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SMALL TOWN PRINCE CHARMING
by Megan Slayer
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GENRE: Contemporary Erotic Romance
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BLURB:
Can
a high school romance that never happened have a second life in a small town?
Tracey
Baker got out of Blakes Creek to find her purpose in life. She found it in the
theatre scene in New York, but after ten years, she’s ready for a change.
Working for the community theatre in her hometown is just what she needs—until
she sees Ryan Greene.
Ryan
Greene crushed on Tracey Baker in school, but he never thought she’d come back
to Blakes Creek. When he sees her at the theatre, he’s determined to win her
heart. His daughter Maisey is just as determined. She likes Tracey and sets out
to prove her dad is Tracey’s Prince Charming.
Love
might conquer all, but with the eyes and ears of the town focused on their
relationship, Ryan and Tracey will have to prove they can set the stage alight
together.
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EXCERPT:
“Ryan?” Tracey held a clipboard and one of the glittery
chorus girl dresses. “Do you have a second?”
“I do.” He’d rather run. “How are you?”
“I’m good. Busy. You seem busy, too.” She smiled. “You’re
doing well with the sets. I can’t wait to see them in action.”
“Thanks.” Was he blushing? The tips of his ears burned. “The
costumes looked good. I haven’t seen them all, but I bet they’re great.”
“Oh, they’re not done yet. I still have to get everyone
fitted properly and figure out where to add more glitz like Derek wants.” She
fiddled with the garment in her hands. “I wanted to talk to you about Maisey.”
“What did she do?” He steeled himself for her answer. Maisey
could tell tales and made things seem worse than reality. She craved attention,
too.
“It’s not anything she did.” Tracey left the stage and
strode out to the audience. “Here. This is less invasive. No, it’s what
happened.”
“What happened? Did she try to set us up? She thinks I need
another wife.” Shit. He shouldn’t have said that. “Sorry.”
Tracey paled. “Another? How many have you had?”
“One. Carol. It didn’t work out.” He shook his head.
“Honestly, I’m not looking to date anyone.” He could be convinced if the right
woman asked him on a date—like Tracey.
“Uh…she didn’t say anything about a date or a wife.” Tracey
fumbled with the dress and perched on one of the seatbacks. “No, she was
wearing another girl’s costume because the other girl wanted Maisey to be able
to dance in the performance.”
He wobbled onto the seatback one aisle behind hers. “Come
again? Maisey did what?”
“Maisey wants to dance, and she’s in the class showing she
can do it. One of the girls, a friend, gave her the wrong costume—the
friend’s—so Maisey wouldn’t have to pay for it and could participate. I asked
Maisey, and she said her dad couldn’t afford for her to dance.”
He had to be honest, but he hated the embarrassment. “I work
two jobs, and I don’t have the time or money for dance. I barely keep us fed.”
He tried to hide his shame. Tracey didn’t need to see him upset. If he hadn’t
been saddled with Jessica’s debts, he’d be better off.
“Do you mind if she takes part in the recital?” Tracey
asked. “I saw her practice with the other girls, and she’s good. She deserves
to dance. She’ll have a costume, if you’ll let her, since I took her
measurements. Actually, she’s already got one.”
“How much?” He’d have to shuffle a few things to find the
money, but he had to give Maisey this.
“Nothing.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Megan Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published,
award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s
been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the
contemporary and paranormal to LGBTQ and white hot themes. No matter what the
length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving
her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been
nominated at the LRC for Best Author, Best Contemporary, Best Ménage, Best BDSM
and Best Anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on
Amazon.com.
When she’s not writing, Megan spends time with her husband and son
as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but
football is her sport of choice. She’s an active member of the Friends of the
Keystone-LaGrange Public library.
Website: http://wendizwaduk.com/indexMegan.htm
Newsletter: http://ymlp.com/xgjmjumygmgj
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