Blog Tour and Giveaway: Feel the Rush: Kelsie Leverich
Release date 8/20/2013
The New York Times bestselling author
of The Valentine’s Arrangement continues her sizzling series with a new novel
of a plan that goes awry—in the arms of a soldier…
Picking the wrong men is a talent Meagan Mitchell has perfected. She’s sweet, confident, beautiful—and single. With her thirtieth birthday sneaking up on her, she needs a new plan. No more Mr. Wrongs or Mr. Bads, it’s time to find Mr. Safe…
Army Captain, Reed Porter, lives for the thrill—he’s an Airborne Jumpmaster with a rush addiction. He’s sexy and playful, and he quickly tempts Meagan with his rich Southern drawl and sinful looks. But slowing down and settling down are not in his agenda, making him exactly the type of man Meagan wants to avoid…
As their undeniable attraction heats up, Meagan has to decide if she’s willing to risk everything on a chance at love with a reckless charmer. Is she brave enough to bet her future—and her heart—on Mr. Thrill? Or will Reed finally learn that the feeling of a safe landing is just as addicting as the rush of the fall?
Picking the wrong men is a talent Meagan Mitchell has perfected. She’s sweet, confident, beautiful—and single. With her thirtieth birthday sneaking up on her, she needs a new plan. No more Mr. Wrongs or Mr. Bads, it’s time to find Mr. Safe…
Army Captain, Reed Porter, lives for the thrill—he’s an Airborne Jumpmaster with a rush addiction. He’s sexy and playful, and he quickly tempts Meagan with his rich Southern drawl and sinful looks. But slowing down and settling down are not in his agenda, making him exactly the type of man Meagan wants to avoid…
As their undeniable attraction heats up, Meagan has to decide if she’s willing to risk everything on a chance at love with a reckless charmer. Is she brave enough to bet her future—and her heart—on Mr. Thrill? Or will Reed finally learn that the feeling of a safe landing is just as addicting as the rush of the fall?
Excerpt:
Reed leaned away from the door as she got closer. She was nervous, her chest felt like it was constricting around her lungs, making it nearly impossible for her to breathe.
She soaked him up as she stepped in front of him. His light blue T-shirt pulled against his chest and hung just below the waist of his worn, tattered jeans. She loved the way he looked in jeans and his brown flip-flops. She smiled.
“Does that smile on your face mean you’re happy to see me?” he asked, his eyes raking over her appraisingly. He had never been ashamed to look at her. Never once.
She sighed. “I’m always happy to see you, Reed.” No matter how mad she was at him, she couldn’t help it.
His face contorted in confusion.
“You shouldn’t have come to the restaurant and you—”
“I’m not sorry, Meg,” he interrupted. “I’ll never be sorry for any moment that I get you pressed against me. Do you know how hard it was for me to leave that restaurant without dragging your ass along next to me? It took every single ounce of restraint I had not to pick you up in my arms and carry you away from him.” The muscles of his jaw started working beneath his scruffy face. “Especially with you in that damn dress.” His stare grazed her skin, physically heating the path it took, and regardless of the fire that had set flames to her skin, she shivered.
“You told me to go, so I went. But I will never walk away from you willingly.” His feet took one step toward her and her pulse picked up. His chest lingered near her beasts and she instantly craved the feeling of it pressed against her.
His fingers slipped through her hair and his palm rested on the side of her cheek. “Never again,” he said, his voice low.
She held his eyes, waiting for something to pass through them that would bring her back to solid ground, because she was sinking fast. She was anchored to him, and she was sinking. But nothing in his eyes told her anything other than the words he just spoke.
She sighed and leaned her face into his hand. She was done fighting it. She might hate herself for this down the road, hell, she might hate herself for this in the morning, but she didn’t care anymore.
His lips pulled up ever so slightly as she molded her check to his palm. Before she could even register what had happened, he had his hand wrapped around hers and was pulling her toward his apartment.
A slight thrill washed over her from the intensity of his movements. Urgent, determined. No more words were spoken between them—and the silence alone spoke volumes. What was there to be said that wasn’t being told in the way his fingers curled around her hand, the way he led her up the walkway, making sure to keep little distance between their bodies, or the way he looked at her from the side, as if her very presence was rocking him.When Reed stepped up to his door, she leaned against his back, her hand still held firmly in his. She waited patiently behind him as he fumbled for his keys and turned the lock. He stepped inside and Meagan’s feet helplessly followed—a marionette to her puppeteer.
"Sometimes, the things we're afraid of...the things that scare us the most, are the things that give us the biggest rush."Meagan is a sarcastic, feisty, independent, but lonely nurse. Her new neighbor, Reed is a funny, flirty, sexy, Army parachute team captain and thrill seeker. And they have met before. So he's got some strikes against him already: He does not recognize her, he's an adrenaline junkie and he is not ready for a relationship.
Meagan has been hurt in the past, has major trust issues, and is looking for "Mr. Safe." She wants the proposal, the wedding, and 2 kids. After all, she is turning thirty years old. She does not need to be tempted by "Mr. Thrill." They try to be friends. Their chemistry, attraction, and enjoyment of being around each other is hard to deny. Reed is charming, hot, intense, and determined. He might be funny and cocky, but he is also vulnerable. He has also past issues that haunt him and he thinks that his not worthy of long term happiness. And Meagan needs the fairy tale.
Reed had a way of throwing her off course, changing the speed limit, and whipping in a couple of U-turns. She didn't have time for this detour...
"I know I'm no good for you, baby...But I want you so fucking bad it's selfish....You do something to me that twists me up."
This book took me on a roller coaster of emotions. I laughed, swooned, got mad and frustrated, sad, and tearful. This couple was so passionate, but had issues blocking their happiness. They were so good for each other, but so terrified. They both employed coping mechanisms, avoidance tactics, and alternately hurt each other. They had serious trouble being on the same page at the same time.
"My heart's torn. Torn between the future I want, and the man I want that future with...and I know I can't have them both."
There were some surprises(one I never saw coming), tragedies, and emotional scenarios. It was funny, sweet, hot, heart breaking, and heart felt. I truly felt for these characters and loved their potential. They were both likable and vulnerable. My heart broke for them at times, and sighed with contentment at others. And their chemistry was smoldering hot.
"Baby, I've never felt a better rush than the one I felt falling in love with you."
Kelsie's writing style is engaging, flowed well, and all of the characters including the more minor ones were well developed, intriguing, and enjoyable. This story had humor and witty exchanges, but also deep emotional barriers. I loved her sassy room mate, Eva, his friend Luke and young solder, Brewer. They added even more comic relief. I really felt a part of this story and was invested in this couple getting it together and finding happiness. They had a long way to go and lots of bumps along the way, but I completely enjoyed the ride.
Kelsie Leverich
Kelsie Leverich lives in Indiana with
her husband and two adorable monsters that are better known as her kids. Her
life revolves around her family (to include two dogs and a cat) and most of the
time, actually all of the time, it’s a crazy mess—but that’s the way she loves
it! When Kelsie’s not writing, you can usually find her on the lake with
friends and family or snuggling on the couch with her kids and a good book.
Kelsie is not a morning person, has a soft spot for animals, loves musicals,
hates seafood, and thinks laundry is the source of all evil. You can find
Kelsie on Twitter and Facebook, or visit her website at www.kelsieleverich.com
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