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As My Wife
CLEAN TRUE LOVE ROMANCE
Gracie Allen Jenkins is an executive secretary for Indigo Farrell, the raven-haired, tight-bodied CEO of Farrell Enterprises. The moment she entered his huge office to apply for that position, she could feel his essence reaching down to her very soul as he sat poised behind that huge desk with those sensual, brown eyes gliding over her from head to toe. When he called the next day and informed her that she had gotten the position, she knew the safest job to take would have been down on the corner, leaning out the window and asking, “Would you like fries with that shake?” It goes without saying she’s not his type; to dare to even think otherwise is absurd. Besides, she has plans for her future. Just one more year and her dream to be the proud owner of her own pastry shop, Sugar and Spice, will be more than a blue-print dream.
But Mr. Farrell halts those plans when his father’s will almost reaches its deadline. In order for him to claim his inheritance there’s one stipulation: He has to be married! In his hour of desperation, he makes a deal that will benefit them both. He gets his inheritance, and she’ll be well compensated.
Sugar and Spice will be her inspiration as she embarks on this emotional journey.
But now the employer/employee title transcends into husband and wife; and her inspiration is being overshadowed by the personable atmosphere created on that small Canadian island. That strong will to keep her feelings for him hidden is being chipped away every time he touches her in loving pretense in front of his mother and sister; or when he seems determined to void that in-name-only agreement by shamelessly reminding her that he’s Indigo her husband, not Mr. Farrell her boss.
Will she hang in there for the sake of Sugar and Spice? Or will her love for him cost her everything?
Gracie Allen Jenkins is an executive secretary for Indigo Farrell, the raven-haired, tight-bodied CEO of Farrell Enterprises. The moment she entered his huge office to apply for that position, she could feel his essence reaching down to her very soul as he sat poised behind that huge desk with those sensual, brown eyes gliding over her from head to toe. When he called the next day and informed her that she had gotten the position, she knew the safest job to take would have been down on the corner, leaning out the window and asking, “Would you like fries with that shake?” It goes without saying she’s not his type; to dare to even think otherwise is absurd. Besides, she has plans for her future. Just one more year and her dream to be the proud owner of her own pastry shop, Sugar and Spice, will be more than a blue-print dream.
But Mr. Farrell halts those plans when his father’s will almost reaches its deadline. In order for him to claim his inheritance there’s one stipulation: He has to be married! In his hour of desperation, he makes a deal that will benefit them both. He gets his inheritance, and she’ll be well compensated.
Sugar and Spice will be her inspiration as she embarks on this emotional journey.
But now the employer/employee title transcends into husband and wife; and her inspiration is being overshadowed by the personable atmosphere created on that small Canadian island. That strong will to keep her feelings for him hidden is being chipped away every time he touches her in loving pretense in front of his mother and sister; or when he seems determined to void that in-name-only agreement by shamelessly reminding her that he’s Indigo her husband, not Mr. Farrell her boss.
Will she hang in there for the sake of Sugar and Spice? Or will her love for him cost her everything?
- GenresRomance
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2015
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About the author
Groovy Lee
8 books122 followers I live in the deep south where the number four has two syllables. I somehow did not acquire that distinct Southern accent, but I am accustomed to expressions of "Yall", "Ain't", and when I'm really in a mood--"Ain't gonna!".
My daughter is my Queen, my best friend, and also my biggest supporter. I write clean Suspense and Romantic/Suspense/Thrillers with six books published so far.
One of my novels, ‘Cause She’s A Good Girl’, was featured on a popular Nashville Talk Show and awarded a Highly Recommended by BookWoman.
My favorite time of the year is tennis season. When The French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open are airing, you won't find me—unless you know where my 75” television set is. My daughter knows not to approach me during this time unless it's an emergency. Then I would point her toward the neighbor next door. Just kidding, she knows how to dial 911.
I’m also an avid reader, gardener, and I have an expensive habit of collecting crystal. Did I mention I'm addicted to bottled tea? At any given time, there will be at least 3-4 different labels of tea in my refrigerator.
I like interacting with other authors and readers on just about any subject. Thanks to all of you who have added me to their list of authors they are fans of. I'm so honored! And I love when people friend me:) I invite you all to contact me so we can talk books or whatever.
Here's where I hang out:
atreyhu3333@att.net
Instagram (coming soon)
And of course, here at Goodreads!
Thank you for your time and Happy Reading!
Visit my website @ http://www.groovylee.com/
My daughter is my Queen, my best friend, and also my biggest supporter. I write clean Suspense and Romantic/Suspense/Thrillers with six books published so far.
One of my novels, ‘Cause She’s A Good Girl’, was featured on a popular Nashville Talk Show and awarded a Highly Recommended by BookWoman.
My favorite time of the year is tennis season. When The French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open are airing, you won't find me—unless you know where my 75” television set is. My daughter knows not to approach me during this time unless it's an emergency. Then I would point her toward the neighbor next door. Just kidding, she knows how to dial 911.
I’m also an avid reader, gardener, and I have an expensive habit of collecting crystal. Did I mention I'm addicted to bottled tea? At any given time, there will be at least 3-4 different labels of tea in my refrigerator.
I like interacting with other authors and readers on just about any subject. Thanks to all of you who have added me to their list of authors they are fans of. I'm so honored! And I love when people friend me:) I invite you all to contact me so we can talk books or whatever.
Here's where I hang out:
atreyhu3333@att.net
Instagram (coming soon)
And of course, here at Goodreads!
Thank you for your time and Happy Reading!
Visit my website @ http://www.groovylee.com/
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July 18, 2017
Writing: Decent storyline. Editing issues.
Characters: The characters were hit or miss for me. I liked the heroine (Gracie), but I did not like the hero (Indigo). AT ALL! The blind date guy was weird. Gracie’s best friends were all right. I was rooting for Gracie’s ex fiancé even though I knew he didn’t stand a chance.
Storyline: The word that appeared most often in my Kindle Notebook is “disrespectful.” Indigo did some crappy stuff to Gracie and she was the one doing him a favor. When she called him on it, he would talk to her like crap. He somewhat explained his reasoning at the end, but Grace left her ex-fiancé over something less trivial than what Indigo was doing to her. It didn’t make sense.
Then there were the eye rolling scenes. Example – Indigo’s ex-fiancé (Felecia) was walking all over Gracie for most of the book. However, when Gracie’s friends show up and they step in front of her and hold her back that is when Gracie gets the courage to talk trash. Like Really?
Also, some of the scenes seemed thrown together haphazardly. There wasn’t a smooth flow to the story because the transitions were kinda rough.
There was quite a bit that frustrated me about this book. While Gracie was never beat on, she had a little bit of a masochistic personality, which I cannot stand. However, there was this quiet underlying thread that kept you just a little bit interested.
Intimacy Scenes: LOL. I should not be laughing at this section, but the kissing scenes were weird and out of place. I was uncomfortable. At the end there is a very short, glossed over sex scene. This fit the story better, although by this point, I wanted Gracie to run from Indigo and not look back.
Overall: It was an okay read.
Characters: The characters were hit or miss for me. I liked the heroine (Gracie), but I did not like the hero (Indigo). AT ALL! The blind date guy was weird. Gracie’s best friends were all right. I was rooting for Gracie’s ex fiancé even though I knew he didn’t stand a chance.
Storyline: The word that appeared most often in my Kindle Notebook is “disrespectful.” Indigo did some crappy stuff to Gracie and she was the one doing him a favor. When she called him on it, he would talk to her like crap. He somewhat explained his reasoning at the end, but Grace left her ex-fiancé over something less trivial than what Indigo was doing to her. It didn’t make sense.
Then there were the eye rolling scenes. Example – Indigo’s ex-fiancé (Felecia) was walking all over Gracie for most of the book. However, when Gracie’s friends show up and they step in front of her and hold her back that is when Gracie gets the courage to talk trash. Like Really?
Also, some of the scenes seemed thrown together haphazardly. There wasn’t a smooth flow to the story because the transitions were kinda rough.
There was quite a bit that frustrated me about this book. While Gracie was never beat on, she had a little bit of a masochistic personality, which I cannot stand. However, there was this quiet underlying thread that kept you just a little bit interested.
Intimacy Scenes: LOL. I should not be laughing at this section, but the kissing scenes were weird and out of place. I was uncomfortable. At the end there is a very short, glossed over sex scene. This fit the story better, although by this point, I wanted Gracie to run from Indigo and not look back.
Overall: It was an okay read.
January 28, 2015
GREAT FEEL GOOD ROMANCE.
It has been quite some time since I read a simply romantic romance story. It was refreshing to not have to skim through pages and pages of erotica. Author, Groovy Lee does a phenomenal job of keeping the story interesting and you want to keep turning pages to find out what's going to happen next. The storyline is a common storyline that Author Groovy Lee still made interesting and a great read.
The characters are well developed and easy to relate to emotionally. You will fall in love with new love all over again. Even non-principal characters were developed that you could relate them to someone you know.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would happily recommend it to young adults and adults, if they enjoy romance. Don't miss out on a grate romance told with style. KUDOS Groovy Lee on a story really well.
It has been quite some time since I read a simply romantic romance story. It was refreshing to not have to skim through pages and pages of erotica. Author, Groovy Lee does a phenomenal job of keeping the story interesting and you want to keep turning pages to find out what's going to happen next. The storyline is a common storyline that Author Groovy Lee still made interesting and a great read.
The characters are well developed and easy to relate to emotionally. You will fall in love with new love all over again. Even non-principal characters were developed that you could relate them to someone you know.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would happily recommend it to young adults and adults, if they enjoy romance. Don't miss out on a grate romance told with style. KUDOS Groovy Lee on a story really well.
February 7, 2015
1.5 could have been better but it was pretty lame nothing new about the story. the author once said that she doesn't write H pov coz she want his actions to convey his feelings or something like that but there was no such thing nothing the H did showed his feelings infact he humiliated , forced and took advantage of h most of the time ...... i cant stand such a man.
January 24, 2015
this book had the potential to get 5 star rating but it was so LAME
the author rushed through the end no big revelation no passion; the book had it going just to end to very tame end; i was waiting for this heart warming revelation but didn't have it a simple i love didn't cut for the storyline of this book.
it was like reading Herquline novel
the author rushed through the end no big revelation no passion; the book had it going just to end to very tame end; i was waiting for this heart warming revelation but didn't have it a simple i love didn't cut for the storyline of this book.
it was like reading Herquline novel
February 26, 2015
The story was good, tho I would have liked to have been able to get into Indigo's head. At times I wanted to slap him upside his head with a brick. Not sure why the ex was tolerated by Indigo or his mother for a minute. Not sure why Gracie didn't stand up for herself sooner. Parts of the story seemed rushed. Over all I liked the storyline, just wish it had felt more "together". I had a bit of a head scratch here and there due to names being wrong, etc. I felt it needed a good edit reread to fix such issues as well.
January 16, 2015
this book was not too bad but the ending was a bit rushed. and i think the author made a mistake in the last chapter. it should be 'epilogue' and not 'prologue'. imagine my surprise when i thought i was reading the prologue at the end of the book.
January 18, 2015
Heehee yes 'Prologue' at the end. Rest all was fine. I agree end felt rushed I would have even loved if we xould see his love a lil more
January 22, 2015
Cute. Nothing really heavy going on. Would have preferred more interaction with the main characters.. it was a quick read.
January 23, 2015
I am a sucker for the 'Marriage of Convenience' themed books but this one just bored me to death! The end was rushed too much and well, let's just say I couldn't connect with the story at all!
January 25, 2015
I don't know why I even read this. Couldn't even read 50 pages.. :(
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