\n The Captain\u2019s Crush<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n (A Bliss Cay Novella, #6)<\/b><\/p>\n Author: <\/strong>Freda Ann<\/p>\n Publication Date:<\/b> June 13th, 2025<\/p>\n Genre:<\/b> Sweet & Clean Romance\/Christian Romance\/Contemporary Romance<\/p>\n Book Description:<\/b><\/p>\n Amelia Marks met her first love, Lewis, on summer vacation twenty-six years ago as a teenager, but their future goals kept them apart once they left Bliss Cay.<\/p>\n Now a successful middle-aged widow, and mother to a teenage daughter, her career brings her back to the island, the same place where she met Lewis. After he pulls her over in his police car, she\u2019s stunned when he insists they\u2019ve never met.<\/p>\n Flat out mad that he\u2019s making her feel like a complete stranger, considering the summer they shared together, Amelia is determined to leave her feelings for him in the past. That was before Amelia discovers she\u2019s now his new boss at the Bliss Cay Police Department and his name is not Lewis, it\u2019s Jesse, who shares a striking resemblance to the boy who stole her heart all those years ago.<\/p>\n This mid-life love story is about heartbreak, family bonds, and some unexpected new beginnings with a happily ever after ending.<\/p>\n (All books in this series are \u2018standalone\u2019 beach town love stories with new main characters in each book.)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Only 99c for a limited time!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Buy Links:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n EXCERPT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Snapping back from my little trip down memory lane, a blaring siren pierces my helmet. I momentarily pull my gaze from the road to check the sideview mirrors for the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n I catch a glimpse of the police car behind me and ease my bike into the safety zone out of its way. Upon doing so, the marked car pulls behind me. I come to a stop putting the kickstand down and shutting the engine off.<\/span><\/p>\n Seriously?<\/i> Relaxing my arms I force a breath out and rest my hands on my thighs waiting for the cop to approach me.<\/span><\/p>\n Hearing footsteps closing in, I turn to face them. Despite my helmet blocking a clear view, I notice a tall, muscular figure stopping a few feet in front of my bike.<\/span><\/p>\n Meeting his gaze, I see a man in uniform wearing dark sunglasses and his department issued hat resting his hands on his belt.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMa\u2019am.\u201d He gives me a slight nod. \u201cI need your license and registration, please.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Resisting the urge to ask the common question of \u2018did I do something wrong officer\u2019, I settle for, \u201cNo problem.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Unzipping my vest I reach for the inside pocket, where I keep the paperwork. Pulling out what I need, I hand it to him and sit up tall while he looks them over.<\/span><\/p>\n As he scans my driver\u2019s license and motorcycle registration, I furrow a brow studying his facial features. But when he senses me watching him, he lowers his hand and tips his head up staring back at me.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIs something wrong?\u201d The cop asks.<\/span><\/p>\n Curiosity gets the best of me the more I hear his voice. \u201cHave we met before?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Giving me a boyish grin as if he thinks I\u2019m flirting with him, he dips his head and chuckles. \u201cUh, no ma\u2019am. I can assure you we\u2019ve never met, at least not until now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n He hands me the papers when I say, \u201cI guess not then. So, was I speeding or something?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cTechnically Ms. Marks you were<\/i> going a little over the speed limit, but that\u2019s not why I stopped you. There\u2019s been a bike just like yours driving recklessly and cutting drivers off for a few weeks now. I\u2019m just trying to keep everyone on our island safe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWell, I appreciate that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n He takes a step, stopping next to me while pulling his glasses halfway down his nose, looking over the top of them. \u201cI hope you enjoy your stay ma\u2019am.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Peeking at the name tag on his chest, I state, \u201cThank you Officer Lewis. I\u2019m sure I will.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n When he eases his car around me, I slide the papers back into my pocket. My brows raise up as his voice and what I could see of his eyes tickle a memory. \u201cWait, Officer Lewis<\/i>? They wouldn\u2019t use first names here, would they?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n I stare at the back of his patrol car as he drives away. That can\u2019t be my Lewis, no way. He didn\u2019t live here when we met. I could never forget his voice, eyes, or smile even after all of these years.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Freda Ann is fondly known for her sweet\/clean, HEA RomComs. Her loyal fans and reviewers have compared several of her books to Hallmark movies. Many have hit #1 in multiple categories after release.<\/span><\/p>\n She writes relatable, faith and family based love stories which include kids and adorable dogs. Her writing style appeals to people of all ages. Her books will take you on an emotional journey with likable characters, and dreamy settings you’ll wish you could visit.<\/span><\/p>\n After retiring from a career in the law enforcement field, Freda feels blessed to be able to write and self-publish her stories for everyone to read. She adores her large family, 5 children and 9 grandchildren, and hosts monthly family gatherings.<\/span><\/p>\n To hear about new releases, please follow her on Amazon and also on Goodreads.<\/span><\/p>\n Author Links:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n ***GIVEAWAY***<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n a Rafflecopter giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014
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