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30 Seconds by Chrys Fey

When a woman finds herself in the middle of a war between a police force and The Mob, 30 SECONDS is a long time.

Title: 30 Seconds
Author: Chrys Fey
Genre: Romantic-Suspense
Heat Rating: Spicy (PG13)
Length: Novella (105 pages)
Format: eBook
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 09/10/2014


BLURB: 

When Officer Blake Herro agreed to go undercover in the Mob, he thought he understood the risks. But he's made mistakes and now an innocent woman has become their target. He's determined to protect her at all costs.

The Mob's death threat turns Dr. Dani Hart's life upside down, but there is one danger she doesn’t anticipate. As she's dodging bullets, she's falling in love with Blake. With danger all around them, will she and Blake survive and have a happy ending, or will the Mob make good on their threat? 
EXCERPT:

        She panted with fear. What if they see the chest? What if we get caught? What if my breath stinks and I’m breathing right into Officer Hottie’s face? She shut her mouth and let oxygen flow through her nose.
Her eyesight slowly adjusted to the darkness and she could see Officer Herro’s silhouette. His head was turned and he was listening to the thuds of heavy boots getting louder; the intruders were coming their way.
Then the thunder of footsteps sounded right next to them. “There’s no one here, Red,” someone announced.
“Look for documents,” a man ordered, who Dani could only assume was Red. “I want the name of the person I’m going to kill.”
A moment later, there was a reply. “All the mail is addressed to a Dr. Hart.”
Hearing her name said aloud by one of the men who had ransacked her place made her want to gasp. Her mouth fell open and her breath was reversing into her lungs, but before she could make a sound, Officer Herro lowered his lips to hers, silencing her. Stunned, she could only lie beneath him with her eyes wide and her body tense. She couldn’t believe he was kissing her. She wanted to push him back, but knew if she did he might hit the inside of the chest, giving away their hiding place. That was when she realized he was kissing her so she wouldn’t gasp.
She let her body relax. After her initial shock faded, she was able to feel his lips. They were comforting and caused a reaction deep inside her. She couldn’t stop her lips from reacting to his. It was an innocent connection, a soft touch of lips. Until his hand slid from her shoulder to her neck and the kiss deepened into something else.

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Chrys Fey is a lover of rock music just like Dani Hart in 30 Seconds. Whenever she's writing at her desk, headphones are always emitting the sounds of her musical muses -especially that of her favorite band, 30 Seconds to Mars, the inspiration behind the title.

30 Seconds is her second eBook with The Wild Rose Press. Her debut, Hurricane Crimes, is also available on Amazon.

 Discover her writing tips on her blog, and connect with her on Facebook. She loves to get to know her readers!

AUTHOR LINKS:
Facebook / Blog / Goodreads
BONUS – Ten Things you’d find in Dani Hart’s Purse: 
1.    Wad of Keys
2.    Beeper (She’s a doctor.)
3.    Bottle of Aspirin
4.    Energy Bar
5.    Cell Phone
6.    Pack of Cinnamon Gum
7.    Small Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
8.    MP3 Player
9.    Ear Buds
10.  Wallet with just $20 in Cash
QUESTION: Ladies, what’s in your purse?


Comments

  1. Cherie Reich25 September 2014 at 15:04

    What a thrilling and a tad sexy excerpt! Congrats, Chrys!

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    1. Chrys Fey25 September 2014 at 17:31

      I'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt, Cherie! Thank you!!

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  2. Chrys Fey25 September 2014 at 17:28

    Thank you for having me on your blog today, Kyra!!! I am thrilled to be here. :D

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  3. Nick Wilford25 September 2014 at 17:47

    Excellent excerpt! Congrats, Chrys.

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  4. Alex J. Cavanaugh25 September 2014 at 18:10

    Congratulations, Chrys!
    Fortunately, I don't carry a purse.

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  5. Sheena-kay Graham25 September 2014 at 21:27

    That excerpt was scary and steamy at the same time. How do you do it? Congrats.

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    1. Chrys Fey26 September 2014 at 16:16

      Honestly? I don't know! lol Thank you, Sheena!

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    2. Chrys Fey28 September 2014 at 16:45

      (Second attempt at leaving you a comment, Sheena.)

      Honestly, I have no idea how I do it. lol I just do it! ;) Thank you so much for your comment! :D

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  6. Annalisa Crawford27 September 2014 at 14:28

    Congratulations to Chrys. That's a heartstopping excerpt. In my bag at the moment, I am carrying price lists for massage treatments - I'm determined to have one soon, before my muscles turn to stone!

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    1. Chrys Fey28 September 2014 at 16:45

      Thank you, Annalisa! And boy do I wish I could have a massage, too! ;)

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    2. Chrys Fey29 September 2014 at 17:30

      Thank you, Annalisa. And boy do I wish I could have a massage right now! ;)

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