NEW BOOK ALERT:
Don't Stop Till You Get Enough by Chicki Brown
About the Book:
New York City on-air television personality Greg Stafford is different from his
brothers. He has a secret that none of the family knows about until he is
arrested and the story hits the media. A scandal ensues, and he is suspended
from his job for breaking the morality clause in his contract. In order to keep
his position, he is ordered to submit to therapy. Little does he know that the
woman who will become his counselor will become the most important person in
the world to him...
Excerpt:
The gentle chime on the front
door sounded, and Rhani waited until her receptionist escorted him into the
office. Before her stood one of the best looking men she had ever seen, which
was quite an accomplishment in a city the size of New York.
“Mr.
Stafford? Rhani Drake. Nice to meet you.” They shook hands, and she mentally
chastised herself for the prickling sensation running across her skin when
their flesh touched. She had seen him numerous times on TV, yet meeting him in
person was a jolt to her senses. The first thing she noticed was his height. He
towered over her five-feet-six inches. His scent registered with her senses
next. The cologne he wore had a luxurious, spicy fragrance¾a mix of grass, cloves, jasmine
and some other delicious scents. Dressed casually yet stylishly, his appearance
came across as easy-going and self-confident.
Rhani
glanced up just in time to catch his questioning expression.
“Is
there something wrong?”
He
removed his hat but kept the shades on. “No. It’s just…I expected you to be
older.”
For
some reason, hearing this pleased her. “Is my age a problem? I assure you I am
well-qualified.” Rhani pointed to her framed diplomas on the office wall then
waved a hand toward the sofa. “Please
have a seat.”
He sat
with his long legs open, his elbows on his knees and studied the room for a
long moment. “Nice office.” The emotionless tone of his voice didn’t convey his
appreciation.
“Thank
you.” Once she settled into the chair at the end of the sofa, she crossed her
legs and rested her notebook on one knee. “Tell me why you’re here.”
He
flashed the dazzling smile she’d seen on the TV screen so many times. Her
stomach flipped, and she wanted to slap herself. “You already know why. I’m
sure Thad told you when he made the appointment.”
Annoyed
by her sensual reaction to his presence, Rhani purposely didn’t return his
smile. “He did, but I’d like to hear your take on the situation. And do you
mind taking off the sunglasses? I like to make eye contact with my clients.”
He
poked out his lips, moved them from side to side then pulled of the shades and
put them in his shirt pocket. “I got arrested for…having sex in public, which
constitutes breaking the morals clause in my contract. In order to keep my job,
I have to attend counseling for a minimum of three months.”
“Is
that the only reason you’re here?
“Excuse
me?” He met her gaze for the first time since he’d arrived, and she had to look
away. His light eyes were evident on television, but looking into them in
person was a different story. They were hazel—an intriguing combination of
several other colors including green and brown with less melanin than brown
eyes, but more than blue. Why would she
even be thinking about this at the moment? Rhani blinked, straightened and
returned to her questioning. “Did you come to counseling to keep your job or to
deal with the reason the therapy was ordered to begin with?”
A
muscle ticked in his jaw, a square jaw covered by a smooth, neatly trimmed
beard. “I need my job.” His voice
deepened in timbre and intensity.
“I
think you’ve answered my question. You’re saying you don’t want to be here.”
He
gave an insolent shrug.
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Talk about art imitating life! Okay, so Greg Stafford's dilemma sounds a lot juicier than the reason NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was removed from the air, but it also sounds like a lot more fun!
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2 comments:
Thanks so much for hosting me today, Bettye!
Loved the excerpt. Chicki, keep on writing/publishing. You're good!
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