Renee Lockhart has her eye on a lofty goal…to fill the open position of morning radio show host at the station where she works. When her co-workers sign her up for a local TV version of The Bachelor, Renee goes along with it in order to raise her profile.
Upon seeing her bumbling audition, Ben McConnell, one of the most eligible bachelors in town, insists that Renee be placed on the show. But Ben gets much more than he expected in Renee… he gets a girl who can’t seem to do anything right…and a girl he can’t seem to resist.
EXCERPT:
Renee leaned way over in her chair, throwing her arm up beside her for dramatic effect. She had the perfect line to close her short ad, but instead of delivering it, she flung one of the flickering candles to the floor with a loud crash.
“Fire!” she screamed as she realized the flame had not extinguished, but rather had transferred itself to the hem of her dress.
Before Renee could stop drop and roll, Ben leapt from his chair and threw himself across the small space separating them. The pressure of his body against her leg put out the fire instantly, but it also toppled her chair over, leaving them in a heap on the concrete.
Renee found herself on her side with Ben’s breath on her cheek. She slowly turned her head, though what she really wanted to do was push him away and run out of the studio as fast as possible.
“That was quite a commercial.” Ben didn’t make a move to rise. “Are you okay?”
Renee wasn’t sure how the dress looked, but there were no burning sensations on her leg. There was a twinge in the pit of her stomach. She nodded. “I’m okay.” She met his eyes and allowed herself a few beats to study him closely. He was handsome. And now, he was even a hero. Though he wouldn’t have had to save her from burning flames had she not set herself on fire.
Ben deftly got to his feet and pulled Renee from her chair as the producer rushed over and the camera operators stood by, panning down to capture Renee’s smoldering dress.
“Hey, Renee,” Ben whispered into her ear, “next time there’s fire between us, I’m not going to put it out.”
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Hi Brooke and welcome back to Vision and Verse. We're always glad to see you. I see you have a new book out today inspired by The Bachelor. What a clever idea! What inspired you to write “Accept this Dandelion?” What did
you discover while writing it?
Thank you, Carol. The only way I am able to write a novel is when I am so
inspired to write it that I simply can’t NOT write it. The idea bugs me and
festers and takes over my thoughts at all hours of the day or night. That’s
when I know I have a story that has to be written. If it’s something I forget
about after a day or two, it can wait.
“
Accept
this Dandelion” was inspired by the TV show “The Bachelor.” The book is
based around a localized version of the show on which nothing can go right for
the main character. This poor girl…the things I put her through! She lights
herself on fire, has an allergic reaction, rips her dress open, you name it!
Dating disaster after dating disaster. And while I feel sorry for her, it
brought joy to me and hopefully will bring a laugh and a smile to readers as
well.
I discovered just how much fun I could have when writing as
I created “Accept this Dandelion.” Writing is something I have ALWAYS loved,
but when I wrote this, I literally had a smile on my face. I would sit at the
computer, rub my hands together with glee, and type like the wind. It was pure
joy to write this book and I feel honored that the story came to me. I also
discovered that I have a very strange sense of humor. I guess I’ve always known
it, but now that this book is available, everyone else will know it too!
We at Vision and Verse wish you much success with your new book and all your writing endeavors. Thank you for stopping by on this busy morning. Come back and see us anytime.
Hugs,
Carol
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By Brooke Williams
Genre: Romance/Comedy
ASIN: B00R54MUXY
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About the Author
Brooke Williams writes in a sleep-deprived state while her daughters nap. Her romantic comedy is best read in the same state. Brooke has twelve years of radio in her background, both behind the scenes and on the air. She was also a television traffic reporter for a short time despite the fact that she could care less about hair and make-up. Today, Brooke stays at home with her daughters and works as a freelance writer for a variety of companies. When she isn’t working for paying clients, she makes things up, which results in books like “Accept this Dandelion.” Brooke is also the author of “
Wrong Place, Right Time,” “
Someone Always Loved You,” and “
Beyond the Bars.” And she looks forward to the upcoming released of “Mamarazzi” and “Baby Sheep Gets a Haircut.” Brooke and her husband Sean have been married since 2002 and have two beautiful daughters, Kaelyn (5) and Sadie (nearly 2).
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Praise for Accept this Dandelion
"This book is adorable. I had to sneak away from my desk to read the rest of it once I started. It had my smiling and laughing the whole way through."
-Sarah, Advanced Reader Copy Review
What could possibly evolve from such a strange attraction? That's the meat of Accept this Dandelion, purportedly a romance, but in essence so much more. Acceptance is, indeed, at the heart of Accept this Dandelion: acceptance of self, others, and the paths life offers up, whether for good or bad.
-D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer, MBR
EXCERPT:
Renee leaned way over in her chair, throwing her arm up beside her for dramatic effect. She had the perfect line to close her short ad, but instead of delivering it, she flung one of the flickering candles to the floor with a loud crash.
“Fire!” she screamed as she realized the flame had not extinguished, but rather had transferred itself to the hem of her dress.
Before Renee could stop drop and roll, Ben leapt from his chair and threw himself across the small space separating them. The pressure of his body against her leg put out the fire instantly, but it also toppled her chair over, leaving them in a heap on the concrete.
Renee found herself on her side with Ben’s breath on her cheek. She slowly turned her head, though what she really wanted to do was push him away and run out of the studio as fast as possible.
“That was quite a commercial.” Ben didn’t make a move to rise. “Are you okay?”
Renee wasn’t sure how the dress looked, but there were no burning sensations on her leg. There was a twinge in the pit of her stomach. She nodded. “I’m okay.” She met his eyes and allowed herself a few beats to study him closely. He was handsome. And now, he was even a hero. Though he wouldn’t have had to save her from burning flames had she not set herself on fire.
Ben deftly got to his feet and pulled Renee from her chair as the producer rushed over and the camera operators stood by, panning down to capture Renee’s smoldering dress.
“Hey, Renee,” Ben whispered into her ear, “next time there’s fire between us, I’m not going to put it out.”
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Viv is a Michigan native who studied medicinal chemistry, but her passion has always been writing. She has won numerous awards for her short stories, among them "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life," about her grandfather's escape from Poland.
