The Journey Home
by Kelly Elliott
Fate has a way of stepping in and righting itself when we least expect it.
Maddison Powers has been regretting the biggest mistake of her life when she walked away from the only man who has ever sparked something deep inside her. After comparing every guy she dates to Cale Blackwood, she finally gives up all hope of ever finding him.
One dare by Maddison throws Cale back into her life...and into the arms of her best friend.
Cale Blackwood thought he had found the woman of his dreams, until she walked away from him one night and didn't look back. Attempting to find love again, Cale finds himself in a relationship built on one lie after another. Forced to take on the biggest challenge of his life, Cale must seek help from the woman who walked away from him and broke his heart.
Sometimes it takes more than one journey in life to truly be home.
Excerpt:
Maddie's POV
“Cale, you need to go
home.”
He closed his eyes and
shook his head. “You’re doing it again. You’re pushing me away. I’m tired of
it, Maddie. I’m so tired of it.”
I swallowed hard and
turned to find my phone. I needed Jack to come pick up Cale.
I was about to dial my
phone when Cale grabbed me. He turned me around and backed me up until I hit
the living room wall.
His eyes were filled
with lust. That look had my panties soaked in seconds.
He lifted up my dress
and, in one quick movement, he ripped my panties from my body. I wanted to cry
out yes. I wanted to let him take me, but I couldn’t.
“Cale,” I said. “Don’t
do this.”
He kissed my neck and
I started to give in. When his hand touched my inner thigh, I startled. His
lips moved to mine and I moaned, desperately, into his mouth as he lifted my
leg.
“Oh God,” I whispered.
I tried to come to my senses. “Cale, please don’t do this. We can’t do this.”
He moved his lips to
my jaw line as he kissed around to my ear. “Are you turned on by me? Or by
him?”
The moment he asked, I
felt like a whore. I dropped my leg and pushed him back.
I wiped the tears from
my eyes.
“Jesus. I didn’t mean
that Maddie. I just—”
“Get out,” I said. “Get out of my house and
don’t you dare set foot near me again. I hate you, Cale.”
Copyright 2014 The Journey Home Kelly Elliott
Author Spotlight:
Kelly Elliott is married to a wonderful Texas cowboy who has
a knack for making her laugh almost daily and supports her crazy ideas and
dreams for some unknown reason...he claims it's because he loves her!
a knack for making her laugh almost daily and supports her crazy ideas and
dreams for some unknown reason...he claims it's because he loves her!
She’s also a mom to an amazing daughter who is constantly
asking for something to eat while her fingers move like mad on her cell phone
sending out what is sure to be another very important text message.
asking for something to eat while her fingers move like mad on her cell phone
sending out what is sure to be another very important text message.
In her spare time she loves to sit in her small corner
overlooking the Texas hill country and write.
overlooking the Texas hill country and write.
One of her favorite things to do is go for hikes around her
property with Gus....her chocolate lab and the other man in her life, and Rose,
her golden retriever. When Kelly is not outside helping the hubby haul brush,
move rocks or whatever fun chore he has in store for her that day, you’ll find
her inside reading, writing or watching HGTV.
property with Gus....her chocolate lab and the other man in her life, and Rose,
her golden retriever. When Kelly is not outside helping the hubby haul brush,
move rocks or whatever fun chore he has in store for her that day, you’ll find
her inside reading, writing or watching HGTV.
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