Thank you for having me here today to talk about my newest release, LEAN ON ME.
LEAN ON ME is a contemporary romance where a down-on-her-luck heroine, Cassidy, comes back to town after her mountain climbing career unexpectedly implodes. Mitch, the hottie who had a thing for her in high school (not that she realized that at the time), is one of the first people she sees. And he hasn’t forgotten her.
I’m not one of those people who met my husband in high school, but I know a lot of people who did. My brother is one. He and my sister-in-law met while they were sophomores (I think) in high school and married after college. They’ve been married for about a billion years (approximately, of course) now. I’ve always thought the idea of finding your "forever one" so young and recognizing it was pretty interesting. In LEAN ON ME, Mitch isn’t thinking marriage when he sees Cassidy again, but he’s still attracted. I thought that idea was pretty sexy and wanted to play with it. Take a peek:
He stood up straight again. "I’m going to walk away thinking we’re on for tomorrow."
Her good mood faded. "I didn’t—"
"When I do go—" he pointed in the direction of the glassed-in office at the far end of the room, "—you’re going to be tempted to watch my ass."
The comment was so out of context it hit her like a sharp smack. "Excuse me?"
"Just to be clear, I won’t be offended. As far as I’m concerned, you can go right ahead and look because I can guarantee you if the positions were reversed, I’d be watching yours."
With her mouth hanging open and her mind muddled, she watched him walk away. No, make that saunter. It was the sure stalk of a hunter, all grace with no wasted steps.
And damn if she didn’t take a peek at his ass.
Is there anything sexier than a guy who knows what he wants?
Today, HelenKay Dimon is offering an e-book of Lean on Me to one random commenter. To enter, just leave a comment. Contest open to everyone through November 14.
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November 12, 2012 at 8:56 am
Love Helenkay Dimon….can’t wait to read this book!
November 12, 2012 at 10:08 am
In this excerpt Mitch seems so self confident, kinda arrogant, but he makes it work and it’s kinda hot! Okay, it’s more than kinda hot, it IS hot.
I cannot wait to read this book!
November 12, 2012 at 10:42 am
This sounds so cute! I can’t wait to read it!
November 12, 2012 at 11:39 am
I review & recommend erotic romances in my “shopping BLOG.” Am working on an author survey and some of my favorite writers follow you. I look forward to checking out your work.
November 12, 2012 at 11:54 am
Oh I like him. I would totally watch his ass when he walked away. That is my favorite thing on a guy besides his eyes. I work front desk at a hotel and he have a lot of men that stay at the hotel. We have groups of construction workers that come in and that is my favorite thing about my job. I get to check out cute men while working and love when they leave the desk, because they have no idea that I am totally checking out their ass. I also love when they go to the pool, they have to walk right by the front desk, we sure have had some gorgeous ones.
This book sounds great. Helen is a new author for me. I love stories that have a 2nd chance at romance. I know some people that were high school sweethearts. I did not meet my husband until after I turned 22, and now am 40 and have been together forever.
Thanks for the giveaway.
November 12, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Nope, nothing sexier than a guy who knows what he wants.
November 12, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Cute excerpt. Count me in on the giveaway, please.
November 12, 2012 at 1:07 pm
This sounds great! I can’t wait to read it!
November 12, 2012 at 1:34 pm
This is definitely one of those interesting hooks. I’ve never read a book about a female mountain climber…but I’d love to.
November 12, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Great excerpt!
Thanks for the giveaway!
November 12, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Short, but tempting excerpt. I’d love to read it–I’ve been reading quite a few Carina Press books lately, and I’m loving them!
November 12, 2012 at 2:28 pm
gotta love the confidence! an what a great teaser!
November 12, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Aloha, Helen Kay! Congrats on your new book! I have a Hawaiian proverb for you:
Pili kau, pili ho’oilo.
Together in the dry season, together in the wet season.
November 12, 2012 at 2:52 pm
That’s why I did not understand the saggy pant look-unless you don’t have a fine derriere to share????
November 12, 2012 at 4:42 pm
This book sounds awesome. Can’t wait to read it!
November 12, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Great excerpt! Thanks for this opportunity.
November 12, 2012 at 10:53 pm
Sounds like a cute read! Mitch sounds like he’s a sexy tease!
November 13, 2012 at 3:13 am
Sounds really good!! Thanks for the chance to win!
November 13, 2012 at 6:20 am
Mitch looks like a fun hero.
November 13, 2012 at 6:27 am
This books sounds great. I can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.
November 13, 2012 at 8:42 am
I’ve never read HelenKay Dimon’s work before…but this excerpt certainly made me want to. Gotta’ love a guy that is that confident!
November 13, 2012 at 1:13 pm
sounds fantastic! Thanks for the fun post and congrats to Helenkay on the new release!
November 13, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Great giveaway.
November 13, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Sounds great! Thanks for the excerpt and giveaway!
November 13, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Does this count as a reunion romance? I’m thinking not, but maybe the definition is more expansive than my concept of it.
November 14, 2012 at 12:35 am
Sounds like a good one! Thanks for the chance.
November 14, 2012 at 9:28 pm
This book sounds great! On my TBR list.
November 15, 2012 at 4:47 pm
I haven’t had the chance to read any of HelenKay’s stories yet, but I definitely put her on my wishlist, sounds great!