Hello all, today I have Neva Brown and her book A Pretty Penny, and boy does it sound good!
A Pretty Penny
by
Neva Brown
Clayton
Brandt knows the cost of a woman but he never knew the value of a woman until
Penny, quiet, efficient, and determined, invades his workplace then his life.
Penny,
inadvertently, sets off a chain of events that threatens her life and the
happy-ever-after that she hoped for with Clayton.
How they
navigate through government agents’ plans, vindictive women's plans, and their
vastly different upbringing to find common ground to nurture a love that clings
through all the troubles and trials takes the reader on a compelling vicarious
journey.
Clayton stormed through the door in a rage. He
was dirty, face blistered, and anger oozed from every pore in his body.
“Ms. Jones, get into my office. You have some
explaining to do. I knew the minute I laid eyes on you that you were trouble.
How you pulled the wool over Wilma’s eyes, I’ll never know, but it doesn’t
really matter, since your stint at Brandt Enterprises is probably going to be
the shortest on record.”
She followed
him through the door. When he turned to glare at her, she was standing
stone-still framed by the light of the outer office. Her blonde hair looked
like a halo around her pixie face that was white but calm as she waited. Her
pale blue T shirt and gauzy broomstick skirt reflected enough of the light to
make her look not quite real. He wanted to take her in his arms and absorb that
heavenly quiet calm that seemed to protect her. Heaven help him! He needed peace and peace could not be found.
Angry at
himself now for letting his thoughts be diverted, he all but shouted “I’ve
spent the last few days shouting over the roar of welding machines trying to
pacify three temperamental old geezers that call themselves artists. I’d
expected to find peace and quiet when I got home, but no such luck. Just what
did you do or say to Velma? She’s been in bed with a migraine since her
encounter with you. She says you were completely disrespectful to her and that
she will not tolerate you in her house. Now speak up, and it better be good.”
“I was not aware that I was living in her
house,” Penny said.
He had caught his breath….
A Pretty Penny is a fun romantic suspense thriller.
It begins with a grumpy boss and a fabulous competent young
woman named, you guessed it, Miss Penny. In Penny’s mind she’s still married, so she finds the
obnoxious rich guy annoying, but he’s her new boss, so she deals with it. The
love of her life died by bull (he was a bullrider). Sorry, I couldn’t resist.
What she doesn’t know is the reason her boss is being such a
jerk is because he’s very attracted to her and he doesn’t want to be. He’s got
enough trying women in his life.
These two are very different. She’s only loved one guy, her
bull riding husband, while he’s a total tomcat who will jump anything that
catches his eye. Needless to say this relationship has some major hurdles to
overcome.
Making matters worse, someone wants to destroy everything wealthy
Clayton has created and that includes killing the pretty Miss Penny that he’s
fallen head over heels in love with.
This story entertained from beginning to end. And the surprises don't stop coming--even when you think they should.
Sounds like a fun read!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by. A Pretty Penny was fun to write!
DeleteThank you so much for the wonderful review. Doing my happy dance.
ReplyDeleteNice dancing. You are most welcomed.
DeleteSounds great! I'll have to put it on my TBR list!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
DeleteThat is such a great review!! Congratulations, Neva!! Liza is a wonderful reviewer!! I shared.
ReplyDeleteYou are right Liza is great! Thanks for the share!
DeleteSounds like a wonderful story. Congrats :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. This one was fun to write.
DeleteExcellent review! I'm putting A Pretty Penny on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope it entertains.
DeleteDied by bull!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cover. Great excerpt.
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Thank you for the great comment. Liza sense of humor really shined n the review. Appreciate the support!
DeleteA breath of fresh air in a crowded field. We need more of this style writting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment--makes my heart happy!
DeleteNice review. I have your book on my TBR list. I need to get to it. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if my comment posted, but sounds like an amazing read. I adore that 1st line. He knew the cost, but not the value of. Epic line! -- Bobbi
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment. Aren't words fun to play with!
DeleteSounds wonderful! Thanks for the review!!
ReplyDeleteThanks much for stopping by. A Pretty penny was fun to write.
DeleteIt's certainly a pretty cover!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by. The cover artist really caught the aura of the story. I love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cover and a fun read ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words. I love the cover it fits the story SO well. Appreciate you stopping by.
DeleteSounds like a fun read. Best of luck with sales.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and for the good wishes.
ReplyDeleteNeva, Congrats on your wonderful review by LIZA. Miss Penny is something else.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for being on my Teaser Newsletter last October. I love helping authors get their books out there.
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ReplyDeleteThank you. I enjoyed working with Penny. She was an interesting character to spend time with.
ReplyDeleteI just finished Neva's "Casey's Courage," a wonderful story that kept me turning pages. I look forward to reading "A Pretty Penny." Penny sounds like she'll be as much fun to get to know as Casey has been.
ReplyDeleteDana, Thanks so much for stopping by. Special thanks for the kind words about "Casey's Courage," a book with a very special place in my heart.
ReplyDeleteA tastefully written romance interwoven with a solid mystery. Neva is equally talented in both genres, which is no easy task! Looking forward to her next book.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the lovely comment. A PRETTY PENNY was fun to do.
DeleteSensual yet intellectual. A tastefully written romance interwoven in a solid mystery. Neva is equally talented in both genres, which is no easy task! Can't wait to see what she will come up with next!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by and for the VERY nice words. My hope is to entertain and take the reader to a "play like" world for a while, away from the daily, mundane chores.
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