Stormy WeatherNancy O'Berry Mainstream Romance: ContemporaryISBN: 978-1-60435-430-0Cover Artist: Red Rose™ Publishing Editor: Michelle EllisWord Count: 17,760Release Date: November 26, 2009 As a woman, Lauren Phelps has suffered the worst life can throw at her. The loss of her breast, the rejection of her husband, a divorce can she pick up the shattered threads of her life and continue? Cole McGuire met Lauren Phelps through a mutual friend, his mother. When Lauren took a medical leave of absence, he wondered if he would ever see her again. When she returned to Teague and Marshalls, he made sure she was transferred to his office. Now divorced, he wondered if he stood a chance to woo her. Can Lauren learn to love again after the storm? Warning this title includes frank discussion about breast cancer and reconstructive surgery. Proceeds from the sale of this title to be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. Excerpt "So, what are your plans now?" Karen Quinn asked as the two women strolled across the narrow, wrought iron bridge that spanned The Hague. "I don't know." Lauren shrugged. "Go back to work, I guess. Begin a new life." "Lord knows you need to," Karen agreed. They paused at the crest of the bridge spanning the narrow inlet close to downtown. Karen was right; she did need to. Her life had changed one hundred and eighty degrees since March of last year when she'd found the lump just under her nipple on the left side of her breast. "It still galls me that he found another woman," Karen spat. "Just left you and moved in with her like everything was fine." Lauren pulled her dark blue coat tighter against her thin frame. "It was his choice," she replied. "Humph." Lauren looked at her friend, touched by her loyalty. "He was and still is an immature boy," Lauren conceded, then sighed as they walked on. "My doctor told me to get on with my life." "Are you?" She nodded. "I called Mr. McGuire this morning and asked for my job back." "And?" Karen asked, her eyes shining with excitement. "He…he said he has a good replacement in my position," Lauren said. "No, he didn't!" She looked over at her friend's shocked expression. Reaching out, she placed a hand upon her arm. "It's okay. He offered me a new position." "As?" "I'm the young Mr. McGuire's personal assistant and project manager," Lauren explained. Karen's face filled with joy. "This deserves a drink. Come on, the Purple Elephant is no more than a block away." Book Reviews Recommended Read "True beauty blooms in the heart, and everything else is just 'window dressing'. This is one you gotta read and your purchase supports a wonderful cause. I commend the author for having the courage to face her personal fears and trial and for writing this story." ~ Brynna Curry, You Gotta Read Reviews "...you will find many things: an amazing plot line, characters you can connect with and unbelievable love stories, old and new." ~ Deb, Dark Diva Reviews "This is a very moving story, and one I am glad I was fortunate enough to read." ~ Fennel, The Long and the Short Of It Reviews "...a touching story... " ~ Brecken Stevens, Got Erotic Romance Reviews
Mainstream Romance: ContemporaryISBN: 978-1-60435-430-0Cover Artist: Red Rose™ Publishing Editor: Michelle EllisWord Count: 17,760Release Date: November 26, 2009
As a woman, Lauren Phelps has suffered the worst life can throw at her. The loss of her breast, the rejection of her husband, a divorce can she pick up the shattered threads of her life and continue?
Cole McGuire met Lauren Phelps through a mutual friend, his mother. When Lauren took a medical leave of absence, he wondered if he would ever see her again. When she returned to Teague and Marshalls, he made sure she was transferred to his office. Now divorced, he wondered if he stood a chance to woo her.
Can Lauren learn to love again after the storm?
Warning this title includes frank discussion about breast cancer and reconstructive surgery.
Proceeds from the sale of this title to be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.
"So, what are your plans now?" Karen Quinn asked as the two women strolled across the narrow, wrought iron bridge that spanned The Hague.
"I don't know." Lauren shrugged. "Go back to work, I guess. Begin a new life."
"Lord knows you need to," Karen agreed.
They paused at the crest of the bridge spanning the narrow inlet close to downtown. Karen was right; she did need to. Her life had changed one hundred and eighty degrees since March of last year when she'd found the lump just under her nipple on the left side of her breast.
"It still galls me that he found another woman," Karen spat. "Just left you and moved in with her like everything was fine."
Lauren pulled her dark blue coat tighter against her thin frame. "It was his choice," she replied.
"Humph."
Lauren looked at her friend, touched by her loyalty. "He was and still is an immature boy," Lauren conceded, then sighed as they walked on. "My doctor told me to get on with my life."
"Are you?"
She nodded. "I called Mr. McGuire this morning and asked for my job back."
"And?" Karen asked, her eyes shining with excitement.
"He…he said he has a good replacement in my position," Lauren said.
"No, he didn't!"
She looked over at her friend's shocked expression. Reaching out, she placed a hand upon her arm. "It's okay. He offered me a new position."
"As?"
"I'm the young Mr. McGuire's personal assistant and project manager," Lauren explained.
Karen's face filled with joy. "This deserves a drink. Come on, the Purple Elephant is no more than a block away."
Book Reviews Recommended Read "True beauty blooms in the heart, and everything else is just 'window dressing'. This is one you gotta read and your purchase supports a wonderful cause. I commend the author for having the courage to face her personal fears and trial and for writing this story." ~ Brynna Curry, You Gotta Read Reviews "...you will find many things: an amazing plot line, characters you can connect with and unbelievable love stories, old and new." ~ Deb, Dark Diva Reviews "This is a very moving story, and one I am glad I was fortunate enough to read." ~ Fennel, The Long and the Short Of It Reviews "...a touching story... " ~ Brecken Stevens, Got Erotic Romance Reviews
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