California Can Wait by Marci Boudreaux - Book Tour + Giveaway
California Can Wait
by Marci Boudreaux
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
Contemporary Romance
Reporter Andrea Davidson isn't running from her mistakes. There's no escaping
the career-ending mess she fell into back home. But she is moving
forward, and is halfway to a new life in California when someone
breaks into her motel room. She's lost her computer and her dignity,
but that's only the beginning of her newest problem: local news
editor Graham Bradley.
the career-ending mess she fell into back home. But she is moving
forward, and is halfway to a new life in California when someone
breaks into her motel room. She's lost her computer and her dignity,
but that's only the beginning of her newest problem: local news
editor Graham Bradley.
Graham Bradley doesn't know a thing about the newspaper business. A widow
with a promise to keep, he's got more than just his own personal
welfare riding on this small-town paper. The last thing he needs is a
pushy woman with a secret in her past and a vicious red pen throwing
all his mistakes and insecurities front and center on his desk. Faced
with an impossible choice, Graham hires Andi, but hopes she's not
just the last-and maybe worst-in a long line of bad decisions. Saving
the small-town Gazette is the second chance both Andi and Graham need.
with a promise to keep, he's got more than just his own personal
welfare riding on this small-town paper. The last thing he needs is a
pushy woman with a secret in her past and a vicious red pen throwing
all his mistakes and insecurities front and center on his desk. Faced
with an impossible choice, Graham hires Andi, but hopes she's not
just the last-and maybe worst-in a long line of bad decisions. Saving
the small-town Gazette is the second chance both Andi and Graham need.
But with bill collectors calling, Andi's past catching up fast, and the
chemistry between them making work next to impossible, will Andi and
Graham get the second chance they both desperately need? Or will
their demise be the next big headline?
chemistry between them making work next to impossible, will Andi and
Graham get the second chance they both desperately need? Or will
their demise be the next big headline?
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He
glanced through the window to where Donna was sitting at her desk before
leveling his gaze at Andi. Even though the woman was on the other side of the
building, he lowered his voice. “Are you in some kind of trouble?”
Andi
forced a laugh, an obvious attempt to dismiss his question, but her fake giggle
only made him more suspicious. “Of course not.”
“Really? Because you had that same look
when I gave you tax papers to fill out, which by the way, you still haven’t
done. It was also the look you had when you said you didn’t want a byline. Now
you’re scared of taking phone calls?”
Any
amusement she’d pretended to have faded, and she stared him straight in the eye
as if warning him to back off. “I’m not scared of taking phone calls. I just
wasn’t expecting one, that’s all.”
“That’s all?”
“That’s all,” she stated firmly.
“Look, I don’t care what’s going on
with you. I just need to know that you’re not bringing your problems to my
doorstep.”
“I’m not.”
Reaching
around her, he closed the door. “I don’t need any more complications getting
this paper back on its feet than I have already.”
“I’m not here to complicate anything. I
just don’t want to throw my name out there when I’m only passing through.”
“Passing through to where? Where are
you going, Andi? Where did you come from? Why are you here?”
He
sighed when she simply stared at him.
“You know what?” He shook his head,
thinking of how intense the last few days had been. Not just the frustration
they seemed to constantly spark in each other, but the undeniable attraction he
felt for her that he suspected was not one-sided, as well as his fear of
getting involved with someone who had just as much, if not more, baggage than
he did. “This is a really bad idea. I mean, I don’t even know what kind of experience
you have, and I’m taking your advice, letting you write for me, and make
decisions for my paper.” He held up a hand to stop her when she started to
speak. “I don’t even know if Andi is your real name because you have yet to
give me any kind of proof of identity. You’ve got this whole secret life thing
going on, and it’s starting to make me nervous. I think it’s time for you to
tell me who you are and how you know what you know about running a newspaper.”
She
stared him down, seemingly torn. “I obviously have experience. Isn’t that
enough?”
He
glanced through the window at Donna, not really needing to verify that she
wasn’t eavesdropping. She rarely left her desk. He just needed to not look at
the plea in Andi’s eyes.
“I realize I’m not that great at this
newspaper thing yet, but I’ll get it. I’ve been going to conferences and doing
research. I’ll figure it out. It would be easier if I had someone on staff to
show me, but not if you can’t be honest with me.”
She
scoffed and gave her head a hard shake. “So I have to tell you my life story to
work for you?”
“No,” he snapped. “You have to tell me
that letting you work here isn’t going to cost me everything I’ve worked for.
What kind of mess are you in?”
“I’m not in any kind of mess, Graham.”
“Don’t lie to me, Andi.” He paused,
giving her time to confess, but she simply stood there, silently imploring him
with her sad eyes. Damn it, he didn’t want to fire her, but she was not leaving
him any choice. “Be honest with me.” He hoped using a more gentle tone would persuade
her. “Tell me what is going on with you. Tell me right now, Andi. Or leave.”
As a teen, Marci Boudreaux skipped over
young adult books and jumped right into the world of romance novels.
She’s never left. Marci lives with her husband, two kiddos, and
their numerous pets. She is a freelance writer appearing monthly in a
variety of local magazines as well as a content editor.
young adult books and jumped right into the world of romance novels.
She’s never left. Marci lives with her husband, two kiddos, and
their numerous pets. She is a freelance writer appearing monthly in a
variety of local magazines as well as a content editor.
Romance is her preferred reading and writing genre because nothing feels
better than falling in love with someone new and her husband doesn't
like when she does that in real life.
better than falling in love with someone new and her husband doesn't
like when she does that in real life.
3 Comments
I enjoyed getting to know your book and thanks for the chance to win :)
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