Synopsis:
Thirteen
years ago, Vivi LeBrun was sketching a rooster and eating Oreos when
she first met—and fell for—her friend’s brother, David St. James. Since
then, her love for David has only intensified thanks to years of
friendship with his family, who rescued her from a lonely, tumultuous
childhood. As she travels to Block Island to vacation with the St. James
siblings, Vivi daydreams about reuniting with David, hoping he’ll
finally see her as his soul mate.
After
his mother’s death, David distanced himself from his siblings,
determined to hide a devastating family secret. Now, he’s brought a new
girlfriend along to his homecoming—one who’s pushing for a serious
commitment. The last thing he needs on his growing list of problems is
his budding attraction to Vivi.
With
tensions running high, David’s behavior triggers a series of events
that might cost him the love he’s always taken for granted and Vivi the
only real family she’s ever known.
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Author Jamie Beck's St. James Sunday Feature
In
author Jamie Beck's contemporary romance series, the St. James
siblings—Catalina, David, and Jackson—have everything going for them:
looks, successful careers, and status. Under that veneer of perfection,
however, lurk secrets, guilt, self-doubt, and resentment. But luckily,
they’re not alone. As they navigate the highs—and devastating lows—of
their personal and professional lives, they discover the redemptive
power of love and realize one universal truth: family matters. And all
we really need is somebody to lean on.
Learn more about the siblings below and get ready for Catalina's story with a sexy excerpt from her book:
Worth the Trouble Excerpt
As soon as Cat answered her door, Hank noticed her fidgety hands and caffeinated gaze.
“Sorry I’m late.” He stepped inside.
“That’s fine.” A tentative smile spread across her face.
“Mind if I grab some bottled water?”
She
gestured toward the kitchen and then followed closely behind him,
practically skipping. He unscrewed the cap and took a swig, squinting at
her. “What’s up? You’re a bundle of energy today.”
Clasping her hands in front of her body, she swayed side to side. “I’ve been considering your conditions.”
“Have
you?” His body flushed with prickly heat. He set the bottle on the
counter. “Are you about to dazzle me with facts and figures already?”
“No.”
Deep
disappointment pierced his heart, like a pin to a balloon. Foolishly,
he’d dared to hope she’d agree—that like him, she’d been overcome with
longing. “Well, it’s probably for the best. Maybe in a few years the
timing will be better for this business idea.”
“Oh,
you misunderstand.” She wet her lips and stepped closer. “I’m accepting
your terms, but I’m not nearly done researching. I am, however,
prepared to ‘dazzle you’ with that second condition.”
“You are?”
“I am.”
He
blinked in disbelief, even as his heart galloped in anticipation. “But
what if we can’t agree about the business risks? Maybe we should wait . .
.”
Absolutely not what he wanted, yet he had to make sure she was ready to take this step.
“I don’t want to wait.” She boldly met his stunned gaze.
His feet wouldn’t move. In fact, his whole system seemed to be shutting down from shock.
“Hank?”
She tilted her head, peering curiously at his frozen body. “Please
don’t tell me you’ve changed your mind. I really can’t start my day with
a serving of humiliation.”
Without
speaking, he reached for her face with both hands and then claimed her
mouth with his own. Her hands caressed his shoulders before her fingers
threaded into his hair. Every inch of his skin tingled in response to
her touch.
The
room around them fell away as he became absorbed by the citrusy taste
of her mouth. Euphoria spread through him like helium, lifting his
heart, making him weightless.
This
woman he fiercely desired wanted him, too. This moment—the truth of
it—seemed as beautiful yet fragile as porcelain. Something his calloused
hands could easily break if mishandled. But the scent of her hair and
soft skin beneath his fingers made him anything but careful.
A
groan rumbled in his chest. Without breaking contact, he kissed her
harder, his tongue engaged in heated dance with hers, his arms squeezing
her tighter against his body. He acted on pure instinct, couldn’t
think, didn’t really know what he was touching, but needed to feel every
gorgeous inch of her body.
“Cat,”
he growled as he tore his mouth away and dragged it down the length of
her neck. Appreciative little noises coming from deep in her throat
heightened his arousal. He slid his hands down to her waist and then
cupped her bottom, tugging her against his raging erection. “I want you
so much. So much.”
She inched her leg up his, wrapping it around his thigh. “No one’s stopping you.”
***
About Worth the Trouble, St. James Book 2
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girl Cat St. James’s picture-perfect life is anything but flawless.
Luckily, she’s a master of hiding the truth from the camera. Relying on
that skill, she conceals her latest secret from her family while
attending her brother’s wedding. Her only trouble now is Hank
Mitchell—the soft-spoken carpenter she’d once brushed aside. Seeing him
at the reception underscores her private heartache and ignites unwelcome
longing, which she promptly drowns in champagne.
Hank
is no stranger to sacrifice, having set aside his own ambitions to take
care of his family. One thing he won’t forsake is his pride, which Cat
already wounded once. But when the maddening beauty’s reckless behavior
forces him to rush to her rescue, he sets in motion a series of events
that leads Cat to make a business proposal granting him his dream job.
When
Cat and Hank mix business with pleasure, promises and secrets unravel,
and each must decide if and what they’ll surrender for love.
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About Author Jamie Beck
Jamie
Beck is a former attorney with a passion for inventing realistic and
heartwarming stories about love and redemption, including her popular
St. James and Sterling Canyon series. In addition to writing novels, she
also enjoys dancing around the kitchen while cooking, and hitting the
slopes in Vermont and Utah. Above all, she is a grateful wife and mother
to a very patient, supportive family.
Social Media Links
Website: www.jamiebeck.com
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