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Title: Thief
of Hearts
Age
Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary
Romance/Romantic Suspense
Release Date: October
4, 2016
Preorder links:
Nook: http://bit.ly/2c5V5rq
Amazon link to come!
Book Description:
Seduce the teacher.
Meet the cousin.
Make a
deal.
Steal the
painting.
Andrea Anderson has no clue of the thoughts churning around
in the dark and dangerous ex-con’s head as he enters her classroom. In fact,
she’s momentarily lost for words. Not in her entire teaching career has she had
a student who looked quite like Stu Cross.
A widow at just twenty-eight, love is something Andie hasn’t
considered a part of her life for a very long time. However, when lingering touches
turn to whispered words and hot, searching stares, she begins to wonder if
maybe she should take a leap of faith.
But Stu is in her class for a reason, and it has nothing to
do with love. He’s there to burrow his way into her life and repay a debt,
otherwise his family will suffer. Andie is the first person to show him true
kindness since he left prison, and though he doesn’t want to mislead her, he
doesn’t have another choice.
Before long, Stu can’t tell whether or not he’s acting
anymore, and his feelings for Andie could throw all of his carefully crafted
plans into complete and utter disarray.
**Can be read as a stand alone.
About the
author:
L.H. Cosway lives in Dublin, Ireland. Her inspiration to
write comes from music. Her favourite things in life include writing stories,
vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course,
books. She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They
tell the best stories. L.H. is represented by Louise Fury at The Bent
Agency.
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lhcosway13/
EXCERPT
EXCERPT
“Here we are,” I announced before turning to address
everyone. “You’ve got half an hour to find a book and then we’ll meet back at
the check-in desk at eleven thirty.” They all nodded and moved by me while I
levelled my gaze on Stu.
“Have you got a library card?”
He shook his head.
“Okay then, come with me and I’ll grab you
an application form. They’ll give you a temporary card so you can check a book
out today, then they’ll post the permanent one to you in a week or so.”
“You shouldn’t listen to them,” he said as
we stepped through the entryway.
I shot him a glance. “To who?”
“Mary and Susan. You don’t need to change
anything about yourself. You’re already sexy as fuck.”
I sucked in a breath at his words, so blunt
and to the point. I didn’t think I’d ever been described quite like that
before. It made me feel nervous…but a little excited, too. I turned to face
him, plastering on a strict look. “You need to learn to stop talking to me like
that. I’m your teacher.”
He cocked a brow. “So you can talk to Mary
and Susan about their sex lives, but I can’t tell you how sexy you are?”
I placed my hands on my hips. “Yes, that’s
exactly right. I’m friends with my students. I’ll talk to them about their
lives and give advice when needed. The way you speak to me isn’t friendly, Stu,
and I think you know it.”
He shrugged. “I say what I think.”
“Yes, well, try to keep some of the things
you think to yourself every once in a while.”
“Oh, I have been,” he said, pausing to
slice his teeth across his lower lip. I was beginning to notice it was a
signature move of his. “I’ve been keeping things to myself for over a week.
Seems only natural that some of it finally slipped out.”
My eyes flickered between his as I shook my
head. His persistence was both bizarre and flabbergasting, and yes, a tiny bit
flattering, which was I decided to swiftly change the subject. “God, there’s no
talking to you. Come on, let’s go find you an application form.”
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