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Authors Dish December 2023 with NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Samantha Chase, Bestselling Author Mariah Ankenman & Author Jeanne Adams
Welcome to Authors Dish – a time to connect with your favorite authors or discover new ones as they share a little bit about themselves. I’m always so appreciative when they take the time to chat and hang out a bit while writing all the adventures we crave. I’ll be sharing their links and bio so if they are a new author for ya, you’ll have all the info you need to check them out.
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To everyone celebrating Christmas I hope your house is filled with laughter, friends, family, pantries are full, your table filled, and friendships forged. May we all have plenty of books to keep us company and friends to share them with. As Christmas Eve approaches and the new year is almost here we’ve got NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Samantha Chase, Bestselling Author Mariah Ankenman and Author Jeanne Adams ready to dish!
1. What’s your favorite winter holiday recipe? (If you’re willing to share )
Samantha: Funny story – I don’t use recipes! I’ve been cooking since I was five and just cook from the heart. True, we tend to stick to the basics, but sadly, no recipes.
Mariah: Swirled Mint fudge. It’s so tasty and simple:
1 bad of milk chocolate chips
1 cup of white chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon of mint extract
Green Food coloring
8×8 pan lined with parchment paper
Put the chocolate chips into two microwavable bowls and add condensed milk to both bowls (slightly more for the milk chocolate chips). Alternate microwaving the chocolate chips for 30 seconds each (or less, keep an eye on how fast they melt) Stir until smooth. Add the peppermint and food coloring to the white chocolate chips and stir. Add milk chocolate to pan and spread out evenly. Place spoonful’s of the mint chocolate in the corners and middle then swirl with the back of your spoon to desired effect. Place in fridge until solid (usually a few hours). Take out and cut into bite sized pieces. Enjoy!
Jeanne: (Don’t really have one)
2. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Samantha: We used to always go and pick out our tree together with our boys. This is the first year that’s not going to happen and I’m extremely devastated by it ☹ We used to make it a little competition and it was such a fun way to spend a Saturday.
Mariah: Seeing all the lights on the houses around town and singing carols.
Jeanne: I’m an early December birthday, so one of our traditions is to go the weekend closest to my birthday to a wonderful brunch, then go get our tree, then spend the evening decorating it and telling stories on one another. Grins.
3. Is your home all “dressed up” for the winter season?
Samantha: – – YES!! Always!! Three trees, lots of light, a Christmas village, stockings on the mantle…I love it!
Mariah: Oh yes, absolutely! We have a blow up frosty and lights outside and the inside is filled with holiday cheer and my wintertime village which I love setting up.
Jeanne: Once the Amazing Adams Family Halloween décor comes down, our house gets dressed right back up in its winter finery! We celebrate alllll the winter holidays because I believe you can’t get enough celebrating at the Yuletide!
4. Do you exchange gifts or gather for a destination event (or gather at a destination)?
Samantha: We have been gathering here at our house for almost 30 years – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – and exchange gifts. We’ve talked about going somewhere instead and making it an event, but my boys both said they’d much rather be at home with us.
Mariah: We exchange gifts multiple times because we usually have our own Christmas, then one with my in-laws, then one with my family. There’s so many of us it’s impossible to get us all together at one time, lol.
Jeanne: We blessedly stay HOME for the holidays! Yay! And yes, we exchange gifts – “something to read, something you need and something you want” are the gifting rules around our house.:>
5. Do you have a new year goals list you are finalizing?
Samantha: To take better care of my health. I’ve made great strides this year and want to continue into the next. I’ll be traveling a LOT in 2024 for book events, and want to be my best.
Mariah:I do. I have some unfinished projects I’m hoping to finish this year..
Jeanne: I so! I consider my options all fourth quarter, but I spend the week between Christmas and New Years considering what I want to get done personally and professionally, and for and with my family in the new year. Not so much resolutions as plans and ideas. Then I start assigning them a timeline… I love me a good plan!
6. If I were to visit your hometown, where should I go to see the holiday spirit at its finest?
Samantha: That same farm that does wonderful things in the fall, does a wonderful job making it a festive wonderland in December!
Mariah: Christmas in Color light show. There’re a few locations in the Denver area. It’s the best! Beautiful lights, holiday music, and the best part is it’s a drive thru show so you get to stay warm and toasty in your car while enjoying holiday cheer.
Jeanne: Oh! Downtown DC is dressed to the nines for the holidays! The national Menorah is lit, the national Christmas tree, stores and shops are decorated, it’s a glory. Nothing like DC during the holiday season!.
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Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that’s hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than eighty titles under her belt – including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017! She’s a Disney enthusiast who still happily listens to 80’s rock. When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Solitaire on Facebook, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 32 years and their two sons in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Bestselling author Mariah Ankenman lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her two rambunctious children and loving spouse who is her own personal spell checker when her dyslexia gets the best of her. Mariah loves to lose herself in a world of words. Her favorite thing about writing is when she can make someone’s day a little brighter with one of her books. To learn more about Mariah and her books, visit her website http://mariahankenman.com/ follow her on social media, or sign up for her newsletter.
Jeanne Adams is an award-winning author of more than 20 thrilling suspense, wicked Urban Fantasy, paranormal romantic suspense, and dramatic space adventures which have been compared to the works of Robert Heinlein and Jack McDevitt. Both traditionally and independently published, Jeanne is a sought-after speaker for her Body Disposal for Writers Worldbuilding for Writers, Plotting for Pantzers, and her workshop on Fight Scenes in Fiction.
Jeanne helped create the Nora Roberts Writing Institute at Hagerstown Community College; served on the Board of Directors for Romance Writers of America; was featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine; and is a showrunner on ConTinual, the online Con that Never Ends. She’s currently completing her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction and has won numerous awards for both her fiction and non-fiction work. Jeanne lives in DC with her sports-mad husband and sons, as well as three large, boisterous dogs. Find links to her latest work on her website or through most online purchasing platforms!
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Review: A Merry Montgomery Christmas by Samantha Chase
A Merry Montgomery Christmas by New York Times Bestselling Author Samantha Chase is a must read this holiday season with a dash of spice, a dollop of sweet, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you are new to Samantha Chase or a dedicated reader this book is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. If you love your stories packed to the rafters with easy to follow details you’ll find that here. A plot that includes celebrations, holidays, and plenty of food and merriment for all – that too!
When the Montgomerys gather there is bound to be some shenanigans and mischief, especially if the patriarch William has just a toe in the room ;). A man devoted to his wife and family he wants everyone to be as happy as they are. Is it possible he’ll be able to leave his matchmaking days behind him while away for Christmas? Are you ready for another adventure? It’s time to pack your bags and get ready to discover who might find love this Christmas season in a winter wonderland of fun.
The attention to detail, the character and plot arcs, all those couples, not to mention the twists, and turns how did you keep it all straight Samantha?!?!?. If you’ve never read a Montgomery Brothers book and want to know if there will be spoilers, that all depends. If you’re looking for a book that delves into a family that you’ll wish was your own and one that comes with a ton of adventure, mischief, and lots of love … do something different this holiday season and dive in to this holiday romance. Once you discover the Montgomerys and uncover how amazing they are, you will want to go back to where it all began and discover this series.
It’s time to enjoy the reunion, reconnect, or meet new beloved characters as they gather to reflect, share, and enjoy the holidays with their family. With so many Montgomery books you are guaranteed reading through the new year! Devoted fan, reader or just discovering Samantha Chase for the first time this is sure to satisfy and hopefully you will find that it captures all the feels of a holiday romance read. I enjoyed catching up with three generations of Montgomerys under one roof and was delighted that with all the couples the story moved at a fast pace and left me wanting more. I love a reunion book where we visit with old friends and find out what they’ve been up to and where they are now.
If you are new to this series to read as we count down to the end of the year, consider spending the holiday season with The Montgomerys. By the time you are finished you’ll wish you could be a part of this amazing family. I have a feeling there is so much more to come in the next year and I can’t wait! A sinfully sweet, hotter than sweet with bedroom romance that tingles in all the right places, and a dash of spice to satisfy that slightly spicy craving.
I received an advance reader copy from Valentine PR and Samantha Chase for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
“May I have everyone’s attention?” William called out and surprisingly, the room grew quiet quickly. “I’d like to say welcome to everyone. It’s not often we can get everyone at the same place at the same time, but except for Carter, we’re all here.”
He paused and nodded to the servers, who began passing out drinks.
“I really just wanted to take a minute to say what a blessing all of you are and I’m so thankful that you were all able to make the time to have us come together like this,” he went on. “You’ve all gotten the tour of the house, I know Monica has sent out at least a dozen emails detailing all the local attractions and activities, and I appreciate all the patience because we’re going to be putting in some work hours for the next several days.”
“As long as you keep it to only several days, we’ll keep being patient,” Monica teased and everyone laughed.
“If everyone has a glass, I’d like to make a toast,” William said loudly. “To family. It does my heart good to see how much we’ve grown. To look at all these young faces and see this next generation just fills my heart with joy. I look forward to hearing all about what you’re doing with your lives and all the exciting things you’ve been up to!”
“Just don’t tell him too much about your personal lives,” Jason called out with a mischievous grin and again, everyone laughed. “He may look harmless, but he spent a lot of years playing matchmaker, so unless that’s what you’re looking for, be careful what you share!”
William didn’t let it bother him. He knew it was all said in fun and most of the kids here were too young for him to do any serious matchmaking.
That didn’t mean he wasn’t thinking about it, though…
“Yes, yes, yes,” he said once the laughter died down a bit. “All of your parents owe their happiness to me.”
There was a round of light arguments that went on for a few minutes, but all it did was make him smile. In this room were families that were started because he had been a little crafty. And if they all wanted to poke a little fun at him over it, he’d take it. Their smiles and laughter and the look of contentment on their faces spoke volumes.
“Anyway,” William finally interrupted, “I’d like to raise a glass to family. It’s everything. Here’s to a wonderful retreat and a wonderful holiday. Cheers!”
“Cheers!” everyone called out and then it became a bit of a free for all. The kids ran up to grab snacks and then immediately took their bounty down to the lower level. As much as William wanted to push a little for them to stay up here, it got noticeably quieter, which meant the adults could actually have a conversation.
Then he noticed that Lily was still up here. Kissing Monica on the cheek, he made his way over to his granddaughter.
“I thought you would have taken off with all your cousins,” he said, noticing the glass of champagne in her hands. “Should you be…”
She rolled her eyes while laughing softly. “Grandpa, I’m 22. I’m allowed to drink.” Then she leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. “I’m glad I could be here for this. I’ve missed you.”
Was there anything sweeter than hearing those words from your grandchild? He wondered.
“I’ve missed you too,” he told her before leading them over to a sofa in the far corner of the room. “So, tell me all about dancing on a cruise ship. What was that like?”
Her entire face lit up as she tucked her legs under her and got more comfortable. “It felt like I was dancing in a Broadway show every night! The costumes were amazing, the music was awesome, and the audience always seemed to be having a good time.” Pausing, she took a sip of her champagne. “During the day we offered dance lessons on the different decks and sometimes we had to step in and help in other areas.”
“What areas?”
Now her face scrunched up a bit. “Serving in the lounges or restaurants.” She sighed. “I am definitely not a server. I dropped a lot of stuff and messed up orders, but I didn’t have a choice. It was one of the reasons it was so hard to get time off. They were always understaffed and guilted us into taking extra trips.”
“Well, that’s not very professional of them,” William chided lightly. “Are you going to go back after Christmas?”
“I don’t think so, but…I need to do something.”
“Lily, sweetheart,” he said with mild amusement. “I hardly think you need to be putting so much pressure on yourself. Your parents would love to have you home for a little while until you figure out your next move. And if you really want to work, we could always find a position for you at Montgomerys.”
The laugh was out before she could stop it. “Oh, Grandpa…” she began. “You know I am not a finance person or an office one. So, unless you’re suddenly hiring entertainment for the office, I am not someone you want behind a desk.”
Fortunately, William saw the humor in it as well. “I just thought…”
Reaching out, she rested her hand on his. “I know I can go home with Mom and Dad and it would be great. I could hang out with Sloane and Becca and just relax. But I feel like I need to be proactive. I want to audition for the Rockettes, but that’s not until April. There are some other possibilities, but most of them aren’t until May. Basically, I’ve got time on my hands and it’s bugging me.”
“A typical Montgomery trait, I’m afraid. We don’t like to be idle.”
“Exactly!” she said with a smile. “So, what about you, Grandpa? What’s new with you? I hear there’s a big merger and you’re all going to be working on it while you’re here, but is there anything else exciting going on?”
He glanced around before leaning in slightly. “Well, don’t tell your grandmother, but…I’m going to surprise her with a trip to Scotland for our fiftieth wedding anniversary.”
Her blue eyes went wide. “Seriously? That’s amazing! And totally romantic!”
“You think so, huh?”
“Oh, definitely!” She sighed. “You’re one of the good guys. I don’t think they make guys like you anymore.”
“Why would you say that?”
“I don’t know. It just feels like most guys don’t want to put any effort into a relationship. It’s kind of depressing.”
“Maybe you’re dating or looking to date the wrong kind of men,” he suggested. “Are you currently dating anyone?”
She nodded and smiled. “Ash. He’s a bartender on the ship, but he’s also one of the mechanics. He’s got an amazing motorcycle collection that he’s restoring when he has time off.”
“Interesting.”
Lily sensed a hint of disapproval. “He’s a nice guy. Really. He’s going to come here for New Year’s Eve, so you’ll get to meet him.”
“I believe the last boyfriend of yours I met was…”
“Gunner,” she replied. “He was a drummer in a band.”
William forced himself not to cringe. The boy had too many tattoos and a bad attitude. “Yes, I remember. And who did you date after him?”
“Hmm…there was…Troy—he was a skateboarding champion—and then Jett.” She took another sip of her drink. “He was a tattoo artist.”
He was beginning to see a pattern here.
“Maybe it’s the type of guy you’re dating that’s the problem, Lily,” he said carefully. “Perhaps if you went out with someone who…you know…works in an office or is a little more…I mean…or a little less…?”
Laughing softly, she squeezed his hand. “I get what you’re saying, but believe me, the last thing I want is to date a guy who reminds me of my dad. I’m not looking for the suit and tie guy. I want someone who’s edgy and fun and artsy and creative! I want someone who would jump up on stage and dance with me. Does that make sense?”
He nodded but refrained from saying anything. She certainly wasn’t going to make it easy for him to find someone suitable for her.
“William? Lily? Come have something to eat,” Monica called from across the room. “Lily, the stuffed baby portobellos are fantastic and I know how much you love stuffed mushrooms. Come taste!”
Before she stood, Lily leaned over and kissed William on the cheek. “Thanks for hanging out with me. I always love when it’s just the two of us. Remember when you used to push me on the swing in your backyard?”
Tears stung his eyes because he remembered it vividly. “I do.”
“Sometimes, I miss those days,” she said quietly, holding out her hand to him as they both got to their feet. “Now let’s go grab those mushrooms before they’re gone.”
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Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that’s hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than eighty titles under her belt – including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017! She’s a Disney enthusiast who still happily listens to 80’s rock. When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Solitaire on Facebook, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 32 years and their two sons in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Review: He’s Not My Type by Author Meghan Quinn
He’s Not My Type (Vancouver Agitators, Book #4) by USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling Author Meghan Quinn is a slow burn scorcher packed with tropes, great pacing, and characters that pull you into the story. Are you ready for a cinnamon roll hero who is a total alpha once he finds the right woman?This is so yummy don’t be surprised if you find yourself craving a few sweet treats.
While this is part of the Vancouver Agitators series, it can be read as a standalone. If you’re a devoted reader and have devoured any or all of the previously released Agitators books than you are in for a wickedly fun time. The gang is together and that means plenty of one-liners, witty banter, and of course lots of hockey shenanigans.
When the guys find out that Halsey can’t stop thinking about Blakely they devise a plan. If only he’d had the courage to let her know how he feels, now the team will stop at nothing to get them together. Will it work? It seems like odds are in their favor when they all discover Blakely needs a place.
If only Halsey had the courage to make his intentions known he might have avoided his teammates meddling. Finally single and clearly interested in Halsey will Blakely find the courage to explore whatever it is that is simmering between them. What will happen when they finally can’t deny how they feel? If they can survive an air mattress, a bonsai plant, and a whole lotta friendly fun they’ll figure out that their friendly flirtation is about to scorch the apartment ;).
Both have secrets that will impact their friendship and whatever is brewing between them, will they be able to trust each other and have faith that this could be life changing? I love the text conversations between Halsey and the team. I had a taste of the audio book and if you love audiobooks with multiple narrators, this one sounds delicious. Be warned, this story will leave you laughing, cheering, and crying.
🏒 Friends to Lovers
🏒 Roommates to Lovers
🏒 Opposites Attract
🏒 Two person POV
🏒 Secret Crush
🏒 He falls first
🏒 Lots of banter
🏒 Plenty of dirty talk
🏒 Delicious Book Cover
🏒 A bonsai tree
Caution, this scorchin hot read may lead to unexpected need to turn on the A/C. So steamy the pages ignite. May include a dash of Erotic elements or allude to further exploration of desire and need. If you love sports romance, give this a try. Lucky for you Meghan Quinn has a huge backlist that will keep you happily reading for days. I can’t wait to see whose story is next.
Thank you Meghan Quinn for the advance reader copy for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
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Authors Dish with: NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Samantha Chase, Bestselling Author Mariah Ankenman & Author Jeanne Adams
Welcome to Authors Dish – a time to connect with your favorite authors or discover new ones as they share a little bit about themselves. I’m always so appreciative when they take the time to chat and hang out a bit while writing all the adventures we crave. I’ll be sharing their links and bio so if they are a new author for ya, you’ll have all the info you need to check them out.
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To everyone this fall season I hope your pantries are full, your table filled, and friendships forged. May we all give thanks to those in our lives who make ours a little better. As November winds down, the holiday season countdown begins, and the festivities begin we’ve got NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Samantha Chase, Bestselling Author Mariah Ankenman and Author Jeanne Adams ready to dish!
1. What is your favorite Thanksgiving Tradition?
Samantha: I don’t think we ever had a Thanksgiving tradition ☹ For so many years we ended up someplace different every year and it was either small and quiet or loud and boisterous. But basically, it’s just about being together with family or friends.
Mariah: The food for sure!
Jeanne: My fav Thanksgiving tradition is to have friends over who don’t have a family to get to on the holiday. Another fav is to, over dessert, have everyone say what they were Thankful for from the previous year and what they’re looking forward to in the next.
2. Do you cater your feast or cook from scratch or just contribute a side dish?
Samantha: I do ALL of the cooking and I love it. It’s my favorite meal in the world to cook! Not everything is from scratch, but at least half of it is.
Mariah: My spouse and I generally host these days and mostly cook from scratch, but a few things come from a can or box.
Jeanne: These days, I’m cooking it from scratch! Love doing that, so it’s no hardship!
3. What is your “must have” dish on the table?
Samantha: Mashed potatoes. One year we went to my husband’s aunt’s house for Thanksgiving. We had just moved 500 miles away from our parents and close family and it was our first holiday away from home. And while the dinner was fine, there were no mashed potatoes and it totally threw me! Lol!
Mariah: Mashed potatoes!
Jeanne: A big ol’ Turkey, of course! But my boys won’t consider it Thanksgiving unless there’s sweet potato casserole and pineapple casserole on the table. Hubby wants mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. I love it all!
4. So many pies … are you team Pecan, Pumpkin or Apple? A la mode, whip cream, or pass on the toppings?
Samantha: I am not a pie person at all – unless it’s a chocolate or Oreo pie! – but there is always an apple pie at the holidays. Always. My mother-in-law used to make them and now my mom makes them.
Mariah: I’m not a huge dessert person, but I do love a delicious pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top.
Jeanne: I am totally team Pumpkin! However, not everyone in my household are pumpkin fans (what is wrong with them???) so I’ve always got apple and sometimes cherry too. I’m the only fan of pecan, and sometimes it’s too much with pumpkin too, so I seldom make it anymore.
5. What is your favorite holiday movie, album to put on, or book to read?
Samantha: Favorite holiday movie is “Scrooged” with Bill Murray and “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. Those are my musts for the holiday season.
Mariah: Garfield Christmas and Muppet Christmas Carol are lifelong favorites. I also do a Christmas book advent calendar with the kiddos. We unwrap a Christmas book every night to read. Some are old ones, but I usually buy one or two news ones every year.
Jeanne: I always re-read a wonderful historical that’s a Christmas story. I’ll have to dig it out and get the name to share. It’s out of print but it’s charming. I love all the Halloween movies, of course, but Die Hard is my favorite Christmas movie, as well as A Wonderful Life and the original cartoon Grinch.
6. Holiday shopping … do you start early or wait for all the seasonal sales? Do you get up early and fight the crowds or sit in your pjs browsing the web?
Samantha: I used to get up early and do the Black Friday shopping with friends for a lot of years. Now I tend to sit in my pjs and shop online from September through December until I have everything.
Mariah: Crowded stores? No thank you! I’m an online shopper for the most part.
Jeanne: I browse from my chair in my Pjs! Grins. I do some shopping early if I see something that strikes me as being perfect for someone, but I refuse to fight the crowds.
7. As we get ready to shop and fill the e-readers, bookshelves and wish lists …. Do you have any upcoming releases?
Samantha: Such a silly question! Of course I do!!
– A MERRY MONTGOMERY CHRISTMAS – coming November 14 th
– IRRESISTIBLE LOVE (Wylder Love book one) – coming January 30 th , 2024
– TEASING YOU (Donovans of Sweetbriar Ridge book two) – coming March 26 th , 2024
– WANTING YOU (Donovans of Sweetbriar Ridge book three) – coming May 21, 2024
– INDESCRIBABLE LOVE (Wylder Love book two) – coming July 16 th , 2024
– UNDENIABLE LOVE (Wylder Love book three) – coming September 17 th , 2024
Mariah: Nothing with buy links yet, but my entire backlist is available.
Jeanne: I do! I have a wonderfully fun story coming out in an anthology November 28! The Anthology is headlined by NYTimes and USA Today bestselling author Mercedes Lackey and is set in her award wining world of Valdemar. I was so lucky and so excited to be invited to be a part of the 17 th anthology in this world The book is called Anything With Nothing.
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Cover Reveal & Sneak Peak: He’s Not My Type by Meghan Quinn
From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn, comes a new roommates-to-lovers, standalone sports romance featuring the hockey men you can’t get enough of. This steamy, friends-to-lovers romantic comedy will bring all the laughs while making your cheeks blush at the same time.
Releasing November 28th in all formats, check out the cover and sneak peek below and pre-order your copy today!
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About HE’S NOT MY TYPE (Coming 11/28/2023):
Word to the wise, never become roommates with a girl you’ve been pining over for the better part of a year.
You’re probably wondering why I would do such a thing? Well, I didn’t.
It was my teammates.
The moment they found out Blakely White was single, they took it upon themselves to play cupid and instruct me on how I should win her over.
Don’t wear a shirt around her.
Make her dinner.
Lightly touch her shoulder when you say goodbye.
I’m so flustered, so overwhelmed, so madly in love with this woman who barely notices me, that I lose control of the situation and make one huge mistake: I offer to be her fake date for a wedding so she can make her ex jealous.
That means, for one whole night I get a free pass with her. I get to hold her, dance with her, kiss her…stare at her from across the room like she’s my entire world because she has been for months now.
But when the night comes to an end, I’m faced with two options: bring her back to my bedroom and show her how I really feel, or let her walk away, succumbing to the fact that I very well might not be her type.
Get your sneak peek here!
When I see the office door is open, I steel my nerves and knock on the wood while poking my head in.
She’s sitting at her desk, staring into space so my knock startles her. “Oh, Halsey,” she says, making eye contact. “What are you doing here?”
I step into her office. “Uh, I thought you might need a new phone.” I walk up to her desk and place it on the glass surface.
“Seriously?” she asks, looking stunned. “You got me a phone?”
I pull on the back of my neck while holding the donuts, starting to feel even more foolish from her reaction. “Well, I assumed you might need one for the game tonight and everything. You just need to insert your SIM card. I didn’t know what case you’d like so I just grabbed this,” I say while pulling a purple case from my back pocket. “Apparently it doesn’t slip from hands easily. And there’s a screen protector already installed on it as well. The purple is for the Agitators, but feel free to change it.”
She stares at the phone and the case for a few seconds before looking up at me.
“If you don’t like it or if it’s wrong, I can take it back. I have time, so I can make the trip.”
She shakes her head. “No, sorry, I love it, I’m just . . . stunned, is all. This was so nice of you. Thank you, Halsey.”
“Oh sure.” I set the donuts down as well. “And these are because you said you needed a donut. Not sure if you were able to pick one up or not.”
She offers me that beautiful smile, which makes me so goddamn weak that I grip the chair in front of me so I don’t make a fool of myself.
“I wasn’t able to grab a donut, so you just made my day.”
“Well, I felt bad, so . . . hope your day goes better.”
She stands from her desk and rounds it, coming right up to me. Unsure what she’s about to do, I just stare at her as she loops her arms around me and pulls me into a hug.
A warm, genuine hug.
I’m quite stiff at first, but after one second of feeling her around me, my arms immediately circle her, and my head leans in, taking in the sweet scent of her shampoo—it’s like a field of flowers.
“Thank you so much, Halsey. I appreciate it.”
“Oh, you’re welcome,” I say as she pulls away. My fingers drag along her slender back before I let go.
Those beautiful eyes stare up at me as she says, “It’s been an insane day, and I’m not sure I even apologized for flashing you. Did I? I blacked out. I know I spoke of a loincloth. Honestly, it wasn’t my best moment.” She flips open the donut box and pulls one out. She then takes a giant bite before letting her head fall back while she moans in delight.
Oh man, I’m a goner . . .
Erin Mallon and Connor Crais narrate this sexy, roommates-to-lovers romance in duet with a full cast including Jason Clarke, Teddy Hamilton, JF Harding, and Kelsey Navarro! HE’S NOT MY TYPE will be released on November 28th, and you can pre-order it now!
USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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