Sightseeing in Manhattan
by C. Lesbirel
Series: 425 Madison, #9
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 18, 2019
Hannah-Rae
On stage at a Magic Mike theme night with the music blaring and her hands trailing the oily, well-defined abs of another man is where Hannah-Rae realizes that maybe she isn’t as heartbroken about her cheating ex as she had first thought. She had known she needed to make some big decisions about life before flying out to NYC, she just hadn’t expected her heart would be calling all the shots.
Matt
He didn’t know why or how his passion for dance had come about. All he knew is that when he was on that stage throwing shapes down, he felt so alive in the moment that he almost forgot about the fact that his little sister was sick and there was absolutely nothing he could do about it. Almost.
When chance circumstances bring us together, will dancing bring us something more than either of us expected?
After all, 425 Madison Avenue is the perfect place to fall in love.
*Each story is completely standalone.
Letting go with one of his hands, he slides his fingertips up my back and to the nape of my neck. Some of my hair tangles between his fingers and he squeezes gently, pulling me up toward him again to meet another waiting kiss.
He spins me back around and commands me to take hold of the wheel and not let go. I do as I’m told and cling to it, not even caring about the direction or thinking about anything other than how good his hands feel, now that they are both free to roam over my body. He traces them over my hips and spans my waist before tracing up to the curve of my breasts and cupping them each, over the top of my cardigan.
“I like this, pink suits you,” he whispers softly into my ear.
“I guessed it was pink from the feel of it. It’s light and soft, like cotton candy.”
“It’s cute. Sometimes you look cute. I thought that when I picked you up. Now you don’t look cute, though.”
“I don’t? Then how do I look now?”
“Breath taking.” He says the word so easily that it sounds natural and believable. Even if I don’t believe it myself, he makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in the entire city.
My long waves blow free in the evening breeze and it’s eerily quiet with the noise of the city in the distant background. “Your curves are the sexiest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on,” he murmurs as his hands come to rest on my waist, pinching gently as though trying to control himself. I’m not sure I want him to.
He spins me back around and commands me to take hold of the wheel and not let go. I do as I’m told and cling to it, not even caring about the direction or thinking about anything other than how good his hands feel, now that they are both free to roam over my body. He traces them over my hips and spans my waist before tracing up to the curve of my breasts and cupping them each, over the top of my cardigan.
“I like this, pink suits you,” he whispers softly into my ear.
“I guessed it was pink from the feel of it. It’s light and soft, like cotton candy.”
“It’s cute. Sometimes you look cute. I thought that when I picked you up. Now you don’t look cute, though.”
“I don’t? Then how do I look now?”
“Breath taking.” He says the word so easily that it sounds natural and believable. Even if I don’t believe it myself, he makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in the entire city.
My long waves blow free in the evening breeze and it’s eerily quiet with the noise of the city in the distant background. “Your curves are the sexiest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on,” he murmurs as his hands come to rest on my waist, pinching gently as though trying to control himself. I’m not sure I want him to.
Copyright @ 2019 C. Lesbirel
What a great way to end the 425 Madison Series! I really enjoyed this story and especially loved the heroine, Hanna-Rae, who continually stepped out of her comfort zone to create the life she wanted to live.
Hanna-Rae had so many wonderful qualities about her I just loved. She may be visually impaired, but she never let that affect her love for dance. She has struggled with her personal life, but when a contest gives her a fresh start and an opportunity to go after something she has wanted forever, she doesn’t hesitate to take the chance and see where fate may bring her. I absolutely loved how she put herself out there, battling through the insecurities, and didn’t let her visual impairment stop her from really seeing everything around her, but what was most impressive was how she helped those around her see things in a new way.
Matt was an interesting hero for me at first, but once he meets Hanna-Rae it was easy to see what a great guy he was. I loved his devotion to his mother and sister and can’t say enough about how the author portrayed his relationship with Hanna-Rae. Never once does her sight issues stop Matt from wanting to show her Manhattan and ultimately everything that life has to offer.My thoughts dart to Matt and our day together and I realize that it had taken a day. A single day to fall in love with the idea that I am capable of creating a new life for myself. Sightseeing in Manhattan hadn’t made me fall in love with Matt, but it had completely captured my heart and proved that the world is big and wide and there is so much of it I want to see and experience.
One of the things that really worked in this book was the supporting characters. Hanna-Rae’s two roommates were exactly what she needed to help kick-start her new life in New York, I just adored Matt’s sister, and I especially loved everything about the rescue shelter where Matt and Hanna-Rae officially meet. There really wasn’t more than a couple of cameos of other characters from the 425 Madison Series, but it was nice to see a couple of characters pop up.
This was a great way to end this series. This book can be read as a standalone and would make a nice addition on a summer TBR!
About the 425 Madison Series
Welcome to 425 Madison Ave the perfect place to fall in love. Nine delicious romances set in fast-paced & sexy NYC just waiting for you to read.
The series features stories from some of your favorite romance authors: Leigh Lennon, MK Moore, Allie York, Aubree Valentine, Kay Gordon, Lauren Helms, Sylvia Kane, Katy Ames, and C. Lesbirel.
Join these authors as they come together, each with a standalone romance for you to enjoy.
Featuring some of readers' favorite tropes: second-chance romance, best friends sibling romance to a good ol' enemies to lovers romance. We've got you covered with a sports romance, a fake relationship and even an ugly duckling or two. Don't forget a brother's best friend and falling for your soul mate. Maybe a little love triangle as well. Each tale offers you something new, something different. After all, 425 is the perfect place to fall in love
For more information, visit the series website ➝ www.425madisonseries.com
Follow the series on Facebook ➝ https://www.facebook.com/425MadisonSeries
Must Love Coffee by Leigh Lennon, Book #1
A Second Chance Romance
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Let Me Love You by M.K. Moore, Book #2
A Best Friend’s Sibling Romance
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Just Swipe Right by Allie York, Book #3
A Love Triangle Romance
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Two for Holding by Kay Gordon, Book #4
A Sports Romance
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Boyfriend Maintenance by Lauren Helms, Book #5
A Fake Relationship Romance
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Love Under Construcion by Aubree Valentine, Book #6
An Enemies to Lovers Romance
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Back for More by Sylvia Kane, Book #7
A Brother's Best Friend Romance
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Accidentally in Love by Katy Ames, Book #8
An Ugly Duckling Romance
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Sightseeing in Manhattan by C. Lesbirel, Book #9
A Soul Mate Romance
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