Friday, February 22, 2013

Accidental Affair by Leslie McKelvey PLUS Giveaway







Jack Vaughn is sure his life is over as he tumbles down the wooded hillside onto the deserted two-lane stretch of asphalt. Years of work ended with a single gunshot. Yet, it’s not over. 

A good Samaritan stops to help him, despite the danger he poses to her. 

Laine Wheeler knows better than to stop for strangers on the rural Montana highway near her home, but her conscience won’t allow her to leave an injured man behind. 

What she doesn’t know is the man is an undercover ATF agent tasked with infiltrating a domestic terrorist group. His cover has been blown and helping him will put her life in danger.

Though there is an instant attraction Jack knows that beginning a romantic relationship with Laine would be both unfair and unwise, yet the farther they run the harder it gets to ignore the feelings that are surging between them.


Excerpt
Inch by inch, he trailed his tongue from her ankle to her knee. He continued until he was kneeling between her thighs, and her hushed gasps told him more than words could. Jack paused and looked at her, and a smile curved his mouth when she let out a moan. Her entire body was flushed and trembling, and when he nibbled the flesh of her inner thigh, she jumped. He made slow, lazy circles on her skin with his tongue, moving ever closer to his goal. Her leg muscles shook and her abdomen quivered. Her eyes were closed, her hands clenching and unclenching the bedcover, her breasts rising and falling with each rapid breath.

“Oh, Jack,” she said in a hushed voice, “what are you doing to me?”

Instead of replying he covered her with his mouth. His tongue started a slow, deliberate massage of her most sensitive spot and she covered her mouth with her hands, as if she didn’t want him to hear her. He teased her for several minutes, but when he increased the pressure, she squirmed and tried to scoot away from him. Jack planted his good hand on her belly to hold her still while he backed off just a little. She remained poised for flight, but he swirled his tongue lazily around that tender, fleshy button and she arched her back, her stomach muscles quivering. Her head thrashed back and forth on the bed, her hair like red ribbons on the white cover.

He sensed the tension in her, sensed her holding back, and kissed the inside of her thigh. “Don’t fight it, Doc,” he whispered. “You’ve taken care of me. Now it’s my turn.”


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My Review
A thrilling read. Laine is such a strong heroine. She's smart, brave and good with a gun. I fell in love with her immediately! Lots of heart pounding action. At one point, I thought I had it all figured out, only to be slapped with a great twist I never saw coming. All of the characters were great. I loved the secondary characters just as much as the main characters. Jack was great as Laine's partner in crime/love interest, but I have to admit, Bear is my favorite. I would love to know more about him. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes to read a action or romance!

Great Book!



Leslie McKelvey has been writing since she learned to write.  Her mother still stores boxes of handwritten stories in the attic.  Leslie read her first romance at 12 and was hooked.  When her high school Creative Writing teacher told her she needed to be a novelist, she decided to give it a try.  Finally, at the ripe old age of...forty-something...her debut novel, Accidental Affair finally made it into print through Black Velvet Seductions Publishing.  The publisher has also contracted two more manuscripts, which will follow Accidental Affair shortly.  The next story slated for release is Bear’s, so for all of you who fell in love with Jack Vaughn’s best friend, get ready.  The 6’8” FBI agent saves wildlife photographer Beth Drummond’s life and loses his heart to her in the process, a journey that tests the boundaries of loyalty, friendship, and love.

Leslie is a war-veteran who served with the U.S. Navy during the Gulf War, and she was among the first groups of women to work the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.  During her five years of service she was stationed at NAS Miramar (yes, Miramar used to belong to the NAVY) and was an F-14 Tomcat mechanic.  While in San Diego she spent time on the carriers USS Independence, USS Ranger, USS Lincoln, and the USS Nimitz.  The final two years of her enlistment were spent on Guam and her squadron frequently deployed to Japan and the Middle East.

She learned everything she knows about firearms and tactics from her police officer husband, who is a weapons expert and firearms instructor for one of the most highly-respected law-enforcement agencies in the world (and one he wishes her NOT to disclose).  He is her biggest supporter and her unpaid consultant on everything law-enforcement and weapons related.  She has three boys, the oldest of whom will soon be wearing the uniform of a United States Marine (SEMPER FI!).  She spends her off-time (kidding...WHAT off-time?) reading, taking pictures, and sending lead down range (that's shooting, for those who are unfamiliar).  One of her favorite scents is the smell of gunpowder in the morning....

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Black Velvet Seductions is giving away a $25 Amazon gift certificate

Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning!
February 4: Christine Young Romance
February 5: The Bunny's Review
February 6: Racing to Read
February 7: Deal Sharing Aunt
February 7 SECOND STOPMy Reading Obsession
February 8: Musings from an Addicted Reader
February 8 SECOND STOPQueen of the Night Reviews

Guest Post/Interviews

February 11: Read Your Writes Book Reviews 
February 12: Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews
February 13:Welcome to My World of Dreams
February 14: You Gotta Read Guests
February 15: Andi's Book Reviews

Excerpt Tour

February 18: Regina May Ross's Blog
February 19: Rogues Angels
February 20: My Devotional Thoughts
February 21: Samantha Holt
February 22: Redheaded Bookworm

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28 comments:

  1. I always appreciate a twist in the story. Dying to know what it is.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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    1. I like a good twist, too, especially if it completely comes out of left field. Thanks for commenting, Mary! Best of luck!

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  2. Thanks for hosting me today, and thank you for the wonderful review! You just made my Friday!

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    1. You are very welcome. I am so glad I had the chance to read such a great book! Looking forward to Bear's story!

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    1. I love hosting your tours. You have some of the best authors and books!

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  4. I think this sounds really exciting. Romantic and mysterious.

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    1. Nice to see you today, MomJane! Good luck in the drawing!

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  5. Laine sounds like a heroine I would like! And this excerpt is definitely NSFW (NOT suitable for work)...LOL

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    1. I don't about anyone else, but sex scenes are WORK! The only advantage is having someone to try stuff out on.... ;)

      Thanks for dropping by, Catherine!

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  6. Great review, is there an author tha you admire?

    moonsurfer123 at gmail dot com

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    1. Too many to mention, Anas! Steinbeck, King, Koontz, Austen, Grisham, Clancy...and the list goes on. I like authors with vivid descriptive abilities and stories that make me stay up WELL past my bedtime. How about you?

      Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the drawing!

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  7. Wow, that was quite an excerpt. I have enjoyed the tour and have added the book to my read list. By the way my maiden name is Laine, I thought that was cool.

    Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Nice, Ingeborg! My husband actually gave me the name. I asked him to give me a woman's name and that's the first one he said. I liked it, obviously! :)

      Thanks for following the tour, and I hope you enjoy the book! Please let me know!

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  9. Sounds like an interesting story and action packed too! Love those forbidden romances! Thanks for the excerpt! saltsnmore at yahoo dot com

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    1. Thanks, Erika! I like some action and suspense with my romance. Every once in a while I like just a straightforward romance, but most times I prefer to have more going on than just sexual chemistry and emotion.

      Thanks for reading, and best of luck in the drawing!

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  10. Is there a genre that you'd like to explore in the future?

    galaschick78 At gmail Dot com

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    1. I'm actually working on a paranormal/time travel story right now, and I have several historicals in various stages of production. I guess I'm a chicken in that I stick to stuff I know, like guns and law enforcement and military themes. Who knows? Maybe a sci-fi would be right up my alley!

      Great question, Gala! Best of luck!

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  11. Thanks for the great review. I am really excited that Bear is getting his own story since he sounds like a favorite character.

    fencingromein at hotmail dot com

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    1. The first chapter of Bear's story is up on my blog. It's titled Right Place, Right Time, because Bear is always where he should be when he should be there. If you want to check it out, go to www.amazonred.wordpress.com and scroll down.

      I would SO cheat on my hubby with Bear! I'm really excited about his story, too. Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

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  12. Thanks everyone for stopping by to follow the Accidental Affair Tour. I loved this book and think you will too! Best of luck!

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    1. Thanks so much! I am SO glad you enjoyed the book. I appreciate you hosting me today!

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  13. Action and romance are a great combo - and it sounds like she does it well.

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    1. Thanks, Nicki! I do try! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment. Best of luck in the drawing!

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  14. Thanks for hosting me, and thank you to all the people who stopped, read my work, and left a comment. This is the final stop of my blog tour, and I really had fun! Hope to see all of you in the near future with Bear's story!

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  15. Thanks for the giveaway! This book looks super hot and I love super hot books!

    mestith at gmail dot com

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  16. Thanks for the giveaway! I'm looking forward to reading!

    andralynn7@gmail.com

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