Private Encore

by Elle Rush

Last year, jazz singer Eloise Bright walked in—and then out—on her husband when he was about to get even for an imagined indiscretion. By the time security specialist Rick Mundy realized he should have trusted his wife over the tabloids, it was too late.

Now Rick hopes to make amends when he’s assigned to protect Eloise from a new wave of aggressive reporters and vicious rumors on the eve of her breakout tour. Not only is Rick fighting for a second chance against stories of Eloise in an affair with her newsinging partner, but Eloise is on the verge of losing her professional reputation before her career even takes off.

Unfortunately, Eloise is only supposed to be in Seattle for a short engagement, which doesn’t leave them much time to figure out who is after her, let alone decide if they want to give their marriage a second chance.

87 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 10, 2012

About the author

Sweet contemporary romance author with addictions to Christmas and other holidays seeks readers to share fun, heartwarming romances with. Laugh-out-loud banter, yummy recipes and a list of favourite holiday tropes on request. (Spoiler: ALL OF THEM.)

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Reviews

[Crystal Yawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second chance love

This book is a quick afternoon read. You feel like you are dumped in the middle of a longer story and rushed to the ending. Both characters are dealing with the stress of false news stories designed to tear them apart and I don't see a real resolve of this aside from "I won't let it bother me" actions speak louder than words and I don't think this came across well in the book.
Also, because we start in the middle of a story (the second chance) you do not get the great love affair. You don't know what initially brought them together nor do you feel what still holds them together beside a great sex life.
Overall not my favorite short story but not the worst either.

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Private Encore

This was a short story about a rising music star and her husband. He was once her favorite person until he thought she was cheating on him. She caught him in the process of the same. Now she needs him for work only. But he has other plans. He wants her back. But will the same fears come back to haunt him? Or can be safe her career?

[Sammie Shorter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet

Enjoyable read. Rick owned up to his insecurities and he and Eloise were able to work at a second chance in their marriage.

[Cherye Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Private Encore

Interesting read. The author addressed the two issues that were the focal point of the story quite well. The competitive, cutthroat business of the music industry and perceived infidelity and trust issues within a marriage.

Steamy love scenes. ....and a happily ever after? Well, they are working on that.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars...I love the story line and I loved the characters. It jumped a bit to get the story to fit into a novella length. Expanding it would do more justice. But, as a first read from this author, it made me want to read another.

[Bev Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Good book! Great story about second chances! I'm glad she gave her husband a second chance even though it's was a pretty crappy thing he did!

[Elle Rush]

Rereleased with a new cover November 2016.