LOVE'S ENCORE
by Savannah Maris
Cover & Excerpt Reveal
Release Date: August 1, 2024
Cover Design:
Lori Jackson Design
Genre: Later in Life Romance Standalone
Trope: Second chance at love, he falls first, love after tragedy, accidental meeting, loss of spouse, sentimental/emotional
Synopsis
It’s been two years since her husband passed away, and novelist Michelle Conroy is ready to date again. With the help of her best friend, she tries dating apps to meet her match. After a few disastrous dates, Michelle has all but given up hope. Will technology help her find someone to share her life with, or is she fated to wait for the elusive meet-cute?
Two failed marriages have Keith Mason wondering if the type of love his parents shared is in the cards for him. Being an A-list movie star has its advantages, but finding true love isn’t one of them. Whatever happened to bumping into the girl of your dreams?
Can two people on different paths find themselves in the right place at the right time for love, or are they destined to be a fleeting moment?
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Excerpt
Chip noticed Keith sit straighter in his chair. He turned around, following his gaze. “Keith?”
“That’s her, isn’t it?”
“Sure looks like her.”
“Who?” Max asked.
“You wouldn’t remember. Your ass was asleep when we stopped for coffee on our last
trip here,” Chip said.
Keith watched two women, one blond and the other a redhead, as they sashayed through the room and cozied up to the bar. He scanned the blond from head to toe. She was dressed in casual elegance with flowing dress pants, a sweater, and his favorite—cowboy boots. The women ordered drinks, and the redhead sat captivated by something the blond was saying. Would she remember the morning they met?
Chip slowly turned and bowed his head so no one could see them talking. “I haven’t gotten a good look at her face. It’s been what, a month? I can’t swear it’s her even though she looks like I remember her. But seriously, Keith, what are the odds?”
“I’m not a betting man, Chip, but I’ll bet you a thousand-dollar bonus that it’s her.” He continued to watch the women from the corner of his eye. The blond swirled her ruby red drink and brought it to her lips, causing Keith to lick his. Without diverting his gaze, he motioned the bartender over.
***
“Compliments of the gentleman,” the bartender said as he set drinks down in front of the ladies and signaled in the direction of the gentleman.
Michelle and Jackie spun their barstools and held up the drinks in the direction of the man as a thank you. When Michelle’s gaze locked with the man against the wall in the corner, her stomach dropped. It couldn’t be. She swallowed and quickly turned back to Jackie. “That’s
him.”
“Who?”
“The man from Coffee Café. Remember I told you.” She stared directly into her eyes, imploring her to remember. “The doppelganger from the morning of the softball game.”
“Oh.” Jackie tried to look over Michelle’s shoulder. “Are you sure?”
“I told you I wouldn’t forget those eyes.”
“One of them is coming over here,” Jackie said as she rotated toward the bar.
“Excuse me, ma’am,” a male voice said from behind them.
Michelle faced the man standing between her and Jackie. Thankfully her back was to the man with the whiskey eyes. “Yes?”
“My boss asked if by chance he could get your phone number.” He held his hands up. “I know in this day and time, it’s not safe to do that, but I give you my word, it’s secure.”
“Your word? And who are you? And who is he, for that matter?” Michelle canted her head in question.
“I’m Chip Felder. I’m the personal assistant to Keith Mason.” He raised his eyebrows expecting her to know the name. “And that’s my boss.” He indicated the man in the corner.
Michelle laughed. “Right, and I’m the Queen of England.”
Chip blinked. “I’m serious.”
“Look, Chip. Is it all right for me to call you Chip?”
“Yes.”
“Your boss over there looks like Keith Mason. Yes, it’s been all over the news that he’s coming to town in a few weeks. But if he were here and that were him, people would be all in his business. The news hasn’t reported anything about him being here, so if your boss wants to speak
with me . . .” Michelle looked at Jackie, whose face was flushed. “He can reach out to me on the dating app I use. Then we’ll see if he is who you say he is.”
Chip smiled. “And what dating app is that?”
“MyPrivacy.”
Chip’s eyes widened. “Exclusive site.”
“Yes, because I like—”
“Your privacy. Got it. I’ll let him know.”
“Thank you, and please tell him thank you for the drinks.”
“His pleasure,” Chip said as he walked away.
Michelle tilted her head to watch Chip out of the corner of her eye. The man pulled out his phone, and Chip typed on the screen. Michelle looked at Jackie. “Can you believe that?”
Jackie leaned close and whispered, “I think it may really be him.”
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About the Author
I’m Savannah Maris, a southern girl and hopeless romantic. I’m passionate about writing stories that incorporate southern charm with a little spice.
I grew up on a farm in a small southern town with a love of sports, dance, and music which usually find their way into my books. My husband and I have two grown children. When I’m not writing, my husband and I are attending sporting events, traveling, or working.
What will find in my books? You’ll find suspense and romance in the Riverton Crossing Series. If contemporary romance is what you’re looking for, try Crossroads of the Heart.
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