by Stacy-Deanne
Release date: January 11th, 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary,
Blurb:
Chanel’s about to jump off a bridge. A single mother of a teen daughter in a wheelchair, she loves her job but hates her annoying, yet fine-as-wine, billionaire boss.
Wesley Babcock is the biggest jerk on the planet: rude, disrespectful, arrogant, and he thinks the world revolves around his needs. Chanel’s sick of it!
Needing to get away and having an employee discount for a vacation to Wesley’s wilderness resort, Chanel and her daughter take off for a trip during Memorial Weekend. Chanel’s looking forward to having some fun until she sees who else has shown up.
Yep, Mr. Grumpy Money Bags Himself.
And if that’s not bad enough, Chanel signs up for a nature hike only to get lost with… yeah, you guessed it.
Chanel and Wesley cross each other’s paths constantly during the weekend, but can they stop bickering long enough to realize they’re incredibly attracted to each other?
Tropes: billionaire, age gap, office romance, romantic comedy, single-mother romance
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EXCERPT
“Wesley!” She tried to break free but couldn’t. “Let me go!”
“Denying it won’t change things. Be honest with yourself. Tell the truth. You feel something for me. You want me too.”
“Get off!” She snatched herself free. “You’re crazy, Wesley. I don’t know
what you’re up to, but this isn’t real.”
“Chanel, you and me are the realist thing in my life right now.” He moved closer to her. “I’m good at reading people, especially women, so you can’t lie to me. You want me just as much as I want you.” He touched her cheek. “And you’re gonna come to me. You’re gonna come to me because you can’t fight this anymore than I can.”
“Go to hell.” She pushed him and looked at the shocked expressions staring from their tables. “How could you embarrass me like this?”
“I’m not trying to embarrass you, but I’m sick of hiding my feelings—”
“Stay away from me, Wesley.” Chanel rushed out of the room. “Stay away!”
Of course, she knew Wesley wouldn’t quit. Quitting wasn’t in his nature. He wouldn’t be so successful if it was.
With him running behind her, Chanel flew up the steps of cabin 12 and unlocked the door. “Go away, Wesley!” She leapt inside and tried to close the door but he grabbed it. “Stop!”
“No.” He pulled on the door as she pushed it. “I won’t let you run away from me anymore. We need to talk, Chanel.” He shoved the door open, pushing her back. “Sweetheart, listen—”
“You won’t leave?” She got out her cellphone. “I’m calling the police.”
“Why? What are they gonna do?” He entered, kicking the door closed. “I own this damn place, remember?”
“Doesn’t mean you have a right to bust in here like this.” She ran behind the couch with the phone to her ear. “I don’t wanna talk to you. You embarrassed the hell out of me!”
“Who cares about those people?”
“I care!” She shook the phone. “See, this is what I mean, Wesley. You never think about how your actions affect others. You tricked me.”
“I didn’t trick you.” He walked to the coffee table. “Chanel, I’ve been holding my feelings in for months and I can’t do it anymore. Why do we have to?”
“Maybe because I don’t have feelings for you!” She marched from behind the couch. “You think of that?”
“One thing about you is you don’t lie, Chanel.” Sweat beads sprouted on top of his forehead. “So if you feel nothing for me then look me in the eye and say it.”
She trembled, the phone shaking in her hand.
“Tell me you don’t care about me, and I’ll leave you alone.”
She sucked in a breath and looked away.
“See?” His face brightened. “I know you’re scared because it’s been a while for you but it’s been a while for me too. We can take this journey together.”
“Are you insane? One moment you go from hating me to now you’re in love with me?” She scoffed. “And I’m supposed to believe that though your actions haven’t shown it?”
“I’ve shown it.” He squinted. “When we were together, working alone all those times. You knew how I felt. You’re too perceptive not to know.”
She sighed.
“When we’d talk about stuff other than business, it felt like I’ve known you my whole life and I trust you, Chanel. I don’t trust anyone else but Louis.” He smirked. “I barely trust myself.”
GIVEAWAY
Blitz-wide giveaway (INT) ends January 19
- Ebook copy of Stranded with Billionaire Grumpy Pants
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AUTHOR BIO:
USA TODAY FEATURED AUTHOR
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) is an award-winning author of romantic suspense, contemporary romance, thrillers, and women's fiction books featuring BWWM pairings. Her books have been bestsellers in stores worldwide including Amazon, Apple, and Barnes and Noble. Her work has been praised and reviewed in USA Today numerously. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award Nominee. She also is a winner of the Swirl Award (an award dedicated to authors of multicultural/interracial works).
Stacy is known for bringing versatile stories to her readers. With her, you never know what you're gonna get, which separates Stacy's work from the pack.
Stacy's books are full of passion, thrills, intriguing characters and so much emotion you can't get enough! If you want something different and unpredictable then definitely check out her work.
With Stacy every book is an adventure.
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Stacy is a proud member of ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) is an award-winning author of romantic suspense, contemporary romance, thrillers, and women's fiction books featuring BWWM pairings. Her books have been bestsellers in stores worldwide including Amazon, Apple, and Barnes and Noble. Her work has been praised and reviewed in USA Today numerously. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award Nominee. She also is a winner of the Swirl Award (an award dedicated to authors of multicultural/interracial works).
Stacy is known for bringing versatile stories to her readers. With her, you never know what you're gonna get, which separates Stacy's work from the pack.
Stacy's books are full of passion, thrills, intriguing characters and so much emotion you can't get enough! If you want something different and unpredictable then definitely check out her work.
With Stacy every book is an adventure.
Want to receive book updates? Sign up for Stacy's mailing list:
http://eepurl.com/dFGzTL
Website: https://www.stacy-deanne.com/
Stacy is a proud member of ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors.
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