CAN’T WALK AWAY by Sandy James is live!
Release date: October 10, 2017
Series: Nashville Dreams Series Book 1
(Forever Yours eBook; $3.99)
In Nashville the stars shine a little brighter, songs sound a little sweeter, and love lasts a lifetime.
Young, rich, and better looking than a man has a right to be, successful songwriter Brad “Hitman” Maxwell was once Nashville’s biggest celebrity. Then a heartbreaking loss and a shocking betrayal caused his light to go out. Now, instead of pouring his soul into song, he pours beers at Words & Music. His bar is the perfect escape—a place to forget his past—until the night she takes the stage…
Savannah Wolf used to dream of becoming Nashville’s hottest star. Now, as a young single mom, she dreams of a steady income and being home to tuck her daughter into bed. So when Brad Maxwell offers her the gig of a lifetime—playing as the headliner at Words & Music—Savannah discovers the best of both worlds. And she refuses to ruin this opportunity by falling for her sexy boss. Except that Brad suddenly starts writing music again…music inspired by her.
Dear
Lord! This book made me remember why I love reading. Can’t Walk Away by Sandy James is so captivating. From the first
pages I was deeply attached to the story. The author delivers a wonderful
contemporary romance. The plot is beautifully addictive and refreshing. I must
say that the author did a goodly and amazing job. Books like this shall be
written more often.
The
main characters are well developed. The heroine has some trust issues but deep
inside her lies a warrior lady. She has dreams like any other women. Singing is
her life as is her little daughter. Savannah is so talented. Will she be able
to handle both of her worlds: being a single mom and becoming a country singer?
She knows what she wants. There will be a time when she will stop being a
scared kitten to become a lioness ready to fight for her baby, to fight for her
broken dreams and to follow her heart.
Not
only Savannah has trust issues, Brad Maxwell has them too. His past force him
to stop writing songs until he meets Savannah, his muse, his songbird. He has
an air of bad boy but he is a good one. At first I tough he didn’t know what he
really wants but as the story goes on he develops feelings that were unfamiliar
for him. But let be honest who doesn’t like a guy who is capable to express his
feelings through songs? Max is a poet and his heart is as big as the sun and
more. He is loyal and possessive.
“You’re the one I thought I’d never find. What do I have to do to make
you mine.”
The
chemistry between Savannah and Brad is intense. They tried to control the high
attraction for their sakes but as soon as they touch each other, they lose it
all. He is her boss. She works for him. Her voice will inspire him to star
writing again. A poet in the shadows has finally seen the light. Falling will
not be easy for them to handle because both have too much to lose, too much to
work on. However their hearts will lead the way.
Savannah
and Brad are simply perfect for each other. They have a sweet and tremendous
love. Who wants a knight in shining armour when you can have a sexy poet who can
seduce you with words? Brad is the kind of man who falls in love once and stays
loyal to you. But not everything is sweet and pink. They will make some
mistakes but together will work out. They will learn to trust and to love
freely, to listen and to ask before doing anything. I enjoy the evolution of
them as a couple. I predict they will share a delicious and steamy love.
This
is the first time I read something from Sandy James. She is new to me. Her
writing was tidy and nifty: a pretty combination for a good book. I do really
need to read more about these wonderful characters. Maybe sweet Ethan and protective
Russ deserve their own book too. Prepare yourself for a warm and intoxicating
reading. Let Hitman seduce you with his words. Let the magic of the music
entice your senses. Nashville Dreams Series promise to be one of the best
series I’ve read.
“The Hitman was back, and his new songbird clearly belonged to him.”
(ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest
review)
5 COUNTRY
stars for Hitman and Songbird’ story! Let the magic of the music seduce your
soul.
Excerpt
By the fifth take, Brad was losing his patience.
Had he been wrong in thinking Savannah was something special, something new? He sure as hell didn’t think so.
Then why couldn’t he get her to sing with the passion she’d shown back at Words & Music?
Maybe it was the song. “That Smile” was his first attempt at writing in a long time. Perhaps it wasn’t up to snuff?
No. When Brad had heard Savannah sing it earlier, he’d known he’d written a strong song with a good melody and a catchy beat.
Something was clearly blocking her talent.
“I’m sorry, Brad.” She dropped the headphones from her ears to let them rest around her neck. Then, head bowed, she started shuffling through the sheet music.
He’d never seen her look defeated before, and he didn’t like it. This wasn’t the Savannah who’d been his muse. This wasn’t the woman who brought back his music.
This was…a disaster.
But why?
He watched her closely, trying to find some telltale clue as to what was going on today that had robbed Savannah of the passion and talent he’d counted on. Her hair was braided, the braid an eclectic mixture of blond and blue. A blush tinted her cheeks, and he could hear her nervousness through the quaver in her voice, especially in the last notes of her fifth recording.
Something was definitely wrong, and he was going to have to find a way to fix it. But he couldn’t do that from another room. Even though he could see her, something told him she needed something more personal. Unsure of whether being closer to her would make a difference, he figured it was worth a shot.
Brad started a new recording so he could capture the song if he was able to help her, pushed himself away from the console, and headed to the recording booth with his remote control in his pocket. He pulled the door open and stepped inside.
Savannah glanced up from the music, offering him a wan smile that made his frustration evaporate. She knew something was wrong, too. Maybe if they put their heads together, they could get back the magic.
After pulling a stool beside hers, he sat. Then he gently took off her headphones, plucked the pages from her hands, and placed them back on the music stand. She let her eyes meet his, and he could see her concern.
“We’re going do things a little differently this time,” Brad said, keeping his voice low.
“We are?”
He nodded and scooted closer. Then he wrapped his hand around one of hers. “You’re not going to think about recording.”
“I’m not?”
“Nope. This time you’re just going to sing to me. That’s all.”
Her whole body relaxed, and Brad had to fight the desire to smile.
“Sing to me, Savannah. Just to me. Okay?”
She nodded, and before she could get a chance to think about what he was doing, he pulled a remote from his pocket and began the music playback so that it echoed through the room.
The notes of the intro flowed around them, and he kept her grounded by not allowing her to glance away. When she opened her mouth to sing, he gave her hand a reassuring squeeze and offered her an encouraging smile.
And sing she did. Each delightful note came from deep inside her, and he found himself caught in some kind of spell, the same type she’d woven around him back at Words & Music. He hung on each rise and fall of that delicious voice until the last note echoed through the booth.
The song might have ended, but not the magic. Brad found himself leaning closer, his eyes fixed on her soft, pink mouth. Desire ripped through him as she mimicked his action, drawing ever so slowly closer until he could feel the sweet heat of her breath against his face.
With a groan of surrender, he captured her mouth with his own, giving her no warning as his tongue swept deep inside.
Savannah nearly knocked over her stool when she rose to thread her arms around his neck. She was such a little bit of a thing that he could stay seated and draw her between his outstretched legs without interrupting the kiss. As she moved closer, Brad wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her hard against him.
The kiss turned ravenous, and he realized that he was done fighting this attraction.
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Sandy James lives in a quiet suburb of Indianapolis and is a high school psychology teacher. She owns a small stable of harness racehorses and enjoys spending time at Hoosier Park racetrack. She has been an Amazon #1 Bestseller multiple times and has won numerous awards including two HOLT Medallions.
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