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Unexpected (A Unexpected
Novel Book One)
Valerie Ullmer
Genre: Contemporary M/M
Romance
Blurb
A
chance meeting will change their lives forever…
From the moment he entered the dark taproom, Caleb Hunt found himself drawn to the handsome man who sat alone at the end of the bar, away from the crowd. His interest in the dark-haired, muscled adonis took him by surprise, not remembering when he’d felt such hunger from a simple glimpse. Unable to stay away, he quickly found an open seat next to him and slid into it. When Ronan turned his ice-blue eyes to Caleb and introduced himself, his warm hand sent shivers of desire through his body and he was enthralled.
Ronan Scott’s boring Friday night had taken a turn for the better when Caleb took the seat next to him. Over the next few hours, he found Caleb easy to talk to and at the same time, he found that he couldn’t tear his gaze away from the beautiful man. Caleb captured his attention in a way that no other had for as long as he could remember. Taking a chance, he leaned forward and captured Caleb’s lips with his. And with the simple kiss, Ronan understood that Caleb would become an essential part of his life.
As Ronan and Caleb explore their new relationship and integrate their lives together, they realize that not everything will be so seamless…
From the moment he entered the dark taproom, Caleb Hunt found himself drawn to the handsome man who sat alone at the end of the bar, away from the crowd. His interest in the dark-haired, muscled adonis took him by surprise, not remembering when he’d felt such hunger from a simple glimpse. Unable to stay away, he quickly found an open seat next to him and slid into it. When Ronan turned his ice-blue eyes to Caleb and introduced himself, his warm hand sent shivers of desire through his body and he was enthralled.
Ronan Scott’s boring Friday night had taken a turn for the better when Caleb took the seat next to him. Over the next few hours, he found Caleb easy to talk to and at the same time, he found that he couldn’t tear his gaze away from the beautiful man. Caleb captured his attention in a way that no other had for as long as he could remember. Taking a chance, he leaned forward and captured Caleb’s lips with his. And with the simple kiss, Ronan understood that Caleb would become an essential part of his life.
As Ronan and Caleb explore their new relationship and integrate their lives together, they realize that not everything will be so seamless…
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Excerpt
That’s when he spotted him and everything stopped.
His breathing hitched in his chest and his heart thudded once, hard,
and even the music seemed to fade as his gaze landed on a dark-haired
man who sat by himself at the bar. As Caleb’s eyes slid down the
man’s body of their own accord, he noted the fitted black tee that
emphasized the muscles of his arms, back, and shoulders, before his
gaze dropped lower to his legs encased in denim.
When he lifted a beer to his mouth and swallowed, Caleb felt his own
throat tighten. A shiver of desire passed over him. Never had he
felt this way about a man or woman in his life.
Before he could analyze his actions or talk himself out of his stupid
plan, he walked toward the man. Part of him wanted to see if the man
was as stunning as he believed from across the bar or if he’d been
alone for so long that his mind had conjured the perfect man.
Before Caleb could reach the stool next to him, a beautiful blonde
glided up to him, running her hand down his chest. Her smile flirty
and sensual. Although Caleb had never been propositioned in any way
close to resembling what he witnessed, he knew that she offered the
man a brazen invitation to get to know her better.
Disappointment flooded Caleb’s chest.
In the next moment, however, she frowned and backed away from him as
quickly as she arrived, leaving an empty chair.
Not questioning his good luck, Caleb hurried over and shed his coat,
dropping it over the back. He flagged down the bartender and
indicated the beer he wanted.
He sensed the man’s eyes on him, but for the moment, he wasn’t
brave enough to turn and catch his gaze. Not when his breath had
stuck in his throat, and he didn’t know if he could speak without
sounding choked.
As soon as the bartender handed him his mug, the man turned his body
toward him and leaned over to speak, close to his ear.
“Are you here alone?”
Caleb had to bite the inside of his lip in order not to moan out loud
at the sexy, deep voice. Remembering the question, he shook his head
and pointed toward Dylan and Garrett across the room. Dylan, of
course, had a woman on his lap and was tracing a finger down her
neck, before he leaned toward her and his mouth followed the same
trail.
Garrett was looking down at his phone. The shy woman he’d been
talking to had disappeared, much to Caleb’s disappointment, and
another was trying, unsuccessfully, to get his attention. She looked
drunk and very loud by the way he flinched every time she spoke.
“Dylan, the one on the right with a woman on his lap, is the
biggest flirt in the world. He’s never serious about any woman he
takes home. Garrett is his best friend, the complete opposite of
Dylan, but he’s loyal.”
The man laughed and Caleb couldn’t help the lift of his lips at the
sound. It was deep, rich, and addictive. But when the man turned
his ice-blue eyes on him, something unidentifiable swelled in his
chest. He could sense that he should speak, to keep this gorgeous
man talking for as long as possible. “Are you here alone?”
Smart, Caleb. Just parrot the same question back.
The man smiled before he nodded over to his group of friends. Some
were flirting, but others were enjoying the company of their friends
on a Friday night.
“The ginger is Hawk; he’s a divorce lawyer who is handling Ryan’s
divorce. That’s why they’re hunched over their beers. Ryan’s
wife apparently hadn’t been faithful during their entire four-year
marriage, and he found out when he came home early from a business
trip. Jack is the one who is flirting with the group of women; he’s
like Dylan in that way, never serious. He’s a CEO of a tech
company and he could have any woman with his looks and the power he
exudes, but he’s never been in a serious relationship. Sam is my
second-in-command, the one who looks faintly sick, because Adam is a
forensic scientist who loves talking about his work.”
Caleb found himself smiling at the group of friends. When he glanced
at the man, who had turned back to Caleb after pointing out his
friends, he snagged Caleb’s gaze. “So, do you have a girlfriend
at home?”
“No. I can’t remember the last time I had a date, much less a
successful one. You?”
Caleb breathed a sigh of relief when he shook his head.
“I’m Ronan Scott.” He held his hand out.
He had to clear his throat before he reached out and grasped Ronan’s
large, warm hand in his. “Caleb Hunt.”
Something inside Caleb warmed in increments until fireworks exploded
behind his skin, all from a simple touch.
About Valerie
Valerie
writes paranormal and contemporary romances with strong alpha males
and brilliant, beautiful heroines. She lives in Denver, Colorado with
her wonderfully supportive husband and their funny and wise black
lab. She's addicted to coffee, crime shows, and reading and writing
character driven romances.
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Love is Love.
Thanks for sharing, Valerie,
Tina
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