A love worth waiting for
Walking in her sistersâ successful footsteps is a tough act to follow. But Summer Dupree has high hopes for the new Bare Sophistication lingerie boutique slated for a grand opening in Miami. Then she spies a familiar face. Up-and-coming fashion photographer Aiden Chase brings back cherishedâand painfulâmemories. And now her childhood confidant and fiercest protector is determined to take their former relationship to a new intimate level.
In the magic city to pursue his dreams, Aiden isnât letting Summer slip away again. He canât change the pastâor events that altered his best friendâs life forever. But heâs ready to create a future together. Even when an unexpected threat resurfaces, Aiden wonât give up this time without a fight. Can he turn his long-simmering passion for Summer into a love story for the ages?
âAre you going to keep laughing?â
âIâm sorry.â She fanned herself. âOkay, Iâm ready. But you canât expect me not to laugh when you get so engrossed in playing Leonardo.â
She walked over to the chair in the corner of the room to use it as a platform to lean against so she could pretend it was the edge of the ship.
She rolled her neck and did a little hop mimicking Aiden when he was preparing to act out a scene. âOkay, letâs do this.â She leaned against the chair as she glanced behind her to view the scene on the television.
âI changed my mind,â he said from behind her. âHow about I pretend to be myself instead?â
When did he get so close?
His breath fanned the side of her neck. âDonât come any closer,â she said, mimicking the scene. âI mean it. Iâll let go.â
âNo you wonât,â he whispered in her ear. âI know you, Summer. You canât let go and neither can I.â
She sucked in a deep breath at his nearness. âThatâs not part of the scene.â
âI know.â He moved to whisper in her other ear. âIâm done acting. Done pretending. At least for tonight. You were right. Weâre too old to play games.â
Dear Reader,
When I was initially creating the Dupree sisters, Summer was the sister I was ready to write about first. Winter, Autumn and Summer are each unique in their own way, but Summer proves that sometimes you have to take a deeper look to understand what someone is going through.
I experienced a range of emotions while writing Summer and Aidenâs story. I laughed. I cried. I jumped for joy after writing some scenes, while breathing a sigh of relief for others. Iâm a huge fan of friends-turned-to-lovers story lines, so I knew Aiden would be perfect for Summer. They both have experienced disappointments and endured setbacks that have altered their friendship.
Danniâs story is next and will release in spring 2017. I canât wait for readers to meet the real Danni Allison. Be prepared for a few surprises you wonât see coming!
Much love,
Sherelle
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SHERELLE GREEN is a Chicago native with a dynamic imagination and a passion for reading and writing. She enjoys composing emotionally driven stories that are steamy and edgy and touch on real-life issues. Her overall goal is to create relatable and fierce heroines who are flawed just like the strong and sexy heroes who fight so hard to win their hearts. Thereâs no such thing as a perfect person...but when you find that person who is perfect for you, the possibilities are endless. Nothing satisfies her more than writing stories filled with compelling love affairs, multifaceted characters and intriguing relationships.
To my Godmother, who is also my aunt Michelle, for being an example of what it means to be a strong, wise and proud woman. Throughout my life, Iâve watched you in admiration as you overcame any obstacle that life threw your way. Instead of letting obstacles define you, you used that hurdle as a platform to learn from it and walk away with your head held high and a smile on your face. I love the way you enjoy life and the fact that you are always true to your character, never apologizing for being you. What you see is what you get and through you, I learned that being myself is the best person I can be. When I see you, I see an amazing and beautiful woman with a kind heart, infectious spirit and a candid personality that you canât help but love. I feel so blessed to have you in my life and I appreciate you more than you know!
Acknowledgments
To my uncle Rickyâmy favorite uncle and the one I can always count on to be there for me. When someone asks me where I developed my love for traveling, I tell them hands down itâs because you allowed your nieces to accompany you and your family on trips, giving us an opportunity to explore the world at a young age. Youâre always there for every member of the family and youâre a constant support system to all of us. Being a form of strength and power is something that just comes naturally to you. You love with your whole heart and as a little girl, I used to mirror how you acted because I wanted to be just like my uncle. Thank you for always being a solid rock in my life! Iâm not quite sure where I would be without your love and support.