Book excerpt: Chloe Lewellyn is sick of her job, Houston, and waiting for her "fiancé" to decide that he's ready for marriage. She quits her job as a legal secretary, leaves Greg a message on her answering machine, and heads for Colorado by way of Albuquerque.Kyle Stanton, a truck driver and former stock broker, happens into the restaurant at the Albuquerque Hilton and asks if he can join her, since there isn't a free table. During their conversation, Kyle invites Chloe to come to Ouray, Colorado for the 4th of July weekend, where his Aunt Byrdie owns The Byrd's Nest, a B&B known for excellent food and a family atmosphere.Chloe is desperate for a "family atmosphere" and decides to accept Kyle's invitation. There's something about him she trusts. He promises to treat her like his sister, but she isn't sure that's what she wants.In Ouray, Chloe falls in love with Aunt Byrdie, the Byrd's Nest, Kyle's lifelong friend, Cindy-and with Kyle. But then Greg shows up from Houston, determined to convince her to forgive him for cheating on her and to take her home with him to Houston "where she belongs."Kyle isn't about to let Chloe go anywhere with Greg. Kiss Me, Chloe is the first book in the Kiss Me Series by Linda George. Kiss Me, Lynn was released in April 2014. Kiss Me, Cindy will be released fall 2014. Linda George is the author of more than 60 nonfiction books for children and teens and seven romance novels. www.LindaGeorge.net