APRIL
LOVE
by
Nancy Fraser
One randomly drawn host will be awarded a $10 Amazon gift card.
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BLURB:
Eleanor Martin is every company's
dream employee. She arrives early, stays late and never misses a day.
If it weren't for Eleanor's skill as a private secretary, her
architect boss would never make a deadline. Not only does she keep
him on track, she runs interference between him and his over-bearing
mother, his deadbeat brother, and the half dozen or so women who want
to bed him and/or wed him.
When Jess Norton acquires a new client who asks him to build a palatial hideaway on Grand Cayman Island, Jess is certain he'll never be able to complete the multi-million dollar job without the help of his efficient secretary. Despite her reservations, he convinces Eleanor to accompany him on the assignment of a lifetime.
The sun and the sand cast the perfect spell for romance But will the tides turn in the opposite direction?
When Jess Norton acquires a new client who asks him to build a palatial hideaway on Grand Cayman Island, Jess is certain he'll never be able to complete the multi-million dollar job without the help of his efficient secretary. Despite her reservations, he convinces Eleanor to accompany him on the assignment of a lifetime.
The sun and the sand cast the perfect spell for romance But will the tides turn in the opposite direction?
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Excerpt:
“I
didn’t hear you come in,” Eleanor said, as she followed her boss
into his office.
He
chuckled, the timbre of his voice sinking into her subconscious.
There were many things about her boss’ life she’d learned to
ignore, or at least accept. His deep, sexy voice wasn’t one of
them.
“You
were too busy discussing pastry with our new receptionist.”
Eleanor
met his teasing gaze and broad grin. “She’s inquisitive, and very
bright.”
“And
now she knows everything there is to know about pastry in the
workplace.” He removed his suit jacket and handed it to her before
adding, “As long as she can answer the phone without hiccupping in
the client’s ear, I’m happy.”
Eleanor
did her best to control an outright laugh. “Yes, that was
definitely a problem. I can’t imagine wanting to be a receptionist
if you panic every time the phone rings.”
“Whatever
happened to…what was her name? Clarice?” he asked. “Did you let
her go?”
Eleanor
shook her head. “I transferred her to the mailroom.”
“Good
for you. I hate to see anyone out of a job.” Reaching for the
telephone he asked, “Has my sainted mother called already this
morning?”
“Yes.
She thinks you’re angry with her and don’t want to speak to her.”
Looking
up until their gazes met, he rolled his eyes and shook his head. “I
don’t know where she got that idea. No wait. It might have
something to do with the fact she arranged another blind date for
me.”
Eleanor
quickly covered a smile with her hand and pretended to cough. “She
worries about you.”
“Worrying
is one thing. Arranging a date with one of this year’s debutantes
is ridiculous. Hell, I’m nearly old enough be the girl’s father.”
A quick,
and thoroughly unwanted, picture flashed through Eleanor’s
thoughts. Jess Norton surrounded by a bevy of evening gown clad
debutantes, each of them doing their best to snag a rich, influential
businessman. “If you check the engagement announcements in the
newspaper, it seems most well-established businessmen prefer to marry
gently-raised, properly educated younger girls.”
“Not
me. I prefer my women a bit more on the experienced side.”
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AUTHOR
Bio and Links:
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Like
most authors, Nancy Fraser began writing at an early age, usually on
the walls and with crayons or, heaven forbid, permanent markers. Her
love of writing often made her the English teacher’s pet, which, of
course, resulted in a whole lot of teasing. Still, it was worth it.
When not
writing (which is almost never), Nancy dotes on her five beautiful
grandchildren and looks forward to traveling and reading when time
permits. Nancy lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed
pace and colorful people.
Website:
www.nancyfraser.ca
Twitter:
@nfraserauthor
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