BOOK INFORMATION
Beauty and
the Biker
Impossible
Dream Series, Book One
By: Beth Ciotta
Releasing Nov 3rd, 2014
Releasing Nov 3rd, 2014
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BOOK SUMMARY
A new contemporary series—Impossible
Dream—celebrating hope, love, and the magic of the human spirit!
Five long-time girlfriends—known as The Inseparables—find themselves in their thirties and battling disillusion. Tangled up in real-life troubles and stifled aspirations, they’re ready to ditch their deepest desires .. until they stumble upon the peculiar matchmaking company, “Impossible Dream,” where they each find the rare opportunity to make seemingly impossible dreams come true.
Five long-time girlfriends—known as The Inseparables—find themselves in their thirties and battling disillusion. Tangled up in real-life troubles and stifled aspirations, they’re ready to ditch their deepest desires .. until they stumble upon the peculiar matchmaking company, “Impossible Dream,” where they each find the rare opportunity to make seemingly impossible dreams come true.
A series of modern-day fairytales beginning
with . . . Beauty & the Biker
PRINCE CHARMING IS OUT THERE. SOMEWHERE.
Miracles happen
every day. Even in Nowhere, Nebraska. That’s Bella Mooney’s philosophy and
she’s sticking to it! A children’s librarian who writes fairy tales on the
side, Bella has earned the reputation of fanciful Pollyanna. No surprise that
she applied for her “ideal man” via ImpossibleDream.com, an Internet company
designed to make dreams come true. However, even whimsical Bella has real-life
issues, forcing her to take drastic actions in order to spin her dad’s life
(and in turn her own) for the better. As fate draws her into the troubling
world of her new neighbor—a cynical biker with a scarred soul and checkered
past—Bella finds herself falling for the most unlikely man, twisting her
perceptions of true love and testing her faith in dreams.
FATE LANDED HIM IN NOWHERE.
Expect nothing.
Anticipate the worst. As a detective with the Chicago Police Department, Joe
Savage witnessed heinous crimes and acts of cruelty on a daily basis,
obliterating his faith in humanity. When a personal vendetta cost him his job
and a quirky inheritance offered escape, Joe packed it in and steered his
Harley toward a small town bordering Tornado Alley and the Twilight Zone. Where
better to lose himself than Nowhere? Resigned to a dark and lonely existence,
Joe’s life is suddenly shoved into the sunshine when his eccentric neighbor
offers him a chance he can't refuse, especially after her kiss of hope
rekindles his dead heart. Inspired and challenged by Bella’s infectious
optimism, Joe dares to make the impossible come true.
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EXCERPT
“Here’s the deal,”
Bella said, bursting with anticipation. Is he or is he not a magical
kisser? Because if he was, that was her sign. “Carson—that’s my ex, except he
hasn’t accepted that fact—thinks he’s perfect for me.”
“What do you
think?”
She didn’t want to
detail her history with Carson. Admitting the reasons behind her poor judgment
and bemoaning his manipulative pursuit were too personal. She’d glossed over
the emotional aspects with her closest friends. Why in God’s name would she
share them with a stranger?
Oddly enough, she
didn’t feel the same when it came to citing their less than magical physical
relations. Which only affirmed how impersonal those relations were. Her cheeks
burned, but the words flowed.
“Carson doesn’t
inspire earthquakes and fireworks, if you catch my drift. Then again no one
ever has. Not that there’ve been that many,” she added. “I need to know it’s
not me. That I’m not, I don’t know, broken somehow. That I’m not
expecting too much. That there’s…hope. Don’t get a swelled head or any kinky
thoughts, but I think you’re gorgeous—in a menacing kind of way—and
fascinating. Like a tortured hero in a gothic novel. You make my insides
squishy. That’s a first. In real life anyway—as opposed to going all soft for a
fictional guy in film or literature. If you can’t shake my world then,
well…maybe I should settle for Carson.”
“Are you done?”
Blushing profusely,
Bella shied away. So much for derring-do.
Savage caught her
elbow and pulled her close. “Don’t get a swelled head or any kinky ideas, but I
think you’re beautiful—in an irritating angelic way.” He stroked her cheek then
threaded his hands through her hair. “How old are you anyway?”
“Twenty-nine.”
“You seem younger.”
“How old are you?”
she asked.
“Thirty-five.”
“You seem older.”
His mouth crooked,
implying a sense of humor. Ideal quality #1. “Do you want the earth to
tilt?” he asked. “Or spin?”
It was the kind of
arrogance Carson flaunted every day. Only Bella suspected Savage would make
good on his offer. “You can do that?”
He held her gaze,
weaving a seductive spell with spine-tingling silence.
“Spin, please,” she
managed before the universe shimmied and glittered.
His embrace was
tender yet possessive. His mouth soft and teasing then hard and
demanding. This kiss… This. Kiss. Was overwhelming. All
consuming. It buzzed through her body, head to toe, heart to soul.
Lost.
In a magical kiss.
Bewitched.
Forever and always.
She curled her
fingers into his shoulders, his hair. Holding tight as the world spun off its
axis.
She responded to
his touch, his heat, his need.
She pressed against
his body. Wanting more. Needing more.
His desire was
evident and pushed Bella over the edge. She imploded, trembling with an
aftermath of erotic sensations.
Orgasmic nirvana.
Compliments of a
kiss.
Savage’s kiss.
“You’re not
broken.”
His words cut
through her sensual haze. Bella grappled for reality and balance. Heat suffused
her cheeks as she bolstered her noodly limbs and met his intoxicating gaze.
Assaulted by physical yearning and a riot of emotions, she could scarcely
breathe. “Good. Great. Thank you.”
She backed out of
his lethal embrace, willed dignity, and channeled the Inseparables. Any one of
her friends was worldlier than her. Try as she might Bella couldn’t manage
casual. Not when her heart and head pounded with a united thought.
He’s the one.
After months of
sadness and unrest, in the midst of multiple personal trials, something good
was happening. Unexpected and magical and charmingly improbable.
Savage dragged his
hands over his face, through his hair. He looked sinfully handsome, dark and
dangerous, and absolutely miserable.
Probably because
her heart was in her eyes.
“I’ll taint your
world,” he said.
“I’ll take my chances.”
“I’ll take my chances.”
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CAT'S REVIEW
"Beauty & the Biker" by Beth Ciotta - this was an enjoyable and fairly light read. The Hero, Joe, is a man that lives with dark memories from his time as a cop, and Bella, our heroine, is a children's librarian that is the ultimate Ms. Optimist. I found this story to be uplifting and positive, although, I have to admit, Bella's overly sunny outlook on life did grate on my nerves at times. I did enjoy when she got riled up but, it didn't last and she always saw the silver lining. Joe's transformation was great to see - recognizing his feelings, both dark and light, was enlightening for all. Ms. Ciotta has done a great job of telling a tale that is a bit fairy tale, mixed with the harsh realities of the world. I look forward to Chrissy's story next.
★★★★
AUTHOR INFO
Storytelling comes
naturally to award-winning author Beth Ciotta. Dubbed "fun and sexy"
by Publisher's Weekly, Beth specializes in writing Romantic Comedy with a Twist
of Suspense and is published in contemporary, historical, steampunk, and
paranormal romantic fiction.
Beth lives in NJ
with her husband, two zany dogs, and a crazy cat. A veteran professional
performer, Beth now pours her artistic passion into her writing. To learn more
about her colorful life, visit her website at www.bethciotta.com
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