On Tour with Prism Book Tours
(A True North Hero #3)
By M. K. Stelmack
Contemporary Romance
Paperback, 384 pages
October 2, 2018 by Harlequin Heartwarming
She wants a temporary fake romance
Can he make it real...and forever?
Driving across the country in an RV with her terminally ill godmother was not Daphne Merlotte's idea. Nor was crashing the RV into a small-town coffee shop, nearly hitting local good guy Mel Greene. Now Daphne will do anything to keep her godmother from continuing the trip--even asking Mel to be her fake boyfriend. But there's nothing fake about Mel's intentions--he wants a real romance!
Can he make it real...and forever?
Driving across the country in an RV with her terminally ill godmother was not Daphne Merlotte's idea. Nor was crashing the RV into a small-town coffee shop, nearly hitting local good guy Mel Greene. Now Daphne will do anything to keep her godmother from continuing the trip--even asking Mel to be her fake boyfriend. But there's nothing fake about Mel's intentions--he wants a real romance!
EXCERPT:
(When Daphne’s god mother takes off win the RV with all of Daphne’s possessions, Mel comes to her rescue.)
By the time Mel and Daphne left the [police] station, Daphne was having to consciously tell herself to breathe. Mel wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her tight to his side. He kissed the top of her head and guided her into his truck, closing the door behind her.
He drove to an apartment building a block from the downtown. His place. About to turn down into the underground parking, Mel braked. “I never thought to ask,” he said. “Would you prefer a hotel? I’d pay until this is all sorted.”
“I’m fine. If you are. Either way. Whichever you prefer.” Because unless she wanted to clamber into a Dumpster, she really was at his mercy.
He eased off the brake. “I prefer you with me.”
His place was neat as the proverbial pin. The dining room table gleamed. The handles on his mugs all faced the same direction. He kept the teakettle in a cupboard, and when he finished making her a chamomile tea served on the couch, he returned all the tea paraphernalia to its rightful place. She would never have expected this meticulousness from someone who seemed so relaxed. She wasn’t sure her apartment had ever been this neat. Her chaos must annoy him to no end.
He slipped down the hallway, presumably to his bedroom. She heard him move around, a drawer opened, a hanger scraped along a rod. Daphne closed her eyes and breathed. His hand on her shoulder brought her back awake.
“I got the bed made up for you. And a change of clothes. Well, sort of.”
“Oh. I can sleep on the couch. No need to fuss.”
“Not fussing,” he said quietly.
“Come on.” He stretched out his hand and she took it. The bedroom was a romantic setting. The bed lamps glowed warmly and the cover was smoothed, with a corner flipped back. He’d laid out a flannel shirt on the bed. It would come down to her knees, be its own Mel nightgown.
“I bet,” she murmured, “there’s a new toothbrush ready for me in the bathroom.”
He smiled. “Good night,” he said. “I’ll be out on the couch, if you need anything. Don’t worry. Tomorrow’s a new day.”
Which, Daphne concluded as she stretched out, was a good thing.
So was Mel’s choice of thread count...
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Tour Schedule
October 1st:
Launch
Katie's Clean Book Collection
Nicole's Book Musings
Book by Book
October 2nd:
Reading Is My SuperPower
underneath the covers
Rockin' Book Reviews
October 3rd:
E-Romance News
My Devotional Thoughts
Heidi Reads...
October 4th:
Handcrafted Reviews
Remembrancy
It's All About the Romance
October 5th:
Hearts & Scribbles
Christy's Cozy Corners
Teatime and Books
Book Lover in Florida
October 6th:
Grand Finale
Launch
Katie's Clean Book Collection
Nicole's Book Musings
Book by Book
October 2nd:
Reading Is My SuperPower
underneath the covers
Rockin' Book Reviews
October 3rd:
E-Romance News
My Devotional Thoughts
Heidi Reads...
October 4th:
Handcrafted Reviews
Remembrancy
It's All About the Romance
October 5th:
Hearts & Scribbles
Christy's Cozy Corners
Teatime and Books
Book Lover in Florida
October 6th:
Grand Finale
Tour Giveaway
1 winner will receive ebooks of A Roof Over Their Heads and Building a Family plus a $25 Amazon e-Gift Card
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Ends October 10th
