baked Alaska, Winter Salad, Roast Lamb Fondue, Wild Game
and Poached Pears with Mint Ice Cream.
The Congressman’s Wife is his first novel, and he’s currently writing a
cookbook.
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CONNECT WITH ARIE:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arie.pavlou
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a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Hi Charlene and Arie! It is great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour!
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