Kari Lemor
Romance Author
Elusive Dreams
Storms of New England book 2
small town contemporary romance
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The Storms of New England books are all stand alones and may be read in any order
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Themes: Marriage of convenience, girl next door, PTSD, past trauma, foster care, adoption, military
Creating a perfectly imperfect family.
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Moving into his grandparents’ house in coastal Maine, Marine Erik Storm is determined to honor the promise he made to a dying mother. Protect her two young children despite the injury that left him barely able to walk. When his neighbor offers to help, he sees the shy teenager he knew in a different light.
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Years in foster care has left Tessa Porter leery of people, yet Erik’s injuries have softened his once tough exterior and he’s not the same intimidating teen she had a crush on. When Erik’s claim on the children is questioned, he and Tessa arrange a marriage of convenience to retain custody. A scarred soldier and an agoraphobic loner make the perfect couple.
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But their practical arrangement quickly evolves when unexpected feelings arise. As Erik and Tessa navigate their new roles as husband and wife, they must confront their deepest fears and desires. And when the reason for the marriage is threatened, will love be enough to keep them together?
Heat level/warnings: cursing befitting an injured Marine, sensual scenes (PG-13) sexual chemistry
**Read the first chapters on most of these sites**
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Reviews:
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“What a poignant, heartfelt and utterly captivating tale of two people helping each other to heal while giving two adorable children what they need most -- love and family after losing their mother.”
“A heartwarming story of the healing power of love. Five sparkling stars! WOW! I devoured this sweet, sexy, heartwarming story of two wounded people who find healing and love in what begins as a marriage of convenience. I'm so glad I found this "unputdownable" book!”
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"Lemor takes the tragedies of these two characters, builds upon them, allowing each character to slowly open up and admit their failures, flaws, and frailties, all the while growing to love themselves and the one they are meant to be with for life. Add in the beautiful Maine setting and a loving, caring set of family and friends, and you have small-town romance at its best."
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Excerpt:
“I have to know you’d be okay with marrying me. It wouldn’t be a traditional marriage, obviously. I wouldn’t expect anything from you…you know…in that way. It would be a marriage of convenience, in name only.
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Her tongue poked out as she glanced at the floor. “You really want to marry a freak?”
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“You really want to marry a scarred, impotent soldier who can’t walk?” There, he’d said it, and the world hadn’t ended. And she hadn’t walked out or looked at him with pity in her eyes. That’s what he dreaded most. The pity.
