THE STRENGTH OF LOVE by G.L. Ross is a tale of
love, loss, and second chances. This inspiring love story shares how several
men influenced one woman’s life and showered her with love in different ways.
Experience love, friendship, faith, suspense, tragedy, humor, and a supernatural
element...always and forever. Readers who enjoyed THE BEST OF ME by Nicholas
Sparks will be drawn in and left breathless by The Strength of Love.
Title: The Strength of Love
Author: G.L. Ross
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release
Date: December 14th 2015
Publisher:
Indie Published
Print
Length: 275 pages
Format: Paperback and Digital
Print
ISBN: 978-1518643743
Digital
ISBN: 9781311464309
Always
the bridesmaid, but never the bride, Rachel Thompson is ready to give up on
love, before rodeo cowboy Brooks Reynolds rides into the arena and lassos her
heart. His smoldering looks and strong yet tender nature sweep her off her
feet. Life is pinch-worthy and picture-book perfect, except on the eve of her
wedding Rachel’s love story is ripped from the pages. After two months of
grieving, she discovers her nightmare is never-ending. In order to escape her
heartbreaking past, the middle-school counselor relocates to a new city for a
fresh start and a second chance at happiness and perhaps even love. Through her
faith and the support of her family and friends she discovers sought after
answers during an unexpected journey.
The
stressful phone call wipes her out mentally and physically. She walks a bit
further to, her now favorite hang-out, the corner coffee shop. After receiving
her caramel latte and chocolate croissant, Rachel returns to the hospital. The
decadent mixture of caffeine, chocolate, and caramel, lifts her spirits and
empowers her with a burst of “can-do” attitude.
Her
mind flutters with inspirational thoughts and scripture. The positive,
uplifting thinking allows her mind to explode with optional types of treatments
and hospitals. Because of this newfound optimism, she feels, deep in her heart,
Brooks will defeat the enemy invading his body. Lost in her thoughts she blows
through the hospital rotating glass doors. In fact, she pushes the door, with
such force, it spins harder than intended and tosses her into the hospital
lobby and straight into a pair of muscular welcoming arms.
With
the last bite of her delicious croissant hanging from her mouth, Rachel
struggles to keep a grip on her latte as she enjoys pressing her cheek against
the hard wall of an extremely nice chest. Eye level with a rippling bicep she
decides if she’s going to land somewhere this is a really nice place to land.
Her
eyes lower to a jean-clad thigh begging to be released from its tight, faded
denim. Her mind races. Please let the face be half as nice as the other parts
of his anatomy. Attempting to upright herself, even though she actually hates
leaving his embrace, she says, “I am incredibly sorry. I guess I don’t know—”
Her
eyes land on a pair of luscious lips she quickly recognizes, without a doubt.
“—my
own strength. Marcus, oh my gracious, it seems you are always coming to my
rescue.”
A
smile spreads from ear to ear across his gorgeous face while Rachel absorbs him
from head to toe. The man is handsome in his white doctor’s coat, but holy
mackerel, Dr. Dreamy in a pair of worn jeans, cowboy boots, and a yellow, blue,
and white plaid, starched, snap front, dress shirt is lethal. She blushes when
she realizes the way she’s devouring him with her eyes.
“Are
you all right?” he inquires, tucking her hair behind her ear. The small,
intimate act sends a chill through her shaky frame. She’s about to answer his
question when his index finger strokes across the bottom of her lip. Rachel
moans. Yes, moans—loudly. Her mouth falls open and her eyes close as she
relishes his tender touch.
“You
had chocolate smeared on your lip.” Waking from her not so silent orgasmic
experience, her startled eyes fly open. He smiles, before placing his finger in
his mouth. Rachel stumbles backwards. Holy crap! Her body, which has been
dormant from the waist down, dances to life. It takes everything in her not to
grab his finger and swallow it whole. What the heck!
Marcus
delights in the effect he’s having on the beautiful brunette.
Rachel
remains speechless and extremely embarrassed.
“Rachel?”
His smile is so wide it’s about to break his face. His hands happily stroke up
and down her arms.
Finally
she responds, “Oh. I am sorry—so sorry. I have tons of thoughts racing through
my mind—about Brooks—of course.” She blushes.
“Of
course.” There’s that smile again. Rachel knows she isn’t fooling him.
“I
really should get going.”
“Glad
to see you’re eating and getting fresh air.”
She
walks toward the elevators mumbling, “Thanks.”
“I’ll
see you two tomorrow morning.”
She
enters the elevator. After pushing her floor, she rakes her eyes the length of
the gorgeous doctor. A man should not be allowed to be physically fabulous and
a doctor! “Yes,” she says.
“I’m
sorry about this morning and the delay.”
The
elevator doors are closing as she blurts, “I’m sure you’re worth the wait.”
G.L. Ross is the author of the
Flyboy Trilogy and the soon to be released contemporary/inspirational romance,
"The Strength of Love." To learn more about her, visit her via
website, Facebook, or Twitter. She loves to hear from her fans. Also, join her
street team, The Flygirls. To join, find the link on her website.
Jen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for having me as a guest on your blog. "The Strength of Love" is very dear to my heart. I poured my heart and soul into this novel. It is very inspiring and perfect for the holiday season. Also, I love your site! Thank you again for being a stop on my tour!
G.L. Ross