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It\u2019s all change for Sophie Jones\u2014only this time, there is more at stake than just her happiness.<\/p>\n
Rock star extraordinaire, Dan Hunter, has been her patient and caring friend through the highs and lows since her wedding day, but now he figures it is time for her to start over. By stealth, the rock singer draws Sophie into the behind-the-scenes work for his band\u2019s latest album. Through the days and weeks spent together at the mixing desk, Sophie discovers whole new horizons for her life, yet before she can even begin to explore them, she faces the very real threat of losing her rock star for good.<\/p>\n
Join Sophie and Dan in Sophie\u2019s Encore to find out how their journey will end\u2026<\/p>\n Whoa! What do you make of this? And to intrigue you further, Nicky has shared this excerpt of Sophie\u2019s Encore:<\/p>\n \u00a0Sophie\u2019s Encore: Excerpt<\/strong><\/p>\n My bedroom door opened slowly and Dan crept in. All thought of sleep forgotten, I flicked the light back on and was met by an astonishing sight. There was Dan, the rock star, legend for his antics on and off stage, clad in a demure pair of checked pajamas with a button-up top and a mismatched, stripy dressing gown. His feet were stuffed into fluffy slippers, and he clutched a bottle and two glasses in his hands.<\/p>\n \u201cCome on,\u201d he whispered. \u201cDinner is served.\u201d<\/p>\n I giggled and left my bed, grabbing my own stripy dressing gown and a pair of thick socks.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d I breathed into his ear, but he simply took my hand and pulled me down the dark corridor toward the open-plan lounge.<\/p>\n \u201cHave a seat,\u201d he invited me and gestured at the dining table, which was once again laid, although only for two, complete with candles and napkins.<\/p>\n He set down the bottle and glasses and scurried off to shut the lounge door. While he busied himself in the kitchen, I basked in the heat from the fire which Dan had re-stoked, and observed my rock star with some degree of amusement.<\/p>\n Within a few minutes, he brought a dish of smoked salmon bites to the table, followed by olive bread, a cheese board, various cold meats, olives, pickled anchovies, and prawns with some sort of aioli dip. He popped the cork on the bottle of champagne, poured two glasses, and sat down, satisfied at last.<\/p>\n \u201cNow we can eat,\u201d he announced. \u201cTapas. What do you think?\u201d<\/p>\n I raised my glass. \u201cCheers,\u201d I giggled. \u201cSo that\u2019s what you meant earlier. I think it\u2019s amazing. It\u2019s like a midnight feast. I\u2019m just waiting for matron to discover us and give us detention. Why all the secrecy?\u201d<\/p>\n Dan speared a prawn and pointed it at me. \u201cWell, for one, as you say, matron will certainly come and give us detention. Peter is very strict on my sleep regimen, you see.\u201d He dipped the prawn into the aioli before popping it into his mouth. The beatific look on his face and his scrunched up eyes suggested he was enjoying this humble treat far more than was warranted.<\/p>\n He swallowed and cleared his throat. \u201cAnd for another, I\u2019m on a strict diet. Every last bit of cheese gets weighed, the carbohydrates counted, the sugar added up. It\u2019s really tedious.\u201d He grimaced.<\/p>\n I helped myself to some bread and salmon. \u201cTedious indeed, I can see that. But why? I thought you were supposed to eat lots and get better.\u201d I chewed greedily, my tummy having given an impressive rumble.<\/p>\n Dan speared another prawn and added a mountain of cheese and bread to his place. \u201cBliss,\u201d he murmured before explaining further. \u201cI\u2019m supposed to eat healthy, not lots. So Peter has taken it upon himself to reform the bad eating habits of a lifetime. Bless him, it\u2019s what he\u2019s paid to do. I\u2019ve been going along with it, and I have to admit, I\u2019m feeling pretty good. But\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n He grinned his school-boy grin, took a big mouthful of food, washed it down with a large gulp of champagne, and finished his thought. \u201cWell, it gets boring. And I wanted to do something special with you. On my own.\u201d<\/p>\n I burst out laughing, but quieted down when I saw the alarm on Dan\u2019s face.<\/p>\n \u201cSorry,\u201d I whispered.<\/p>\n \u201cPeter\u2019s bedroom is right next door there,\u201d Dan whispered back. \u201cAnd he\u2019s a light sleeper.\u201d He pointed his finger, and we sat in silence for a minute, straining to hear.<\/p>\n \u201cI think we\u2019re okay,\u201d Dan finally concluded and resumed eating.<\/p>\n I giggled softly. \u201cNaughty, naughty, us.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHa, we\u2019re not naughty yet,\u201d Dan shot back, speaking softly as well. \u201cI was working up to that part.\u201d<\/p>\n He winked, and my heart skipped and jumped. He didn\u2019t mean\u2014he couldn\u2019t mean what I thought he meant?<\/p>\n \u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d I bumbled, hoping for clarification, but Dan was enjoying himself.<\/p>\n \u201cAll in good time,\u201d he teased. \u201cLet\u2019s finish our meal first.\u201d<\/p>\n The Giveaway<\/strong><\/p>\n Nicky wants to share her excitement about this cover reveal and upcoming release with you! She\u2019s offering a giveaway \u2014 Enter for your chance to win:<\/p>\n One of TWO Sophie\u2019s ENCORE Advance Review e-Copies<\/p>\n or<\/p>\n One Sophie\u2019s RUN Mug<\/p>\n or<\/p>\n One Rock Star Romance Trilogy SWAG Pack featuring postcards and bookmarks<\/p>\n ENTER HERE:<\/strong><\/p>\n Rafflecopter giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n GIVEAWAY CLOSES 15 AUGUST AT MIDNIGHT BST.<\/p>\n The small print! Entrants must be aged 18 or over. Giveaway is open internationally. Winners will be drawn via Rafflecopter.<\/p>\n GOOD LUCK!<\/strong><\/p>\n ****STOP PRESS: Nicky’s just told me that her first two books, Sophie’s Turn and Sophie’s Run, are\u00a0now available for only $0.99 (or\u00a0equivalent)\u00a0each to celebrate the cover reveal! Hurry ~ limited time only!! Book details below!!!***** SOPHIE\u2019S ENCORE:<\/strong> coming your way in e-book and paperback editions on 5 SEPTEMBER 2013!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n About Nicky Wells<\/strong><\/p>\n Like Sophie, her leading lady, Nicky loves listening to rock music, dancing, and eating lobsters. When she\u2019s not writing, she\u2019s a wife, mother, occasional knitter, and regular contributor to The Midweek Drive show on Lincoln\u2019s Siren 107.3 FM. Rock on!<\/p>\n Blog<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Loveahappyending.com Lifestyle<\/a> | Romantic Novelists\u2019 Association<\/a> | Sapphire Star Publishing<\/a> | Amazon<\/a> | Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n Find Nicky\u2019s Rock Star Romance Trilogy here:<\/strong><\/p>\n Part 1~Sophie\u2019s Turn: <\/strong>So the rock star wants to marry her, but she\u2019s already engaged\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n AMAZON.CO.UK <\/a>| AMAZON.COM<\/a>| BARNES & NOBLE<\/a><\/p>\n Part 2~Sophie\u2019s Run:<\/strong> Her famous star remains her rock while life takes her on a little detour\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n AMAZON.CO.UK<\/a> | AMAZON.COM<\/a> | BARNES & NOBLE<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" COVER REVEAL FOR SOPHIE\u2019S ENCORE PLUS EXCERPT AND GIVEAWAY!!! Hooray! Nicky Wells is here today to celebrate the cover reveal for her third book, Sophie\u2019s Encore. 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\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Nicky Wells is your ultimate rock chick author. Signed to US Publisher, Sapphire Star Publishing<\/a>, Nicky writes Romance That Rocks Your World<\/strong>, featuring the rock star and the girl next door. Nicky\u2019s books offer glitzy, glamorous contemporary romance with a rock theme<\/strong> ~ imagine Bridget Jones ROCKS <\/em>Notting Hill!<\/p>\n