Book Blitz + Giveaway: ‘Runaway Hearts’ by Elsa Jacobs
Runaway Hearts: Seduced by Danger
Author: Elsa Jacobs
Publication Date: November 1, 2024
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense
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Synopsis:
Have you ever wished to run away from your life?
Start anew and leave everything bad behind…
Marianne, a young woman hungry for a fresh start, can’t wait for her beach house getaway. But her plans take an unexpected turn when she picks up a mysterious hitchhiker on the way.
The irresistible stranger is the sole heir of a Japanese *organization*, and despite Marianne’s own anxiety struggles, she can’t say no to someone in need. As they travel together, swapping past traumas and dreams, love sparks. To heal her troubled mind, she must embrace her true desires, no matter how twisted they seem.
But as love deepens, an enemy from the man’s past threatens to pull them apart. In the midst of looming danger, Marianne must choose between sticking to her anxious ways or diving into the unknown for true love.
Get ready for a wild ride where each page brings new revelations and perils, leading to a destination unlike any other.
Runaway Hearts is a slow burn, steamy, contemporary romantic suspense with morally questionable characters. HEA.
Amazon Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/4ecMiTJ
We stroll through the twinkling lights of the fair, carefree. The summer wind makes the skirt of my dress flutter around me. Kai is silent until he comes to a halt in front of a shooting booth with yellow metallic ducks that pass by on a conveyor belt. The sound of shots fired rings out, adding to the lively atmosphere of the fair.
“I said I’d get you a teddy bear, right?” Kai says.
I often get lost in my thoughts, but Kai brings me back to the present. We’re at a colorful booth with carnival music blaring nearby.
The ducks move quickly, rendering it a challenging task, but he makes it look easy. He handles the air gun and hits his target with ease, leaving me in awe, yet not surprised by his skills. The yellow metal ducks make a loud clatter as they fall.
“You’re talented,” I say.
“I’ve had lots of practice.”
“You’ve often murdered metal ducks?”
His face twists, and his eyelids flutter. I think he’s trying not to laugh. “No.”
“So, your practice is only subjective,” I say with a finger raised.
His eyebrow arches, and I embrace the moment. At the fair with a criminal who appears happy to hand me a fluffy blue bear. He has a glow of sweetness in his eyes. I gasp as my heart sits in my throat and my legs weaken.
I’d give the moon in guarantee to know what he’s thinking right now.
“Do you want to try?” he asks, holding out the gleaming silver gun. The short sleeve of his black shirt wrinkles with the movement.
My heart beats faster as I gaze at the sleek metal weapon in his hand. “You’ll show me how to handle a gun?”
“Why not? I bet you’re good.” Kai flashes me a confident smile and tosses some money to the gentleman behind the counter. With skilled hands, he loads the gun with ammunition, the sharp clicks echoing through the air.
“Good?” I repeat, my chest swelling with a small spark of pride at his words.
He puts the gun in my hands and stands behind me, his frame caging me, yet not touching me. His warm hands gently guide mine into position on the grip, his unshaven cheek brushing mine. My heart races at the coarse feel on my skin.
His intense gaze fixes on the targets ahead, deadly serious. I steal a few seconds to admire him before he lowers my hands. “Take a deep breath, and when you reach the end of the exhale, squeeze the trigger.” The faintest hint of a smirk plays on his lips as he looks back at me. And time stops.
We lock gazes for a moment until the gentleman’s throat clearing interrupts us. “Are you ready to shoot, honey?”
Kai’s gaze shifts to the man, shooting him a fierce glare. “Who do you think you’re calling ‘honey,’ huh?”
The man takes a step back, his hands raised in front of him. “Just a saying, man. Sorry.”
I narrow my eyes at Kai. “You scared him.” He sneers in response before whispering, “Come on. Play along or I might have to shoot him for real.”
Blitz-Wide Giveaway Ends November 14th ($20 Amazon gift card + signed copy of Runaway Hearts)
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Nice cover and book sounds like a great read!