Seven Dirty Words
By Charlotte Howard
Synopsis
Paige Holmes
hides herself in a masculine world in a desperate attempt to remain safe.
Just as she
is ready to face her fears and her past, she finds herself torn between Matt Jackson
and Vance Ellery: handsome, rich, and safe – or handsome, rich, and dangerous?
Which will
she choose?
The one who
appears to be the most perfect, or the one who makes her use all Seven Dirty
Words?
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Excerpt
“I’ve never seen a girl eat like you.” He
laughed.
“I’m
starving,” I said, in between mouthfuls of prawns and peas, trying to ignore
the dimming room. A crash overhead started the storm’s symphony. Fat raindrops splattered
against the window as the room lit with a sudden flash. Seconds later, another
rumble filled the air. I shuddered.
“Are you
okay?”
“I don’t
like thunder storms,” I admitted, finishing the last of my noodles. The truth
was I was afraid of any loud noise.
“Don’t
worry, I won’t force you out in this.”
“I forgot to
bring a coat,” I grumbled, rubbing my arms as though it had suddenly got cold.
Matt stood
and peered out the window. “It’ll be a while before this is over.” He picked up
the plates and took them into the kitchen. I followed him, not wanting to be
alone.
As I walked
in, I suddenly remembered the large windows, and saw the dreary sky blanketing
the village. My eyes widened in fear as another flash filled the sky.
Matt smiled
at me.
“What’s so
funny?”
“You are.”
He laughed, nearing me. “I didn’t think you were afraid of anything.”
“Appearances
can be deceptive.”
“They most
certainly can!” He took my hand and led me back into the living room. “Well, it
looks like we’ll be here a bit longer than intended.” We sat back down on the
sofa.
“And no TV
to kill the time,” I said, staring at the empty fireplace. “Look, if you want
to get rid of me, I can make a mad dash to the car door. It’s only rain.”
“I don’t
want to get rid of you, Paige.” As he said my name, the hairs on my neck and
arms stood on end. “But I’m not willing to share you either.”
Meet the
Author
British
author, Charlotte Howard, was born in Oman and spent much of the first part of
her life flitting between Oman, Scotland, and England. Now settled in Somerset,
Charlotte lives with her husband, two children, and growing menagerie of pets.
Her career
as a writer began at an early age, with a poem being featured in an anthology
for the East Midlands. Since then Charlotte has written many short stories and
poems, and finally wrote her first full-length piece of fiction in 2010.
During what
little spare time she has, Charlotte enjoys reading and writing (of course),
spending time with her family, and watching action movies whilst eating curry
and drinking tea.
Charlotte is
an active member of Yeovil Creative Writers Group.
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