A New Release - Breathe, Book 1 Crescent Lake Winery Series by @LucindaRace #romancegems

 Hello again, 

 

I’m thrilled to say that today is the release of, Breathe, Book 1 in the Crescent Lake Series. For some reason this series has fast become my favorite to write. I’m not sure if it’s because I see slivers of my kids in these books or because I have wonderful memories of time spent with friends touring wineries in the Finger Lakes and upstate New York. Also a few years ago I helped out friends at their family run winery near my home. Or maybe all of them. 

 

I do know I started planning this series in 2016 so they’ve been aging for a long time. 

 

Here is an excerpt from Breathe: Click to order- 

 

The moment Tessa opened the heavy wood and glass door, her eyes were drawn to the tall, open stairwell. Kevin Maxwell leaned against the steel and glass banister, watching her. 

He greeted her with a flat smile. “Good morning, Ms. Price. Welcome to Sand Creek Winery.” 

The glass door closed behind her with a small whoosh. She squared her shoulders and walked into her winery. “Please call me Tessa.”

 

He gave her a half nod. “Tessa.”

 

“I’m glad you’re here. I wanted to talk with you.” 

 

“I’ve been clearing out my”—he gave a slow shake of his head—“your office. I won’t be long.”

She ascended the stairwell. “Wait.”

 

Kevin’s cool blue eyes met hers. He was dressed casually in a crisp, cream-colored shirt, the cuffs rolled back, which highlighted strong hands and muscled forearms. He had high cheekbones, a long, thin nose, and was more handsome up close. She guessed he was around her age. 

“I’d like to start our relationship on the right foot.”

 

His eyes never left hers. Challenging her. 

 

She had been right that he wasn’t thrilled to see her. She had negotiated the purchase through a broker since she suspected he wouldn’t sell to a Price, no matter how much money was involved. She’d made a fair offer and he’d accepted it. She pointed to an open door. “After you.”

 

He did a one-eighty and strode through the doorway…

 

... She turned from the window and gestured to the chairs at the table. “Please, can we talk?”

 

He dropped to a wooden stool, leaving the executive chair noticeably empty. 

Unsure where to start, she said, “You can trust me with Sand Creek Winery.” She empathized with how it must feel, forced to sell his business.

 

When she sat down, he gave her a curious look. “It was either accept the blind offer or let the bank take it. I’ll admit if I had known it was a Price, I might have reconsidered.”

 

She cocked her head to the side and let that comment slide. “I have a proposition for you.” She wanted to rephrase that, but it was already out there.

 

His eyebrow rose and his chin dropped a fraction of an inch. “I’m listening.” 

 

 

I hope you check out this new series and in case you missed it, Blends, The Prequel is a quick read and introduces you to Sam and Sherry. The sweet story of how they bumped into each other during the spring and Sam falls in love with the one girl he never forgot.

 

Until next time, 

Enjoy reading. 

 

Lucinda