Giveaway & Blog Tour: "Hollywood Ever After" By: Sasha Summers

Note to the readers - I am so incredibly sorry! This post was supposed to be up on November 12th and I sadly didn't get it done. Family issues and all that jazz, but please don't let that take away the awesomeness of this adorably funny and heartfelt romance by Sasha Summers.

I really enjoyed Hollywood Ever After. When I chose the best excerpt to share with everyone, I picked one of my favorite scenes. With this romance, beyond having some pretty funny scenes, I found myself falling in love with the characters. Claire is so realistic, she's unsure of herself but totally comes into her own during the novel. And Josh, whew. LOVE HIM! 

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Hollywood Ever After

By: Sasha Summers

Synopsis

She wasn’t meant for movie stars, Hollywood, or happy endings. And then she met him.

Happy Endings are for fairy tales. Or the movies. Not for real life. At least, not Claire’s life. Even though she’s starting over, she knows better than to want too much this time. But when she falls, literally, into the strong arms of Hollywood’s ‘it’ boy Josh Wiley, Claire’s in for some surprises. Her plans for rest and relaxation are forgotten as one incredible night with Josh becomes two… And her heart begins to want him as much as her body. Will two kids, one bastard ex-husband, and Josh’s juggernaut career mean the end of their affair? Or can Claire find her happy ending after all?

About the Author

Sasha Summers is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, history, romance, and travel. She writes both lyrical romantic fantasy and contemporary romance. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She's been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she's doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.

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Excerpt

Two very large, strong hands caught me and I looked up into the most beautiful face I’d seen since this morning. 

“Josh? Hi, Josh!” I squealed, bouncing in his arms as he smiled down at me. I kept bouncing, my racing heart thumping faster than the music as his hands slid around my back. “I didn’t know you were here.” I was smiling like an idiot. 

“You’re a rather focused dancer.” 

“I am! Never do it…dance, I mean. But it’s fun!” The song ended and I frowned. 

He laughed. “Should I make them play the song again? I will if it will make that pathetic little frown disappear.” 

Another song began. It was slower, but it still had a good beat. “No, I think this will work and I won’t sing–even better.” 

“I liked your singing.” He was looking at me…the way he always looked at me. 

I felt light-headed and dizzy as I stared up at him, wobbling on unsteady feet. I knew I was drunk, but now there was more than just alcohol heating me up from the inside. 

His hands were firm, guiding me closer to him. I let one hand rest on his chest as we swayed together. Between the buzzing euphoria from my many drinks and the raging hunger burning in his eyes, my every nerve was tingling. I was more than a little pleased with life at the moment. 

I quivered under his touch. His fingers splayed across my lower back, fitting us closer together. We danced with the music, our movements in sync with one another. 

Under the flashing colored lights, my hand looked red and then green against the white of his shirt. I felt the heat of his skin, the solid strength of his muscles through the fabric of his shirt. His scent, his touch, his…presence stirred images of our night together, sharp in my otherwise foggy mind. My skin grew more sensitive and my senses flooded with him. 

I was aching for him, all of him. Now. My breath grew short as I remembered how he felt buried deep inside me. 

The rational side of my brain knew I was losing control, but there was too much alcohol in my system. I had no fear or inhibition. And I liked the fire raging inside of me. 

My eyes slid to his mouth and I felt my tongue wet my lips. 

His breath hitched and he closed his eyes. When he looked at me again, there was little doubt he knew exactly what I was feeling. 

The song ended and I felt myself being guided from the floor. 

“Taking her home?” Shannon had apparently returned to the table. She and Arthur regarded us with interest. 

There were three other people at the table now. I didn’t know them. But I didn’t really care at the moment. I wanted to kiss the pulse wildly beating in Josh’s throat. I was vaguely aware that now might not be the right time for that. I glanced at his neck. It looked very kissable. 

“Unless you have other plans?” Josh looked from Shannon to me. 

I was looking at him as if I were about to eat him. It wasn’t intentional; that was really what I wanted to do at the moment…because he was so damn gorgeous…

He looked back at Shannon, his jaw muscle noticeably rigid. 

“I recommend you get her home. And make her drink some water at some point, please,” Shannon added. “Here.” She handed Josh some keys and waved at me with a smile. 

Then we were heading toward the door. 

“Wait.” I stopped. We weren’t moving, but everything seemed to be moving around me. “You’re here with friends?” 

His hands clasped my shoulders, steadying me. He smiled down at me. “Yes.” 

“You shouldn’t leave them….I don’t want to mono…monopolize you.” My words trailed off as my eyes met his. 

He wanted me. I could see it. His nostrils flared just a bit. His jaw clenched and unclenched. I smiled slowly. I liked that I could make him react this way. 

I asked, “Don’t you want to stay?” Say no. 

If he wanted to stay, I might be able to stop staring at him or thinking about how perfectly we fit together. It wasn’t completely out of the question, not yet. My eyes fell to his lips and my smile grew. 

“No.” He leaned closer, whispering in my ear, “Claire, we have to leave now if you’re going to look at me like that.” His face reflected the hunger I felt. 

My voice was husky as I whispered, “I’ll be good.” Not a chance. 

He paused, his eyebrow rose in question. “You want to stay?” 

“Nope.” My eyes fell to his mouth again. 

Josh’s smile was pinched as he led me to the exit.

Giveaway

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Sasha will be awarding two $10.00 Amazon gift cards and One Romantic Movie Gift Basket (Movies that inspired Hollywood Ever After – Notting Hill, The Holiday, Love Actually, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding (US/Canada only)) to three randomly drawn commenters during the tour.

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November 7:  It's Raining Books

November 8:  From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews

November 9:  SnifferWalk

November 12:  The Brunette Librarian

November 13:  Every Day Is An Adventure

November 13: Words of Wisdom from The Scarf Princess

November 14:  My Reading Addiction

November 15:  Reviews by Molly
November 16:  Musings From An Addicted Reader