I had a ball going through this one as your writing is so free-flowing and easy to get into. I could definitely feel the angst between Grady and Maggie, and loved it when all of their secrets began to finally spill out! I found myself thinking of the story even when I was done working for the day... These two will certainly latch onto your heart! - Proof Positive Editing Services
“Maggie is a shoo-in to be reelected as mayor of Little Falls until her ex-lover Grady comes back to town, sparking a rivalry that’s just as personal as it is political. Scandalous secrets and lies are revealed that bring to light the pair’s complicated past in this romantic story of love, loyalty, and redemption.” Brittany M., Proofreader, Red Adept Editing
Coveting my brother’s girlfriend is one thing, but acting on it is a step too far. It’s too bad it’s a step I’ve already taken.
The
first time I met Maggie Sullivan, she was my brother’s guest at Sunday dinner.
That should have been enough to keep me away. It wasn’t.
The
night I lost control and gave into my passion was also the night of my
brother’s arrest for selling drugs—a business I was sure Maggie must have had a
hand in.
Overwhelmed
with guilt, I seized a chance to try out for Center Stage, a televised singing
competition. Winning changed my life.
Now,
years later, I’ve returned to Little Falls to reconnect with my family, and
Maggie Sullivan has somehow managed to become mayor.
With
only twenty-four hours until she’s reelected uncontested, I decide to throw a
wrench into her perfect life.
When
the race heats up, and old, unwanted feelings surface, I start to realize that
Maggie might not fit the box I’ve shoved her into all these years.
Soon,
I’m wondering if I want to steal the election, or if the real victory lies in
winning Maggie’s heart.
Copyright 2024, W. Million
I checked my watch. The first performer should have
started five minutes ago. Running behind for some reason? Or fashionably late?
Maybe the potential performers were intimidated by the large audience? I’d been
here before with Lila for an open mic night, and the bar hadn’t been this
packed.
The yellow curtain on the stage stirred. Kareena, the
owner, burst through the gap to the small bit of stage in front. She looked
flushed and too excited for a simple open mic night. “Ladies and Gentlemen.”
She waited for everyone to quiet down.
I sat straighter in my chair. The place hummed with an
unusual energy.
“Tonight, as some of you know—news like this spreads like
wildfire—we have the privilege of a very special guest.” Kareena glanced behind
her, her brown cheeks rosy. “Oh gosh, I am so
excited.” She giggled and covered her mouth.
I frowned and eyed everyone in our party who looked
equally confused. Other people in the crowd whooped and hollered as though
they, too, knew the secret. What could be so special about some singer at open
mic in a town barely bigger than Little Falls?
“I was going to do this big, long spiel about our guest,
but he asked me to keep it simple since his appearance is last-minute. So,
maybe I’ll let it be a surprise to those of you who don’t know yet.” Her grin
was broad enough to split her face. “Enjoy the night, everyone!” With a
flourish, she threw back the curtains and disappeared.
“That was weird,” Fernando muttered. “The only person I
know who has ever inspired that kind of weirdness is—”
The curtain peeled back, and the chords of a familiar
song started. My breath caught in my throat.
Grady
Castillo.
I never uttered his name. Hadn’t spoken it in years. He’d
burst onto the music scene with his stint on Center Stage, the talent discovery program, when I was at college
in Florida. Lila had told me how crazy my town went over one of our own winning
the top spot. A heap of money and a recording contract. When he only produced
one successful album and then largely disappeared, I was thrilled.
“Well, I’ll be damned,” Fernando called over the familiar
beat of the song. “I wonder what he’s doing back here.”
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About W. Million
W. Million is an award-winning author whose contemporary romances about
strong women and troubled men have captivated her loyal readers. She is the
author of the Bellerive Royals series
and the Tucker Family Billionaires series. Writing as Wendy
Million, she is the author of the contemporary second chance romances, When Stars Fall and Miss Matched.
When not writing, Wendy enjoys spending time in or around the water.
She lives in Ontario, Canada with two beautiful daughters, two cute pooches,
and one handsome husband (who is grateful she doesn’t need two of those).
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