Don't Let Go by Nona Raines
Publication Date: November 5, 2014
Genres: Contemporary, Novella, Romance
Synopsis
Annalee wants a no-strings fling. Eric's all about the strings. Twelve years ago, when Eric Sorenson's date dumped him right before the Senior Prom, his older sister’s best friend stepped in to save him from total humiliation. He never forgot Annalee or what she did for him that night…or the kiss they shared. He wants Annalee, and if he has his way, they'll take up where they left off. And this time, he won't let go. After a messy divorce, Annalee's not looking forward to her high school reunion. She's shocked when Eric appears at her door ready to return the favor and play escort. Gone is the inexperienced boy with a severe stutter—he's a striking, confident man. The memory of the kiss they shared rekindles an attraction that never died, and she's been on her own for a year. Isn't she entitled to kick loose and have a let's-go-crazy night?
Eric’s
voice pulled her from thoughts of her past. Of her failed marriage. “Dee says
you don’t go by Donovan anymore.”
She
gave him a tight little smile. “That’s right .I’m Annalee Mondello again. Right
back where I started.”
“No,
you’re not. You’re light years away from the girl I took to my senior prom.”
“Oh.”
She could hardly recall the girl who’d been so sure her life would unfold
perfectly, complete with a romance novel ending. She’d have the right job, the
right man, the ideal life. How silly and naïve she’d been.
“She
was a pretty young girl,” he said. “Who’s become a beautiful woman.” His words
were simple, matter of fact. He wasn’t trying to shine her on or butter her up.
She turned her head to hide her trembling lips. Of course he didn’t mean the
compliment literally. But too few men understood what those words meant to a
woman. What a balm they were to a bruised soul.
They’d
reached the park’s playground area, which was deserted this morning. Seizing
the chance to change the topic, she gestured to the swing set. “I used to love
the swings.”
“When
was the last time you were on one?”
She
laughed. “Not since I was a kid.”
“Sit
down,” he urged. “I’ll push you.”
It
was ridiculous. “I’m too big.”
“No,
you’re not. Those seats look plenty strong enough to hold an adult.”
Rolling
her eyes, she plunked down on an empty swing. Eric tied Bobo’s leash to the
slat of a nearby bench.
Eric
stood behind her. “Ready?”
She
stifled a giggle and gripped the chains. Was she really doing this? “Ready.”
He
started out slow, with a solid push, but quickly built up steam. Soon, Annalee
was flying, her toes pointed toward the clouds. Eric knew what he was doing,
pushing the seat.
Together
they achieved a perfect rhythm that was almost hypnotizing. No matter how high
she sailed, he was at her back. He’d never let her go too far.
But
they fumbled when a child’s voice piped up. “Hey, mister, can you push me,
too?”
About the Author
Nona Raines is a former librarian who lives in upstate New York with her many pets. She’s currently working on her next novel between walking the dog and shooing the cats off the laptop. Her erotic romances are published with The Wild Rose Press and Loose Id. Her transgender romance His Kind of Woman was nominated for the 2014 DABWAHA sponsored by the Dear Author and Smart Bitches, Trashy Books review blogs. Her most recent work is the erotic romance novella Read to Me.
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