Movement outside the exterior glass doors caught Cherry’s attention. “Mama mia, that’s some serious testosterone heading this way.”
What was it about men in tuxes, especially those who wore them as casually as they would their birthday suits? Primitive, instinctual, internal responses stirred to life inside her, whether she wanted them to or not. Down, girl. Something about the men, their presence, the way they walked, those amazing shoulders, told her these two would be comfortable in anything, but a suit would be their last choice. Nothing at all would be fine with her. But still, they didn’t fit in here. A ball game, yeah. A ballroom, no.
“I want the blond. You can have tall, dark, and spiky,” Tawny whispered before they reached hearing range.
It was good to know she wasn’t alone in her reaction, yet Cherry shook her head and mouthed “no thanks.”
“We could flip a coin. Rock, paper, scissors, Spock, lizard. Winner gets first choice.”
“You always cheat. Besides, I get the feeling with those two, there is no loser.” Pushing her inappropriate thoughts aside, Cherry slipped on her game face. “Welcome to the Providence West End Community Center Gala and Celebrity Auction. Can I have your names, please?”
“Valentine,” answered tall, dark, and spiky.
Blurb
This sparkling debut dives right in to
everything funny, flirty, and fiery about modern dating with the tale
of a sexy singles auction that comes with the prize of a lifetime…
As far as Cherry Ryan is concerned, the
bright lights of Hollywood are nothing but glare after her heart is
broken on a reality show for millions to see. Instead she’s
throwing herself into fundraising for the local community center that
was a priceless lifeline to her as a kid. But when a volunteer for
the singles auction bails at the last minute, Cherry finds herself on
the block—and sold to Jason Valentine, a handsome contractor with a
gorgeous body—and a really bad attitude about her days in the
limelight…
Cherry soon finds that Jason’s more
than eye candy, and not entirely sweet—especially his quest to win
the bid for the center’s renovation. Mixing business with pleasure
doesn’t seem like such a good idea—until Jason has a chance to
reveal the big heart beneath his surly exterior. Cherry’s falling
for him hard, but trust isn’t easy when you’ve been burned. To
conquer her fears will take a giant leap of faith—straight into the
spotlight again…
Author
bio.:
Gail
Chianese's love of reading began at the tender age of three, when
she'd make her grandpa read Fourteen Country Rabbits over and over
and over again (and correct him when he skipped parts). While she's
branched out over the years by reading mystery, women’s fiction,
and urban fantasy, she always circles back to romance in the end.
That's probably because she's married to her real life hero. Her
wonderful hubby has served in the US Navy for the past twenty two
years and he’s done things he can’t tell her about. But it
doesn’t stop her from being extremely proud of him and the
sacrifices he makes for her, his family, and his country. He’s also
uber-supportive of her dreams and of their three children. Living in
Mystic, CT and a member of Connecticut Romance Writers of America,
Gail loves to hear from readers. Visit her online at
GailChianese.com, follow her on Twitter @Gail_Chianese, or send her
an e mail at gail.chianese@yahoo.com.
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