by Arlene Lam
The fire that burned when they were together was consuming.
Her whole life Amelia was told what to do obediently following the
rules her domineering aunt set forth. Right down to letting the woman choose
the man she was to marry. However this was about to change because from the
moment she laid eyes on Jordan Bradford the shy young maid was lost. But loving
a man like him was beyond dangerous for more than the obvious reasons. However
Amelia found herself throwing caution to the wind and willing to risk
everything for just one kiss.
Intriguing and honest Jordan was drawn to Amelia instantly. Shy and
witty Jordan knows that deep down there is a woman just waiting to be set free
if only those around her would let her. Still he knew pursuing her was not an
option. And even if it was she was already promised to another man. Yet every
time she was near that knowledge was lost to him. Wasn’t forbidden fruit always
sweeter? It was an added luxury that whenever he was in her presence his past
seemed just that, the past. Just one look and a flame long though extinguished
was awakened in him. So much so that Amelia was a woman Jordan decided needed
to be rescued.
Author Bio
Arlene always finds it sort of hard and funny to try to define
herself, but when if she thought on it she would probably say that first she is
a wife and mother, and second she is a writer. A native of Northern California
she resides in the Bay Area just minutes from beautiful San Francisco. Here you
will be likely find me either with my family or with my face buried in a book.
Since I was a child I can recall having a passion for reading. As a little
child I was the only girl on my street who had a mini library in her room. I
use to love it when my mother would take me to get a new book. The excitement
was sometimes overwhelming. What author should I pick, what genre? Mom was
always so sweet and would let me pick more than one. She loved that I shared
her passion for reading, but I wasn’t the only one my older sisters were
growing large the collections of literature as well in their respective rooms
themselves. I credit my mother for planting
the seed that I could do anything, and when I started writing she encouraged me
to pursue my dream and assured me she would be proud of me no matter what. Even
so it took me a while to finally believe in myself enough to give it a go. I
published my first short story Flowers of the Bayou in July of 2012. It is a
series of prequels that will lead into three major novels I plan to release.
The first being Rescued, due for release July 27th 2012. I’m more
than excited about it and also very proud.
Excerpt #3
Amelia felt the carriage shift and change direction. “Where are you taking me now?”
“When I left this morning it was already balmy and the sun was up and beating down on my back so I thought today I’m going to teach Amelia to swim.”
At this she smiled. “What about breakfast?”
“Do you take me for a fool?” Jordan revealed to her a basket all but ignored on the empty seats across from him until now. “I am always prepared.”
“You shouldn’t have come, you know that right? Now I’ve got to go home smelling of meats and pies.” She joked. “And there is no way I can go swimming as much as I’d like to I’ve no change of clothes, unless we go wading like before. Or perhaps we can just eat and you can take me back home.” She suggested.
“Amelia be quiet.” Jordan instructed and he was amused that she actually listened. It was in his favor for her to remain so. Otherwise she might talk herself out of their excursion.
The glittering water of the Mississippi river could be made out and Amelia gave a cringe inside. “There are going to be far too many people here.”
“Amelia trust me.”
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