Welcome to the In Pursuit Book Blitz. I don’t know why but In Pursuit by Olivia Luck just sounds interesting to me. Maybe a little normal but still intriguing. Seems to have a lot of great characters too. I hope you all enjoy the excerpt below for a peek at what to expect from this story. And don’t forget to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win this ebook.
In Pursuit by Olivia Luck
Publication date: February 11th 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
SummaryEddie Neff needs space. Not the type that country stars croon about, but physical distance from her emotionally distant father and the tatters of a broken relationship. So when the opportunity to relocate her life and interior design business arises, the answer comes easily.
Adjusting to life with Claire, her gregarious new roommate, is more than simply testing comfort limits. With just one meeting, Eddie finds herself unable to resist the draw of Harris Grant, Claire’s brooding and overprotective older brother.
Harris doesn’t fit her idea of a safe relationship. He pushes Eddie to face her deepest insecurities and fears of abandonment. And Harris holds on to his own painful loss, unable to overcome personal demons.
Eddie and Harris must learn to conquer their internal struggles. But as they navigate their new love, outside forces fight to drive them apart.
A buzzing in my purse makes me realize that my phone has been demanding my attention for the past few minutes. I’m not sure how long. Fifteen missed calls from Harris, two from Claire and a bevy of text messages. He’s calling right now.
“Hello,” I whisper into the phone.
“Where are you? Please, I won’t… Just, please, tell me where you are so I can come pick you up.” He sounds frantic. In the background a horn angrily blasts and he yells, “Shut the f**k up!”
“I didn’t say anything,” I stammer.
“No, the a**hole behind me. Where are you, Edith? I’ll come get you.”
“Oak Street beach.”
“F**k!” he roars, causing me to start. “Do you have any idea how dangerous it is out there? Do you see anyone around you?”
“No. I’m all by myself,” I whisper.
“Stay put. I’ll be there in two minutes.”
The phone clicks and he’s gone. I cover my wet face with my hands and close my eyes to try and block out the whirlwind of emotions swirling around me like a violent tornado. I want to go home. Not just the home a few blocks away, but the safety of my room in Arlington.
I hear the pounding of sand, but I keep my eyes closed. Rough hands yank me into his arms, and he presses his face into the crook of my neck. Put side by side, his hands span the width of my back and curl around my sides. He rocks us back and forth.
“You’re safe, you’re safe,” he whispers over and over. It’s unclear if he is talking to me or to himself. We sit like that for a while, I don’t know how long, until he finally loosens his hold, and presses his forehead into mine gently.
“I’m sorry I ran,” I say softly.
“Of course you did, I attacked you like an animal. I was out of line.” We continue breathing in each others’ air as the breeze whispers around us. He bunches me to him tightly, my safe haven.
“You’re not angry?” I ask timidly.
His eyes are closed when he responds, “Hell yes, I’m angry.”
I inhale deeply, waiting for what’s next.
“Not at you, Edith, only at me.”
A slow exhale lets out the breath I’m holding and I sag down in relief.
“That was unforgivable of me, treating someone so inexperienced that way.”
“Inexperienced?” I study his furrowed brow, his eyes still closed.
“You’re a virgin,” he says the word with awe, like I’m an undiscovered species.
I shrug out of his embrace, jumping up to my feet. “Virgin!” I squawk. “I’m not!”
Okay, having sex with two people doesn’t make me an all knowing sex goddess, but it’s been a few years since I lost that innocence.
Author Bio
Olivia Luck lives in the middle of America with her loving husband and her obsession with writing. She wrote her first romance novel at age eight. When she’s not reading, editing, or writing, you can find her in the kitchen learning to cook. Olivia loves to travel and spend time with her family.
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Book Blitz, Book Excerpt, Giveaway
Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, In Pursuit, New Adult, Olivia Luck, Romance
Chene Sterckx
Great post! Thanks for the giveaway Jennifer 🙂
Chanzie @ Mean Who You Are.
Jennifer Bielman
Thanks
Laura Thomas
That excerpt brings back memories. Sometimes are insecurities and fears make us do dangerous things. Sounds interesting.
Jennifer Bielman
So true.
sherry fundin
Sometimes a book just talks to you. ^_^
Jennifer Bielman
Exactly!
Giselle
This cover is so pretty! I love the dark vibe and the navy blue <3 It also sounds like a character driven story and those are def. my fav! Contemporaries have been doing me well lately, too! 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
Character driven are my fav kinds of books.
Sarah Elizabeth
Love that cover!
Jennifer Bielman
Me too
Chanpreet
That’s some excerpt you have there. I’m wondering what happened and what’s going to happen and I don’t have the book to read.
Jennifer Bielman
I know, I am so curious.
Lily B
Oh never heard of this one till today 😀 looks kinda of interesting, especially from the excerpt! Thank you sharing.
Jennifer Bielman
This was new to me too before the book blitz.
kimbacaffeinate
Great excerpt Jennifer, this one is new to me but I am curious now!
Jennifer Bielman
Happy to hear it.
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
Thank you for sharing it. 🙂
Bookworm Brandee
*ha* There was something about In Pursuit that interested me as well, Jennifer. I already had it on my TBR. 😉 But that excerpt…whoa! I’m really intrigued now! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Bielman
Happy I am not the only one. The blurb is plain but the excerpt was so good.
Joy @ Thoughts By J
So confused about this excerpt…was Harris trying to push Eddie into having sex? Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Bielman
I am not 100% sure, but it seems like he is giving her space to make her own decision.
Samantha Stambaugh
Excellent! He automatically assumes she’s a virgin. Eddie is insulted. I have got to know will he romance her into forgetting his little slip-up, or will she just take charge and prove there is no innocence on her part. Oh good; I’m all worked up now! Somebody hand me a steamy scene!
Thanks for another great giveaway opportunity!
Jennifer Bielman
LOL, I love getting worked up over a book.
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