Cafe in the Park by +Elodie Parkes
Sizzling contemporary romance with paranormal threads
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Café in the Park
When
Emily joins a dating agency, she never expects to meet someone like Chris.
Everything she ever hoped for in a man, he’s special in more ways than one.
Their intense attraction to each other is fueled by their shared loneliness.
Will Emily find out his shocking secret when someone from his past comes back
to haunt him?
How
can love blossom, when someone is trying to tear them apart?
This is erotic, contemporary romance that sizzles. It has paranormal and suspense threads. Siren has classified it as ‘sexstreme’ so you can expect it to be hot.
Inspiration behind the
story:
After
seeing a number of new advertisements for a leading matching site, into my head
dropped the idea of a lonely woman who joins a dating site and actually meets
her dream man.
I
couldn’t let him be a normal man, because I don’t really believe in the reality
of internet dating. (smiles)
Chris
Donato, my hero, had to be different, a fantasy, a paranormal character, so
that I could use the idea at all.
I’ve
always been interested in ancient history and know a few legends that have
grown up around sacred sites across the world. I combined a legend about a lost
Roman legion and a legend from Native Americans to form the basis for why Chris
Donato is what he is.
The
premise still remains vague within the story because he must retain an air of
mystery.
I
always fall in love with my characters. Chris, and Emily, my heroine, are very
loveable. Emily is so recognizable, a pretty, intelligent woman, longing for
love and yet without the environment to find it. Chris is the quintessential
paranormal hero, a mystery, an enigma, and yet desperate for love because of
his life experiences. He’s also a modern hero, a singer and guitar player in a
rock band, and a competent businessperson. He’s sexy, kind, gorgeous, adorable,
and something else…
Excerpt
G rated:
Parking
was at a premium, and it took some time to find a spot. She had to walk back
down the street for a good way to the bar. Her stilettos clattered on the
sidewalk as she sped up her pace. She wanted to be in the audience when Chris
came on stage.
Surprised
there was no queue, she stepped up to the door and offered payment.
The
guy in the booth taking the entrance fee looked her up and down.
“Name?”
Emily
was stunned for a few seconds. Then she shrugged and answered. “Emily McKenzie,
why?”
He
grinned. “Right answer. In you go, no charge. Chris said you’d get here about
ten.”
Emily
raised her eyebrows. “Have you asked every woman that’s rocked up in the last
ten minutes their name?”
The
guy shook his head. “You fit the description. The band will be on any second.”
Emily
went through the black double swing-doors into the bar.
The
darkness enveloped her. There was no smoke, but the air was pungent with
different perfumes and tangy with alcohol as people passed close to her.
Her
eyes adjusted, and she made her way through the crowded dance floor to the
front rows of people, just as the band came on stage.
She
saw Chris instantly. He looked great, dressed in a black T-shirt and jeans. His
hair ruffled back, and his Wayfarers on, he strode on stage carrying his
guitar. Lights played on the band as the lead singer and Chris stepped up to a
microphone.
“Good
evening.”
The
crowd murmured. A collective wave of bodies swayed forward.
Emily
felt as if she’d never heard his voice, never seen him before. He was
different, cool, composed, charming the crowd with just those words.
Everyone
waited, the atmosphere charged with anticipation, and then the music started.
Emily
watched in awe. They were excellent. Both the lead singer and Chris complemented
each other perfectly. She didn’t recognize the song, and then they covered a
hit she recognized. She loved the way Chris moved. His hips, his long legs, and
the angle of his jaw captured her gaze. He was so gorgeous she could hardly
believe he’d been in her arms in her bed that morning.
As
the band finished a third song, he stared right at her. He must see me. She smiled, not really believing he could see her
in the darkness. He smiled back at her. Her heart lifted. A swell of happiness
brought more smiles to her face. He can
see me. She raised her hand slightly in a little wave.
Copyright
Elodie Parkes, 2014, Siren Publishing, All Rights Reserved
Café in the Park
released September 9
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About Elodie:
Elodie Parkes is a British author writing romance, erotic, contemporary, and often with a twist of mystery, paranormal or suspense. Her books are always steamy, cool stories and hot love scenes.
Elodie lives in Canterbury with her two dogs. She works in an antique shop by day and writes at night, loving the cloak of silent darkness that descends on the rural countryside around her home.
Elodie writes for, Hot Ink Press, Moon Rose Publishing, Eternal Press, Secret Cravings, Evernight, Siren and Ra Jones Anthology
She has also released titles as an individual indie author.
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