Truth And Dare by Ann M. Trader ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Posted: July 16, 2024 in Contemporary Romance, Excerpt, giveaways
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Truth And Dare

by Ann M. Trader

 

 

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Synopsis

A bright and talented environmental engineer, Goldie Vreeland understands facts and figures, but Max Corda, her secret office obsession, remains a puzzle. On the eve of a business trip to a coastal island, fate intervenes, pairing her with her sexy crush. As she thinks about sharing the same space with Max for a week, her world veers dangerously off course.

Fueled by success as engineer and president of his family’s firm, recently divorced Max needs to jumpstart his life. When his father unexpectedly assigns him to Goldie’s project, his closely guarded attraction to her comes front and center. Thoughts of spending a week alone with this beautiful intelligent woman make his internal compass glitch.

Romance stirs with the island breeze, so simple when they’re hundreds of miles away from normal. But as Goldie and Max return to reality, will they discover real love is more than a game?

Enjoy this peek inside:

A trio of knocks interrupted my thoughts, and I glanced at my watch. Right on time. My shoes—timeless black Italian leather pumps worth every dollar I doled out on them—clicked on the parquet tile as I approached the door…and opened it to him.

Max’s muscular frame filled the doorway, a mesmerizing vision, sexy as hell and completely effortless on his part. He had the lean, sculpted torso and long legs of a runway model, but none of the cushy edges. I leaned on the door, imagining his physique was every tailored suit’s dream. Every woman’s, too. I swallowed a tiny sigh, convinced God must’ve cashed in all His chips when He created Max Corda.

I straightened, holding my purse in my hands. “Hi.”

“Hello,” Max said, smiling.

I caught myself gazing at his lips a little too long, and looked away, praying I wasn’t wearing a blush to match my heated cheeks.

“You look lovely.” He crossed his arms, the move accentuating the breadth of his chest. “I know we’re here on business.” His gaze skimmed up and down my body. “But when you come to the door looking like this, Shembery’s integrated water management strategies are the last thing on my mind.”

My breath hitched, awestruck his thoughts mirrored mine. I’d studied Max to distraction for seventeen weeks, four days—no, make that three—and I liked him. Very much.

About Author Ann M. Trader:

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I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring recipes on the lighter side of southern comfort foods. I’m a member of Heart of Carolina Romance Writers, and I love relaxing on my back porch to read and write. These days I take walks around my neighborhood, but when I was sixteen, I hiked the Grand Canyon with a group of friends. I love watching television dramas (in no special order): Palm Royale, The Buccaneers, The Bear, Mary and George, Emily in Paris, Outlander, Shrinking, Shogun, Bridgerton, Outer Banks, Stranger Things, The Crown, and Peaky Blinders and reading a great romance book.

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Purchase Link: Amazon

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Comments
  1. Jeanna Massman says:

    Goldie and Max sound like amazing characters. I would love to read their story.

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi Jeanna! I think Goldie and Max are pretty amazing, too. They each have been harboring secret crushes on the other, and when given the chance on their island getaway, romance stirs. It’s not a smooth journey to their HEA…but satisfying one (I hope!). Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!

  2. Mary Preston says:

    I did enjoy the peek.

  3. We appreciate you featuring TRUTH AND DARE – thank you!

  4. marcymeyer says:

    I think this sounds like a good story. I would enjoy reading it.

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi Marcy! TRUTH AND DARE is the first book in my new series, THE WONDER OF WILDFLOWERS. I hope you’ll give it a closer look. Thanks for stopping by today!

  5. Ann Trader says:

    Thank you for featuring TRUTH AND DARE! I’m excited to be here, connecting with your readers!

  6. Nancy says:

    This sounds like a fun and flirty summer read!

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi Nancy! Thanks for sharing your first impressions of TRUTH AND DARE. I had so much fun writing this workplace/secret crush romance with Goldie and Max. Definitely lots of fun and flirty here!

  7. Anne says:

    Wonderful, captivating and an enjoyable excerpt. Love their names. Favorites of mine.

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi Anne! I’m glad you liked this excerpt between Goldie and Max. This exchange is early in their relationship, and I’m hoping their chemistry comes across to readers. 🙂
      As you mention names, Goldie is short for Goldenrod. She (and her other five siblings) all have ‘wildflower’ names, hence the premise behind the six-book series, The Wonder of Wildflowers.
      There will be a book for each of the siblings. The second one is already contracted with my publisher, The Wild Rose Press, and it will release in early/mid 2025.
      Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🙂

  8. Wendy Hutton says:

    the excerpt sounds really interesting

  9. Nancy P says:

    Sounds clever

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi Nancy P! I appreciate you taking a look at TRUTH AND DARE. If you enjoy a spicy workplace romance with strong family ties, then I think you’ll like it!

  10. Debbie P says:

    This sounds like a great read.

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi Debbie! Thanks! Can’t thank you enough for stopping by and giving TRUTH AND DARE a closer look. Goldie and Max share an undeniable chemistry, but they have relationship issues with vulnerability and adequacy to conquer on the way to their HEA. 🙂

  11. allibrarycefdb51301 says:

    This will be a cool read for hot summer days!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

  12. Wendy Hutton says:

    do you enjoy hot weather

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi Wendy! I’m glad you liked the excerpt. I hope it gives readers a peek into the chemistry between Goldie and Max. 🙂
      I’m a southern girl, and I love summer. When it’s as hot as it’s been lately though, I take my walks in the morning and keep my water bottle full!
      Are you a hot weather girl, too? 🙂

  13. allibrarycefdb51301 says:

    We like some of the same television dramas!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

    • Ann Trader says:

      I love a good tv drama! Lately, I’ve been watching season three of The Bear. The acting is so good, and the storylines are gripping. I’ve also enjoyed Penelope and Collin’s story in Bridgerton this summer.

    • Ann Trader says:

      I like getting to know favorite authors, as well. Where they’re from, what their interests are. I’m a Carolina girl, born and raised. Glad you stopped by Wendy!

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi Wendy! I love visiting other parts of the country but am at home in the South. 🙂

  14. Wendy Hutton says:

    love reading about the author, interesting to know where they are from

    • Ann Trader says:

      Hi again, Wendy! Sorry, my replies were posted in the wrong thread. Oh well! Just wanted to thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me about authors. 🙂

  15. Sherry says:

    This sounds like an interesting read.

  16. Wendy Hutton says:

    thanks again for the giveaway best wishes with the book

  17. Nancy P says:

    Have a most excellent day.

  18. Daniel M says:

    looks like a fun one

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