About the Book
Seaside Christmas by Stacy Claflin
He can’t stand her. She thinks he’s crazy. Will their feelings stay etched in permanent ink? Cruz Hunter has always stuck out in his small hometown. Now that he’s covered in tattoos, the residents peg him as even more of an outcast. It seems like the whole world is against his dream of opening a local tattoo parlor. When he finally finds the perfect place for his new business, Cruz discovers a pastor and his daughter have already bought it. The only thing more irritating than the change in his plan is Talia, a beautiful and feisty argument in a dress. Cruz would like nothing more than to have her out of his life and his mind, but for some reason, she’s the only thing he can think about. If Cruz and Talia can stop arguing long enough, opposites may do much more than attract.
Meet the Hunter brothers of Kittle Falls…
The Seaside Hunters novels are a series of contemporary sweet romances. They’re set in the beach town of Kittle Falls, following the Hunter brothers as they make their way back to their hometown and find the loves they couldn’t elsewhere. Each book is a standalone.
About the Author
I don’t stick to a single genre in my writing, reading, or viewing. My favorite shows include Supernatural, The Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, Lost Girl, Vampire Diaries, and Once Upon a Time.
I’ve been writing and telling stories for as long as I can remember. As a kid, my story telling would get me into trouble because I would try to convince others that my stories were real. When I’m not busy writing, I like spending time with my family and friends. I also educate my kids from home. Book Exerpt
Cruz double-checked the house number and walked up the sidewalk and to their walkway. A street lamp turned on as he walked underneath. He’d gone over what he was going to say countless times. There weren’t any other buildings in town he could use for his tattoo shop—the city council had made it clear the only place he would be allowed to do business was the outskirts of town—so he needed to be convincing if he wanted to talk them out of the building.
His sense of humor and charm had always gotten him out of trouble growing up, so he needed to tap into that. So many times, all he’d had to do was tell a joke and laugh, and his teachers would just melt and let him get away with whatever trouble he’d created. It didn’t work quite as well now that he had facial hair and tattoos, but that wouldn’t stop him from trying. Cruz walked up the steps to the porch and knocked on the door, avoiding a wreath. It smelled of pine, like it had been freshly made. Noise sounded from inside, and then the door opened. The blonde chick from the day before—what was her name again?—stood before him, wearing another dress. It was bright yellow with a pattern of tropical flowers. Her hair was pulled back and a floral scent engulfed him—her perfume? She smiled and stepped back. “Come on in, Cruz.” And she remembered his name. He forced a smile and nodded a thanks, stepping inside. The house had bare furnishings and almost no decorations, spare a few holiday ones. Blondie closed the door and then Cruz saw a pile of moving boxes. That’s right. They were new to town. “Nice place.” “We’re still trying to figure out where everything is. You know how moving is.” “Not really.” She raised an eyebrow. “But I imagine it’s a pain in the—uh, neck. I grew up in one house, and the only time I moved was when I went to college, and all I packed fit on my motorcycle.” Her gorgeous blue-green eyes widened. “Really?” “Don’t look so shocked. I went to UCLA. I graduated, even.” “That’s not what surprised me. It was because you got everything on a motorcycle.” He shrugged. “Isn’t UCLA hard to get into? Less than ten percent get in, don’t they?” Cruz looked away. “I didn’t really pay attention. Just wanted to hang out in LA for a while.” “What brought you back here?” “Sure wasn’t the town. My dad had some health problems and I wasn’t really gettin’ along with the guy I was working for, so I just packed up my bike and came back.” “Is your dad okay?” Talia’s eyes widened. “Do you guys need anything?” “No, he’s okay now. Takin’ care of himself and everything. My mom and all five of us brothers help out, too.” “Oh, good. Well, if you do need something, you have our number.” Cruz nodded and slid off his jacket. Her eyes widened as her gaze went over his heavily tattooed arms. He tried to tell if she was judging him or checking them out. It was hard to tell because her expression didn’t reveal anything. He’d been judged before by religious people, making wild assumptions based on his body art. Cruz flexed both arms and then held out his jacket. “Someplace I can hang this?” ReviewSometimes first impressions and judgements of a person are not always accurate. Cruz and Talia do not get along from the beginning. Cruz is setting up his own tattoo parlor by refurbishing an old hair salon and Talia is helping her father restore an old abandoned church. In book five of the Seaside Hunters series, Seaside Christmas, by Stacy Claflin, readers will experience the chemistry and romance between these two as they discover what true love really is. With relatable characters and an entertaining story, readers that enjoy contemporary romance, holiday fiction will love this story. Series: Seaside Christmas Genre: romance, holiday, contemporary, fiction Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Publication date: November 6, 2015 Number of pages: 224 Other books in the series: 1-Seaside Surprises 2-Seaside Heartbeats 3-Seaside Dances 4-Seaside Kisses Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars 
A review copy of this book was provided by I am a Reader.
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