Today on First Kiss Friday, we welcome romance
author, Holly Bargo, and an excerpt from her Contemporary Romance, “Ulfbehrt’s
Legacy.”
Fleeing horrific
abuse and an uncaring legal system in the USA, Zoe lands in Norway to study
archeology, specifically pre-Viking civilization. With the nightclub where she
worked and her apartment building condemned, she needs a new job and a place to
live.
Her roommate and
classmate Tabetha comes to the rescue with an invitation to move in with her
family. Zoe’s grateful for the offer and the warm welcome Tabetha’s family
extends to her, even though Tabetha’s oldest brother discomfits her.
Wounded in
battle against eco-terrorists, elite sailor Lars moves back in with his family
while he recuperates. Upon seeing his sister’s roommate, he discovers that his
father’s “pow” theory of love isn’t just a cute story: Zoe stirs his blood like
nothing else.
Zoe’s not
looking for a relationship, but Lars’ gentle persistence shows her that she can
trust him. However, an enemy wants to make Lars suffer by harming what will
hurt him most, and one of Zoe’s abusers wants her back. She saved herself once,
she’ll have to do it again.
First Kiss Excerpt
“I’m
going to miss your family,” Zoe said as she and Lars walked back to the SUV.
She shivered at the cold, which prompted Lars to wrap an arm around her and
draw her close to his side as they walked.
“I’m
glad,” he replied.
She
looked up at him, her expression bewildered. He looked back down at her and
added, “It shows you love them as much as we have come to love you.”
Her
answering smile was tight. “I suppose you never guessed you’d get a new sister
when Tabetha’s roommate came to visit.”
“I
don’t see you as my sister.” His deep voice spoke the words quietly, but with
no less conviction for their lack of volume.
Zoe’s
feet skidded to a halt. “What do you see me as, Lars?”
“Something
infinitely more.”
Her
features scrunched in distress. “I—I can’t go there, Lars. You know why.”
Lars put his hands on her shoulders and turned her to face
him. He tipped her face upward by the gentle pressure of his finger under her
chin. He bent down and, ignoring the sudden spark of fear in her eyes, pressed
a kiss to her forehead. When he straightened, he said, “I know why and I won’t
force you. I don’t force women.”
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