Exclusive excerpt: 'Intercepted' by Emma Hart
Intercepted, the newest book in the By His Game series by bestselling author Emma Hart, is out today, and we have an exclusive first look at the novel. This final installment packs a bit more suspense, keeping readers not only swooning over football player Reid North, but also on edge as the story unwinds.
SYNOPSIS
Four people. Four goals. Four endings.
In the third and final book of the USA Today bestselling By His Game series, the rules of the game no one knew they'd have to play are blurring, and when the past becomes the opposing team, hearts aren't the only thing at stake of being lost…
Finding naked pictures of her best friend on her boyfriend's phone wasn't in Everleigh White's five year plan. Neither was moving back to Los Angeles, the city of dreams that never managed to make hers come true. There's only so many years you can be in love with your best friend before you realize he's never going to love you back, after all. If only her ex would stop showing up at the gym where she works, she'd be much happier.
Being a father at nineteen wasn't how Reid North, the Vipers' wide receiver, imagined his life going, but when his ex-girlfriend tricked him into parenthood, he accepted it. Eventually. Now, with his ex on the verge of being released from prison, he's holding onto full custody of his seven year old son, Leo. Football and Leo have left Reid no time for dating… Until Everleigh comes back.
His best friend his whole life, Everleigh never knew Reid loved her. She left before he could tell her. Now she's back in front of him, and he's not letting go. Even if all he gets is her friendship again. But in a city like L.A., dreams come true when you're least expecting it.
So do nightmares.
With their exes beating down their doors with demands and explanations, their hesitant and building relationship is threatened at every corner. They're at serious risk of being intercepted by the past, and that's a ball Reid is determined to catch.
Except desperation can lead to stupidity—and Reid soon realizes he can't catch every ball, no matter how perfectly it's thrown to him. This time a fumble could cost more than a few points.
It could cost him everything.
EXCERPT
THEM
She's shocked.
He has no idea.
She knows her hands are trembling as nothing but disbelief hurtles through her body.
He watches television, his son at his side, waiting for her car to pull into the drive.
She tightens her grip on the steering wheel as the caller keeps talking.
He laughs at the stupid yet oddly smart TV show Leo is obsessed with.
She swallows hard as the reality trembles through her.
He kisses his son's head.
She widens her eyes as she sees red.
He cheers as the hero forces the villain to fall.
She sees her villain take a low blow.
He sees the hero overcome the darkness.
She sees nothing but darkness.
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The By His Game series is comprised of three books — Blindsided, Sidelined, Intercepted — and each can be read as a stand-alone.
ABOUT EMMA
By day, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to two beautiful little monsters. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of whatever she fancies — usually wine — and writes books.
Emma is working on Top Secret projects she will share with her followers and fans at every available opportunity. Naturally, all Top Secret projects involve a dashingly hot guy who likes to forget to wear a shirt, a sprinkling (or several) of hold-onto-your-panties hot scenes, and a whole lotta love.
She likes to be busy — unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to be when all the ideas come to life.
You can connect with Emma on Facebook.
Vilma Gonzalez is a blogger, reader, marketer, wife and mom. She has an insatiable appetite for happily ever afters and a deep love of the written word. You can find more about her and read full book reviews at Vilma's Book Blog. Please e-mail Vilma at loveinsuspense@gmail.com about content related to this column. Due to the volume of mail, e-mails may not be answered personally, but all will be read.