Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Delicious Tease Contest Day #11: Farah Rochon



Farrah Rochon is a chaptermate and friend of mine, who is a wonderful writer and who always has a smile on her face. She's great fun to be around, and great fun to read. 2010 mark the beginning of her New York Sabers football trilogy with the September release of Huddle with Me Tonight. And as an extra special treat, click on the cover to download Kimani's Hotties Calendar! She's giving away her latest trilogy--Holmes Brothers series (Deliver Me,Release Me, Rescue Me), so make sure to comment below for a chance to win.

Blurb:
All Paige Turner wants is to be taken seriously as a journalist. Theentertainment columnist and blogger extraordinaire gets more notorietythan she planned when her scathing review of NFL superstar TorrianSmallwood's memoir sparks an online confrontation. But that's nothingcompared to the sensual heat that tackles her when she meets tehheart-stoppingly sexy athlete face-to-face...

Torrian can't let Paige derail his dream of a new career as arestaurateur. Even if the sassy, sultry writer is making America'sfavorite wide receiver yearn to be on the receiving end of her desire. Andwith a reality TV cook-off propelling them into the spotlight, Torrian canno longer hide his passonate secret goal--to build a future with the woman who's making an end run around his heart..


Excerpt:



Paige rounded the corner of Mancini’s Grocery and spotted the owner in his usual spot, just outside the door, a green apron tied around his waist and a broom in his hand.
“How’s it going, Bruno?”
“Just fine, Ms. Turner,” he answered, giving the sidewalk in front of the store’s entrance a sweep, then extending his hand to help her up the single step. “Got a special treat in the store today: celebrities,” Bruno said.
“Really? You finally got Jerry Seinfeld into your store?”
“Not yet,” Bruno shook his head. “A couple of Sa--“
A large woman with a teased hairdo stomped out of the store. “Bruno Mancini, this artichoke is not fresh,” she barked.
Paige gave Bruno an apologetic shrug as she left him to handle the irate shopper. She unfolded her canvas grocery bag and went straight for the produce section. She wasn’t sure about the artichoke in question, but as far as Paige was concerned Bruno stocked the freshest produce for miles. It was one of the reasons she walked six blocks out of her way to shop here.
Paige squeezed a Roma tomato and placed it in her bag. She heard the slight commotion before she looked up and saw it reflected in the mirrored wall behind the tomato display.
Paige’s eyes widened. “Oh, good God.”
Torrian Smallwood and Theo Stokes. They were there. Right there.
And here she was, looking like a rag doll.
Torrian finished signing an autograph and left his teammate, stepping into the produce section. Paige pulled her Running Princess cap further down until the bill nearly touched her brow. She tucked her canvas bag in close, and tried to surreptitiously walk away.
No such luck.
She ran smack into a solid wall of muscle instead. Her grocery bag fell to the floor.
“Oh, excuse me,” Paige said, glancing up. The sight caused an instant zing to shoot down her spine. He was twelve hundred and eighty times more gorgeous in person than he was on her tiny fifteen-inch television screen. He’d have to get rid of that shirt for her to determine if the real life Torrian could top the picture on the cover of his book, though.
He wore a cap. Pulled low across his forehead.
“Excuse me,” he said, his voice as smooth as butter.
Paige stooped to the floor to retrieve her bag. Torrian crouched beside her. “Let me help you with that.”
“It’s okay, I’ve got it.”
They reached for the tomato at the same time, their fingers touching. Electricity raced through her blood, traveling like lightening to the spot where his slightly rough fingers connected with hers. He looked from their hands to her face and that same electrical current shot across the span of air between them.
Paige pulled her hand away first, but she couldn’t tear her eyes from his. They slowly rose from their crouch together; their twin gazes never wavering.
“Here you go.” Torrian held the tomato out to her. “Wait.” He pulled it back before Paige could grab hold of it. “This one’s a bit bruised.” He picked another tomato from the display. “Here we are. This one’s perfect.”
“Um…thank you,” Paige said, reaching for the tomato.
He pulled it just out of her reach, and extended his right hand instead. “I’m Torrian, by the way.”
“Yeah, I know,” Paige answered, staring at his extended hand. Something in her brain told her not to touch it. Temptation came in so many forms, and six plus feet of decadent chocolate male was definitely temptation at its worst.
Or best.
“I guess my attempt at going incognito has utterly failed,” he said, the corner of his mouth tipping up in a smile. The affect was devastating to her good sense. Despite her brain’s warning, Paige captured the hand he offered.
“I’m....” The review of his book she’d just posted jumped to the forefront of her mind. He’d find out who she was soon enough.
A different churning started in Paige’s gut. One she wasn’t used to. Regret.
“I’m Olivia,” she said, offering her given name, which she hadn’t gone by in years. Her mother was the only person who still called her Olivia.
“It’s nice to meet you, Olivia,” he said, finally handing her the tomato. “In fact, it may just be the best thing that’s happened to me all day.”
Oh, yeah, he was good. Like many of his New York Sabers teammates, Torrian Smallwood had a reputation of only having to crook his finger to bring ladies flocking to his side. He didn’t have to use a finger, Paige thought. One shot of that smile was enough.
He wouldn’t be smiling if he knew about her review.
“Thanks for helping,” Paige said. She tried to walk passed him, but he caught her elbow. Paige looked down to where he gripped her arm, then back up into his mesmerizing hazel eyes.
He let her go, as if he hadn’t realized he’d been holding onto her. “Can I treat you to a cup of coffee?” he asked. “You know, to make up for running into you.” That grin lit up his eyes again, and Paige knew if she didn’t get away soon she would be lost.
“I’m sorry. I have to go,” she said.
“Hey, Wood, you done?” Theo Stokes called.
“Almost,” Torrian said. He returned his attention to Paige. “Come on, Olivia. Let me be a gentleman and buy you coffee.”
Paige was a hot second from falling under the spell of that sexy voice.
“Really. I have to go,” she said. Tossing the tomato back with the others, she shot out of Mancini’s like a rocket.

So, question of the day to go with this fabulous new book: What, if any, sports do you like to watch? I'm an Olympics junkie, plus I've learned to enjoy watching football with my guys.

34 comments:

  1. I'm not a big sports fan myself so I rarely, if ever, watch sports on TV. I will watch some of the Olympics figure skating, but that's about it.

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  2. Hi Farrah and Tracy!
    Great excerpt!!:)

    We are big sports fans at my house! Besides the Olympics we love college football....hubby and I have a big time rivalry going between my college and his! I also love hockey and tennis and actually there really isn't a sport I don't like! :)

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  3. Hay yall! I love the sneak peak!! To answer your question, being a girl from the South, nothing is better than football! And to have my romance with a slice of football beefcake is just about perfect. :)

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  4. My favorite sport to watch, besides the Olympic competitions, is UFC. Something about men, sweaty bodies and fighting. I love to watch rodeos and the lumberjack competitions also. Thanks for the great excerpt.

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  5. Hey Farrah and Tracy! Farrah, the new book sounds awesome!!

    I love to watch football (coming from Nebraska, it's a given) but recently I've really gotten into watching the NBA. And anytime there are hot guys to watch, it's a bonus! :D

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  6. I'm not really a fan of the Olympics or sports in general...The only thing I watched was a bit of the snowboarding and cross country skiing.

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  7. I love watching the Olympics and I enjoy most sports. My favorite has always been football. I don't care for golf though, I think it's boring to watch.

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  8. Thanks so much for stopping in, Ladies! You college football lovers are girls after my own heart. I'm a huge fan, which is funny since I didn't go to a college with a football team. :) Like Kelli said, being from the South (especially a small town where Friday night high school football is a religion), it's hard not to be a huge fan. :)

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  9. I've been totally hooked on the Olympics. It's taking up all my reading time. My last boyfriend got me into football, which is fine by me. I played soccer for over 10 years too, so I don't mind watching some of that from time to time as well.

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  10. I love football, so I think I will love this book! I tend to go for high school and college football.... I like watching people who are still struggling to learn the craft. My husband only likes the pro stuff.

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  11. Farrah, I love the teaser and makes me more anxious for its release!

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  12. Thanks for the sneak peek, Farrah. Read their first meeting with a big smile plastered on my face. Can't wait to read the entire book!

    Favorite sport would be Nascar (Sprint Cup) and football. Race car drivers and football players - 'ya gotta love 'em!

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  14. Second try at posting because you can't edit

    I can't wait for this book Farrah! I love a good sports romance book.

    Like others I've been following the Olympics (who cried along with the Rochette when she skated last night?). My favorite sport is Baseball though and I'm a huge Yankees fan!

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  15. Farrah, I love the teaser! I am so hooked.

    As far as sports go, we're big into the Olympics and baseball in my household. I also have a soft spot for football players even though I usually don't understand what is happening while watching the game lol.

    BTW, I keep glancing up at your book cover above *fanning myself* Umm...wow.

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  16. I am loving the Olympics right now, I love football/soccer/tennis -- my kids really don't enjoy watching any and my dh will tolerate football and tennis but he will watch soccer.

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  17. Hi Farrah!
    you are a new author to me, but your series sound very interesting!!

    Hi Tracy!
    I love the Olympics too and I am a total fan of ski jumping :)
    have a great day,
    Ina

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  18. Oh I love the teaser FM. Can't wait to read it! :)

    As for what sport I like to watch, I'd have to go with the Olympics, I love them (summer and winter) I do watch a lot of hockey and football thanks to the hubby, can't say I love to watch them(do you know how many hockey games there are in a season? It's insane..) I do try and watch the important games with RH and be a nice wife though. LOL

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  19. Hi Farrah and Tracy! Farrah, the new books sounds wonderful- can't wait to get my hands on it!

    Tracy, I would have to go with the NFL- NY Jets and Giants all the way :)

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  20. It warms my heart to see all these familiar names. Thanks for stopping by, ladies! I sure hope Paige and Torrian's story lives up to your expectations. I think it will. I'm my own worst critic and I totally LOVE this book, so I'm sure all of you will, too.

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  21. I love watching the Olympics right now, especially since my number 1 sport, hockey is part of them! :) I'm also a fan of the NFL.

    I can't wait for your new book to come out Farrah!

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  22. I will watch any sport but soccer and hockey. My favorite is baseball.

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  23. I watch all kinds of sports: tennis, F1, MotoGP and european football.

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  24. I married a man from another country, so every four years I am subjected to days upon days of GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! He loves soccer, and watches it live no matter where in the world it is-- which usually means he watches it at two in the morning in Spanish, though he doeesn't speak the language.

    But as I mentioned, I love the Olympic sports and since two of my three boys play football, I've learned to like it and basketball.

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  25. This is only new habit for me to watch olympic Pairs figure skating. they're so great !

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  26. I actually like to watch football and basketball more so in person than on tv.

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  27. I like to watch football and basketball.

    Fabulous excerpt, Ms. Rochon!! Can't wait to read it!! Love the chemistry!!

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  28. I hate football, basketball, tennis - so I hardly ever watch sports. I do like the UFC fights on tv tho. Love to watch the figure skating in the Olympics, especially the pairs, so glad the Chinese couple finally won gold - I think they are awesome..

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  29. Hi Tracy & Farrah
    Love the excerpt. I love sports romances. I love to watch Olympic skiing & snowboarding, the finals of most sports & of course I will watch tennis anytime but I'd rather play.
    Tracy maybe in your spare time (LOL) you could write a hot sports romance.
    tennismom

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  30. I'm a Olympic junkie too! And a armchair hockey fan so having the 2010 Winter Olympics in my hometown of Vancouver is amazing!

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  31. LOL, Mary! I just got the news today that NAL is buying two more Dragon books from me, so I'm very excited :)But maybe, after I get those done ...

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  32. I love the excerpt! Can't wait to read it!

    I love LSU TIGER FOOTBALL! And I love the Saints too! WHO DAT!?!?!?!?

    --Veronica

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  33. Hi!
    I've never followed football, but I could follow a football player, no problem-o -- especially one as hot as Torrian!
    I'm afraid the only television sports I make an effort to watch are related to figure skating, so you bet I'm taping/watching the Olympics! Quite enjoyable this year!
    I play competitive badminton five nights a week. I'll watch Summer Olympics badminton whenever possible too (although it is delegated to something like 2 or 3 am viewing, so of course I tape it).

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  34. Congrats Tracy
    WOW the first Dragon book isn't even out yet & they want more.Wonderful news.

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