New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy concludes her sexy Billionaire Bachelors Club series with a fiery romance that refuses to be left at the office…
Bryn James can’t take much more. Smart, sexy Matthew DeLuca is everything she wants in a man, but he’s also her boss—the youngest, hottest vineyard owner in the Napa Valley—and he doesn’t see her as anything more than his shy assistant. That’s all about to change. Armed with a hot new look and an attitude to match, Bryn is determined to catch Matt’s eye… professionalism be damned.
With his winery’s grand reopening approaching, Matt is trying to stay focused, but Bryn is suddenly making it very difficult. He’s always thought her prim demeanor effortlessly sexy, but Matt can’t deny that her transformation is jaw-dropping …and going to make it very difficult to keep his hands to himself.
But when one thing leads to another and suddenly Matt is stripping Bryn bare, he’ll be faced with the biggest risk of his career—and his heart. Can he convince her—and himself—that this might just be more than a no-strings office affair?
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AUTHOR INTERVIEW
1) Your Drew and Fable series followed one couple whereas the BBC series followed different couples. As a writer- do you have a preference between writing a series based on one couple versus a series where the books are more standalone? How about as a reader- what’s your preference then?
Well, the ONE WEEK GIRLFRIEND series as my publisher calls it does focus on Drew + Fable for two and a half books. The other two books (THREE BROKEN PROMISES and FOUR YEARS LATER) focus on other couples that are linked to Drew + Fable.
I’d never written a series of books before featuring the same couple and I must say, I really enjoyed it. It’s a lot of fun going back into Drew + Fable’s world. But alas, their story is done with DREW + FABLE FOREVER.
Now regarding the BILLIONAIRE BACHELORS CLUB, I chose each book to feature a different couple, with the other couples making guest appearances. That’s how I usually write a series (I also write romance as Karen Erickson). I like exploring the variety of the different couples per book, what they do, how they react, etc. And then when I include glimpses of the other couples, that’s a lot of fun (at least to me as a writer and as a reader) because I like to see what they’re doing next.
2)Sadly, Savor is the last in your Billionaire Bachelor Club series. But that also means there is something new for us to look forward to so what are you working on next?
I’m sad to be finishing the BBC boys and I can say I’m working on something at the moment but….that’s it. I hope to announce more soon!
3) When you aren’t writing- what are you reading?
Well, right now I’m reading LOVING CARA by Kristen Proby (love) and I’m gearing up to read SHREDDED by Tracy Wolff. The bonus of having author friends is you get to read some books before they come out. Whee!
4) Tell us a little about the fabulous Monica Murphy- what are three things you cannot live without??
Aw, I’m blushing that you called me fabulous. LOL Three things I can’t live without…if I’m being shallow, that would be my iPhone, the internet and diet Coke.
If I was being deep and meaningful, I would say my kids because I have three of them. And I can’t live without those boogers! I also can’t live without my iPhone, diet Coke and the internet. LOL
EXCERPT
“Don’t be so cranky. It’s okay to admit you have a thing for Bryn.” Ivy leans forward in her chair, a secretive smile curling her lips. “I have a feeling she has a thing for you too, you know.”
I do know. And I can’t act on it. Bryn James works for me. She’s my assistant. She’s by my side constantly; we spend more time with each other than probably anyone else in our lives, especially lately what with the winery’s grand reopening approaching. She’s a representative of my business. If I were to fuck around with the help and the relationship fell apart, I’d be in huge trouble. She could screw me over financially every which way by suing me for sexual harassment and I’d be left with a limp dick in my hand and a ruined business.
Yeah. Not going to take the chance. Saw it happen with my father. Not going to let it happen to me.
“It doesn’t matter. Nothing can happen.” I send Ivy a stern look. “And this conversation can never leave this office.” Glancing over her shoulder, I try to see if Bryn is at her desk but the chair is empty.
Thank Christ.
Ivy’s expression goes solemn and she holds up three fingers. “This conversation stays here. Scout’s honor.”
“You were never a scout,” I mutter, afraid she’s making a promise on an untruth. She’ll probably just blab to everyone. Or specifically Archer and Gage. I don’t need to hear their shit.
And I am worrying way too much over this.
She laughs again. “I won’t say a word, I promise. But I need to tell you something, Matt.” She leans in close, her voice dropping. “She’s got a major crush on you. You might not see it but it’s there—sounding in her voice, shining in her eyes, every time she looks at you, talks about you. The way her body turns into yours every time the two of you are together . . . it’s pretty obvious. A body language expert would have a field day with you two.”
Body language expert? What the hell is Ivy talking about? “I have no idea what you’re referring to, but office crushes are just that. Crushes. Harmless attractions no one ever acts on. Period. End of story.”
This is what I keep telling myself. I can’t pursue anything with Bryn, no matter how much I’m tempted to. Not only would it be wildly inappropriate, dating my assistant, but we come from two different worlds. She seems nice and normal, quiet and unobtrusive, and I am anything but. My life has been a circus sideshow for years.
“I get it. You’re trying to do the right thing, and I admire that. So, of course you don’t see anything beyond an efficient assistant in Miss James.”
Well. Ivy’s not too far off the mark. When I first met Bryn, she hardly said two words, kept her head bent when I spoke to her and offered lots of yes-sir and no-sir answers. She had this way of almost blending in with the walls, like she didn’t want anyone to notice her.
So I didn’t.
As we got comfortable working together though, something happened. I’m thinking Ivy had a hand in Bryn’s slow transformation. She actually makes eye contact when she speaks to me, and she’s become somewhat animated. Started to wear bolder colors as well, drawing my attention to her chest though I keep my eyes averted as best I can.
These subtle changes made me notice all of the little things—like the color of her eyes (blue), how her hair looks (like silk and I want to touch it), and the tempting fullness of her lips (they’re spectacular).
Her gaze lingers when she looks at me and sometimes so does mine. Her smile softens, her voice drops lower when she speaks, sparking my imagination. Would she sound like that right before I kissed her? Took off her clothes? Took her to my bed?
Yeah. All of those are dangerous thoughts. I almost prefer the old Miss James. The one who was like the wallpaper—boring and nondescript. Mean to say, but hell, the last thing I need is a distraction.
And she’s become the biggest distraction I’m currently facing. The very last one I need.
I have loved this series
Love all Billionaires, LOL!
I’m insessed with Monica Mirphy and her books!!! I would love to have one of her books signed in my collection!!!! Thanks for the chance!!
To answer your question I’m obsessed with Archer!!! I love billionaires anyway but good lord!! She sucked me in with “crave. “
Obsessed*
I haven’t read this series but is now on my TBR
I unfortunately haven’t read any of the series, but I want to remedy that soon! Thanks for the giveaway! REALLY hope to win!