Bold Love by Lauren Accardo (English) Paperback Book

Description: Bold Love by Lauren Accardo Playing house in the mountains was supposed to be temporary, but a woman would have to be made of stone to resist the most eligible bachelor in Pine Ridge and all his small-town charm....Denny Torres needs a break. After a series of embarrassments on and off the field, the Adirondacks provide the perfect hideout for his new, quiet, post-football life. The fresh mountain air is a welcome balm for his soul, but whats even more soothing? The sexy, sweet touch of fellow Pine Ridge newcomer Bethany Jones. If only she planned to stay....Bee does not have time for a hunky former athlete-no matter how good he looks shirtless. Her artistic ambitions are in ruins, her brother is a disaster, and while Pine Ridge has its charms, the small town is nothing more than a pit stop on her way to getting back on track. Bees just going to ignore the fact that when Denny offers her the chance to channel her creative energy into redesigning his house, she finds herself building the home-and the life-of her dreams.With their time together coming to an end, Denny will have to move quickly to prove he can be the man Bee needs. Who better than a defensive back to knock down those walls? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lauren Accardo writes steamy contemporary romance featuring strong women and the men who love them. Originally from Western New York, Lauren now lives in Queens with her stand-up-comic husband. She loves karaoke, cake, and the Adirondack Mountains, where her series takes place. Review Praise for Wild Love"The ultimate comfort romance read. Lauren Accardo has crafted an engrossing and heartfelt small-town romance about overcoming heartbreak and hardship to find your purpose and the happily ever after you deserve."—Sarah Smith, author of Simmer Down"A deeply satisfying slow-burn romance"—Publishers Weekly Review Quote Praise for Wild Love "The ultimate comfort romance read. Lauren Accardo has crafted an engrossing and heartfelt small-town romance about overcoming heartbreak and hardship to find your purpose and the happily ever after you deserve."--Sarah Smith, author of Simmer Down Excerpt from Book chapter one Bethany Jones closed her eyes as the sunshine melted into her skin, tugged at the corners of her matte-pink lips, and seeped into her soul, warming her from the inside out. She breathed in, tasting the scent of freshly printed books and a tangy orange blossom candle on her tongue. "Told you summer in Pine Ridge was nice." Sydneys voice broke through Bees thoughts like a pebble on a pond. "I never doubted you," Bee said. She turned away from the big front window of the Loving Page bookstore where shed erected the base of a small-scale sailboat for the last of the summer displays. Sydney artfully arranged a basket of delicate scented soaps-ocean breeze and fresh linen-next to the cash register before stepping back to admire her work. "Does anyone use bar soap anymore?" Bee placed a hand on her hip. "If nothing else, people give them as gifts. And they make the cash wrap smell nice. Seriously, Syd, youve got the incredible smells in here down to a science." Sydney grinned, gazing around the bookstore shed single-handedly transformed from dusty old shop to town jewel. "We sell so many candles. Obviously, the romance novels are still our bread and butter, but profits have completely shifted since I expanded our candle section." A brief but distinct pang of jealousy hit Bee in the chest. Her dreams didnt reside in a tiny mountain town or a romance-themed bookstore, but she filled with longing as she watched Sydney flourish in a business she worked for and helped make thrive. Theyd met at a discount gym during Bees first year living in New York City and bonded over the subpar equipment and their favorite Zumba instructor. Sydney quickly became Bees closest, most trusted female friend, and despite their paths drifting over the past few years, theyd never lost touch. And when either of them needed the other, she was always there. "I pulled a specific box of titles I want featured in the window," Sydney said. "If they dont work with my color scheme, Im vetoing them." Bee winked. With a roll of her eyes and a smirk, Syd turned over her shoulder, disappeared into the back office, and emerged carrying a box the size of a small child. "Here." She dropped the box next to the front door and brushed off her hands. "I think youll be pleasantly surprised." Bee peered into the box of books with spines in shades of pale blue, creamy white, and dusty pink. "The Prince Problem," Bee read. "Heart of Stone. Josh and Odie: A Love Story." She lifted her gaze to where Sydney stood adjusting the soaps for the third time. "Male-male romances?" Bee asked. Without turning her attention, Syd said, "Yeah. I mean, some. Queer romance. They cover the whole spectrum. Well . . . you know, not the whole spectrum. But thats my goal." Bee turned back to the box, gazing at the spines with new affection. "Wow. Didnt realize a small town would be so accepting of such inclusive content." "You have a lot of misconceptions about this place," Sydney said. "Of course, we have the requisite bigot, the handful of misogynists, the old folks using terminology that makes your skin crawl. But the majority welcome diversity and inclusion. Its really refreshing." Bee raised a single, skeptical eyebrow. No one town could be that perfect, could it? "Okay," Sydney said. "So its not Club Trade on a Thursday night. But its not Mayberry, either." Club Trade on a Thursday night rivaled Mardi Gras. Bee grinned. Shed worked hard to promote the gay nightclub where shed worked for the last five years, starting as a bartender and working her way up to assistant manager and event host. But as quickly as the warm memories surfaced, doubt and anxiety crept in to taint them. She loved the life shed created in New York; loved the people, loved the work Club Trade did behind the scenes for the LGBTQ+ community. Loved being surrounded by supportive, like-minded allies, but lately the schedule and demands had begun to weigh on her. The club scene wore her down. She knew she couldnt continue kissing cheeks and hustling bodies in the door for much longer. Every morning, as the sun peeked over the New York City skyline, Bee crept into bed with aching feet and a nagging question in her mind: How long can I keep doing this? Shed saved every penny shed made over the years, only indulging in the occasional vacation with her best friends, Abe and Jamie, and then a few weeks back, the day after she gave her notice at the club in anticipation of attending design school in London in the fall, her brother, Isaac, called. "Those books will fit with your window aesthetic, right?" Sydney asked. Bees brain catapulted back to the present. She didnt have the mental wherewithal to dive into her younger brothers issues, or how, because of him, shed deferred enrollment at the London School of Arts and Design and settled on a weekend in Pine Ridge instead of moving to the United Kingdom. She loved Sydney and missed her since shed moved from New York, but Taylors bar didnt have quite the same vibe as the dives and pubs of East London. "Absolutely," Bee asked. "Theyre perfect. And did you say you have white fabric?" "Yep." Sydney turned toward the tiny back office. "White tulle from a Christmas display. Will that work?" Bee envisioned billowing sails on her boat behind a hand-painted sign that read, Sail Away with Romance. Just because shed describe her current relationship status as hopelessly single didnt mean she had stopped believing in love. At least, not altogether. She followed Sydney into the back office. "Ugh," Sydney said. "Crap." Bee followed Sydneys gaze to a shelf at least four feet above both their heads. "Ladder?" "I only have a stepladder," Sydney said. "My old extension ladder busted, and I havent had a chance to get a new one yet." "Theres a hardware store just down the street, right? Lets go get you a new one." "Hey, I have an idea!" Sydney turned toward Bee with bright, shining brown eyes. "I know someone who can help us." Bees gaze narrowed. "But dont you need the extension ladder?" "Its not really in my budget at the moment." Sydney brushed past her with a toss of her hand. "Come on, I could use a break anyway." Bee stepped out into the summer sun and soaked it in again, delighting in the brief, quiet moment of small-town life. Downtown was quiet, peaceful, serene. Shed been in town only two days, but already, the charm of Pine Ridge had made its mark. "Dont fight it," Sydney said. Bee opened her eyes to find Sydney grinning smugly. She flipped the sign in the front window to Be Back Soon, locked the door, and joined Bee on the sun-dappled sidewalk. "I dunno why," Bee said, "but when I think of the Adirondacks, I think snow. Summer up here is very different." Sydney beamed as if shed designed the season herself, before unlocking the passenger-side door of her pickup truck. "Ive only told you this a thousand times. Cant believe how long its taken me to get you up here." Bee bit her lip, the typical excuses hot on her tongue. The demands of her life in New York City consumed her, and for most of her adult life, shed welcomed those demands with open arms: friends who requested advice, friends of friends who needed a couch to crash on, cousins of friends of friends who heard she had the best vintage-shop recommendations, hosted the best parties, knew the coolest drag queens. Call my friend Bee; shes amazing, and she knows everyone. Everything about her carefully curated life felt safe and controlled and planned. Everything except for her family. Isaacs phone call found her heading to work from the apartment above the club that she rented at a great discount. Ugh, okay, listen. Dont hate me. And dont panic. Im in the hospital. Im a little banged up, but Im gonna be fine. I just . . . need some money. Shed emptied her bank account for him, and all at once her whole world felt like a prison. Enter Pine Ridge. "Im a terrible friend," Bee said as they climbed into the truck. "Just dont forget, in another lifetime youd also have dragged your feet on spending a whole weekend in the mountains." A smile spread across Sydneys face as the truck roared to life. "Yep," Sydney said. "Another lifetime." They pulled away from the Loving Page and drove through downtown, Sydney maneuvering the narrow roads with ease. She wore New Balance sneakers caked with mud and gray sweat shorts with a big white T-shirt Bee was sure belonged to her hunky mechanic husband, Sam. Another lifetime. Pine Ridge, New York, certainly had the vibe of a different era. But something about it had lured Sydney, caught her, reeled her in. Perhaps the hot husband shed met the first night she arrived in town a few years back? Bee gazed out the window as the jasmine-colored forest blurred by and wondered if it might have been something else. &nb Details ISBN0593200330 Author Lauren Accardo Series Forever Adirondacks Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0593200330 ISBN-13 9780593200339 Publication Date 2022-01-25 Series Number 3 Format Paperback Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2022-01-25 UK Release Date 2022-01-25 Place of Publication New York DEWEY 813.6 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-03-28 AU Release Date 2022-03-28 Pages 320 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134540903;

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