Templet’s Tasty Tails

Erika’s selfless act backfires. Booker learns she’s the surrogate.

Now, he wants his baby!

Scene: Booker makes a secret vow as he cuddles Erika in the gazebo during his family’s outing.

Blurb:

Web Designer Erika Washington’s contract with her childhood best friend covers all possibilities about her pregnancy. But one unpredictable event redirects her future. As a donor-surrogate, what does one do when fate changes the plan and claims the lives of the intended parents? If you’re the selfless, strong-willed Erika Washington, you mount a defense to keep your baby.

Entrepreneur Booker Templet, owner of Templet’s Tasty Tails, secretly agrees to help his first cousin by being a donor for his baby. However, unfortunate circumstances change the course of Bookerâ€™s life. After he learns the identity of the other donor, Booker plans to be a part of his child’s life. No matter what.

Will Erika and Booker battle over custody of the baby? Will their horrible loss help them find consolation in each other’s arms? Or will fate intervene yet again?

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Excerpt:

â€¦Booker sat astride the seat. Instead of the padded chair back, her body rested on his broad chest.

He leaned around her with questioning eyes.

Her actions spoke louder than any words. Erika grooved her shoulders into the semi-circle of his arms. Booker responded by blending his fingers into hers, which rested on her stomach. She sighed in contentment.

“Comfy?” He nestled his chin in her hair.

“As a cool breeze on a hot summer’s day.”

“Good.”

Booker lay back, angling her into a deeper recline. Each breath he took lulled Erika into profound relaxation. The scent of roses was like a spa aromatherapy session. Adding to the attack on her senses was the soothing sound of the bubbling water feature. Positively in her element, Erika drifted off to sleep.

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Booker inhaled Erika into his system. She felt so soft and pliable as she snuggled into him. The baby she carried, his baby, provided him proof of life. How she slept through the jumping jacks going on inside her astounded him. Yet, she did. He would cherish this intimate moment forever.

“Booker?” His parents showed up in the doorway.

He silenced them with a finger to his lips. June blew him a kiss as Trace steered her out of sight with an expression that confirmed the acceptance of his decision to pursue Erika. Fulfillment rippled the blood flowing in Bookerâ€™s veins. His heart lurched. “Don’t mess this up.”