Hi. It’s WVSU Homecoming this weekend and I’ll be away from the computer most of the time but will visit author snippets as I can and catch up on Monday if I get too far behind. Thanks in advance for any comments. I’m continuing last week’s scene from Acquisitions & Mergers, Unlikely Gentlemen Book 3.
After Evan, there had been a long period of nobody, and then in a moment of rebellion against her husband’s death, she’d flirted with disaster in the form of Bernard Martin.
But she couldn’t accept Bern’s offer and still face Evan in her dreams.
Beth shuddered, hating the emptiness of her nights and the loneliness of her days. She turned at last, braving the enthrallment of his gaze as she handed him the keys to the store.
“Explain,” he ordered, his seductive tones changing to a growl.
“Good luck with all your endeavors, Mr. Martin. I quit.”
Synopsis:
Bernard Frederick Martin III, wealthy scion and ruthless banker, is in Annona and that can only mean trouble for Elizabeth Harper. The wickedly handsome rogue was once Beth’s boss. She doesn’t want to leave her home and friends, but It’s only a matter of time until he makes her pay for calling him names and bashing him over the head.
Bern was intent on learning the family business from the ground up until the charming bottom of a lowly bank-teller distracted him. After a calculated and skillful seduction, he proposed—that she become his mistress. The little witch threatened to slit his gullet (whatever the hell that meant), clubbed him with a bottle of his best champagne, and fled.
He’s tracked the lovely widow to Texas, not sure once he’s located her, how best to proceed. But after catching a glimpse of Beth at the Annona Ice Cream Social, Bern’s goal becomes clear—acquire and merge.
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gem
Very hot and full of tension. Love it!
That took a lot of courage, not sure he’s going to give up that easily but good on her!
I’m with Gemma—good for her! The only way to make him value her is to make him work for her respect.
Great moment, Gem!
Good for her! Never an easy thing to do, but she’s doing the right thing. Nice powerful prose.
What an emotional inner struggle here…good on her for being true to herself.
Nice! So glad she stood up to him. Now I hope he has the sense to back off a little (not too far, mind you).
Delicious dance here. See-saw of hot emotions and he won’t give up.
Love the tension. Can’t wait to see what unfolds next.
I like it! Can’t wait to see what he says to that.
I’m glad she’s standing up to him, although I think they need to have a very frank conversation pretty soon…but that’s just me, really caught up in your story and the characters, so excellent excerpt!
Yah. Really want to read this book. Good for Beth. Poor Bern does not know what is going to hit him 🙂
Can’t wait to see how he reacts to that.
ooow I sense sparks coming LOL
loved this line ….“Explain,” he ordered, his seductive tones changing to a growl.
I’m sure he didn’t expect that. But now what is she going to do without a job?
Can’t wait to hear his response, I hope there’s more seductive growling… chills.
Awesome snippet!
Nice! I love her decision, though he’s gonna fight it, I can tell. Great snippet, Gem. I love this series. 🙂
Love it! (And I love her — short, sweet, and to the point.)