Series: A Change in Plans #2
Publication date: March 19th, 2018
Synopsis (according to Goodreads):
Paige Parker has no time for romance. She's too busy building up her house-flipping business. But when a charming guy comes between her and the house she wants, Paige is a little more torn than she expected. For a girl who's always gone with her firm business sense, she's not sure how to trust her heart.
When it comes to dating, Shaun Randall is not about to get serious with anyone. He has his mother to take care of and enough family secrets to keep him running from any girl who gets too close. Spending time with Paige starts out as a means to get the house he wants, but every time he thinks it's time to bail, he finds himself drawn in a little more.
When is it worth taking a chance on love?
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Excerpt
Shaun Randall could spot a bad date from a mile away, and this one at a nearby table was obviously not going well. The guy's first mistake was bringing a girl to a sports bar and sitting where he could watch the game, while she sat and toyed with her lemonade.
The football game only mildly interested him, and he couldn't help checking back, more and more certain this was a first, maybe second date scenario and not a girlfriend/boyfriend situation. There was definitely an awkward newness vibe going on between the two. Plus, she was way too dressed up for a sports bar, while her date was in cargo shorts and a T-shirt. Watching the guy down his third beer and order another one gave Shaun the push he needed.
Thanks to his six foot, four inch height and his bright red hair, Shaun stood out for all the wrong reasons. He was not the best-looking guy there. But he did have one gift, and that was understanding women and how to talk to them. It didn't always mean he said the right thing. He liked messing with people almost as much as he liked flirting. In this case, he could do both. He took a last sip of his Coke and went to make his move. If things went badly, it would be a fun story for later.
He planted his hands on their table and waited until she noticed him. "Hi, cuz. I'm so glad I found you. Your mom's been trying to get a hold of you. Is your phone on silent?"
Dark brown eyes framed in long lashes stared at him, her forehead knotting in confusion. She was even more beautiful up close.
"Hey, man, you're blocking the TV." Her date weaved his head around him groaning when the play didn't go the way he wanted.
"Oh, you're right." The girl held up her phone, hiding a slight smile. "I did miss some calls. Jeremy, I need to go. Sorry to cut our date short."
Jeremy looked at Shaun and then at her, finally paying attention. "Come on. I need you to be my designated driver. And who's this guy?"
"My... cousin." She pulled out a couple of bills and dropped them on the table. "Call a cab, it's on me. Sorry the date didn't work out." She strode off, throwing her purse strap over one shoulder, and Shaun had to catch up.
The football game only mildly interested him, and he couldn't help checking back, more and more certain this was a first, maybe second date scenario and not a girlfriend/boyfriend situation. There was definitely an awkward newness vibe going on between the two. Plus, she was way too dressed up for a sports bar, while her date was in cargo shorts and a T-shirt. Watching the guy down his third beer and order another one gave Shaun the push he needed.
Thanks to his six foot, four inch height and his bright red hair, Shaun stood out for all the wrong reasons. He was not the best-looking guy there. But he did have one gift, and that was understanding women and how to talk to them. It didn't always mean he said the right thing. He liked messing with people almost as much as he liked flirting. In this case, he could do both. He took a last sip of his Coke and went to make his move. If things went badly, it would be a fun story for later.
He planted his hands on their table and waited until she noticed him. "Hi, cuz. I'm so glad I found you. Your mom's been trying to get a hold of you. Is your phone on silent?"
Dark brown eyes framed in long lashes stared at him, her forehead knotting in confusion. She was even more beautiful up close.
"Hey, man, you're blocking the TV." Her date weaved his head around him groaning when the play didn't go the way he wanted.
"Oh, you're right." The girl held up her phone, hiding a slight smile. "I did miss some calls. Jeremy, I need to go. Sorry to cut our date short."
Jeremy looked at Shaun and then at her, finally paying attention. "Come on. I need you to be my designated driver. And who's this guy?"
"My... cousin." She pulled out a couple of bills and dropped them on the table. "Call a cab, it's on me. Sorry the date didn't work out." She strode off, throwing her purse strap over one shoulder, and Shaun had to catch up.
About the Author:
Rachel John is the author of books filled with awkward humor and sigh-inducing romance. When not burning dinner or chasing kids, Rachel can be found working on family history, writing, reading, or putting off writing by staring at Facebook. She lives in Arizona with her understanding husband, four crazy kids, and a desert tortoise.
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