Phoenix Television Tell-All Mailbag
Q. Is it possible that the sizzling sexpot who played Vanessa Vance on the juicy nighttime soap opera Skin Deep is alive and well and living in our city’s midst? I’m a big fan of Heads Up, the nationally syndicated talk show filmed here in Phoenix, Arizona, and I swear I saw Phoebe Lane (Vanessa’s real name) in the show’s credits, as makeup artist. Could it be the same leggy blonde—and is she single?
A. It’s true—the knockout Phoebe Lane has turned in her SAG card and is working off camera, applying some cosmetic tricks she learned on those Hollywood sets. You might also be surprised to know that Ms. Lane is a bombshell and an egghead, meaning she’s studying biochemistry at Arizona State University—and the curvy lady is setting the class curve. But she doesn’t spend every night with her books…. Though Ms. Lane swears she’s “single and loving it,” she’s been spotted cozying up with Wyatt Madison, producer of Heads Up. Looks as if Ms. Lane may be living her very own soap opera, right here in Phoenix—dating an older man who also happens to be her boss!
Dear Reader,
Spring is the perfect time to celebrate the joy of romance. So get set to fall in love as Harlequin American Romance brings you four new spectacular books.
First, we’re happy to welcome New York Times bestselling author Kasey Michaels to the Harlequin American Romance family. She inaugurates TEXAS SHEIKHS, our newest in-line continuity, with His Innocent Temptress. This four-book series focuses on a Texas family with royal Arabian blood who must fight to reunite their family and reclaim their rightful throne.
Also, available this month, The Virgin Bride Said, “Wow!” by Cathy Gillen Thacker, a delightful marriage-of-convenience story and the latest installment in THE LOCKHARTS OF TEXAS miniseries. Kara Lennox provides fireworks as a beautiful young woman who’s looking for Mr. Right sets out to Tame an Older Man following the advice of 2001 WAYS TO WED, a book guaranteed to provide satisfaction! And Have Baby, Need Beau says it all in Rita Herron’s continuation of her wonderful THE HARTWELL HOPE CHESTS series.
Enjoy April’s selections and come back next month for more love stories filled with heart, home and happiness from Harlequin American Romance.
Wishing you happy reading,
Melissa Jeglinski
Associate Senior Editor
Harlequin American Romance
Tame an Older Man
Kara Lennox
For Joseph Preece, a terrific father-in-law.
Thank you for making me feel so welcome.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Texas native Kara Lennox has been an art director, typesetter, advertising copy writer, textbook editor and reporter. She’s worked in a boutique and a health club, and has conducted telephone surveys. She’s been an antiques dealer and briefly ran a clipping service. But no work has made her happier than writing romance novels.
When Kara isn’t writing, she indulges in an ever-changing array of weird hobbies, from rock climbing to crystal digging. But her mind is never far from her stories. Just about anything can send her running to her computer to jot down a new idea for some future novel.
Books by Kara Lennox
HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE
840—VIRGIN PROMISE
856—TWIN EXPECTATIONS
871—TAME AN OLDER MAN
When three best friends need advice on finding that perfect love match, they turn to the wisest relationship book around, 2001 Ways To Wed.
Chapter 14
The Mystique of the Older Man
What is it about an older man that intrigues us? His debonair demeanor? That irresistible wisp of gray at his temples? The rich life experiences he has to share?
Actually, it’s all these—and more. The “December” man may think a “May” woman is a prize—a bit of a trophy. But honestly, it is the distinguished, mature bachelor who is the lady’s conquest.
What do I mean? Well, this is a man who has held fast to his single lifestyle for decades, turning his back on any relationship that dared to get too close to commitment. Then a fresh-faced female comes along, and wham! Before he knows it, he’s on his honeymoon. He didn’t just happen to relinquish his seat in the Bachelors’ Hall of Fame. He was tamed by a younger woman….
Contents
Chapter One
Phoebe Lane knocked on her downstairs neighbor’s door. The sound of multi-cat yowling greeted her from the other side. “Frannie?” she called. “You home?”
“One minute, one minute,” Frannie called. “I’d probably scare you if I came to the door naked, now, wouldn’t I?” A moment later the door opened, and Frannie welcomed Phoebe with a smile and slightly bleary eyes. Her red beehive pouf of hair was a little flat on one side and not quite as perky as usual.
“Oh, Frannie, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to get you out of bed.”
“That’s okay, hon, come on in before the cats get out.” She dragged Phoebe in by the elbow. The cats—Phoebe saw at least six—had no intention of escaping. They knew where their meal ticket was. They followed Frannie with adoring eyes and twitching tails, as she led Phoebe into the kitchen and put the coffee on. “I needed to get up, anyway, and feed my babies.”
Frannie managed to hold the coffeepot under the tap with one hand while pouring dry cat food into several pet bowls with the other. Phoebe could only hope Frannie didn’t get mixed up and put cat food in the coffeemaker.
“What’s got you up so early on a Saturday