PATHS OF DESIRE
ISBN: 978-0-9831423-9-3
With too
many secrets in her past, and too little future as an actress, Theodosia Newell
wants one thing more than all else—security. She’s seen her mother abandoned,
her younger brother die, and she’s vowed never to be poor. But then her path crosses
that of a man who tempts her to abandon caution and all thought for the future
for a passionate affair. Can she find the courage to break from her deepest
fears? And will her love prove enough to save them both?
Born
with a soul for adventure, David Llewellyn cannot resist a challenge—and his
enthusiasm for life is as magnetic as his personality. But two women share his
life, and only one can be his. Will his stubborn refusal to make a choice
between them lead him to lose everything? Or will he find, in the journey to
the lost city he dreams of discovering, a path to a deeper love than he thought
possible?
For ten
years, the affair between David and Thea goes from passion to love. Lives are
changed. Secrets come out. Marriages
end. And new ones begin. Through it all, the desire of two strong-willed people
lead them to clash, and to eventually find their own path--to each other and to
facing the need and love they share.
From London to Italy to Syria, the Paths of Desire lead them on a
journey they must make together.
EXCERPT
Leaning
forward, he cupped her face and kissed her, hard and deep. She held still under
his touch, but her lips parted, her tongue met his. Her hand stole up to clutch
at his coat collar. He moved his hand from her face to her breast. Kissed her
until he had no breath. He pulled away while he still could and leaned his
forehead against hers, breath mingling in matching ragged gasps.
“I don’t
know what you do to me—I’ve not looked at any woman in months. Not had one for
longer. I’d convinced myself I’d had no need for this.”
“I’m not
doing anything!”
“You
are—just by existing. I’d forgotten the joy of bringing a woman pleasure. I’d
forgotten too much.”
She turned
away and pulled her cloak tight. “I’m not looking for pleasure—I’m looking for
a husband.” He gave a laugh, and she turned to him. “You wouldn’t laugh at a
lady who said as much—and you wouldn’t handle a lady as you have me!”
“No—thank
merciful heaven for that. But I want more than to touch you.”
“Go
away—and stay away! You...you’re a distraction! An arrogant, conceited
distraction. And—”
He caught
her wrist. “Don’t lie to me. Don’t lie to yourself. This doesn’t end here
between us.”
1 comment:
Thanks Shannon for stopping by. Great excerpt.
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