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Secondhand Romance by RoseAnn DeFranco
Book 2: Brothers of Audubon Springs
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press / Champagne Rose
Publication Date: December 28, 2013
Format: Paperback - 248 pages / Kindle - 362 KB
ISBN: 1628301732
ASIN: B00HKRNUE4
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Book Description:
Tony Iuliano is there to fix the wiring in her shop. He doesn't believe in fate, magic, or the power of a good book. All this combined with his sexy-as-sin presence and all-knowing attitude infuriates Annie. The quirky bookworm intrigues him enough to accept her bet to read a book from her shop. When he discovers a stack of fifty-year-old love letters in the book, he wants to leave the past alone, but seeing it as a sign, Annie challenges him to read the letters and search for the long-lost lovers or lose the bet.
While shaking the dust off several ill-fated romances and fighting their attraction at every turn, the pair soon become the town gossip daily special. If they can stop arguing long enough, they may just discover this particular sign was meant for them all along.
Book Excerpt:
He glanced at the book she left on the counter and picked it up, weighing it in his big hand as if it were a foreign object. “I don’t get it. What is it about a book that so completely captures your attention?”
Annie’s eyes widened. A smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. “Hmmm, no, I don’t think so.”
“What does that mean?”
“It means I’m not going to try to explain this to a non-reader.”
A dark expression flashed across his face. “I read.”
“Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and Playboy do not count.”
“I said I can read!”
“Calm down there, big guy. I’m sure you can read, but I own the only bookstore in town, and I’ve never seen you in here to buy a book. To my way of thinking, that puts you in the category of a non-reader, as in someone who does not read for pleasure.”
“Okay, fine. You’ve got me. Humor me. What is it about a book that completely grabs your attention, leaving your store vulnerable to theft and you to bodily harm?”
Annie regarded him through narrowed eyes, not entirely sure if he was serious or seriously trying to provoke an argument. She found both options interesting. Up until now, they shared very little in the way of one-on-one dialogue. The nature of this question indicated a certain level of contemplation he’d already given on the subject. “You’re not going to let that go, are you?”
“No.” He revealed just the slightest crack of a smile.
Annie’s eyes widened. A smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. “Hmmm, no, I don’t think so.”
“What does that mean?”
“It means I’m not going to try to explain this to a non-reader.”
A dark expression flashed across his face. “I read.”
“Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and Playboy do not count.”
“I said I can read!”
“Calm down there, big guy. I’m sure you can read, but I own the only bookstore in town, and I’ve never seen you in here to buy a book. To my way of thinking, that puts you in the category of a non-reader, as in someone who does not read for pleasure.”
“Okay, fine. You’ve got me. Humor me. What is it about a book that completely grabs your attention, leaving your store vulnerable to theft and you to bodily harm?”
Annie regarded him through narrowed eyes, not entirely sure if he was serious or seriously trying to provoke an argument. She found both options interesting. Up until now, they shared very little in the way of one-on-one dialogue. The nature of this question indicated a certain level of contemplation he’d already given on the subject. “You’re not going to let that go, are you?”
“No.” He revealed just the slightest crack of a smile.
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Hello and thank you for having me back while I celebrate the $.99 cent sale for Secondhand Romance. From one Jersey girl to another...I LOVE the Jersey Strong and seeing the photos of the warm beach as we brace ourselves for another winter storm! Hope your followers like this sneak peek at Tony and Annie!
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if anyone here has ever tried to explain the love of a good book to a non-reader?
Thank you for the opportunity to host your virtual book blast event. I downloaded the book onto my Kindle and can't wait to read it.
DeleteWhen I've tried to explain my love and passion for reading to an non-reader I usually get an eye roll, that's okay their ignorance is their problem. lol
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DeleteI hope you enjoy when you get to it. I'm sure your TBR list is rather large!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to host the virtual book blast event.
DeleteWonderful premise for a book! I enjoyed the excerpt, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Elise-Maria! Thank you for visiting my blog and posting your kind comment :)
DeleteSo glad to hear you enjoy the premise, Elise-Maria!
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