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This will be my last week with Michaela and Tag. I adore them, and clearly you all do as well…but it’s time to share other stories with you…such a shame because we’re just at the meat of the story…but you know what they say – leave ’em wanting more, right?
In this 8, Michaela finally let her new assistant manager run the store for a night. He did really well, and she’d just admitted as much, adding in a hint of praise. This is his reaction:
With every word he’d brightened more, until a beaming smile warmed over half the doubts right out of her cold heart, “So do I get a passing grade?”
She chuckled and shook her head, “This isn’t school.”
“Too bad.”
“What? Why?”
“Because then I could start singing ‘Hot for Teacher’.”
“Oh my God,” She buried her face in her hands, the tingling burn of a blush creeping up from head to toe. “Owen!”
*A little creative editing involved to make the 8.
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If you want more of these wonderful two…pick up a copy! It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to enjoy this May/December romance…It’s plenty hot enough for summer. 😀
Michaela O’Keefe is in over her head with her restaurant, The Midway. Her ad for an assistant manager brings Owen “Tag” Montague to her doorstep. With an impeccable resume and dozens of letters of recommendation, she has little choice but to give him a chance. Ten years her junior, Tag sets her long-dead libido humming, but she gave up on love and her instincts on men years ago.
Tag has had a crush on his new boss since his youth, but he’s determined to prove he can do the job. Still, he can’t resist the urge to make her blush down to her toes as often as possible. He knows her rough past in life and love makes it hard to trust, and he’s wary of crossing the line he so desperately wants to.
Just when they manage to figure out how to work and play together, Michaela’s ex does all he can to destroy their budding love. When push comes to shove Michaela’s inability to give Tag the benefit of the doubt might destroy everything.
Learning to trust herself again is the hardest lesson Michaela will ever have to learn – and by the time she does, it may be too late for love.
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He’s a cocky one, isn’t he. I could “feel” her blush. 😀
lol. Yes he is, Gem…but he’s also got a good heart…it’s a good combination 😉
I love his sense of humor! Another excellent excerpt from this fun story…
Thanks, Veronica! Tag is definitely a pretty awesome character. Deep-Fried Sweethearts is one of my favorite stories for certain. 🙂
How delicious is this. You’re right. The motto in show business is always leave them wanting more and you’ve done just that. Applause.
Thanks, Charmaine! I thought this would a good place to stop for the ‘wanting more’ aspect…it is one of my favorite lines in the book…and he eventually uses it to his advantage 😉
Love their banter. Made me smile. Great visual, too. Could well imagine the blush. 🙂
Thank you, Karen. Glad you enjoyed it. And yes…Michaela’s blush is a frequent problem for her. lol
I’ve so enjoyed reading the excerpts from this story! Loved this line especially: “Because then I could start singing ‘Hot for Teacher’.” 😀 *swoons* Great job, Sarah!
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it, Evelyn!! Tag’s comment is my favorite line in the book, it makes me giggle every time. I hope you’ll pick a copy up and let Tag finish sweeping you off your feet 😉
Sad to see them go, but as always, a great snippet with wonderful interactions between the two.
LOL! What a tease!
Looks like a missed out on some great snippets. I felt her blush too. 🙂
Boy, he’s just itching to play with fire, isn’t he? Loved the “Hot for Teacher” reference. Nothing like being subtle, is there? LOL Great 8!
What a charming rascal – how can you get insulted by his forwardness? Great 8.
He’s certainly not shy.
So he likes to see her blush, does he? 🙂
That song would do it—whew!
Well, he’s not been shy before, so why start now : ) Very fun snippet.