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What I've been reading. Back to Tryst Island: Parker's Passion **GIVEAWAY**

**updated to add a giveaway** 

I've talked Sabrina into hosting a giveaway. (It was super hard, let me tell you. SUPER. Ha!)
 Just comment on this blog post to be entered to either a Tryst Island book of your choice, or one of Sabrina's fabulous tiaras.
Winners with be picked by random and announced this Friday May 9th at 5pm PST




If you're anything like me, you've been waiting for the return trip to Tryst Island to visit group of friends who call themselves the Dawgs. You've been impatiently waiting for the guy who snagged your attention from the start. Not one of the main group of friends, but he's a part of the other group of friends who visit the island regularly. The one who covers himself up and stands a bit off from the crowd.

I don't know about you, but I just had to get to know Parker Reith a little better.

Lucky for me, Sabrina didn't make me wait too long. And I couldn't have been more pleased when scarred divorce lawyer tangled with gentle healer Kaitlin. She was it, the perfect person to soothe this broken, damaged hero and help him find love.

Hopefully he'd let her try.

Kaitlin, meanwhile, is battling her own demons (you knew she would be) and trying to keep it all together. When everyone is relying on her, she really can't let them down.



An exclusive excerpt from Parker's Passion, selected just for this blog!

“I dropped the knife,” Parker said nodding his head toward the tree.
“I’ll get it.” Kaitlin leaped up and ran for the base of the tree, quickly finding the red knife against the brown pine needles. She pulled out the tiny scissors as she hurried back. “Hold him still while I cut him free.”
Parker grunted as a talon flashed again catching him on the sleeve of his shirt.
”He’s just frightened,” she said in a lulling tone as she began to snip the lines. “Nothing to be afraid of here, little eagle. We’re here to help you. We’re not going to hurt you. No. We’re not.”
She focused on calming the frightened bird as she worked, pouring all her concentration into the task, gratified that the creature seemed to understand she was trying to save it.

She was amazing.
Parker watched her as she worked. Not her fingers, her face. Her entire countenance was imbued with light, with a serene, soothing confidence. The bird felt it. He certainly did as well.
Her coos reminded him of a lullaby from long ago, so long ago it was swamped in darkness, but somehow, it shone through.
He held the eagle as still as he could as she worked, all the while entranced by the spell she was weaving over the bird. Over them both.
As she cut away the string, being careful not to snip a feather, she peeled back the jacket until she reached the head. With a sigh, she snipped the last line.
The raptor observed her with unblinking eyes, surreally relaxed, as though it understood. It was a magnificent animal with thick muscled shoulders and legs and a wicked hooked beak.
“Okay now. I’m done. I got it all. Ease the jacket away and let him try to stand.”
Parker did so, ready to make a grab the bird if it suddenly attacked. It was large enough to do serious damage to an alabaster face. Kaitlin seemed to have no fear. She cooed again, encouraging it to struggle its feet. It took one step, two, then spread its wings. It flapped once and then, with a small hop, took off in a great whoosh, soaring into the sky, letting out a gleeful cry.


You can find all Sabrina's Tryst Island books on Goodreads and purchase them on Amazon!





71 comments:

  1. Carmen, thank you so much for the spotlight!!!

    Always so much fun to visit your blog!

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    1. Always happy to host and shine the spotlight on your glittering tiara! :-)

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    2. And, as always, I am having a blast with you!!!!

      Hugs!

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  2. Welcome Sabrina...I LOVED this book. It took me a while to get on the Tryst Island band wagon because I am a Nook girl and it took a while to be available for Nook. THEN, I found out I could download the Kindle app for my Nook....mind blown. Since then, I have read all of them, some of them multiple times. I LOVE Parker, I was intrigued with him from the start. I am happy he finally got his HEA, and Kaitlin too, of course, but I am allllll about Parker.

    Question...Do you always know where your H/h story will lead, or do they surprise you?

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Hope. And GREAT question!

      I'm laughing because I told Sabrina the exact same thing about Parker. I was intrigued from the start. I lurve him. Lots.

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    2. Thank you Hope!!!

      The trouble is, if I have the books on Amazon Select, I can't put them up anywhere else until they come off... but I'm working on that!!

      And in response to you question, I always start with a plan, and, like the rest of my friends, they always have other, sometimes naughtier ideas. LOL It is always an adventure, though. And I LOVE it.

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  3. I love this series, I'm getting through them but loved Parker

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    1. Isn't Parker great? He has been from that first moment he stepped on the page. So fun!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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    2. Thank you!!!

      The series is a delight to write. And I love each and every story!!!

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  4. Parker's story was definitely a great one! Sabrina's island is not to be missed ;) And LOL! Glad you twisted her arm :D

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    1. Hi Fedora,
      If there's anything I'm good at, it's twisting Sabrina's arms for giveaways. :-) I can't help myself. I want everyone to wear the bling!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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    2. :) Fedora!!! Thank you for stopping by! I am so delighted you enjoyed the romp!

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  5. Mmmm! I'm enticed! Must.check.this.out. :)

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    1. Yes Danise, you do! The Tryst Island series starts with Rebound, have you read that one?
      Thank you so posting and saying hello.

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    2. I hope you do Denise! These books were so much fun to write!!

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  6. I have loved every book in this series, and this one is no exception! I want the island to be real.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Laurie. I agree, this island would make for a fabulous readers weekend, wouldn't it?

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    2. Laurie, it is real... in my mind.

      Wanna come visit??

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  7. Thank you so much for hosting today!
    Bippity Boppity Book

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  8. I love Sabrina York Tryst Island series. I just finished Parker's Passion and Sabrina out did herself. It is a for sure must read. Thank you ladies...

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    1. YAY Steph!!! So glad you stopped by!

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    2. a.k.a. Michelle Palazzolo sabrina..

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  9. **Hangs head in shame** I have yet to read a Tryst Island book. After reading all these comments I know I am truly missing out. I'll get it on my list asap!

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    1. Oh Crystal! For shame for shame! ;-)
      We'll get you all fixed up, don't you worry. Someone's got to keep you in line. LOL
      Thanks for stopping by!

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    2. LOL! Yes, someone definitely needs to keep me in line. I'm afraid it'd be a full time job and you already have 3 or 4 of those. :)

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    3. LOL. Well, yeah. I'll have to enlist some help!

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    4. Oh Crystal, no worries. There are so many amazing authors to explore! I envy readers, actually, with all the options out there now. I barely have time to read myself...

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  10. Anonymous10:53 AM

    Yay Carmen!!!! Glad you have Her Royal Hotness on here today!! Please notice that I too have on my glittery Tiara!!!
    I LOVE Parker's Passion!! Most excellent read...but then again...all of them have been!! <3 Loves ya'alls !!!

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    1. I've got to drag her over here every once in awhile, don't I? Can't have her forgetting the little people. ;-) LOL!
      Thanks for dropping in to play with us!

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    2. Love you Darling. You rock that tiara!!! And scarves...and such.

      ;)

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    1. YAY Debbie! Wasn't it great?

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    2. Thank you Debbie!!!! What a lovely thing to hear!

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  12. This sounds like a series I need to try!!

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    1. Yes it is Alison! Hopefully you'll have luck in the giveaway and we can get you started!
      Thanks for stopping by

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    2. I hope so Alison! It is a fun series!!!

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  13. woop woop! everyone one need to try this series! tho I did love parker and kaitlin I am so glad to always see the older characters on the island like bella and holt! :-)!!! congrats sabrina! hope parker goes through the roof!

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    1. Isn't it fun seeing the old couples and how everyone is interacting now? I love watching the characters and couples evolve through this entire series.
      Thanks for stopping by Kris!

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    2. Kris, It's fun for me, visiting them again. I am planning a big reunion for a later book, but I can't say too much or I might give it away!!!

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  14. *sigh* Parker is my hero! Loved him and Kaitlan! But really, all these tiaras are blinding me! ;-)

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    1. LOL. Maybe we should find some rhinestone sunglasses for a giveaway, huh Pansypetal?

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    2. Hehe Pansy. I get distracted sometimes myself. LOL

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello Sandra!

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    2. Thank you Sandy!!! I appreciate all you do to share!!!

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  16. Anonymous12:30 PM

    Awww! Great excerpt! Can't wait to dig into my copy.
    (Sabrina is the queen of bling, isn't she???)

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    1. She really is DP! It's always great fun to be able to host her here and pimp out her bling.

      That sounds much naughtier than I'd intended! LOL
      Thanks for stopping by!

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    2. I do try, darling!

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  17. I'm starting this tonight! And I would love love to win another tiara. ;) You can never have too many.

    smurfettev AT gmail DOT com

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    1. I agree Sheri, you can NEVER have too many tiaras. Or shoes. Or books.

      Thanks for saying hi!

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    2. Absolutely true, Sheri! My tiara closet is tentament to that face.

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  18. That book cover makes me want to read it!

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    1. It's a great book, and the entire series has really fantastic covers!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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    2. Thanks Gypsy! You know you can always read an excerpt of all my books by downloading my free teaser book here: http://sabrinayork.com/home-2/sabrina-yorks-teaser-book/

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  20. Great post! I really enjoyed the first book in this series - so much so I immediately downloaded the second one. Unfortunately, I've let myself get behind, but will have to catch up quickly. This book sounds fantastic!

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    1. You're such a rule follower, insisting on reading in order like you do! ;-)

      Thanks for saying hi!

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    2. Oh LOL Kara! You are a little behind! But that's okay. Enjoy them, slowly, like chocolate...or bacon. ;)

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  21. Sally is having trouble posting, so sent me her note so she can be entered in the drawing:



    Awesome Read..love the Tryst Island Series! Sabrina is an amazing writer. Thank you for the giveway! This princess NEEDS a tiara!

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    1. Thanks you for doing that Carmen!!!! I struggle with tech sometimes myself! These captchas as driving this dyslexic girl a little wonky.

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  22. Sabrina is awesome and I love her books! Thank you for this great giveaway!

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    1. You're welcome Becky. Thank you for stopping by and entering the drawing! Good luck!!

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    2. Why thank you Becky!!! You made my day!!!!

      Enjoy and happy reading!

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  23. I don't think it's possible for Sabrina to write a bad book. Love her!

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    1. Truth Tina. She's full of awesome...but don't tell her I said so. It'll go straight to her head. ;-)

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    2. I know! Her ego is as big as her tiaras..lol. J/k...I don't know of a sweeter woman.

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    3. LOL.
      Just don't get between her and her bacon. ;-)


      kidding!

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    4. Sigh. Now, y'all. You're telling all my seekrets.

      And I keep telling Tina maybe I will write a bad book...on purpose. Just to prove her wrong.

      MAybe I won't even edit it beorer I hit publish. Just imagine how fun that coudl be!!!! Did I mentionw ai am Dyslexic>

      #EditorsAndBetaReadersAreMyHeroes

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