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Continuing directly from last week. Tag has suggested that he have Michaela check him thoroughly for more oil.
(Once again, this will be continued directly next week):
She managed a laugh to cover the choking lump in her throat and heat the idea sent right to her core. “Cute, real cute. What were you doing, grease monkey?”
“I was at Cal’s working on my Nova.”
This time she did choke on her own laughter, and she blinked a few times. “I’m sorry, did you say a Nova? As in a No-Go?”
Owen stopped examining his arms and his gaze snapped to meet hers, “What did you say?”
*Tiniest bit of creative editing in place, just a wee bit to fit it into the 8
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Michaela O’Keefe is in over her head with her restaurant, The Midway. Her ad for an assistant manager brings Owen “Tag” Montague to her doorstep. With an impeccable resume and dozens of letters of recommendation, she has little choice but to give him a chance. Ten years her junior, Tag sets her long-dead libido humming, but she gave up on love and her instincts on men years ago.
Tag has had a crush on his new boss since his youth, but he’s determined to prove he can do the job. Still, he can’t resist the urge to make her blush down to her toes as often as possible. He knows her rough past in life and love makes it hard to trust, and he’s wary of crossing the line he so desperately wants to.
Just when they manage to figure out how to work and play together, Michaela’s ex does all he can to destroy their budding love. When push comes to shove Michaela’s inability to give Tag the benefit of the doubt might destroy everything.
Learning to trust herself again is the hardest lesson Michaela will ever have to learn – and by the time she does, it may be too late for love.
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Now that is definitely dangerous territory to insult a man’s “wheels”, lol. Great repartee between them.
~giggle~ But is she insulting them? You’ll have wait to see where this scene goes. 😉
Great sense of humor in this snippet, Sarah and to echo Chelle’s comment, she didn’t tread lightly regarding a guy’s wheels.
Hehe, no Charmaine, it appears she did not…but you might be surprised where this is going.
Cheeky lady! Not the way to get on his good side! Feisty snippet.
LOL. She is cheeky, but there’s a good reason behind it. hehe.
I believe I know what Nova means in another language : ) The car didn’t sell well in certain countries because of that name…I only know this because my friend owned one : ) Cute snippet!
LOL. Exactly, Millie!! Those that have owned them, or know others that own them are quite aware of what it means. Thanks!! It has a better ending than is hinted at.
Have to admit I’m lose, but then I regard cars strictly as transportation.
Cute! I’d heard that when Chevrolet attempted to sell the Nova in Mexico, it bombed because in Spanish, it means “no go.”
Uh oh, a little snag in this very promising relationship LOL. Enjoyed the snippet, like this story!
Oh no, she didn’t just insult his car? lol Great snippet. 🙂
Love the humour in the dialogue here. Great banter between them. Can’t wait to see how she responds to his question. 😀
Lol, she may be in trouble now:).
Love the dynamics between them.
Oh, I can see where this is going. I live with one of those guys. Don’t dare insult his wheels. I’m kinda the same way. Great 8!
Love the No Go! My brother had a Nova. We teased him mercilessly. 🙂
*Gulp* You can tease a man about a lot of things but his ride???
Saying disparaging things about a man’s car will not win her any points, No-Go Novas or not.
lol Feisty! I dig it 🙂