‘Nina, you can’t stay.’
‘You’re sacking me.’ Not a question. Rather a flat-line statement.
He stopped less than an arm’s length away, and instantly the space between them crackled with heat. The grooves in his mind slotted back into blistering memories of last night and the undeniable force that clawed at him whenever she was near.
He set his jaw. Got a grip. Slapped that mental wall back up.
‘Nina, you can’t continue to work here.’
Her slim nostrils flared before she slowly nodded. ‘I understand. I do.’ She glanced over their cold meals. ‘If it’s all the same with you, I won’t stay for dinner.’
She turned and, as his throat and chest burned, walked through into the main room.
Cursing under his breath, he strode off to catch up. This woman would drive him nuts.
The pull—this fierce physical attraction—was too strong to ignore. No matter how many times she walked away he would have to bring her back. Because what he’d tried to block from his mind all the long day would happen. He knew it as well as he knew his own name.
They would make love again, and she’d better prepare herself.
Dear Reader
Remember the movie Sliding Doors? Sometimes a closing door can be a blessing in disguise!
My heroine in FIRED WAITRESS, HIRED MISTRESS harks from a prestigious background. From a young age Nina Petrelle has expected, and received, the best of everything. Gabe Steele, on the other hand, comes from humble stock. Despite the difference in family bank balances, Gabe was Nina’s brother’s best mate. Fourteen-year-old Nina couldn’t pinpoint why Gabe’s dismissive behaviour towards her should rankle so much, but she evened the score by jibing Gabe about his station in life every chance she got.
Then those doors slapped shut.
When Nina’s father died, ultimately so did the Petrelle fortune. Nina, who would have continued along her privileged path, now struggles to meet bills. Conversely, the tragedy that struck Gabe’s world set a fire beneath his determination to succeed. It is as a cool, wealthy playboy that he meets Nina again.
A more mature and modest Nina scorns the hedonistic world in which Gabe now reigns supreme. Gabe, however, knows Nina is simply cut over their changed circumstances: beneath her waitress garb she’s still that spoilt brat. As mismatched as they were in the past, they are doubly so now. Yet neither can deny the explosive magnetism which, time and again, draws them together and fights to keep them close.
Life is a series of twists and turns. When one door shuts, another will surely open. But travelling a new road isn’t always easy—particularly where pride and love are concerned.
Hope you enjoy FIRED WAITRESS, HIRED MISTRESS!
Warmest wishes
Robyn
One Christmas long ago, Robyn Grady received a book from her big sister and immediately fell in love with Cinderella. Sprinklings of magic, deepest wishes come true—she was hooked! Picture books with glass slippers later gave way to romance novels and, more recently, the real-life dream of writing for Mills & Boon.
After a fifteen-year career in television, Robyn met her own modern-day hero. They live on Australia’s Sunshine Coast with their three little princesses, two poodles, and a cat called Tinkie. Robyn loves new shoes, worn jeans, lunches at Moffat Beach and hanging out with her friends on eHarlequin. Learn about her latest releases at www.robyngrady.com, and don’t forget to say hi. She’d love to hear from you!
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Fired Waitress, Hired Mistress
by
Robyn Grady
This one’s for the mega talented ‘209ers RWA Bootcamp’ gals! Thanks Rachel, Alison and Nikki, for organising a great couple of days. Onward and upward, ladies!
With thanks, as always, to my fab editor Kimberley Young for helping to bring out the best in my work.
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