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Kenneth
Hailey, an uptight conservative mathematician, believes he's in control. After
all, every problem can be solved in a deliberate and logical manner. Even love.
When his fiancée dumps him for his best friend, he leaves Manhattan for the
West Coast. What better place to forget his past. It's 1967, and San Francisco
is the place to turn on, tune in, and drop out.
But
is he ready for Rose Red?
Rose
Red, a free-spirited flower child, challenges Kenneth, thrusting him into her
world of love-ins, protest rallies, and rock concerts. Kenneth finds himself
falling down a rabbit hole, hanging on for dear life.
Old
habits die hard, and he retreats, but Rose Red has other plans for him.
Excerpt: Formula For Love,
copyright 2014, Viki Lyn
Rose sat on the porch step and rubbed her
tired feet. She’d spent two days finding this place, but was unsure how she
would be welcomed. The apartment complex was split level and three stories. It
was north of the Berkeley campus, one block away. The gardens were well tended,
and she admired the Mediterranean stucco facade and windows trimmed in blue.
Classical music blasted from an open window, and she guessed it was coming from
Kenneth’s apartment.
Rose stood and tried the
front door to the hallway. It was unlocked, so she walked in and climbed the
flight of stairs to the third floor. She flicked her hair off her shoulders and
adjusted the strap of her cloth purse. Biting into her lower lip, she rapped on
the door, unsure why she had come here. If she dug into the truth of the
matter, she missed Kenneth. At least she had to apologize for railing on him
and ruining the love-in.
The door swung open, and
Rose took in Kenneth’s appearance. He certainly wasn’t expecting anyone.
Biplanes flew over his sleeves and chest and down his legs. In his boyish
pajamas, Kenneth looked cuddly and utterly adorable. Rose suppressed the urge
to wrap her arms around his waist and give him a hug. Instead, she stepped
forward in hopes to be asked in.
Kenneth rubbed his
stubble. “This is a surprise.”
“I caught you in bed.
Are you alone?”
He looked down at his
attire. “You think I’d wear these if I were with someone?”
Rose grinned at his
obvious displeasure at being caught in his pajamas. They looked well-worn from
numerous washings. They were silly and she loved that he wore them anyway. This
childlike side of Kenneth appealed to her nurturing heart and reassured her
she’d done the right thing by coming here.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
There’s
nothing better than reading a good book over an espresso, watching a movie,
trying out a new restaurant with close friends or laughing hysterically with my
sisters. Some of my favorite movies reveal the truth, that I am a sentimental
girl at heart: When Harry Met Sally, Something's Gotta Give, Latter Days, Lord
of the Rings, Sense and Sensibility and North and South (the BBC series).
What
inspires me - the reality that romance between lovers is a hope more than a
guarantee. My stories are an eclectic mix of contemporary and paranormal, but
it is always romance that drives the story to its final happily-ever-after.
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Fascinating excerpt. Brings back memories.
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Thanks for hosting me today! It's pretty early in the morning since I'm on Pacific time, but I already downed two cups of strong coffee and soI'm getting ready for today! I will be checking back in and will answer any questions you might have for me. I loved writing FFL - the late 60's always fascinated me. I'm from the Bay Area and San Francisco area, so it's was nice to travel back to the places I used to hang out at. What are views of the 60's? And what historical settings do you like to read? I'd love to hear from you all. Have a great day!
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Good evening! Thanks everyone for your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt. I have a soft spot for Ken and Rose - :) Rose was my grandmother's name, and I always wanted to name a character after her. I will do one more check in tomorrow morning to answer any questions. Thanks Bernadette for hosting me! :)
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This sounds like an interesting read. Good excerpt! Thanks for sharing brown_angel 123at) yahoodot) com
ReplyDeleteSo much was happening in the 1960's, and San Francisco was certainly a hot spot.
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