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By: Jessica Lemmon
Releasing
October 25, 2016
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BOOK SUMMARY
Can't
Buy Me Love
It's Tag Crane's job to be the life of
the party. Traveling from one exotic locale to another is just part of running
the luxurious Crane Hotel empire. But even paradise isn't perfect. Devising a
new business strategy is keeping Tag up at night-and so is the Great Dane
barking at all hours in the apartment below his. To muzzle the problem, Tag
charges downstairs . . . right into the most beautiful, blond distraction he's
ever seen.
Dog-sitting
by day, bartending by night. It's not exactly the life Rachel Foster dreamed
of. But when Tag Crane rushes in, all mountain-man shoulders and obscenely sexy
smile, needing her help for the Crane Hotels, it's a fantasy come true. What's
the harm in a fun no-strings fling? Only a fool would give her heart to a
billionaire player like Tag-until suddenly the one man who can't be caught is
the one flirting with forever.
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EXCERPT
When she
reached the door, she pulled her fingers through her blond hair, and decided
her visitor had earned the penalty of seeing her sloppy hair, leftover makeup,
and pale blue flannel pajamas with a polar bear and snowflake design.
She turned
the knob and blinked, stunned.
Holy crap,
there is a mountain man at my door.
She was faced
with wide, round shoulders. A waterfall of caramel-brown, slightly wavy hair
cascaded down his arms. He wore a closely trimmed beard, his mouth flat beneath
it. One eyebrow was arched over the bluest eyes she’d ever seen.
“Hello,” she
managed, before jerking her gaze from his assaulting blues to take in the
fitted cream-colored sweater, a pair of gray cargo pants, and laced leather
boots.
He was like a
sexy city lumberjack.
“Hi.”
Oh. That
voice. Deep, rich, and low enough that it registered in her belly.
When his eyes
dashed away from her face and he smiled, her brain turned to mush. She couldn’t
think of a thing to say. Not a single thing.
“There he is.
Hey, buddy.” The giant knelt as Adonis meandered through the living room,
pausing to do a downward-dog stretch in front of the man’s feet. The dog
received a scrub on the head, and she was rewarded with more of her guest’s low
voice. “You’re better today, yeah? Sleep okay?”
Meanwhile,
Rachel gawked at the two of them. Her appearance was probably less put-together
than the dog’s. She ran her fingers through her hair again, making it worse at
this point, and straightened her pajama top futilely. There was no escaping
that she looked as if she’d crawled out of bed after a late, late night.
The man
stood. “Typically, Adonis has had his walk by now, but I didn’t see you at the
elevator, so…”
She squinted
one eye and finally her brain chugged into gear.
Oh. Oh.
Oliver had
mentioned a dog walker, but Rachel had sworn he said he’d postponed the walks
while she was staying here. But since he was here, he may as well take Adonis.
She wasn’t anywhere near ready to go for a stroll in the snow.
“I’m sorry.
I’m so sorry.” She went to where the leash was hanging—on a hook inside the
pantry—retrieved it, and chased Adonis for a few irritating seconds while he
turned in circles in excitement. “I took him out at three in the morning, so
I’m not sure if he’ll have to…you know.” Dog clipped, she handed the leash to
the ridiculously good-looking man at her door. “Do you bring your own poop
bags? Or do you…” The man was looking at her like she’d sprouted a third eye,
so she swept the topic away with one hand. “You know what? I’ll just grab one.”
She shot him
a tight smile, went back to the pantry, and returned with a bag made for
Adonis’s business. She offered it to the guy, who was holding tight to Adonis’s
leash while the pooch lunged for the elevator. The man didn’t budge, despite
the dog’s strength.
“Where’s
Oliver?” he asked.
She frowned
as she crinkled the plastic bag against her body. “You mean he didn’t tell you?
He’s on a business trip. I’m housesitting.”
“You his
niece?” he asked after running a long gaze down then up to her face again.
She laughed.
“No, not at all. He’s one of my regulars. Odd, right? But we hit it off and he
likes me, so…”
The man’s
frown deepened, those gorgeous eyes darkening to stormy blue. “I’m not the dog
walker.” He offered the leash but Adonis stayed in the hallway rather than
coming back inside. “I’m an upstairs neighbor.”
“Oh. Oh my
God! I’m so sorry!” Rachel took the leash and wrestled with Adonis, who was
much, much stronger than she. He knew it. The dog spread his feet wide and
stood his ground on the carpeted floor.
“I suggest
you find a way to keep him quiet at night while you’re out. I work from home
and I can’t listen to him bark for hours.”
Hours?
“If I were
anyone else, a noise complaint would be in your future. Oliver follows the
rules. He wouldn’t like knowing you’re breaking a big one.” That low voice had
dropped lower, the reprimand having the dual result of both pissing her off and
making her feel a little tingly.
God. I need
more sleep.
“No need to
be rude,” she snapped. He blinked, surprised. Probably not used to being put in
his place.
Look at him.
He’s a wall. Who would stand up to him?
Then she
remembered his kind smile, the way his hands rubbed Adonis’s flank with rugged
gentleness. A shiver climbed her spine at the same time Adonis jerked hard on
the leash.
She expelled
a dainty “oh!” and lunged forward at the same time the man in the doorway
caught the leash in one hand and her against him. Rachel found every part of
her from thighs to breasts plastered to the giant’s body. Her palms flattened
over two hard pectoral muscles hidden beneath the sweater, her legs bumping his
legs, which felt as solid as two marble columns. She tilted her head, met those
aqua blue eyes and…and…remembered she hadn’t brushed her teeth yet.
She shoved
off his rock-hard stomach, slapping a palm over her mouth. Then she gave a hard
tug to Adonis’s leash, who turned with a sigh and paced back inside. Once he
was clear of the door, she sent the hard-bodied hunk at the threshold a glare
and slammed the door in his face.
Adonis yipped
his disappointment at losing the chance to go outside.
“You’ll have
to take him out now!” came a shout through the door. “Don’t blue-ball the poor
guy after taking him halfway.”
Adonis wagged
his tail so hard, he nearly took out a lamp. The hulk at the door was right.
There was no way she could turn down the Dane’s pale eyes and smiling pink
mouth, perked pointy ears, and lolling tongue.
“Fine,” she
growled and stomped for the bedroom. She snatched up her boots and hastily
picked out her clothes, feeling both tired and cranky. Yet as she tugged on her
coat, she found her mouth curving into a half-smile.
Blue balls.
Who was that
guy?
CAT'S REVIEW
"The Billionaire Next Door" by Jessica Lemmon. What an enjoyable read! Our main characters, Rachel and Tag, are true and very real. Rachel, recently hurt, is determined to make it on her own and be independent. I admired her strength and will. Tag, a sexy bachelor, is so much more than his big and rough exterior alludes to. He is so sweet and gentle yet strong and smart too. There certainly are some sparks between these two! And to watch them both work through those sparks and accompanying feelings was a delight. This story is fun, the banter delightful and, the characters, including the secondary ones, are real and likable. Ms. Lemmon has once again written a story that I found easily read and smoothly written. I definitely recommend this book to all that enjoy a contemporary romance that will leave you with feeling good and with a smile on your face and in your heart. (received copy for honest review)
★★★★
AUTHOR INFO
A
former job-hopper, Jessica Lemmon resides in Ohio with her
husband and rescue dog. She holds a degree in graphic design currently
gathering dust in an impressive frame. When she’s not writing super-sexy
heroes, she can be found cooking, drawing, drinking coffee (okay, wine), and
eating potato chips. She firmly believes God gifts us with talents for a
purpose, and with His help, you can create the life you want.
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