tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49492912312664602202024-03-12T21:03:43.166-06:00 Rebecca Talley Romance That Melts Your HeartRebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.comBlogger715125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-77823791507307822362019-03-07T09:05:00.000-07:002019-03-07T09:05:36.319-07:00If the Kilt Fits by Sally JohnsonHere's a fun book you might like:<br />
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I'm always optimistic I'll finish projects much sooner than I actually do. I am seriously in awe of all of these writers who can put out a book every month or so. I just can't do that. I love to write. I spend time writing every day, but I cannot write very fast. My mind isn't creative enough to be that fast, I guess.<br />
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Here are my goals for 2019:<br />
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Finish and publish Masquerade for a Billionaire.<br />
Finish and find an agent for Club Sunshine.<br />
Begin a new romance, Flipping for Love (part of my Reunion Romance novella series).<br />
Research and outline a new romance series set in a bridal boutique.<br />
<br />Rebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-44391687529194465812019-02-26T09:55:00.000-07:002019-02-26T09:55:05.673-07:00Birthday BoyMy son turned 18 a few days ago. 18! That just blows my mind. I keep thinking there is some trick to slowing down time and being able to enjoy it more, but I haven't found it yet. And this is kid #8. Not sure how I'm old enough to have 8 adult children. Just saying that makes me want to run screaming because that means I. Am. Old.<br />
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How can I be 25 in my head but when I look in the mirror I just see an old lady looking back at me?<br />
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We celebrated my son's birthday with a special breakfast, a special dinner, ice cream, and some gifts. But my favorite part of our birthday tradition is that we go around the table (or room) and each person shares their favorite things about the birthday boy or girl. It's a great time to make note of all the wonderful things about that child and it allows the other kids to think about what they love about their sibling. Some times, I get a little teary listening to what the kids say. I just want all my kids to love each other!<br />
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Happy Birthday to this kid. He is such a light in my life. He makes me smile. He is such a hard worker and he never complains or asks if he can get out of work. He is tender-hearted and thoughtful. He is always looking out for me and even opens my doors for me whenever we are together. He isn't afraid to share his beliefs, but he is kind as he does so. He is full of love for the Savior. I am so thankful for him.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Prince Elliot Kane is known throughout the world for his charm, boyish good looks, and his title. He knows how to play the part well, so well that many know him as the playboy prince. But Elliot doesn't mind the moniker because it not only keeps him from having to maintain a serious relationship, it also helps to keep his biggest secret under wraps. He's a covert agent.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Give Lauren a gun, a ten-mile run through the desert, or having to face down some of the most dangerous criminals in the world...she rises to the challenge. But being partnered with the most eligible bachelor in the world, a man she's secretly had a crush on for years, she'll tremble. However Lauren has been trained by the best to be the best, even the spy prince won't throw her off of her game.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">They're just getting to know each other when a little girl shows up on Isaac's steps, claiming to be his daughter, which isn't possible. </span><br />
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Rebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-2853263668637476692019-02-15T09:48:00.001-07:002019-02-15T09:48:06.490-07:00What I'm Writing--It May Surprise YouLast year, I had hopes of writing several books. I wrote and published two, <i><a href="https://amzn.to/2EbtAxL">On Deck for Love</a></i> and <i><a href="https://amzn.to/2UYmkLl">Wedding Weekend</a></i>. Before I could get started on another one, it was summer break and we headed to Colorado to see family and friends and to clean out our house there.<br />
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I spent the summer cleaning out that house and then figuring out what to do with all the stuff when I came back to Texas. We were thrilled when the house sold, and on the day we signed the papers, we found out my husband was losing his job of 29 years. Yep, 29 years. A job that we thought we'd have--and counted on--until retirement. And we moved our family to Texas, away from all our extended family and friends and the home and property that we'd built and improved ourselves in Colorado, to keep this job with its benefits. But that didn't happen and once we found out he was losing his job, my husband and I spent the next few months trying to figure out finances and where to go from there, so my writing took a back seat.<br />
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We eventually decided to open our own business in hopes of doing IT contract work. It seems to be picking up and we're hopeful it will be successful. (If you know any companies in need of outsourcing IT work or in need of customized software to help with their business processes to be more efficient and more profitable, let me know)<br />
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After getting through the holidays and enjoying all of my kids and gorgeous grandkids, I decided it was time to get back to writing, because writing brings me joy. I may not have recognizable, bestselling books or be a household name, but I love to create stories. I've been working on a romance with a billionaire--I know, that market seems flooded right now, but I'm hoping to gain some new readers who still enjoy this sub-genre.<br />
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But then there's this other story that just keeps circling my mind. Not a romance. Not even an adult story. It's a middle grade story--and I don't really write middle grade. I read it, but I'm not well-versed in the writing aspects. But this story keeps popping into my head. I can hear the voices and see the characters. All the "problems" I saw with writing it seem to be melting away. Each day that I walk my son to school, new scenes and bits of dialogue come to me. So, I'm going to try to write it. It's tentatively called <i>Club Sunshine</i>. If you know me and some of my passions, you might be able to figure out the main plot of the story, but I'm not going to say anything else right now. Not until I get the rough draft done.<br />
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Then I'll be in search of an agent. so if you know any agents who are interested in middle grade fiction, send them my way :).<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
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Love and Light,<br />
RebeccaRebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-84791204263916018072019-02-12T13:10:00.000-07:002019-02-12T13:10:11.257-07:00Need Some Romance for Valentine's?Howdy,<br />
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I'm hoping to post here more often with book recommendations, books that are on sale, and my writing news. I hope you'll check back often. Thanks!!<br />
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<b>Opposites may attract, but can they stand each other once they do?</b><br />
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There are two things event planner Geo Polson will not do. She won't plan weddings, and she will not date. No exceptions.<br />
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Billionaire venture capitalist Trig Thornton doesn't live by hard and fast rules. After all, you don't finish first by staying in your lane.<br />
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Geo's already broken one cardinal rule at the behest of her bestie. There's no way she's going to so much as bend another. But Trig isn't easily dissuaded, and he's made it his business to help Geo relax and have some fun.<br />
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Amanda Marsh is in love with love. As a high school English teacher, she is surrounded by poetry and classic literature, including the love stories written by her favorite author, William Shakespeare. She knows she’ll never find anything as romantic as the stories that have stood the test of time, so she’s settled on having a crush on chemistry teacher Luke Baker from afar. </div>
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Luke Baker left behind his career as a research chemist in order to share a love of science with students. And he’s about to make his pet project a reality as the curriculum lead for the district’s new specialized science and technology academy. </div>
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When a poem shows up on his desk drawing him into The Cupid Caper, the Valentine’s Day-themed dance and fundraiser for Port Provident High School’s Student Council, Luke dismisses the whole thing as a silly game. But after he realizes that winning the grand prize is the one way he can help a star student attend the new STEM Academy, he decides to play along. </div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">An ambitious personal trainer, a successful attorney, and the memory of a middle school bully that comes between them on a singles cruise. </b><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Meg Summers was bullied about her weight when she was a kid.Now, as an adult, she's passionate about fitness and health. Just before the launch of her online business, 4FHealth.com, she reluctantly agrees to accompany her BFF, Shayla, on a singles cruise. Meg plans to dodge all the shipboard losers by staying in her stateroom and putting the finishing touches on her website.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Drew McDermott has one goal on this singles cruise: find a woman for his heartbroken brother, Joey. Drew plans to bide his time during the cruise, then return to his successful--albeit unfulfilling--career as an attorney in Dallas.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Shortly after the mandatory safety meeting aboard the ship, Meg meets Drew and sparks fly. When Shayla and Joey hit it off, Meg finds herself spending time with Drew instead of working on her website.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Despite her better judgment, she begins falling for him--hard--until a shocking discovery dredges up painful memories from her childhood and changes everything.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Will this revelation doom Meg's blossoming relationship with Drew or will she be able to move past it?</span><br />
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<i><b>Superstar Kiki has it all…except someone to love.</b></i></h2>
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Rebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-23054026087722338992018-08-15T09:23:00.000-06:002018-10-03T22:14:41.829-06:00Speak to My Heart is ONLY $.99S<i>peak to My Heart</i> is on SALE August 13-19. It's only $.99 so if you've been wanting to read it, this is the time to get it. You can <a href="https://amzn.to/2t2y8R2">purchase it here</a>.<br />
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<b>An aspiring accountant with a tattered heart, a jaded speech therapist, and a matchmaking grandma--what could go wrong?</b><br />
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After her almost-fiancé betrayed her, Hailey Baker locked her heart and threw away the key. Now she spends her evenings after work binge-watching shows on Netflix and trying to avoid her creepy neighbor's advances.<br />
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Peter Stafford has focused solely on his career as a speech therapist since his divorce. He loves working with his patients and finds satisfaction in helping them regain their ability to speak. He plans to open his own practice, so even if he wanted a relationship--which he doesn't--he has no time for one.<br />
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Rebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-56360793229926097212018-08-15T09:10:00.002-06:002018-08-15T10:41:46.234-06:00Awesome Blog HopWelcome to the<b> Lazy Days of Summer Giveaway Hop!</b><br />
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This hop starts at 9 am Pacific on August 15th and ends on August 30th.<br />
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Please check the blogs that have ~ mark in front of their name first since those have been verified.
A Big THANK YOU to all of the bloggers that participate in these hops! There are many blogs participating in this hop, so be sure to stop by each and enter to win! Each has their own entry rules and geographic limits, so be sure to read the rules for each one.<br />
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One Lucky Winner will win a digital copy of <i>Speak to My Heart</i>.<br />
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After her almost-fiancé betrayed her, Hailey Baker locked her heart and threw
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Rebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-10026889330196345402018-07-06T10:49:00.000-06:002018-07-06T10:49:06.836-06:00Life Goes OnBack when we were first married, my husband and I used to watch a television show called <i>Life Goes On</i> and the theme song was <i>Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da</i> by The Beatles. If you're not familiar with this TV show, it's about an All-American family trying to live their lives amidst everyday trials and tribulations. Except for one difference, their son has Down syndrome.<br />
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My husband and I loved this show, and we watched it regularly, never knowing that years down the road we'd have a similar experience raising a son with DS.<br />
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My son loves to listen to music and he'll often find a particular song that he listens to over and over and over again. And I mean, over and over and over again. The other morning, I walked into the kitchen where he was listening to music and dancing (as he does). What song was it? <i>Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da. </i>Suddenly, I was transported back to a time before I knew anything about being a parent and long, long before I knew anything about being a parent of a child with DS. I remember watching this show and thinking about the extra difficulties having a child with DS would bring and never thinking that would be me. I enjoyed watching the different episodes that explored having a child with DS as well as marveling at the actor, Chris Burke, who memorized lines and acted in the show.<br />
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I had no idea I'd be living a TV show that I loved to watch. I also had no idea of all the awesome and wonderful things having a child with DS would bring into my life--the different experiences, the new understanding, the opportunity to meet amazing people. And most of all, the blessing of having this little boy (who is soon growing into a young man) as my son. I've learned that different isn't bad, it's just different. And that's okay.<br />
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Isn't life funny? Life definitely goes on.<br /><i></i><br />
<br />Rebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-48338171666967392732018-07-03T09:48:00.000-06:002018-07-03T09:48:04.277-06:00FREE Sweet, Clean, and/or Christian RomancesIf you love to read sweet/clean and wholesome, and/or Christian romances, you'll want to check out this promotion.<br />
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CHAPTER ONE: ON DECK FOR LOVE<br />
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When the knock sounded, Meg Summers glanced from her laptop
screen to her watch. Was it time already? "Why did I let her talk me into
this?" she muttered under her breath as she trudged to the front door of
her sparsely decorated condo.</div>
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Shayla, her best friend since high school, stood there with
a much too big smile and wide, excited eyes. "Do you have all your
stuff?"</div>
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"I guess."</div>
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Shayla stepped inside, then brushed her naturally red curly
hair off her shoulders. "It is one hot, humid day. Even for Houston."
She fanned herself with her hand. "This is going to be the best vacation
of all vacations. Ever."</div>
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While shaking her head, Meg shut the front door. Shayla
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annoying than others. "If you say so."</div>
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Shayla pointed at Meg. With a serious expression she said,
"You may not be Debbie Downer about this. I forbid it. We are going to have
a blast."</div>
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"Because going on a singles cruise screams blast."
Meg couldn’t think of a worse way to spend the next week. All she could
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"This is going to be super fun!" Shayla’s green
eyes danced. </div>
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Meg walked into the small kitchen and Shayla followed
closely behind her. "I should've said no when you first brought up this
crazy idea," Meg said, reaching for a glass. She filled it with some ice.</div>
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"It isn't crazy!” Shayla perched her hands on her hips.
“People meet their significant others on cruises all the time."</div>
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"They do?" Meg gave her too-enthusiastic BFF a
look of disbelief.</div>
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"Eighty-two percent of all those who go on singles
cruises leave with the beginning of a relationship." Shayla said it with
such conviction, Meg almost believed her. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Almost.</i>
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"You just pulled that stat out of your—"</div>
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"I did not. It's totally true. And even if it isn't,
why not take a chance?" Shayla grabbed the glass from Meg and added some
water to it.</div>
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"For one, I have a ton of work to do if I want to
launch my online business in less than three weeks." </div>
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There was still so
much to do before her website would be ready. Then there was all the social
media marketing to schedule. And editing all the videos. She’d invested too
much money to not meet her deadline.</div>
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Shayla waved her hand. "You can leave that for a
week."</div>
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"Uh, uh. I'm taking my laptop with me and working. I
need to upload my meal plans and exercise videos to my website, integrate the
software so customers can sign up for my weight training program, and I have to
test it to make sure there aren’t any bugs." Shayla didn’t understand all
the work it entailed to get this business going. Sure, she was supportive, and
had even encouraged Meg to pursue it last year when it was only a kernel of an
idea, but there was a long list of tasks that had to be completed if Meg wanted
this to be successful.</div>
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Shayla drew in a deep breath. "Meg!" </div>
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"What?"</div>
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"You promised you'd go on the cruise with a good
attitude." Shayla wagged her finger at Meg.</div>
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Meg leaned back against the counter and crossed her arms in
front of her chest. "No, no. I said I'd come because you said it was all
you wanted for your birthday—your birthday wish—last month. I never agreed to
have a good attitude about a bunch of weirdos who have no concept of a real
relationship." A vision of some old, bald guy with a hairy back and
leering eyes popped into her head and she shuddered.</div>
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"Okay. Then for my next birthday wish,” Shayla raised
her eyebrows, “I want you to be open to meeting someone."</div>
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"Uhh, that's blackmail." Meg wasn’t about to be
manipulated.</div>
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"Come on.” Shayla gave a dramatic sigh. “You never know
what might happen."</div>
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Meg stepped past Shayla and flopped on the couch.
"Based alone on my last four first dates, I'm pretty sure I have an idea.
Dating and relationships are totally overrated.”</div>
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Shayla sat next to Meg. "Well, maybe your soul mate
will be on this cruise." </div>
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Meg started laughing. "Actually, you're right."</div>
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"I am?" Shayla blinked.</div>
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Meg picked up her romance novel from the table and said,
"Yep, here he is. I'll bring him with me. His name is Rolf."</div>
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Shayla threw her hands in the air. “I don’t know what to do
with you.”</div>
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“Let me work while we’re on the cruise. You go meet people
and I work. Win-win.” Seemed to make perfect sense to Meg.</div>
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“No way. You are going to be social. And you’re going to
like it.” Shayla stood, then walked over to her bag and pulled something out.
“And to make that happen, I bought you this.”</div>
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“Bought me what?” Meg was afraid to ask.</div>
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Shayla held a blue dress in her hands. “Isn’t it adorable?
And you will be stunning. It’ll totally bring out the blue in your eyes. And
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“Uhh, I’m not sure. It seems a little too much for me.” Meg
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“You’ve worked so hard and for so long for your rockin’ hot
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<br /></div>
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a chubby kid with lots of extra padding and rolls. Now she had well-defined,
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</span>Still, it was hard to ignore the nickname that still rang in her ears. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Megaton, Megaton, Megaton.</i> It had been
coined by AJ, a rude, obnoxious boy she knew in middle school. It was hard to
forget about all the body shaming she endured through the years for being
overweight. “I don’t know.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“My third birthday wish is that you wear this dress on the
cruise and you like it. You’ll look amazing. I promise.” Shayla held the dress
out to Meg.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg snatched it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maybe Shayla was right. “Fine. But only because you’re my bestie.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Admit it. You think the dress is cute.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg held up the dress. “In an over-the-top kind of way,
sure.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“You need to loosen up and have some fun.” Shayla did some
dance moves to an imaginary song.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg couldn’t help but smile at Shayla’s excitement. Maybe
this cruise wouldn’t be as bad as she thought. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maybe</i>.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“You’re all packed, right? Where are your bags?” Shayla
glanced around the room.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“I’ll get them.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Well, get to it.” Shayla tapped her wrist. “Time is
wasting. And we need to be there early to board the ship.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Galveston is a little over an hour from here. We have
plenty of time.” Meg grabbed her laptop so she could log out and shut it down.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Nope. We want to be there so we can find the hottest men
first.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg let out a long breath. They had plenty of time, but she
knew Shayla would continue to badger her, so she gave in and went back to her
bedroom to get her suitcases. “I think we’re leaving way too early. We can’t
even get on the boat until after two o’clock,” she said while she rolled her
suitcase into the living room.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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“Better early than late.” Shayla clapped her hands. “This is
going to be so awesome.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg hefted her suitcase and a couple smaller bags into the
back of Shayla’s silver Toyota, then took her seat in the front.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla blasted some music and they joined in the chorus of
Katy Perry’s “Firework” while they mounted the 45 Freeway headed south to
Galveston. Over the music Shayla shouted, “Within a few hours, we might meet
our Mr. Rights.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg was certain that if she met anyone, it’d be Mr. Wrong,
but she didn’t want to keep raining on Shayla’s parade by saying it out loud.
Humoring her BFF was a better choice. Besides, going on a singles cruise
wouldn’t kill her. She’d have plenty to eat, lots of sunshine, and if she was
lucky, Shayla would meet someone and leave Meg alone to focus on her business.</div>
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***</div>
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<br /></div>
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“I think the shuttle will meet us over here,” Shayla said,
pointing to an area next to the parking lot.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg rolled her suitcase behind her. Perspiration formed around
her hairline and at the back of her neck, making her wish she’d put her hair in
a ponytail instead of leaving it down. Mid-July in southern Texas was typically
hot and humid—emphasis on humid. She tried to fan herself with her hand once
they reached the shuttle stop, but it didn’t matter. “I’m planning to jump in
the pool before we even get to our room.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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“In your clothes?” Shayla said, crinkling her nose.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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“Would it matter?” Meg pulled at her damp shirt and looked
forward to some air conditioning on the shuttle bus.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
They boarded the bus and headed down the street. As they neared
the pristine white, several-story ship, Meg was struck by how immense it was.
“Wow, that is one big boat.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Isn’t it awesome? There’s like eleven decks or something.
And a couple of pools, a waterslide, a casino, restaurants, dance clubs. This
is going to be the best ever.” Shayla nodded and her hoop earrings swayed.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Despite her vow to not enjoy this cruise, Meg’s excitement
coursed through her. Maybe it would actually be fun to go on a cruise.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Oh, did I tell you I saw Kirsten Shupe?” Shayla said as
they walked into the check-in area.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg pulled her wallet out of her purse and fished her
driver’s license out of it. “Where did you see her?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“I was coming out of Jimmy Choo at The Galleria.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“You and your shoe obsession.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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“A girl can never have too many shoes.” Shayla waved her
hand. “Anyway, I almost walked right into Kirsten. I haven’t seen her since
high school.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg handed her ID to the Hispanic woman at the counter who
looked it over, then tapped some keys on her computer.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“That’s good, I guess.” Kirsten Shupe was not someone Meg
ever wanted to see again.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla arched an eyebrow. “Don’t tell me you still hate
her.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg blew out a breath. The agony of being in class with
Kirsten was still seared into her memory. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“She was totally rude to me in our
yearbook class.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The woman at the counter handed Meg back her ID. “Here is
your cruise card. It will allow you to board the ship at the ports. Please hang
onto it. You can now walk over there.” The woman pointed to her left.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Thank you,” Meg said and collected her card. She started
walking toward a long hallway tugging her suitcase behind her.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“I can’t remember
what Kirsten even did,” Shayla said as she came up behind Meg.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Oh, I remember it vividly.” The memories heated Meg’s
cheeks. “It started when she read my copy for the theater department out loud
and made fun of it. She told me I should never write anything, even a grocery
list. Everyone thought she was so hilarious. Then she made snide remarks to me
for the rest of the year.”</div>
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we’ve all changed since then.”</div>
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“Some people never change. And Kirsten Shupe is one of
them.” Meg had plenty of proof to back up her claim.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Are you going to carry your grudge against her forever?” </div>
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<br /></div>
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The way Shayla said it, it sounded foolish to still hang
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Kirsten made her feel. Why should she
forget that? “Maybe.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<br />Rebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-82651590938842052832018-06-23T20:12:00.000-06:002018-06-23T20:12:37.829-06:00Astros GameWe live near Houston, Texas and last summer we were right in the middle of Hurricane Harvey. Our home didn't flood, but less than two miles away homes had up to four feet of water. Some homes had this much water standing in them for more than a week. There was so much devastation and it was heartbreaking.<br />
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Joining the Mormon Helping Hands, we donned yellow t-shirts and went to work helping as many people as we could. My husband spent time rescuing people in canoes and boats, then we helped muck out houses, tear out sheetrock and carpeting, and move furniture and belongings.<br />
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The sea of yellow Mormon Helping Hands t-shirts was very evident throughout Houston. As a result, the Houston Astros wanted to recognize the thousands and thousands of hours we put into helping others after the hurricane. They designated the other night as Mormon Helping Hands night. We took our kids and attended the game.<br />
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And what a game!! The Astros, the 2017 World Series champions, trailed the Tampa Bay Rays all evening. I didn't think they'd pull it off. I was hoping the Astros would win, but by the ninth inning, I was a little worried. It was the bottom of the ninth inning. Astros were behind the Rays 4-3. Alex Bregman came up to bat with the bases loaded. I was biting my fingernails. He hit a foul ball. The next pitch, he hit a double and sent in two runners, giving the Astros the win 5-4. We all went crazy yelling, screaming, chanting. It. Was. Awesome!!<br />
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Watching baseball on TV is bo-ring. But watching it in person was amazing! I loved it. I love the Astros. And they are on a winning streak.<br />
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Astros 2018 World Series!!!!!<br />
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<span id="goog_211431638"></span><span id="goog_211431639"></span><br />Rebecca Talleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01969923131001170254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4949291231266460220.post-33450538360013698952018-06-15T12:55:00.000-06:002018-06-15T12:55:09.921-06:00Wedding Weekend: First Chapter<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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CHAPTER ONE</h1>
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Eden Brooks exited the plane and walked across Valley
International Airport with her rolling suitcase trailing behind her. Stepping
outside into the warm afternoon Texas air was a stark contrast to the cooler
temperatures she’d left behind in Oregon. At the curb, she located the shuttle
to South Padre Island.</div>
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“I’m going to the Diamond Resort,” she said to the driver,
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“First time to the island?” he said over his shoulder.</div>
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“No, I came here once for spring break back in college. My old
roommate, and best friend, is getting married Saturday on the beach. At
sunset.” As the words left her mouth, she couldn’t help but envy the romance of
it. Exchanging vows with the ocean and the setting sun in the background, how much
more romantic could it get? Sophie was beyond lucky, especially because finding
a good man was nearly impossible. But Sophie had found a great one in Antonio.</div>
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The drive took over an hour, which gave her plenty of time
to catch her breath and relax. She hadn’t seen Sophie in a year, but they’d
kept in touch on social media and through phone calls and texts. Sophie had met
Antonio during their junior year at UT in Austin, and six years later, they
were finally tying the knot near Sophie’s hometown of Brownsville, Texas.</div>
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“I forgot about that huge bridge,” Eden said as they
approached the island with the massive structure ahead of them.</div>
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“The resort is the tallest building over there.” He pointed
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“Oh, I see it.” The white building was easy to spot against
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“It’s a popular destination. Right on the beach. Large pool
with a restaurant and bar next to the water,” he said. “You’ll like it.”</div>
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“We’re all coming in today for a long weekend.” She was
excited to spend time with Sophie, then witness her marriage.</div>
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“You should check out the dolphin trips or the snorkeling.
There’s also a dinner cruise and a pirate ship.”</div>
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“Pirate ship?” They hadn’t seen that during spring break.
Eden hoped they’d have some time to explore the island.</div>
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“Appeals to the kids.” He laughed. “Took my son there a few
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“Sounds interesting.” She tried to imagine what it might
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“We also have concerts.” He gestured with his hand. “I think
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“There’s a lot to do here.” Eden was sure Sophie had
everything already planned out.</div>
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The shuttle bus pulled up to the hotel. “Here we are,” the
driver said.</div>
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“Thank you. And thanks for the information about things to
do here. I’m hoping to have some down time and relax.” Relaxing would be a
welcome change to her hectic, stressful schedule back in Oregon.</div>
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“I hope you enjoy it here. Maybe you will find some romance
at the wedding?” He winked.</div>
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“Uh, I don’t think so.” Eden wasn’t here to meet a man. </div>
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He handed her the suitcase. “Never discount what can happen
at a weekend wedding, especially here on the island.” He said it in such a
mystical way Eden had to do a double take. Was he serious? This weekend was all
about Sophie. Her wedding. Her weekend.</div>
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Eden checked into her room. It was spacious and looked out
over the Gulf. The salty sea air floated around her room. She kicked off her
wedges and collapsed onto the bed.</div>
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A knock sounded, so she got up and opened the door.</div>
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“Sophie,” she screamed. The two friends hugged each other
and took turns squealing.</div>
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“You look fabulous,” Sophie said. “What did you do to your
hair?”</div>
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“Oh, I love it. The blonde ends are so beautiful.” Sophie
said, her dark brown eyes wide. “And you look like Blake Lively’s twin.”</div>
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Eden laughed. She could only wish she looked like a
glamorous celebrity. “Enough about me.” She waved her hand. “You are going to
be a gorgeous bride. You look so fit.”</div>
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Sophie flexed her bicep. “I’ve faithfully gone to the gym
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“Every day? That’s impressive. I’m happy if I ever make to
the gym.” She wanted to go, but the kids she placed in homes had to take
precedence over trips to the gym.</div>
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“Okay, not every single day, but close. My dress is strapless
and I want to look good.” Sophie smoothed her long dark hair.</div>
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“You definitely will.” Eden gave Sophie another hug. “I’ve
missed you.”</div>
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“I’ve missed you too. I’m so happy you’re here.” Sophie
squeezed Eden.</div>
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Eden stepped back and peered at her best friend since
college. “I wouldn’t have missed this for anything. You’ve been planning it
forever.” </div>
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“I know, right?” Sophie chuckled. “It’s about time we
finally got married.”</div>
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Feeling exhausted, Eden sat on the edge of the bed. “Did
Antonio’s grandparents make it?”</div>
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“Yes.” Sophie sat in the gray upholstered chair by the
window.</div>
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“I remember him talking about them. I bet he’s glad they’re
here.” Dozens of memories shot through Eden’s mind.</div>
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“He is. I think his dad might show up, but who knows? I’m
not going to let him ruin the weekend.” Sophie slung her legs over the arm of
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“What are the plans?” Eden pulled her hair up into a messy
bun on the top of her head. It felt good to relax with Sophie. It had been too
long since they’d been together.</div>
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“The rehearsal dinner?” Eden leaned back on her elbows. If
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“Not the rehearsal dinner. It’s a casual one with the
groomsmen and the bridesmaids.” Sophie gave a sly smile.</div>
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“No.” Eden shook her head.</div>
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“What? I didn’t even say anything,” Sophie said, feigning
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“I know what’s going on in that head of yours.” Eden sat up.
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With mocked indignation, Sophie said, “You do?” </div>
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“Remember, I told you—” Eden held her hand up “—I don’t want
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“Why not?” Sophie blinked a few times.</div>
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“Because I’m not into flings.” That kind of thing wasn’t at
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Sophie pointed at her. “I know that. I’m not talking about a
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“Your relationship with Antonio is awesome, but it’s rare.
Definitely not the norm. After what I’ve seen with my job, I’m a little . . .”</div>
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“Cynical?” Sophie said with a tilt of her head.</div>
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“That sounds pretty harsh.” Eden paused for a moment. “Maybe
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“But Antonio and I have something amazing.”</div>
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“You do, but I’ve seen so many broken women and destroyed
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“I get that. But you can’t give up on love.” Sophie smiled.
“And Jeremy is so great. He’s sweet and fun. And so handsome. Not as handsome
as Antonio, of course.” She laughed. “I just want you to find someone and be as
happy as I am.”</div>
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“I think the two of you sucked all the happiness out of the
atmosphere for the next several years.” </div>
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“Antonio is so wonderful.” Sophie gave a dramatic sigh.</div>
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Eden hefted her suitcase onto the bed and unzipped it. “Who
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“I did.” Sophie giggled. “The moment I saw him I knew.
Remember?”</div>
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Eden smiled at the memory of that day when Sophie was so
sure she’d found her Mr. Right. “Yeah, But I didn’t think you would really
marry him.”</div>
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“It was love at first sight for me.” Sophie fanned herself.</div>
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Eden shook her head. She believed in attraction at first
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“But it is. I’m proof of it.” Sophie patted her chest.</div>
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Eden wasn’t going to argue. “Well, I’m very happy for you.
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“Me, too.” Sophie jumped to her feet. “Now let’s go to
dinner.”</div>
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“Can I change my clothes? I’m not used to warmer
temperatures. It was cold and drizzly when I left Portland.”</div>
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“Sure.” Sophie glanced at her phone. “Meet us down in the
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“Yep,” Eden said as she opened the door for Sophie.</div>
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After Sophie left, Eden decided to take a quick shower. She
put on a light floral dress and found her strappy sandals—a perfect combination
for dinner on South Padre Island. She brushed through her hair, put on some lip
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opened she saw Sophie surrounded by a group of people. She walked over to the
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Eden smiled. Sophie always made her feel good.</div>
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A man with his back to her turned around and it made Eden
take a sudden breath. His bronzed skin, thick dark hair, and chocolate brown
eyes made her pulse quicken. He. Was. Gorgeous.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Since her painful break-up, Hailey Baker spends her free time hiding from her creepy neighbor and binge-watching shows on Netflix. When she receives the call that her beloved Gramps has suffered a debilitating stroke that's left him unable to speak, she's determined to help. Putting her budding career as an accountant at risk, she flies cross country from Colorado to Florida.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Peter Stafford has focused solely on his career as a speech therapist since his divorce. He loves working with his patients and finds satisfaction in helping them regain their speech. He plans to open his own practice, so he doesn't have time for a relationship. </span><br />
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CHAPTER ONE<br />
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When the knock sounded, Meg Summers glanced from her laptop
screen to her watch. Was it time already? "Why did I let her talk me into
this?" she muttered under her breath as she trudged to the front door of
her sparsely decorated condo.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Shayla, her best friend since high school, stood there with
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Shayla stepped inside, then brushed her naturally red curly
hair off her shoulders. "It is one hot, humid day. Even for Houston."
She fanned herself with her hand. "This is going to be the best vacation
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While shaking her head, Meg shut the front door. Shayla
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Shayla pointed at Meg. With a serious expression she said,
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"Because going on a singles cruise screams blast."
Meg couldn’t think of a worse way to spend the next week. All she could
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"This is going to be super fun!" Shayla’s green
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Meg walked into the small kitchen and Shayla followed
closely behind her. "I should've said no when you first brought up this
crazy idea," Meg said, reaching for a glass. She filled it with some ice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"It isn't crazy!” Shayla perched her hands on her hips.
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"They do?" Meg gave her too-enthusiastic BFF a
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"Eighty-two percent of all those who go on singles
cruises leave with the beginning of a relationship." Shayla said it with
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"I did not. It's totally true. And even if it isn't,
why not take a chance?" Shayla grabbed the glass from Meg and added some
water to it.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"For one, I have a ton of work to do if I want to
launch my online business in less than three weeks." There was still so
much to do before her website would be ready. Then there was all the social
media marketing to schedule. And editing all the videos. She’d invested too
much money to not meet her deadline.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla waved her hand. "You can leave that for a
week."<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"Uh, uh. I'm taking my laptop with me and working. I
need to upload my meal plans and exercise videos to my website, integrate the
software so customers can sign up for my weight training program, and I have to
test it to make sure there aren’t any bugs." Shayla didn’t understand all
the work it entailed to get this business going. Sure, she was supportive, and
had even encouraged Meg to pursue it last year when it was only a kernel of an
idea, but there was a long list of tasks that had to be completed if Meg wanted
this to be successful.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla drew in a deep breath. "Meg!" <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"What?"<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"You promised you'd go on the cruise with a good
attitude." Shayla wagged her finger at Meg.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg leaned back against the counter and crossed her arms in
front of her chest. "No, no. I said I'd come because you said it was all
you wanted for your birthday—your birthday wish—last month. I never agreed to
have a good attitude about a bunch of weirdos who have no concept of a real
relationship." A vision of some old, bald guy with a hairy back and
leering eyes popped into her head and she shuddered.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"Okay. Then for my next birthday wish,” Shayla raised
her eyebrows, “I want you to be open to meeting someone."<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"Uhh, that's blackmail." Meg wasn’t about to be
manipulated.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"Come on.” Shayla gave a dramatic sigh. “You never know
what might happen."<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg stepped past Shayla and flopped on the couch.
"Based alone on my last four first dates, I'm pretty sure I have an idea.
Dating and relationships are totally overrated.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla sat next to Meg. "Well, maybe your soul mate
will be on this cruise." <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg started laughing. "Actually, you're right."<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
"I am?" Shayla blinked.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg picked up her romance novel from the table and said,
"Yep, here he is. I'll bring him with me. His name is Rolf."<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla threw her hands in the air. “I don’t know what to do
with you.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Let me work while we’re on the cruise. You go meet people
and I work. Win-win.” Seemed to make perfect sense to Meg.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“No way. You are going to be social. And you’re going to
like it.” Shayla stood, then walked over to her bag and pulled something out.
“And to make that happen, I bought you this.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Bought me what?” Meg was afraid to ask.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla held a blue dress in her hands. “Isn’t it adorable?
And you will be stunning. It’ll totally bring out the blue in your eyes. And
you can wear your hair up in a twist.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Uhh, I’m not sure. It seems a little too much for me.” Meg
eyed it. “Make that a little too <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">little</i>
for me.” The dress would show way more of Meg than she wanted.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“You’ve worked so hard and for so long for your rockin’ hot
body, and you need to show it off.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
It was true that Meg had transformed her body. Once she was
a chubby kid with lots of extra padding and rolls. Now she had well-defined,
lean muscles, and less than 18% body fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Still, it was hard to ignore the nickname that still rang in her ears. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Megaton, Megaton, Megaton.</i> It had been
coined by AJ, a rude, obnoxious boy she knew in middle school. It was hard to
forget about all the body shaming she endured through the years for being
overweight. “I don’t know.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“My third birthday wish is that you wear this dress on the
cruise and you like it. You’ll look amazing. I promise.” Shayla held the dress
out to Meg.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg snatched it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maybe Shayla was right. “Fine. But only because you’re my bestie.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Admit it. You think the dress is cute.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg held up the dress. “In an over-the-top kind of way,
sure.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“You need to loosen up and have some fun.” Shayla did some
dance moves to an imaginary song.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg couldn’t help but smile at Shayla’s excitement. Maybe
this cruise wouldn’t be as bad as she thought. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maybe</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“You’re all packed, right? Where are your bags?” Shayla
glanced around the room.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“I’ll get them.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Well, get to it.” Shayla tapped her wrist. “Time is
wasting. And we need to be there early to board the ship.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Galveston is a little over an hour from here. We have
plenty of time.” Meg grabbed her laptop so she could log out and shut it down.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Nope. We want to be there so we can find the hottest men
first.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg let out a long breath. They had plenty of time, but she
knew Shayla would continue to badger her, so she gave in and went back to her
bedroom to get her suitcases. “I think we’re leaving way too early. We can’t
even get on the boat until after two o’clock,” she said while she rolled her
suitcase into the living room.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Better early than late.” Shayla clapped her hands. “This is
going to be so awesome.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg hefted her suitcase and a couple smaller bags into the
back of Shayla’s silver Toyota, then took her seat in the front.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla blasted some music and they joined in the chorus of
Katy Perry’s “Firework” while they mounted the 45 Freeway headed south to
Galveston. Over the music Shayla shouted, “Within a few hours, we might meet
our Mr. Rights.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg was certain that if she met anyone, it’d be Mr. Wrong,
but she didn’t want to keep raining on Shayla’s parade by saying it out loud.
Humoring her BFF was a better choice. Besides, going on a singles cruise
wouldn’t kill her. She’d have plenty to eat, lots of sunshine, and if she was
lucky, Shayla would meet someone and leave Meg alone to focus on her business.<o:p></o:p></div>
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***<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“I think the shuttle will meet us over here,” Shayla said,
pointing to an area next to the parking lot.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg rolled her suitcase behind her. Perspiration formed around
her hairline and at the back of her neck, making her wish she’d put her hair in
a ponytail instead of leaving it down. Mid-July in southern Texas was typically
hot and humid—emphasis on humid. She tried to fan herself with her hand once
they reached the shuttle stop, but it didn’t matter. “I’m planning to jump in
the pool before we even get to our room.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“In your clothes?” Shayla said, crinkling her nose.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Would it matter?” Meg pulled at her damp shirt and looked
forward to some air conditioning on the shuttle bus.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
They boarded the bus and headed down the street. As they neared
the pristine white, several-story ship, Meg was struck by how immense it was.
“Wow, that is one big boat.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Isn’t it awesome? There’s like eleven decks or something.
And a couple of pools, a waterslide, a casino, restaurants, dance clubs. This
is going to be the best ever.” Shayla nodded and her hoop earrings swayed.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Despite her vow to not enjoy this cruise, Meg’s excitement
coursed through her. Maybe it would actually be fun to go on a cruise.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Oh, did I tell you I saw Kirsten Shupe?” Shayla said as
they walked into the check-in area.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg pulled her wallet out of her purse and fished her
driver’s license out of it. “Where did you see her?”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“I was coming out of Jimmy Choo at The Galleria.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“You and your shoe obsession.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“A girl can never have too many shoes.” Shayla waved her
hand. “Anyway, I almost walked right into Kirsten. I haven’t seen her since
high school.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg handed her ID to the Hispanic woman at the counter who
looked it over, then tapped some keys on her computer.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“That’s good, I guess.” Kirsten Shupe was not someone Meg
ever wanted to see again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shayla arched an eyebrow. “Don’t tell me you still hate
her.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Meg blew out a breath. The agony of being in class with
Kirsten was still seared into her memory. “She was totally rude to me in our
yearbook class.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The woman at the counter handed Meg back her ID. “Here is
your cruise card. It will allow you to board the ship at the ports. Please hang
onto it. You can now walk over there.” The woman pointed to her left.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Thank you,” Meg said and collected her card. She started
walking toward a long hallway tugging her suitcase behind her.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I can’t remember
what Kirsten even did,” Shayla said as she came up behind Meg.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Oh, I remember it vividly.” The memories heated Meg’s
cheeks. “It started when she read my copy for the theater department out loud
and made fun of it. She told me I should never write anything, even a grocery
list. Everyone thought she was so hilarious. Then she made snide remarks to me
for the rest of the year.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“But that was a long time ago.” Shayla shrugged. “I’m sure
we’ve all changed since then.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Some people never change. And Kirsten Shupe is one of
them.” Meg had plenty of proof to back up her claim.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Are you going to carry your grudge against her forever?” <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The way Shayla said it, it sounded foolish to still hang
onto the memories, but Meg remembered how Kirsten made her feel. Why should she
forget that? “Maybe.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>Will she let her past destroy her future?</b></div>
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Meg Summers was bullied about her weight when she was a kid.
Now, as an adult, she’s passionate about fitness and health. Just before the
launch of her online business, 4FHealth.com, she reluctantly agrees to
accompany her BFF, Shayla, on a singles cruise. Meg plans to dodge all the shipboard
losers by staying in her stateroom and putting the finishing touches on her
website.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Drew McDermott has one goal on this singles cruise: find a
woman for his heartbroken brother, Joey. Drew plans to bide his time during the
cruise, then return to his successful—albeit unfulfilling—career as an attorney
in Dallas. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Shortly after the mandatory safety meeting aboard the ship,
Meg meets Drew and sparks fly. When Shayla and Joey hit it off, Meg finds
herself spending time with Drew instead of working on her website. Despite her
better judgment, she begins falling for him—hard—until a shocking discovery dredges
up painful memories from her childhood and changes everything.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Will this revelation doom Meg’s blossoming relationship with
Drew or will she be able to move past it?<o:p></o:p></div>
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There's this awesome giveaway right now. You can get 100 free ebooks, plus enter for a chance to win Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet, or Gift Cards. It's super easy to get the books and to enter for a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes!!<br />
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You can <a href="https://booksweeps.com/summer-magic-100-free-romances-short-stories-and-more/" target="_blank">go here to see all the books and enter.</a> Look all these amazing books below!! And these are all clean romance! Whatever romance genre you love, you can find it in this giveaway.<br />
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