Elusive (Shipwreck Book 1)
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I touched the band of platinum on his finger. “I’m married to you, so I’m good. But it might be nice to do that again on the open seas when I’m not in shock for most of the ceremony.”
He touched the necklace he had given me, the diamond skull and crossbones that I never took off. “Done.” His expression changed as he grew serious. His focus was on our hands. “I’d go through all of it again.” His eyes lifted to mine. “Every wretched second of my life if you were what I had waiting for me at the end.”
I thought I didn’t have any more tears left to cry after his vows, I was wrong. I threw my arms around him and pressed my face to his neck. “I love you.”
“A pirate who loves an angel.” He cupped my chin and lifted my face to his. Love stared back. “There are stranger things.” Then he kissed me. Not our first kiss, not our last kiss, but a kiss full of promise, a kiss full of passion, a kiss worthy of a painting in a museum that inspired the lovers and the dreamers. A kiss I had waited a long time for, a kiss I would remember all of my life because it wasn’t every day a dream came true. I had wished for someone to love me, to choose me. Never in my imaginings did I dream that my prince charming would be a pirate, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Series continues with Snake’s story coming 2018
OTHER TITLES BY L.A. FIORE
ALWAYS AND FOREVER
Archaeologist Quinn Shaughnessy stumbles onto a forgotten castle in the middle of the English countryside and is determined to learn all that she can about the place. Never in Quinn’s wildest dreams could she imagine her quest for answers would lead her into the adventure that awaits her. After an encounter with an old woman speaking of magic and the sighting of a handsome ghost who haunts the castle grounds, Quinn finds herself pulled back into the past to the time when the castle was inhabited. She will learn first hand how the link to the past impacts the path of the future, and she will discover a love that not even the passing of time can diminish.
A GLIMPSE OF THE DREAM
Teagan Harper is barely ten years old when she finds herself orphaned and sent away to live at Raven’s Peak, a Gothic estate on the seaside cliffs of Maine. Soon, though, her heartache and loneliness are tempered by a blossoming friendship with the only other child living at Raven’s Peak: Kane Doyle. Over the years, the pair grows inseparable and make promises of forever. But their dreams are shattered and devastated and heartbroken, Teagan cuts ties with her beloved adoptive home and tries to move on with her life. When the shocking truth behind Kane’s betrayal comes to light years later, Teagan must decide whether to embrace her new life and let go of her past once and for all, or fight for her dream life with the only man she’s ever wanted.
JUST ME
Lark O’Bannion learned early that life isn’t really like a fairy tale. Damsels are usually left to deal with their distress alone and Prince Charming rarely, if ever, comes riding to the rescue. Happily-ever-afters are a lovely concept, but in reality are few and far between. When Sebastian Ross rolls into her life on his Harley, with his dark beauty and inked skin, Lark is willing to admit that maybe she doesn’t know as much as she thinks she does.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Right out of university, I bought my first laptop. While commuting on the train to work every day, I wrote. I have over a hundred novels started, some finished, but it was the act of writing…taking what was in my head and putting it down on paper that I loved. Now, years and years later, I’m a writer. I wake up every morning, grab a cup of coffee and with my two dogs in tow, I head to my office and I spend the day writing—creating characters and worlds that I love getting lost in. Thank you for taking a chance on my books. Thank you for coming back for more. Thank you for giving this writer a chance to do what I love, to share what I love. I will never be able to say thank you enough. I’m living my dream and I owe that to you.
Elusive was so much fun to write. I wanted to do a story on pirates, but I wanted to show how someone decides to become a pirate...or if it is really a choice at all. I’ve always loved movies about shipwrecks and lost treasures, and what better adventure for a pirate than to go in search of one. I loved how Kace Noah Mayes’ character developed. How he went from Kace to Noah, the circumstances and choices he made to turn him into the man he became. I hope while reading you feel like you are part of their crew, experiencing the sea, the ports and the adventures right along with them.
My Beta Beauties. I adore you. Thank you! Elsie, Markella, Devine, Dawn, Meredith, Tammy, Kimmy, Rosemarie, Yolanda, Sue, Ana Kristina, Andie, Raj, Michelle, Kellane, Amber, Donna, Sarah, Yelena, Lauren and Audrey.
To Femme Fabulous Readers, thank you for supporting my books and me. Thanks for popping into the group for nothing more than a hello. I love what I do and a large part of that is being able to share it with you.
Sarah Black, it was so awesome to finally meet you in person in Kentucky. Your gift of M. Leighton’s books was so unexpected. I love them. Thank you! I’m feeling the need for a road trip. I’m thrilled you got a chance to beta read Elusive and thank you for the idea for the prologue. Sheer genius.
Trish Bacher, Editor in Heels, I love working with you. You’re amazing and with each book you grow even more so.
Erica Smith, I don’t know how you build the ebook files, but they look amazing. Thank you.
Sybil Wilson of PopKitty Designs. You totally rocked this cover. I find myself staring at it often. It is exquisite and so perfectly fits the story.
Melissa Stevens, The Illustrated Author, who designed the title page art, the interior art and formatted the paperback and ebook for Elusive. You are a mad genius. That’s all I have to say.
Ruth Martin, my personal assistant, thank you for all the work you do on social media to promote my books and me. You’re wonderful.
Amber Hamilton, I love the htmls you create for the cover reveals and release promos. It was wonderful meeting you at AITBG.
Rosa Sharon, we finally got to meet in person and it was awesome. Thank you for your continued support with my books. It means so much. I hope we see each other at another signing soon.
Ena and Amanda of Enticing Journey Book Promotions, thank you for helping to promote Elusive and sharing the cover reveal and release tour with your readers and bloggers.
Kiki Chatfield, my publicist, you are top rate...generous, kind and dedicated. And you are an even better friend. I love you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Beautifully Series…
Beautifully Damaged
Beautifully Forgotten
Beautifully Decadent
Beautifully Played: Coming 2018
The Harrington Maine Series
Waiting for the One
Just Me
Lost Boys Series...
Devil You Know
Demon You Love: Winter 2017
Shipwreck Series...
Elusive
Title to be announced: Coming 2018
Standalones
His Light in the Dark
A Glimpse of the Dream
Always and Forever
Collecting the Pieces
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