Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) Contemporary Romance by Julie Navickas Book Tour with Giveaway

 

 

Who says you can’t find love over a plate of mushroom ravioli?

Finding Love

Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2

by Julie Navickas

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Who says you can’t find love over a plate of mushroom ravioli?

Rachel Prescott has always dated the wrong men.Each relationship begins with hope, but within months ends with “nope.”The harder she tries, the harder she fails. That is, until the new owner of Pier Ninety-Two, Miguel Rodriguez, spots her wallowing over her latest dating disaster in his restaurant.

Easily smitten with the brown-haired beauty, Miguel offers her his heart. Or at least, what’s left of it. Because Miguel has had his own troubled past finding the right woman. With the echo of lost love still haunting his heart, he convinces himself he’s ready to move on—and who better with than the spunky, sexy, and strong-willed, Rachel Prescott?

Over a bottle of wine (or two), Miguel and Rachel instantly connect. And by the end of the evening, it’s more than their shared plate of mushroom ravioli left steaming.

Best-selling and award-winning author Julie Navickas tugs at your heartstrings in her second book in the Clumsy Little Hearts trilogy about love and letting go of the past. Fans of KG Fletcher’s The Reining Hearts Series and Katie Cotugno’s How to Love will find a new one-click buy with Ms. Navickas’ romances. Fall in love with imperfect, but perfect for the right person.

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Trusting Love

Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1

What does a s’more, a tent, and a campfire have in common? For Ryan Prescott, it’s a typical weekend camping trip. But for Tess Browning… it’s a recipe for the truth.

Tess Browning earned the nickname Little Vixen for a reason. And she has no incentive to play by the rules anymore. Because why bother? All it ever did was trap her in a loveless marriage. Tossing faithfulness out the window, the only thing she is committed to now is her new code: keeping it fun, flirty, and deliciously sultry.

That is, until Ryan Prescott walks in and charms his way into her heart with a leather tool belt strapped around his waist. He’s sexy, smart, and as emotionally damaged as they come. And Ryan seemingly wants nothing more than to have Tess pick up the pieces of his broken heart.
But there’s one thing he doesn’t know about her.

When the details of Ryan’s past heartache come to light, Tess digs her hot pink heels into the ground and will stop at nothing to hide her past indiscretions from the man who stole her heart. Because if there’s one thing Ryan won’t tolerate—it’s dishonesty.

Will Tess manage to keep the truth hidden? Or, will the secrets of a lifetime shatter her one true chance at love?

Best-selling and award-winning author Julie Navickas brings back fan favorite, Tess Browning for her own shot at love. Readers of the Trading Heartbeats trilogy will recognize the flawed heroine but may not recognize the woman she’s become. After all, no one is above redemption. Fans of Lynn Painter’s Mr. Wrong Number and Katie Cotugno’s Birds of California will find a swoon-worthy and engaging romance in TRUSTING LOVE.

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A grin tugged at the corner of her mouth as his sultry Spanish slipped from his lips with ease. Swallowing the sudden arousal building in her belly, she lifted her sandaled foot and ran it along the length of his bare calf beneath the table.

“You’re bilingual.”

“Si, Raquel.”

Her heart fluttered, giving way to the dizziness in her dehydrated brain. Resting her eyes on his handsome face, she licked her lips. “I haven’t spoken Spanish since high school.” Senora Meddings skirted along the edges of her youth, Rachel’s mediocre knowledge of the language a poor showing on her overall GPA.

“Eras un buen estudiante?”

She giggled. “I have no idea what you just asked me, but I can sing about a backpack if you want.” Combing through her memory bank, the melody returned to her mind as if the second period of sophomore year were no more than an hour prior. “Por qué? por qué? por qué? Es mi mochila tan pesada? No puedo levantaria. Por qué? Por qué?”

His cheeks flushed, darkening his tanned skin beyond recognition. Laughter fell from his lips as he tipped back in his seat and rested his hand over his heart. “Raquel…” he choked out, sucking in a deep breath of pure amusement.

Heat blanketed her body again, descending on her with a wave of embarrassment mixed with elation. “Stop!” she mustered, leaning forward to recapture his hands. “It’s all I can remember!” Giggling along with him, she snuck a peek at their neighboring table and waved at their confusion.

“You… are… ridiculous,” he choked out between fits of laughter. “What in the world did they teach you at—”

“John Marshall High School,” she answered, releasing his fingers to re-grip her beer. She sipped as his laughter subsided.

“That is the most absurd song I have ever heard.” Miguel took a drink and shook his head. “Do you even know what you were singing about?”

“A backpack,” she answered with confidence. “If you would have let me finish, the song is about all the items that fit inside.”

He snorted. “Well, how practical for an everyday conversation.”

Grinning from ear-to-ear, she ran her foot along his leg again, relishing the bob of his Adam’s apple.

Trusting Love

“Come camping with me,” he blurted. “This weekend.” 

Tess immediately shook her head and widened her eyes. “You have no idea how far down camping is on the list of things I enjoy.” 

His burst of laughter soothed her soul, despite the confusion clouding her brain. 

“I know, I know. You’re an indoor girl,” he said and tugged the rubber band free from her ponytail. 

Her blonde hair tumbled wildly around her shoulders. A single curl fell, tickling her cheek and framing her face. 

Looping it around his index finger, Ryan leaned in and touched the tip of his nose to hers. 

“And you’re definitely not an indoor girl.” Tess rolled her eyes and giggled before pulling away. “I remember.” 

“I’m not. But I’m hoping you’re willing to step outside of your comfort zone one more time.” 

“Ugh, again?” She wrinkled her nose. 

“Yeah!” Ryan tickled her side. “I mean, you’re ready to sell the Register and swap careers. That’s nothing compared to a tiny weekend of camping.” 

Tess turned to cup his chin and dragged her fingers along his sexy and scruffy five o’clock shadow. “Tell that to my allergies.” 

He sighed but smiled. “I know it’s a big ask. It’s just… it’s an important weekend for my family.”

Her stomach plummeted. Wait. “Er, family—”

“I promise, it’ll be fun though!” he interrupted. “We’ll hike, swim, fish.” 

With a snort, Tess rolled her eyes. “Those are all fully outdoor activities, sir.” 

“Well, would you consider a tent indoors?” he whispered before pressing a kiss on her forehead. 

“That depends.” 

Ryan closed his eyes and brought his lips back to hers, teasing her body with desire. “On?” he asked.

The roar in her ears amplified, blurring her vision with the passion fueled moment. Tess eyed him; the man beside her responsible for tipping her sad world upside down. 

I’m ready for happiness. I’m ready for you.

“Tess?” 

“Just what you plan on doing to me inside that tent,” she choked out as her chest tightened. 

The growing carnal groan in his throat fueled her body, consuming her heart with the aching need for everything Ryan Prescott offered. 

“Oh, I have some ideas, Ms. Browning.” 

Then I’ll pitch that tent myself. 

Julie Navickas is a best-selling and award-winning, nationally recognized contemporary romance novelist, known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. She is also an award-winning university instructor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. Julie earned master’s degrees in both organizational communication and English studies with an emphasis in book history, as well as a bachelor’s degree in public relations, graduating cum laude from Illinois State University. She is a mom of three and has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for twelve years.

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