BLURB
Twenty-eight-year-old
Claire Chatfield has everything a girl could possibly wish for: looks, a
promising career at New York’s top architectural firm, and an engagement ring
from one of New York’s most eligible heir-bachelors! Life should be a dream,
but when Alec Brunell, a sexy tango dancer, moves into the apartment one floor
above from Claire’s, he unwittingly awakens Claire’s old insecurities, making
her question her life choices. Will Claire brave her fears and allow herself to
take a chance on Alec, or will she continue to play it safe?
In
order to secure his place as his father’s successor, thirty-three-year-old
David Lawson must settle down with a wife befitting the future head of Lawson
Enterprises - and who could fit the prerequisite better than the stunningly
beautiful and incredibly bright Claire Chatfield? There is just one glitch –
David Lawson is in love with another woman – a Hollywood Legend Claudia Block.
A
successful tango instructor, Alec Brunell has never lacked for women’s
attention, but he finds himself at a loss when faced with his downstairs
neighbor, Claire Chatfield. Upon hearing of his occupation, most women swoon
with desire, but Claire runs for the door. Still, her iciness only adds fuel to
his fire, as Alec is determined to change Claire’s view of him.
Claudia
Block has been basking in the limelight of Hollywood for more years than she
cares to admit. While she still has her looks, she would much rather not
mention her age, which makes her unconventional affair with young and handsome
David Lawson that much more difficult for her to give up.
Dance
Me to the Stars is a love story about finding one’s perfect match - sometimes
following one’s heart is as convoluted as learning the steps of tango.
Dance
Me to the Stars, has been selected in
the first round of entries in the General Fiction category in the Amazon
Breakthrough Novel contest this year.
Excerpt
Upon waking up the next morning, Claire arched her
back, relishing the feel of the satin sheets against her skin. Beside her,
David lay breathing evenly, still asleep. It had only been a couple of months
since she had finally gotten comfortable enough to actually be able to sleep
with him in the same bed. Before, Claire would always find an excuse to go home
after they made love, but David must have gotten onto her - one night, he
insisted on staying at her place, and ever since then they had been taking
turns between his and hers apartments. Granted, David’s place was a lot more
glamorous than Claire’s – a split-level junior four in a full service luxury
building in Battery Park.
Clair rose on her elbow and checked the time – it
was ten a.m. She snuck out of bed and tiptoed to the bathroom to brush her
teeth – she might have gotten comfortable enough to sleep in the same bed with
David, but she still wanted her breath to smell fresh when he woke up.
A few minutes later she tiptoed back into bed and
snuggled next to David. Usually, David was always the first to wake up, and
together, they would go for a four-mile run. No doubt, upon waking up, David
was bound to get upset for oversleeping, but Claire was not about to nudge him
– she wanted them to spend the morning reading newspapers over breakfast
instead of gasping for breath in sweat-soaked clothes. David muttered something
incoherent as he flung his arm across Claire’s chest. Careful not to wake him,
she maneuvered out of the way and tucked the comforter up to her chin – she
loved lounging in bed like this.
“What time is it?” David mumbled groggily, reaching
for the clock on the bedside table. “Ten thirty? Claire, are you up?” He turned
toward her.
“Huh? What?” Claire was a good actress when she
needed to be one.
“Good morning, sleepy head.” David smooched her.
“Well, since we’ve overslept our run this morning, I think there are a few
other activities I can think of for us to make up for missed exercise.” He
reached underneath her lacy nightgown.
“What exactly did you have in mind?” Claire grinned,
thinking that her plan had worked perfectly – after all, she much preferred
making love to jogging.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marie Astor is the author of contemporary romance novels Dance Me to
the Stars, On the Rim of Love, and Lucky Charm. Marie Astor has also authored a collection of
short stories A Chance Encounter and Other Stories.
Marie’s
latest contemporary romance novel, Dance Me to the Stars, has been
selected in the first round of entries in the General Fiction category in the
Amazon Breakthrough Novel contest this year.
Currently,
Marie is working on her next novel – a first installment in her romantic
suspense series.
Author Website: www.marieastor.com
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Marie-Astor/e/B004EBDX9Q/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/marieastorcollection
Twitter: @marieastor
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1 comment:
A love triangle. Interesting! I enjoyed the excerpt. Congrats on reaching the next round in the comp. That's awesome.
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