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Finding Mr. Right #4
Falling For Her Boss
A former ice figure skater, Francie Piccard must make a decision. Should she resume her training with the partner who betrayed her and try for a gold medal? Or should she stay on as manager of the Roller Fun roller skating rink and try to convince her new boss and owner, Noah Gordon, not to sell it?
Persuading Noah to stay in Gettysburg until Valentine's Day isn't as difficult as Francie expects. But is he staying because of the rink, her family's hospitality, or the attraction between them? Should Francie hold onto an old dream or chase a new one?
Originally published as Because Of Francie.
Persuading Noah to stay in Gettysburg until Valentine's Day isn't as difficult as Francie expects. But is he staying because of the rink, her family's hospitality, or the attraction between them? Should Francie hold onto an old dream or chase a new one?
Originally published as Because Of Francie.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 1993
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About the author
Karen Rose Smith
351 books912 followersAward-winning author Karen Rose Smith was born in Pennsylvania. Although she was an only child, she remembers the bonds of an extended family. Family is a strong theme in her books and she suspects her childhood memories are the reason.
In college, Karen began writing poetry and also met her husband to be. They both began married life as teachers, but when their son was born, Karen decided to try her hand at a home-decorating business.
She returned to teaching for a while but changes in her life led her to writing relationship novels. Now she writes romances as well as mysteries full time. Her first book was published in 1992; her 110th novel will be published in 2024. A winner of New Jersey's Golden Leaf Award in Short Contemporary Romance, Colorado Romance Writers Award Of Excellence for short contemporary, as well as the Phoenix Desert Rose Chapter's Golden Quill for Traditional Romance, she has also been honored with Cataromance.com's award for Best Special Edition and Washington Romance Writers Career Achievement Award. Her romances have made both the USA TODAY list and the Amazon Romance and Contemporary Romance Bestseller lists. Her mysteries have made the USA TODAY and Barnes and Noble bestseller lists.
She has written for Meteor/Kismet, Kensington, Silhouette and Harlequin. Readers can contact Karen through her website, on Facebook (Karen Rose Smith Author) and on Twitter @ Karenrosesmith, on TIKTOK at karenrosesmithauthor and on Instagram. They can also follow her monthly e-zine IN TOUCH with KAREN ROSE SMITH which has the latest news about her books, recipes and contests.
In college, Karen began writing poetry and also met her husband to be. They both began married life as teachers, but when their son was born, Karen decided to try her hand at a home-decorating business.
She returned to teaching for a while but changes in her life led her to writing relationship novels. Now she writes romances as well as mysteries full time. Her first book was published in 1992; her 110th novel will be published in 2024. A winner of New Jersey's Golden Leaf Award in Short Contemporary Romance, Colorado Romance Writers Award Of Excellence for short contemporary, as well as the Phoenix Desert Rose Chapter's Golden Quill for Traditional Romance, she has also been honored with Cataromance.com's award for Best Special Edition and Washington Romance Writers Career Achievement Award. Her romances have made both the USA TODAY list and the Amazon Romance and Contemporary Romance Bestseller lists. Her mysteries have made the USA TODAY and Barnes and Noble bestseller lists.
She has written for Meteor/Kismet, Kensington, Silhouette and Harlequin. Readers can contact Karen through her website, on Facebook (Karen Rose Smith Author) and on Twitter @ Karenrosesmith, on TIKTOK at karenrosesmithauthor and on Instagram. They can also follow her monthly e-zine IN TOUCH with KAREN ROSE SMITH which has the latest news about her books, recipes and contests.
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November 21, 2016
Francie Piccard (who is 25) is the manager of Roller-Fun, a roller skating rink in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. One day, her new boss and rink owner hero-Noah Gordon (36) shows up at the rink and tells Francie he's planning on selling it. Francie is shocked and unhappy over this. She persuades Noah to stay in town (he travels a lot) for a while so she can show him how important the rink is to the community. While Noah stays he begins to fall for Francie, but what happens when Francie's former boyfriend, Brent, arrives?
Francie is an ex-Olympic figure skater. A few years ago her skating partner (and boyfriend) Brent didn't catch her while they were doing a skating routine and Francie fell and injured her back. (At the time Brent was seeing another skater, Bridgit, behind Francie's back). So Brent got a new skating partner (and girlfriend, Bridgit) and a disillusioned Francie came back home to Gettysburg to be with her family and manage the roller rink. Francie's back healed, and now Brent is back, trying to persuade her to "go for the Olympic gold" once again (since he and Bridgit aren't "cutting it"). But can Francie trust him, and does she even want to? And what about the roller skating rink, and her growing attraction to Noah? Will Noah close the rink?
This was an enjoyable book, though it was slow at times. The romance itself was simple, but I liked the storyline with the roller skating rink, it was different, fun, and original. I liked Francie, she was warm and caring. I also liked Noah, even though he also had trust issues himself. His co-partner, Craig, let him down, (drinking, gambling) putting the rink "in the red", and Noah was being forced to sell it.
This was an entertaining, pleasant read, with likable characters and an interesting backstory...the roller skating rink.
Francie is an ex-Olympic figure skater. A few years ago her skating partner (and boyfriend) Brent didn't catch her while they were doing a skating routine and Francie fell and injured her back. (At the time Brent was seeing another skater, Bridgit, behind Francie's back). So Brent got a new skating partner (and girlfriend, Bridgit) and a disillusioned Francie came back home to Gettysburg to be with her family and manage the roller rink. Francie's back healed, and now Brent is back, trying to persuade her to "go for the Olympic gold" once again (since he and Bridgit aren't "cutting it"). But can Francie trust him, and does she even want to? And what about the roller skating rink, and her growing attraction to Noah? Will Noah close the rink?
This was an enjoyable book, though it was slow at times. The romance itself was simple, but I liked the storyline with the roller skating rink, it was different, fun, and original. I liked Francie, she was warm and caring. I also liked Noah, even though he also had trust issues himself. His co-partner, Craig, let him down, (drinking, gambling) putting the rink "in the red", and Noah was being forced to sell it.
This was an entertaining, pleasant read, with likable characters and an interesting backstory...the roller skating rink.
May 6, 2012
Got this free on the kindle, and wasn't really feeling the plotline. Really predictable, and it went by too slow for my liking. It's just so obvious what would happen, and I skimmed pretty much half the book and still got what happened. This book just wasn't for me. It was okay, not really any interesting parts, etc.
October 11, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book.
June 5, 2012
A female figure skater was finally moving on with her life. She was managing an ice skating arena and things were good. Until her hero boss shows up and tells her that he is selling the ice skating arena because he needs to have more profit in his company. The heroine is determined to make the hero change his mind, what she didn't expect was for her former lover and skating partner to show up, begging for her back. Also, she never expected to fall so quickly in love with the hero. Now it's up to them whether they sink or swim, or shall I say skate or fall..
The book was pleasant to read. Nothing really hugely stands out in this book, that would make it a 'great' book but it was a mellow read, that's for sure. You can sit back and enjoy!
The book was pleasant to read. Nothing really hugely stands out in this book, that would make it a 'great' book but it was a mellow read, that's for sure. You can sit back and enjoy!
January 30, 2013
This was a terrific book. She starts working for a rolling skating rink but can she keep it alive when the boss wants to sell? Read to find out more cus if you havent read the book and your reading the Review i say get to reading :)
May 29, 2012
Falling for her Boss was a lite summer read (I finished in one day). The plot line was standard with no surprises but the writing style was good. Francine's family is delightful and supportive although she initially has difficulties with her younger sister. Overall enjoyable read.
October 29, 2012
As others said yes this story is pretty predictable. But I still found it enjoyable. Noah having never known what love or family really is, finds Francie a confusion and something he just can't stay away from.
If you are looking for a classic romance, this will be one for you.
If you are looking for a classic romance, this will be one for you.
May 7, 2012
This was a lite read, very predictable but not bad for a free book for Kindle.
May 17, 2012
So perdictable...just like any romance...
May 13, 2012
it was a free book, also it was a good read .. i hate book when i don't know what happens after the end ....
May 21, 2012
Got this as a free book from Kindle. It wasn't a bad read...it followed Contemporary Romance formula to a T.
June 12, 2012
I never read this author before; but will try more of her novels. This story was excellent!
July 22, 2012
A sweet heart warming story. The last third of the book was much stronger and more compelling than the first part.
August 5, 2012
so boring, I could not even finish it!
Free books from amazon need to be chosen more carefully.
Free books from amazon need to be chosen more carefully.
August 6, 2012
Cute and quick read. No big surprises as it follows an age-old romance timeline but still fun to read nonetheless.
July 29, 2013
Great read with a little different story line, Relaxing and shows just how rough some people have life when they have a sad upbringing.
August 25, 2013
Enjoyed it!!!
July 18, 2012
started out pretty slow and just couldn't get into it.
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