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    A Pebble in the Water
    A Pebble in the Water
    A Pebble in the Water
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    A Pebble in the Water

    By Lisa Gray

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    Stephen’s lover Emmett accuses him of being boring and way too predictable. To prove him wrong, Stephen plans a surprise romantic getaway to a cabin on the river. But Emmett has plans of his own for romance -- ones that don’t include Stephen anymore.

    Depressed at yet another break-up, Stephen wonders if it isn’t time to give up hope. But finding that elusive man he longs for -- the one willing to risk everything to be with him -- would take a miracle.

    So Stephen travels alone to the cabin in search of a new perspective. Resolving to be more adventurous, he tries kayaking for the first time in his life. It’s great until he dozes off and wakes in the middle of a raging flood.

    Terrified, he fights for his life, nearly losing his battle with the river. On the edge of surrender, he’s rescued by an unusual stranger who might not really exist.

    Nothing makes any sense after that. Mystical explanations seem no less likely than rational ones. But does it matter? Because if Stephen wants an adventure, taking one last chance on love might turn out to be the best one of all.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJMS Books LLC
    Release dateJun 21, 2015
    ISBN9781611527988
    A Pebble in the Water
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    Lisa Gray

    Lisa Gray is an Amazon #1, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She previously worked as the chief Scottish soccer writer at the Press Association and the books editor at the Daily Record Saturday Magazine. She is also the author of Thin Air, Bad Memory, Dark Highway, and Lonely Hearts. She now writes full-time. Learn more at www.lisagraywriter.com and connect with Lisa on social media @lisagraywriter.

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      Chapter 1

      Shivering, Stephen pulled his overcoat closed against the nip in the spring air and refocused his thoughts on his immediate goal: cheesecake.

      Sinful cheesecake.

      Specifically, Le Moulin Rose’s three-inch-thick miracle of cream cheese and swirled caramel all topped with a Kahlua coffee glaze. Not something he needed to add to his already questionable waistline. But a few extra sessions at the gym would be well worth it.

      After all, this was a two-fold celebration: one, the last day of tax season. For the first time in ten years, he’d declined to work beyond April 15th, abandoning all the panicky late filers to the other staff members. And two, Stephen Schuyler, rigidly (or was that boringly?) dedicated accountant, was at long last taking a vacation.

      Tonight he would announce the news to his live-in lover, Emmett. No, he corrected himself, it was Emerson now. He snickered at the pretentious name Emmett had chosen. Stephen could hear Emmett’s condescending drawl in his head: But seriously, Stevie, an actor needs a unique name to elevate him above the common herd and get him remembered. At least that was the latest theory as to why Emmett’s acting career was floundering. But if Emmett believed the right name was so important, why couldn’t the man remember just how much Stephen hated being called Stevie?

      But whatever names they went by, the next day would see the two of them driving up to a friend’s cabin on the river for a romantic getaway. And Stephen would prove that yes, an accountant could be spontaneous. Yes, he could take off in search of adventure. And no, he was not buried in his work, wearing blinders, and just no fun anymore.

      For an entire week they would embrace the long-overdue chance to reconnect with each other. Between Stephen’s ten-hour work days and Emmett’s gadding about, networking for auditions and contacts, they’d barely seen each other for months. It had been a huge strain on their relationship.

      Fresh air, a change of scenery, and uninterrupted time together were just what they needed. And sex. Lots of sex. Something they hadn’t found time for in, well, forever. So Stephen’s last-minute trip into the city for outrageously expensive cheesecake just to please Emmett was totally justified.

      Grinning at the neon windmill sign above Le Moulin Rose’s entrance, Stephen felt a rush of anticipation. Like he was daring to play hooky from school. He flung open the door and entered the tiny bistro where the best cheesecake in the world was made.

      Breathing in the intoxicating aromas of fresh-baked French pastries and exquisite coffee, he waited in line with reverent appreciation. After placing his order at the busy counter, he went to stand out of the way while it was wrapped. Scanning the intimate dining room crammed with small, wrought-iron tables, he was pleased to see it was packed with customers. Good to know the place was doing well. When his gaze lit on the occupants of the nearest table though, he caught his breath.

      Emmett. The man’s unmistakable white-blond hair glowed like pearl beneath the soft, pink-toned lights.

      For a split second a surge of pleased surprise tickled Stephen. Had Emmett somehow discovered his plans and decided to meet him?

      No.

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