I love a good love story and my sister-author-friend Synithia Williams has done it once again with her newest Jackson Falls novel CARELESS WHISPERS. Anyone familiar with Synithia and Jackson Falls and the Robidoux family have been waiting with bated breath for Elaina Robidoux’s story and Synithia does not disappoint. She brings the sexy, the messy, and the drama to the pages making this a delightful, page turner that you will not want to put down.
I
asked Synithia about writing the romances she writes.
“My life is pretty routine. I get up in the morning, get the kids ready for school (virtually currently), work a day job, prepare dinner in the evenings, and spend time with the family before bed. But, right before bed, I get to do something amazing. I sit down in front of my laptop and I get to write sexy, messy, romantic stories. I’m not surrounded by drama, lies, secrets, and glamours settings (my seven tiaras excluded) but I get to let my imagination run wild crafting stories that are full of heart, some humor, lots of drama, and plenty of heat.
“My
latest novel, Careless Whispers, is the fourth book in my Jackson Falls Series.
A series that was inspired by my love of romance novels. In Careless Whispers
Elaina Robidoux is suddenly ousted from her family’s business. A business she
sacrificed so much for. To reestablish herself in the business world she has to
work with the man who is partially to blame for her firing. Alex Tyson was once
the bane of her existence, but as they work together, and Alex not only sees
her vulnerable side but cherishes that part of her an unexpected love grows. I
love my pretty routine life and wouldn’t voluntarily invite any of the drama I
put in my stories into my day to day, but it sure is fun to explore the
richness of human emotions and the beauty of falling in love through my
writing.”
DRAMA! DRAMA! DRAMA! I get excited just thinking about it! But why don't I just give you a little tease so you can get excited too!
“This is the family’s room.”
She said the words as if he were a toddler encroaching upon
a forbidden space. He supposed Elaina did view him as an unruly child. “That’s
what he told me.” He stood and put out the cigar in the crystal ashtray next to
the leather sofa.
When he looked back at Elaina, her eyes narrowed. Alex’s
stomach did an unwelcome flip. He hated how much he was attracted to her. He’d
rather be attracted to a man-eating succubus than Elaina. At least a succubus would
take him out with a smile on his face. Elaina was not the type of woman to
bring a smile to a man’s face.
She was beautiful. Her thick, wavy dark hair looked so damn
soft. God was the only person who knew how many times he’d considered the
softness of her hair, her smooth terra-cotta skin, or her full lips, and even
then he’d deny it on judgment day. Her chestnut-brown eyes were bright and
sparked with intelligence when they weren’t narrowed with skepticism or frozen
over with disdain. Then there were her curves. The woman could make men stop in
their tracks. He knew because he’d seen it happen. Full breasts, trim waist and
rounded hips. He’d wanted to taste her luscious lips the second he’d seen her.
Until she’d opened her mouth and told him all the reasons Robidoux Holdings
didn’t need him.
He wasn’t sure why Elaina disliked him so much. Despite the
rumors that he wanted the CEO position, he didn’t, and had made that very clear
to Grant. A part of him was glad she openly despised him. Knowing he had absolutely
zero chance with her made ignoring the way his body automatically reacted to
her easier.
“There are other places you could have gone. Why did he let
you up here?”
Alex wasn’t in the mood to argue. He also avoided being
alone with her for too long to prevent any evidence of his crush from showing.
If Elaina got a hint that he was attracted to her, she’d have his balls skinned
and mounted on her wall like a trophy in no time.
“Ask him, Elaina,” he said in the blasé tone he used with
her. “Your father invited me. I decided to come. I won’t be bothering you
anymore.” He walked toward the door.
Elaina grunted softly. “I guess today’s the day I run men
off.” The words were muttered under her breath.
Alex stopped at the door. Her hand shook as she brought her
drink to her lips.
He frowned at the unusual display of a chink in her armor.
Her words hadn’t been for him to hear, and he had no reason to find out what
was wrong, but the slight slump of her shoulders tugged at an empathetic soft
spot he hadn’t realized he possessed. “Are you okay?”
Her head whipped in his direction. Her eyes widened, and her
arched brows drew together. “Of course I’m okay. Go down to the party and enjoy
the free food.”
The coarseness of her words bristled. His hand tightened on
the doorknob. He was ready to leave without another word, until the light
glinted off the sheen of tears in her eyes. She looked away quickly and went
further into the room.
Unsettled, Alex stared at her profile against the window.
Elaina was a force to be reckoned with. If he made any reference to her tears,
he might end up with his jugular ripped out. He didn’t have a clue what to say
to lift her spirits. The two of them weren’t friends or cordial colleagues. Yet
that newly discovered empathy wouldn’t let him leave without saying something.
“You did a great job on the party.”
She frowned at him. “What?”
“The party. I know you did most of the planning. From what I
can tell, you did a great job.”
Her chin lifted. “It’s not that hard.”
“Still, I know your dad appreciates it.”
She sipped her drink. “Doubtful.”
“He does. But even if you don’t believe it, then know that I
appreciate it.”
“Why would you appreciate it?” she asked suspiciously.
He thought about her earlier comment. “I like free food,” he said with a smile. Her mouth fell open. He’d at least succeeded in surprising her and taking away the sad look in her eyes. Alex hurried out the door before she could think of a snarky reply.
It's only a tease, but you get the idea! CARELESS WHISPERS is available wherever books are sold so go get your copy NOW! And please don't miss the other books in the Jackson Falls series. You'll be disappointed if you do.
You can discover more about Synithia and her books HERE!
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