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Tag is still discussing his possible job at The Midway with his aunt Myrtle. He admits that Michaela seemed skeptical about giving him the job. Myrtle teases him and says all he has to do is charm her, he’s good at that.:
“I’d rather get hired because I can do the job, not because I can charm someone.” Although he didn’t imagine with Michaela it would take much-he could still picture her deep red blush that had so easily filled her cheeks and seeped down her elegant neck.
His aunt was right; he was in a heap of trouble.
The doors to the kitchen swung open with a bang when Myrtle walked back into the kitchen. “Just remember to dress right and shave that scruff off your face,” she yelled over her shoulder.
“I like my scruff.”
“Fine, be a ragamuffin,” she hollered from the back.
He laughed and finished off his drink-after a moment he brushed his fingers along his chin and wondered if Michaela liked the scruff, “Yeah, I’m in a heap of trouble.”
*Creative editing used to fit this 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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Sounds like he is full of charm. And I still can’t look at that book cover without thinking “Castle”! Good snippet.
lol. I’m with you, Chelle. I didn’t realize it until after my cover reveal and someone pointed it out to me. He does look like a young NF. 😀
And yes, this boy has got charm, smarts, and wisdom in spades. I’d have loved to have met a 21 year old like him. Aunt Myrtle raised this boy right 😉
What a great interaction 🙂 I’m always impressed by how smoothly some writers handle creative editing. Yours is any excellent example. Well done!
Thanks, Jess!! I rather hate when I have to do creative editing, but sometimes snippets require more sentences 😀
Yeah, he’s in a ‘heap of trouble’, but I think he’s going to like it there. I enjoyed the witty dialogue exchange and how he defends his appearance. Fun snippet 😀
Yes, Frank. He really is. He might be in over his head, but I ‘m not sure he’s going to complain aobut it. 😉
Yep, Tag’s got it bad. 🙂 Wonderful snippet.
He sure does, Gem!! Thanks!
Sweet excerpt. Very nice.
Thanks, Cara! Glad you liked it 😀
LOL. This is adorable. Love it.
😀 Thanks, A.S.!! I love my little Valentine’s story. 😀
Great exchange between characters, fun snippet!
Thanks Gemma! Myrtle is great…and will return in book 3 😀
Lol, I love Tag. He is sweet and charming, but has a little bit of an edge. Great dialogue with his aunt. It shows a lot about him.
You’ve got Tag down, Tina! 😀 He’s pretty darn awesome. Glad you enjoy him. The whole scene with his aunt is pretty revealing over all, and a great exchange. 😀 I have fun w/ Tag and “Auntie M”
Oh he has it bad! But I don’t think he’ll truly mind. lol
lol. Yes he does, Karen…and you’re right. I’m pretty sure he’s not going to mind at all.
lol “ragamuffin” Cute!
😀 Thanks, Sandra! I love that word for some reason. It’s just fun!!
Oh, I love the auntie : ) She’s a cutie!
lol. Thanks, Millie. I wholeheartedly agree. “Auntie M” is so great, I’ll be bringing her back in book 3 😉
Fun exchange with Tag’s aunt. Realistic and true to country style. Good story going on.
Thanks, Charmaine!! I’m glad you found it realistic. 😀 That’s always my goal in dialogue.
Oh yeah. He’s definitely in a heap of trouble. And good lord, I love a man who can wear scruff well. Sounds like Tag sure can. Great excerpt, Sarah!
You and me both, Evelyn. I adore a man w/ good scruff and Tag…oh yeah, he’s got the right scruff 😉
Lovely little snippet, your story seems like so much fun! Personally I love a man with a bit of scruff. 😉
Thanks, Jess!! I like a man with a little scruff myself. And I had a lot of fun writing this one, so I hope you’ll have fun reading it 😀
I love the tone of this, really like your hero and his aunt, can’t wait for more! Just a wonderful little snippet for us today!
Thanks so much Veronica. I’m glad you’re enjoying Tag and his Aunt. They’re a lot of fun.
Tag is an interesting young man. I like his interaction with his aunt circling around to his crush.
Glad you think so, Melissa. Tag was a fun hero to write…and his relationship with his aunt is pretty awesome. 😀
Love his light cavalier attitude. This sounds like a fun read! Great 8!
Thanks, Dani!! It is fun. Hope you continue to enjoy it as I bring you more snippets!
~shameless grin~ I like it! Yep, he’s in a heap of trouble! Good 8, Sarah! 🙂
Thanks, Teresa!! He definitely is in a heap of trouble…and he’s going to enjoy every minute of it.
She might like the scruff… she might not. But he’s *definitely* in trouble.
He so is in a heap of trouble! Great post.