Today’s Page Brief features characters from Hard to Resist, Zander Oaks, Book #7. Enjoy!
From time to time there’s multi-part Page Brief’s that go together. I think of it as a Page Brief Serial and I name them. The below Page Brief Serial Irresistible Effect features the books at the time I wrote these Page Brief’s that were available in my Zander Oaks series. Eventually when books are released in the Zander Oaks series an Page Brief might be written and if it is it will be added to the Irresistible Effect Page Brief Serial. So this Page Brief Serial is a continuous one (at my discretion/time permits).
Irresistible Effect is a multi-part Page Brief Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment. They are usually in order of the Zander Oaks series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).
This might be a rough draft so excuse any typos and so on.
Sneaky Runner
A Zander Oaks Page Brief
By Taige Crenshaw & McKenna Jeffries
March 2022
Featured Characters Book: Hard to Resist
Genre: Contemporary
Series: Zander Oaks
Page Brief Series: Zander Oaks Vibes
Page Brief Serial: Irresistible Effect, Part 4
Length: Page Brief
Fresh air filled Joanna’s lungs as she breathed in. As she ran, she enjoyed the trail around her. Since it was so early there wasn’t anyone around just as she liked it. She turned the corner of the trail and hit into someone. The man caught her in strong arms as she stumbled.
“We really need to stop meeting like this.”” Joanna stared into familiar light hazel eyes.
“Why? I like when you are in my arms.” Declan’s deep bassy voice was compelling as he looked.
She studied that chiseled face that was captivating—all sexy bad boy. As usual his dark brown hair was teased into slight spiked peak. Declan smiled that roguish grin of his.
“I thought you were working late.”
“We wrapped up early.” He pulled her into his body.
He leaned in and she lifted her head and met him. They kissed softly and gently before pulling back.
“I’ve missed you on our morning runs.” She said softly.
Declan had been working late for the last few weeks on a case. “Me too.” He smiled. “I’ll be coming on all morning runs at least for now.”
“You wrapped the case.”
“Yes.” He hugged her then released her. “Let’s have our run and I’ll tell you all about it.”
“Ok.” She waited until he was by her side then they started running together.
Thoughts of their first meeting filled her. She’d been in the bad place after a shooting and was running to clear her head before her return to duty. As they had just now, they had bumped into each other. Then Declan had invited himself along to join her in her run. The sneaky man had gotten past her guard so easily. She never thought that would’ve led to the man who ran beside her. The one she loved, and he loved her in return. The board had very demanding careers, but they made it work. Just like the morning runs which was something they did together. Sometimes her friend and partner and his friend and partner would join them.
“You’re thinking too hard. Our meeting that day was what led us to being here today.” Declan paused. “It’s amazing how time can pass so quickly. How things can change in an instant. “
Joanna nodded. “Yes. Life changes. Things happen. But in the end, it’s all about what you do when they do.” She glanced at Declan. “I’m glad you were sneaky to get me to know you. Or we wouldn’t be here today.”
“Hey, I resemble that remark.” Declan laughed then sobered. “I’m grateful that you let me in.”
“Me too.” She winked. “Now come on my sneaky runner.”
Declan laughed. “You have such a way with sweet words.”
Joanna ran faster. “Catch me if you can sneaky runner.”
She heard him behind her and knew for the rest of their lives he’d be with her. He was her sneaky runner.
Copyright © Taige Crenshaw & McKenna Jeffries, 2022.
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This Page Brief Serial is part of the Irresistible Effect a multi-part Page Brief Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment.They are usually in order of the Zander Oaks series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).
This Page Brief is part of Zander Oaks Vibes – to read more of this Page Brief Series go here. For more on info about Page Brief. Enjoy!
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There are many ways I think of words. One is as a snapshot which forms a picture in your mind of what is on the page. With each of my books I’m sharing this with you…snapshot.