His Velvet Touch

Barrum, KS

by Candice Gilmer

He was going to use her, but he didn’t expect to need her.

A Barrum, KS Contemporary Romance

When Harper walks into Chris’s life on a hook-up dare from her friends, he wants nothing to do with her until he realizes he can use her to his benefit. She works for an investment firm, and Chris needs an investor for his company that’s about to get bought out by his biggest competitor.

He's not going to lose his business.

Harper's pride made her walk across that coffee shop that day, but when Chris plays along and kisses her in front of her friends, she knows there's more to this guy than just a quick romp. When she learns of his business's dire situation, she's happy to help, since money is her life.

The more time they spend together, the more they find a connection, however as much as they connect, that still doesn't mean they trust each other.

After all, she can't keep a plant alive, and he's a landscaper.

How can that possibly be a good match?

This book originally appeared in the Taming The Alpha anthology.

Genres: Contemporary Romance

100 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 17, 2015

About the author

USA Today and NY Times bestselling author Candice Gilmer leads a dangerous double life as a mommy and a writer. In between boo-boo healing and fixing broken toys, she writes stories usually to the tune of children's television shows.

Growing up in the Midwest, Candice stays close to her family, especially the ones with basements when the tornadoes come around.

All in all, she stays very busy, but really, she wouldn't have it any other way.

Well, maybe a little less children's television.

Website: Candicegilmer.com

Reviews

[Tanielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read. Chris and Harper meeting I thought this was going to be a story that was love at first sight and happily ever after from the jump. To my surprise it was more of a stepping stone into something more with bumps along the way. Really enjoyed the Aunt and her banter, could've used more of that. The follow up with these two could be really good if more drama was added in.

[Christine Biesheuvel · Rating 4 out of 5]

What A Dare Can Lead To…
Harper’s two friends dare her to speak to and hook a good looking guy in their coffee shop. But none of them can predict what it will lead to. A short, compelling and steamy story amidst business problems and illness. Saved by an unknown individual, or is it? Loved it.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

An Insta love story this is not. Chris and harpers story is bumpy and all about those little steps into falling for each other. After all it was started on a dare ;) I liked it and enjoyed reading it.

[Bonnie Tharp · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sexy romp.