Contemporary / New Adult
Date Published: July 11, 2014
Their Rigid Rules, the 3rd book and
prequel in The Chemical Attraction Series, can be read first or last in the
series.
Taylor Valentine, a senior at Western Michigan University,
has had her life planned out since kindergarten. After her parents died while
she was still in high school, she had perfected it to make them proud. Now with
the help of her best friends, Joe and Eva, she focuses on graduation and a
career with romance in the far distant future. However, when the visiting
professor enters the lecture hall to a four-weekend Civil War seminar, her
perfect plan hits a snag.
As a handsome history professor and former marine, Dr.
Stuart Morgan has his own set of strict rules especially with infatuated
students. He enjoys his boring yet pleasant life until he starts receiving
death threats. With his unwanted bodyguard in tow, Stuart is unnerved by his
reaction to Taylor. Their rigid rules discourage all but a flirtation.
As the death threats become evident, the FBI believes
Taylor’s the culprit, hindering their budding romance. When Taylor
inadvertently becomes the target, Joe and Stuart whisk her away to protect her.
Meanwhile, Joe struggles with his feelings for Taylor. He’s loved her since
grade school. He won’t let her go and stands in Stuart’s way. The men push her
to choose between the lifelong love of her best friend and the true love of her
new boyfriend.
With the threats from family and foe pulling them apart,
Stuart wonders if they can sustain the stress. Trusting their love, he must
somehow convince Taylor to break her rules and embrace a new plan.
Excerpt
“You win.”
In shock, Stuart stared through the crack. No! It was not supposed to go like this. Joe turned to her. He questioned her statement, too.
She continued. “I thought Stuart was my one. Maybe I’m wrong.”
No! You’re not wrong! I am the one! Every cell in his body wanted to rush into the room. He gripped the doorframe to stop himself. He didn’t want to hear anymore, but he couldn’t move. Joe gaped as well.
“Are you supposed to be my one, Joey? We’ve been through so much together. I’ve always thought of you as my best friend and brother. Our love is deep and strong. It’s good and pure. Nobody could ever break that. That’s why I’m wondering if you really are my one. You’ve heard Mom’s stories about the chemistry of love and what it’s supposed to be like. Is that us?”
Stuart couldn’t breathe. He and Taylor had chemistry. She didn’t feel it, too?
“Maybe that is us. I’ve loved you my whole life,” Joe replied.
Stuart felt a knife slowly breach his ribs and pierce his heart as Taylor leaned over and kissed Joe. It wasn’t a peck either. The pain froze him as if ice encased his body. Still, he couldn’t turn away…
Christina Thompson
After retiring from acupuncture and massage therapy,
Christina found a new passion. She enjoys writing about the emotional workings
of our mind and heart and the spiritual energy that taps into our passions. Her
background in Traditional Chinese Medicine taught her that the mind and spirit
affect the body in powerful ways. The healing power of LOVE is incredibly
profound.
Christina Thompson
After retiring from acupuncture and massage therapy,
Christina found a new passion. She enjoys writing about the emotional workings
of our mind and heart and the spiritual energy that taps into our passions. Her
background in Traditional Chinese Medicine taught her that the mind and spirit
affect the body in powerful ways. The healing power of LOVE is incredibly
profound.
Website: https://www.ChristinaKThompson.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristinaPOV
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