Book Title: London
Loves
Author: Theresa Troutman
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: September 15, 2014
Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions
Synopsis
“You never know what
the future holds.”
Tess Hamilton Irons is
excited about her new job prospect overseas. Her husband Sebastian has second
thoughts. He acquiesces to his wife so she can have her dream job in his
hometown of London, a city brimming with excitement and adventure at every
turn—not all of it good.
Lady Lily Irons’
menacing persona looms large as Sebastian vows to protect his family at all
costs. With the help of an unexpected ally, Sebastian begins a search for the
father he never knew.
In a split second, the
life they know is blown to bits and Sebastian is forced to pick up the pieces.
Can he reclaim the life he loved or is the inevitable change a good thing?
Friendship, love,
lust, tragedy, and triumph combine in the thrilling conclusion to the Love’s
Great Adventure series.
18+ for sexual
situations
Book 1 - Life’s What
You Make It
Book 2 - Love This
Life
Excerpt
Over the course of the
dinner, Alistair went on to tell the group about his travels to Africa, while
Sebastian and Tess talked about living in New Jersey and working in New York.
When they finished their meal, Tess put Mattie to bed. Sebastian and Alistair
sat in the living room, enjoying an after dinner drinks.
“I read in the papers
that Penny Stanton and your brother are engaged. That was a surprise,” Alistair
said, crossing his legs as he sipped his scotch.
“Do you keep in touch
with Penny?”
Alistair laughed.
“After she told me to sod off and few other choice words—no.”
“You cheated on her in
public. How did you think she’d react?”
“Irons, you were no
saint back then either,” Alistair reminded him.
“Yes, I know. Things
changed. I met Tess. I have a beautiful daughter. I wouldn’t trade that for
anything in the world.”
Alistair became quiet,
lost in thought. Finally, he looked Sebastian in the eye and said, “Penny was
the best thing that ever happened to me and I blew it.”
“I won’t disagree. Why
didn’t you go after her?”
“I was young and
stupid. Hell, we all were back then—all of us except Penny. I was going to the
Naval Academy, and it just didn’t seem possible to carry on a relationship.”
Alistair looked down at his perfectly manicured fingernails and asked, “Is she
well?”
“Yes, she is well. You
can’t tell me you never run into her.”
“A few times—here and
there. She smiles politely, but we never speak.”
“And now that you see
someone else is serious about her, you want her back?”
“No, she’d never have
me even if it were possible. I like Maxwell. He’ll be good to her.” He placed
his glass down on the coffee table and ran his hand through his blond hair.
“Bollocks! I’m just feeling sorry for myself.”
“Poor Prince Alistair.”
“Sod off, Irons,” he
said, cracking a grin.
The two old friends
looked at one another and began laughing aloud. Just then Tess walked back into
the room. “Keep it down you two. Mattie just fell asleep,” she admonished as
she sat down next to Sebastian.
“Sorry, darling,” he
apologized, kissing her temple.
“So tell me, Tess:
what on earth made you fall in love with Sebastian?”
Tess looked up at her
husband. Her lips curled up into a smile. “I had never met anyone like him
before. He’s the most loyal friend I’ve ever had, the most loving husband, and
the best father.”
Sebastian looked at
her, his eyes shining bright with happiness. “I love you,” he whispered,
forgetting Alistair was still in the room.
Alistair cleared his
throat to get the couple’s attention. “I’d best be going. You two lovebirds
seem like you need some alone time.”
“Please, you’re
welcome to stay a while longer,” Tess offered.
“Thank you for a
wonderful dinner.” Alistair stood and kissed Tess on the cheek. Next, he shook
Sebastian’s hand. “If
you’d like, I’d love to have you by Kensington Palace in a few weeks for
dinner. I have an apartment there. You’re welcome to bring Mattie, too.”
“Thank you for the
offer, but I’m not sure you want Mattie running around the palace,” Sebastian
said.
Tess looked up at her
husband with expectant eyes. “She would love it and so would I.”
“It’s settled then.
I’ll have my secretary ring you next week with a date.”
“Thank you, Alistair.
It was a pleasure to meet you,” Tess said, extending her hand.
Opening the front
door, Sebastian said, “Have a good evening.” He watched as Alistair made his
way to the Range Rover parked in front of their home. When he had driven off,
Sebastian loosened his tie and shook his head in disbelief. “How did you mange
to wrangle an invitation to the palace?”
“You’ve known him how
many years and you’ve never been there?” Tess asked in disbelief.
“Back then, the
palace—any palace—was the last place we wanted to be.” Sebastian took her hand
and led her to the bedroom.
“Yes, I suppose wild
parties and fine painting and antiques don’t mix. Too many things could get
broken.”
“Exactly.”
“He seems nice enough.
Do you think he’s tamed his wild ways?”
“Maybe he has. It’s
hard to say. He’s regretting letting Penny get away.”
“He told you that?”
“Yes.” Sebastian
closed the bedroom door and began to take off his suit.
“Hmm, interesting time
for him to pop back into the picture,” Tess mused, stepping out of her dress
and then hanging it in the closet.
“I’ll keep an eye on
him. I don’t need him stirring up trouble for Max and Pen.”
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Meet the Author
Theresa Troutman lives in Pennsylvania with her husband
and their crazy dog, Niko. She loves reading, theatre and traveling. Her books
include: My Secret Summer, A Special Connection and the Love's Great Adventure
Series: Life's What You Make It and Love This Life. London Loves will be
release in the fall of 2014.
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