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Counting Down: A Pacific Passions Novella
A steamy, sapphic 27 Dresses reimagining from the heart of New Zealand.
Journalist Tala Tuila doesn't let anything stand in the way of a story. When she's faced with redundancy, she jumps at the chance to work at Realty Bites, the hottest media company around. The only catch? It's writing a column offering relationship advice, and that's the one area Tala lacks knowledge.
Enter Michaela Stone, Auckland's most famous madam. Michaela remembers what it's like to be a young woman trying to make it in the city, so when Tala approaches her about a consultancy role, she agrees to help. Sure, she's attracted to Tala, but that's not a problem. Michaela knows how to keep it professional.
But as the two women spend more time together for the sake of other people's stories, it becomes clear that they're writing a romance of their own... As the clock ticks down on the old year, Tala and Michaela have to decide if they're willing to risk their hearts, and their reputations, on a brand new start.
Journalist Tala Tuila doesn't let anything stand in the way of a story. When she's faced with redundancy, she jumps at the chance to work at Realty Bites, the hottest media company around. The only catch? It's writing a column offering relationship advice, and that's the one area Tala lacks knowledge.
Enter Michaela Stone, Auckland's most famous madam. Michaela remembers what it's like to be a young woman trying to make it in the city, so when Tala approaches her about a consultancy role, she agrees to help. Sure, she's attracted to Tala, but that's not a problem. Michaela knows how to keep it professional.
But as the two women spend more time together for the sake of other people's stories, it becomes clear that they're writing a romance of their own... As the clock ticks down on the old year, Tala and Michaela have to decide if they're willing to risk their hearts, and their reputations, on a brand new start.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2025
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Courtney Clark Michaels
24 books36 followersWriter of modern, diverse fairytales with a South Pacific twist.
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August 26, 2025
A nice, easy read. I very much enjoyed finding something set in my corner of the world! I possibly would have been able to get a bit more into it were it a bit longer.
October 1, 2025
I enjoyed it and I really liked how sex work positive it is.
It can be read as a standalone eve though it's loosely interconnected with other books by the author.
It can be read as a standalone eve though it's loosely interconnected with other books by the author.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews