A young woman’s first love walks back into
her life at the worst time possible—she is about to start a family with another
man. But when her dreams begin to crumble, which one will be there to help her
pick up the pieces?
Seven years earlier, at university, Tessa
Calitz wrote a letter to Ryan le Roux promising her undying love. As time
passed, she forgot about that letter...but not Ryan, who clung to the hope that
she would wait for him.
Such is not the case when he walks back into
her life. Tessa is in a serious relationship, and is busy setting up her art
gallery in Johannesburg. She has plans to start a family, and the arrival of
Ryan into her life throws her for a spin.
He is the worst thing that could happen to
her dream of stability and starting a family...or is he?
Because when her relationship and everything
she clung to starts to crumble, Ryan is right beside her to inspire her to
greater things.
But her obsession for having her own child
pushes Ryan away when she falls in love with an orphaned HIV-positive baby.
What can Ryan do to make Tessa realize that
being with him is what her heart has longed for all along?
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About
The Author:
Here's a little bit about me for those who may be curious. I've been writing for about ten years now. I started off writing children's books. Then my husband suggested that I try an adult novel. I enjoyed writing it so much, and it turned out to be a romance. That made me realise that I could bring my love of romance into my writing. My writing has evolved over the years from partial romance, to inspirational romance, historicals (which didn't work at all!) to sweet, contemporary romance.
I've also learnt that writing isn't just about writing - that so much thought goes into it, there's also the editing process which is actually even more work than the writing process, and lastly, once the book is out, there's promoting of your book. But I love it!
Besides writing, I keep myself busy by homeschooling my three children (okay one is a teenager), tackling piles of laundry and dishes, making all sorts of food from scratch, and helping out with raising funds for the local Cubs and Scouts. Reading and watching romantic movies help me unwind.
Website: www.kathybosman.com
Email:
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Twitter: @kathleenbosman
Excerpt:
“You’re making a mistake, Ryan. Coming in here and trying to bring
up the past. It’s too late now. I’m committed to Mark and have found a life for
myself. You never wanted me then. You loved Annie.”
“I didn’t love her. I loved you. And you promised forever….”
His voice was resigned, and then he winked at her as if to dispel
the tension. It did no such thing.
The letter at the back of the sketch had promised she would love
him forever, hadn’t it? She had believed she would never love anyone as much as
Ryan, and that he showed her what true love was.
“You never loved me.” She dropped her gaze onto her lap. “We were
just good friends.”
Pushing up her chin to pretend that her heart wasn’t zinging with
emotion, she rose up and walked toward the one wall to adjust a painting. He
grabbed her hand. She tried to pull away, but he firmly pulled her close.
Heat and energy radiated off him, and his manly scent encompassed
her. Even his breath was a sweetness she wanted to drink in. She took in the
shape of his face—his mouth, which drooped slightly to the left, his skewed jaw
line and the prominent cheek bones. His eyebrows were dark and perfectly
shaped, and he had such long eyelashes. Yanking her burning hand away, she made
sure her back was facing him.
“I was blind to the true treasure. All the time when I was going
out with Annie, I really wanted you, but I couldn’t do that to her—dump her for
her best friend. I’ve loved you for years, Tess. I’ve been trying to find you.
No other woman has measured up, and I’ve had several relationships. And you’ve
become so beautiful.”
She faced him, her mouth partially open, devoid of words. He’d
loved her? Why didn’t he tell her then before it was too late?
His gaze followed her from head to foot, and heat branded her face
while a spark ignited her body.
“But I wasn’t then. You thought I was ugly. You must have because
Annie was so beautiful, and you never looked at me.”
“I did. Besides the kohl and black clothes, you were adorable,
especially in your pajamas.”
Tessa wasn’t usually one to blush easily, but fire lapped up her
whole face and neck. “But the way you used to look at Annie. She had the most
stunning legs. Long and muscular.”
Ryan smiled. “You have better legs than Annie.”
She
pulled back. For a moment, he had her in a trance. Maybe she should leave Mark
and pursue this. Jump right in. No, of course not. Who was Ryan now, anyway?
She hardly knew him. He could disappear. Mark cared for her, and he was the
perfect match to build a family. That’s all she needed.
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