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Continuing the conversation between Michaela and her friend, Eve. Still talking about Tag, of course…this is just a few lines later in the conversation.
Once again, Eve speaks first:
“He’ll work out-the boy’s good. He’s going to knock your socks clean off. Maybe the rest of your clothes too.”
Michaela laughed until she snorted. She clapped her hand over her nose and tried to settle down. “You’re terrible.”
“I know, but a girl’s gotta dream, you know. Without my imagination and my box of toys I’d have very little in the way of a sex life.”
*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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That snippet made me laugh. I really hope he’ll knock her socks/shoes off. I love hearing that line, even if it is cliche.
Glad it could make you laugh! As far as Tag knocking her socks off goes…well, I think it’s a good bet 😉
Love that opening line! 🙂
Thanks, EE!
LOL. This is adorable. I’m ready for more of this story.
😀 Thanks A.S. I love these characters. There’s plenty more coming 😀
Dreams, imagination and box of toys. Poignant when a romance is preferable. Terrific eight.
Very true. Both of these girls are hiding a pit of pain. 🙂 Thanks Charmaine!
I an loving Eve! Eve is a great sidekick for Michaela, she adds a lot of humor and allows her to be serious.
Thanks Chelle! Eve will have her own story in December – Eve’s New Year, so this won’t be the last you see of her (oh, and she’s in the Independence Day story that’s coming out in July :D).
“Without my imagination and my box of toys I’d have very little in the way of a sex life.” – Wow, have you been reading my diary again? lol. Fun excerpt, Sarah! Excited to read more! 🙂
Hehe. I plead the fifth!! Seriously, I love Eve. She’s got enough humor and fun to make me smile. (and she’ll have her own story at New Years. 😀
Amusing little conversation, love the way these two women talk to each other! Great snippet!
Thanks, Veronica! I’m a sucker for dialogue. I love writing it. 😀
Funny stuff. I like Eve too!
Thanks, Millie!! I love Eve…she’s awesome. I wrote her story before this one, but b/c of release dates it won’t be out until December 😀 Can’t wait to share that one with everyone as well 😀
What fun! Eve is a great friend for Michaela. I’m looking forward to more from these ladies.
Enjoyed the amusing banter between these two. Made me smile a time or two. 🙂
Love Eve’s box of toys comment! Great snippet.
Love the laughing till she snorted. I can picture that so well 🙂
What are friends for but a little TMI now and again? o_O
I’ve laughed ’til I snorted a time or two, myself. Always fun to see a character who does the same–what kind of person doesn’t get a bit awkward when they’re really amused?
lol Nice convo! 🙂
Ah. They seem like good friends. 🙂
Love it and I sincerely hope that he will indeed knock all her clothes off;).
Love her last line. Funny.
Re: socks–hope springs eternal… 🙂