by Jean Oram
“You didn’t see this coming?” she teased.
“Not at all.”
“Didn’t I tell you I like cowboys as well as horses?”
“Is that what you said?”
“It’s always been true. And it always will be.” She smiled, wishing again that Ralph wasn’t sitting between her and her man. The dog turned to her, grinning as though fully aware that he was cramping her style.
“I might have to give up my title as a troublemaker,” Nick said. They were on a gravel road now.
“Why’s that?” she asked.
“I’m coming home with a girlfriend.” He gave her a warm look. “I’m settling down.”
“Well, don’t settle down too much or you’ll lose your spark, and that’s one of the things I love most about you.”
Nick grinned and turned down a long driveway, and Polly knew even before she saw the ranch-style house that they were home.
She had found what she was looking for.
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Sneak Peek from Falling for the Movie Star
Finn followed the woman through the bar, ignoring the rough floorboards under his sandals as he watched her narrow hips sway. He gave himself a shake. Right now his mission was to friend her, draw out her photography skills, plant the idea that she could, and should, sell photos of him and get rich. Everyone wanted money.
He paused. This region, Muskoka, was a summer playground for the rich. Did that mean she was wealthy? Was that why she wasn’t snapping photos of him? She was an heiress to a multibillion-dollar company, and didn’t need to sell photos of the rich and famous because she was one of them?
If so, then he’d take the fame angle. Who wouldn’t want the prestige of selling an exclusive photo for thousands of dollars? He took another look at her swaying hips. Her jean shorts were faded white in the butt. They were a tad past “fashionable” and heading toward worn-out. Her sandals looked as though they should have been replaced a few seasons ago.
Hmm. Maybe not an heiress, then. Which meant he could likely sell her on fame and money. He grinned. This was too easy.
She turned suddenly, and Finn almost ran into her. “Whoa there.” He grabbed her elbows, his eyes meeting hers as he moved into her space, barely avoiding knocking her down. Mmm. She smelled nice. Outdoorsy. Fresh. Like rain and apple pie.
Her knees buckled slightly as he leaned toward her heat.
What could he say? He had that effect on women. Although usually they flushed and she seemed a bit pale. He glanced past her and realized he’d followed her--entranced by the sweet, worn-out seat of her shorts—straight into a corner. There was no excuse for having followed her this closely. For cornering her. For holding her so close. For ogling her.
He gave her a dazzling smile. “Sorry, thought you were my sister.”
“You don’t have a sister,” she breathed. She blinked, eyes wide, catching herself.
Well, hello pretty lady. She knew who he was. After days of being practically anonymous, he found it refreshing. A relief. Scratch that; it was sexy. Very sexy.
“How do you know?” he asked with a grin.
“You’re a horrible liar.” She pushed him away, but he held on tight.
“What do you mean? I’m a fantastic liar. I get paid big money to lie every day.”
“To lie?” She crossed her arms in the sliver of space between them, eyebrow raised, her camera bag’s strap digging a swath into her shoulder’s skin.
She was challenging him. How interesting. He propped a hand on the wall beside her head, leaning close. Her eyes narrowed as he trapped her. Oh, this was fun. He’d forgotten how much fun a challenge was. He’d gotten used to women swooning as soon as he shot them the right flavor of grin.
Time to pour it on.
He dropped his voice so it was low, gravelly. “Wouldn’t you like that?”
“What?”
He ran a finger down the side of her jaw and watched, mesmerized, as her eyes fluttered shut and her breathing stuttered. “To pretend to be someone else. Pretend to be mine for the night.”
He ran a fingertip over her bottom lip, closing in. Any second now she’d suck on his finger, pull him into the bathroom….
He didn’t expect the slap.
And he certainly didn’t expect someone as slight as her to be strong enough to leave him seeing white spots. Wow.
She hadn’t even hinted that she was going to move.
Her mouth dropped open in horror, before she clamped her hands over it. He watched as she wrestled with herself, her back pushed against the wall. If he played his cards right he’d bet his new BMW she’d get him ice for his cheek.
But there was something else behind her eyes. Something real. Something he’d forgotten.
Oh…right.
He was one of those big cocky jerks women hated.
His stomach churned and he reached out for her, to let her know he didn’t mean it. To show her he was actually a nice guy. A guy whose mother would beat him about the ears if she’d heard what he’d just said to a nice Canadian girl in a nice Canadian town on a nice Canadian holiday.
Instead, he watched as his wild-haired woman slipped past him, fire blazing in her eyes. Filled with longing and regret, Finn placed his palms on the wall and hung his head. He liked her already.
Will Finian convince Hailey to use her photography skills to get him into the tabloids? Or will she reveal the humanness in this jaded movie star who’s used to having everything his way? Click to start reading FALLING FOR THE MOVIE STAR now.
Indigo Bay
Have you missed other books in the Indigo Bay series? Here’s the full list… You can read out of order! Jump in anywhere.
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Indigo Bay Second Chance Romances
Sweet Troublemaker (Book 1) by Jean Oram
Sweet Do-Over (Book 2) by Melissa McClone
Sweet Horizons (Book 3) by Jean C. Gordon
Sweet Complications (Book 4) by Stacy Claflin
Sweet Whispers (Book 5) by Jeanette Lewis
Sweet Adventure (Book 6) by Tamie Dearen
Indigo Bay Sweet Romance Series
Sweet Dreams (Book 1) by Stacy Claflin
Sweet Matchmaker (Book 2) by Jean Oram
Sweet Sunrise (Book 3) by Kay Correll
Sweet Illusions (Book 4) by Jeanette Lewis
Sweet Regrets (Book 5) by Jennifer Peel
Sweet Rendezvous (Book 6) by Danielle Stewart
Sweet Saturdays (Book 7) by Pamela Kelley
Sweet Beginnings (Book 8) by Melissa McClone
Sweet Starlight (Book 9) by Kay Correll
Sweet Forgiveness (Book 10) by Jean Oram (Zoe’s story!)
Sweet Reunion (Book 11) by Stacy Claflin
Sweet Entanglement (Book 12) by Jean C. Gordon
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Bonus holiday short stories:
Sweet Holiday Memories by Kay Correll
Sweet Holiday Surprise by Jean Oram (Alexa’s story!)
Sweet Holiday Wishes by Melissa McClone
Sweet Holiday Traditions by Danielle Stewart
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Coming in 2020!
Sweet Joymaker by Jean Oram
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ay books as well as find links to your favorite online stores on Jean’s website: https://www.jeanoram.com/indigo-bay-sweet-romance-series/
More Books by Jean Oram
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author
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Veils and Vows
Marriage of convenience romances set in one nosy little mountain town—you know things are going to get good!
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The Promise (Bonus prequel: Devon & Olivia)
The Surprise Wedding (Devon & Olivia)
A Pinch of Commitment (Ethan & Lily)
The Wedding Plan (Luke & Emma)
Accidentally Married (Burke & Jill)
The Marriage Pledge (Moe & Amy)
Mail Order Soulmate (Zach & Catherine)
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Indigo Bay
Sweet romances set in a beach town—meet characters new and old in this spinoff series.
Sweet Matchmaker (Ginger and Logan)
Sweet Holiday Surprise (Cash & Alexa)
Sweet Forgiveness (Ashton & Zoe)
Sweet Troublemaker (Nick & Polly)
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Blueberry Springs
Sweet, fun small town romances.
Fall for your best friend. Your enemy. The wrong man… it all happens in Blueberry Springs.
Whiskey and Gumdrops (Mandy & Frankie)
Rum and Raindrops (Jen & Rob)
Eggnog and Candy Canes (Katie & Nash)
Sweet Treats (3 short stories—Mandy, Amber, & Nicola)
Vodka and Chocolate Drops (Amber & Scott)
Tequila and Candy Drops (Nicola & Todd)
Champagne and Lemon Drops (Beth & Oz) Also available in audio.
The Summer Sisters
Taming billionaires has never been so sweet!
One cottage. Four sisters. And four billionaires who sweep them off their feet.
Falling for the Movie Star (Finian & Hailey)
Falling for the Boss (Connor & Maya)
Falling for the Single Dad (Tristen & Melanie)
Falling for the Bodyguard (Evander & Daphne)
Falling for the Firefighter (Josh & Simone)
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For the Kids
1,001 Boredom Busting Play Ideas
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About the Author
Jean Oram is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author. Inspiration for her small town series came from her own upbringing on the Canadian prairies. Although, so far, none of her characters have grown up in an old schoolhouse or worked on a bee farm. Jean still lives on the prairie with her husband, two kids, big shaggy dog and persnickety cat, where she can be found out playing in the snow or hiking.
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