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First Sunday
A chance encounter at church for one curvy young woman and a preacher just trying to get through the sermon.
Sam
I’ve spent most of my life hiding my figure. But those days are gone.
Times have changed and now I can flaunt my curves. And I mean to do just that.
Going to church wasn’t in the plans that day. Everything was going right until I laid eyes on him.
Chiseled. Stern. Confident. He was everything I have been dreaming of in a man. And he was the pastor.
That should have kept me from thinking about him. It didn’t.
I can’t get him out of my mind.
Chris
So much for a day off.
I got into the groove as soon as the sermon started, but my eyes returned to the alluring, curvy woman I’d never seen before over and over.
Then she sneezed and threw everything out of whack.
I can’t stop thinking about her.
She is beyond sexy. The sort of woman a man dreams about.
I know I shouldn’t, but she sets me on fire.
Whatever happens next, I know it’s going to be a wild ride. I just hope I can hang on.
You'll love Sam and Chris's story if you enjoy steamy forbidden romances with curvy women and powerful men!
Sam
I’ve spent most of my life hiding my figure. But those days are gone.
Times have changed and now I can flaunt my curves. And I mean to do just that.
Going to church wasn’t in the plans that day. Everything was going right until I laid eyes on him.
Chiseled. Stern. Confident. He was everything I have been dreaming of in a man. And he was the pastor.
That should have kept me from thinking about him. It didn’t.
I can’t get him out of my mind.
Chris
So much for a day off.
I got into the groove as soon as the sermon started, but my eyes returned to the alluring, curvy woman I’d never seen before over and over.
Then she sneezed and threw everything out of whack.
I can’t stop thinking about her.
She is beyond sexy. The sort of woman a man dreams about.
I know I shouldn’t, but she sets me on fire.
Whatever happens next, I know it’s going to be a wild ride. I just hope I can hang on.
You'll love Sam and Chris's story if you enjoy steamy forbidden romances with curvy women and powerful men!
- GenresContemporary
90 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2022
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About the author
Summer Rose
102 books47 followersSummer Rose is a short steamy romance author. She is very much contended about conveying her perspective through her writings.
She’s aspired to write ebooks that make her readers believe in love at the same time escaping from their normal world.
She wants her readers to understand and reach the depths of love through her writings. She also wants them to believe that love can conquer anything.
Her books are all based around independent, curvy women and hot alpha males who love them, and not only for their curves. From biker bad boys to aggressive bosses with attitude to love at first sight and second chance romance, everything is fair game.
Summer is sure to have a sweet, steamy story perfect for you. Summer is highly passionate and motivated. It can be vividly seen that she pours her heart and soul into her writing, which has created a massive fanbase for her.
When not writing, she enjoys listening to slow songs and spending time with her daughter.
Stay In Touch With Summer Rose
To stay updated with Summer’s new arrivals, giveaways, and much more, click here https://www.authorsummerrose.com/ to go to her website.
She’s aspired to write ebooks that make her readers believe in love at the same time escaping from their normal world.
She wants her readers to understand and reach the depths of love through her writings. She also wants them to believe that love can conquer anything.
Her books are all based around independent, curvy women and hot alpha males who love them, and not only for their curves. From biker bad boys to aggressive bosses with attitude to love at first sight and second chance romance, everything is fair game.
Summer is sure to have a sweet, steamy story perfect for you. Summer is highly passionate and motivated. It can be vividly seen that she pours her heart and soul into her writing, which has created a massive fanbase for her.
When not writing, she enjoys listening to slow songs and spending time with her daughter.
Stay In Touch With Summer Rose
To stay updated with Summer’s new arrivals, giveaways, and much more, click here https://www.authorsummerrose.com/ to go to her website.
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June 21, 2022
A lot going on in this book. I did not realize it was a 7 book series or I may not have read it. I now have to decide if I want more
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July 20, 2022DNF, i don't read books with love triangles.
June 24, 2022
I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.
Sam has returned to her father after three years, her dream to work at his company as part of his marketing team but he shuts down that fantasy straight away, instead she’s working for the sexist preacher that had ever walked the earth. Chris is everything she could want but although she knows he feels the same chemistry she is feeling he’s pushing her away, but with him not only being her dads best friend and partner he’s also the same age. So when Peter Rudolph starts to pay her attention she goes with it, but is Peter all that makes himself out to be or is there more to this man than meets the eye?
Chris couldn’t believe Sam was none other than his best friend and partners daughter, nor how unbelievably beautiful she is, she’s also forbidden fruit, but when she offers her skills as a secretary to him after learning she needs a job and is losing Shelia his current secretary within a week. Things are going great until Peter starts dating Sam and Chris is finding it harder and harder to hide his jealousy. But there is something else bubbling beneath the surface when Shelia is found dead outside his office, will he be able to find out why and is more danger heading their way?
As expected it’s left on a cliffhanger and I’m certainly intrigued into finding out what happens next. So far an engaging 3.7* read.
Sam has returned to her father after three years, her dream to work at his company as part of his marketing team but he shuts down that fantasy straight away, instead she’s working for the sexist preacher that had ever walked the earth. Chris is everything she could want but although she knows he feels the same chemistry she is feeling he’s pushing her away, but with him not only being her dads best friend and partner he’s also the same age. So when Peter Rudolph starts to pay her attention she goes with it, but is Peter all that makes himself out to be or is there more to this man than meets the eye?
Chris couldn’t believe Sam was none other than his best friend and partners daughter, nor how unbelievably beautiful she is, she’s also forbidden fruit, but when she offers her skills as a secretary to him after learning she needs a job and is losing Shelia his current secretary within a week. Things are going great until Peter starts dating Sam and Chris is finding it harder and harder to hide his jealousy. But there is something else bubbling beneath the surface when Shelia is found dead outside his office, will he be able to find out why and is more danger heading their way?
As expected it’s left on a cliffhanger and I’m certainly intrigued into finding out what happens next. So far an engaging 3.7* read.
July 8, 2022
Sam is home from college and wanted to work with her father, but he told her that it wasn't happening. Her father has started going to church so she goes with her family. This is a when she meets Chris. Chris is a pastor at the church, and he is drawn to Sam. When Sam overhears that Chris needs someone to help in his office she volunteers to help out. While working there Sam meets another guy and is drawn to him like she is to Chris. However, the other guy makes a move and asks her out. When someone they know is killed things get complicated and Sam isn't sure what's going on. Will she stop seeing the other guy because of his behavior? What will Chris do about his feelings for Sam?
This is the first installment in this series, so it ends on a cliff hanger. This is a good story that will draw you in from the first chapter. This is a well written story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the first installment in this series, so it ends on a cliff hanger. This is a good story that will draw you in from the first chapter. This is a well written story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 13, 2022
Samantha “Sam” Parker lives in Los Angeles near her mom. She hasn’t visited her dad in three years. So, she decides to go to Georgia for a visit. She really wants to work at his company, Parker & Jenkins, when she graduates, but he doesn’t want her to. She meets Pastor Chris Jenkins who is also her dad’s business partner. His secretary at the church, Sheila, is quitting so Sam volunteers to take over as his secretary. Chris feels guilty because he likes Sam. He went to college with her dad so is old enough to be her dad plus she works for him.
Sam also feels a connection to Chris but ends up dating Peter, who works for Parker & Jenkins.
What happens when Sheila, Chris’ former secretary is killed? What happens when Sam wants a break from Peter?
There are so many unanswered questions that make me want to read the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sam also feels a connection to Chris but ends up dating Peter, who works for Parker & Jenkins.
What happens when Sheila, Chris’ former secretary is killed? What happens when Sam wants a break from Peter?
There are so many unanswered questions that make me want to read the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 24, 2022
Summer Rose has a new series the The Preacher's Secretary. This is the first book of the series. I was sold on this new series. Sam has been trying to hide her body all her life because she has a curvy body. and wants to be see she is without hiding. When she decides to go to church she meets Chris who is a preacher . The chemistry and attraction between them is equal, Chris is immediately crazy about her and her full forms. Will they both give in to it or will they remain at a distance with longing for each other? It's a thrilling story and well worth reading to find out for yourself how Chris and Sam are doing. I'm already looking forward to part 2 of the series.
I received a Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review
I received a Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review
August 7, 2022
This is one busy story with several plots happening. Sam meets Chris and overhears that he needs help. He is drawn to her and so is someone else. When a suspension of death occurs will it bring her and Chris together?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 27, 2022
Story of a girl coming home to her father, find two men she likes and a simple kiss that got her thinking. While a suspicious death that could mean more. I like how she goes to church and as soon as she seen him she couldn't take her eyes off of him. Chris and Samantha has alot of chemistry.
October 19, 2022
First Sunday
A good story about believable and likable characters. I have enjoyed reading this story and I look forward to more.
A good story about believable and likable characters. I have enjoyed reading this story and I look forward to more.
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July 13, 2022
I enjoyed Chris & Sam’s book. It was an intriguing read. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
June 21, 2022
This is the first book in The Preacher’s Secretary, and it is a one that the title grabs you and doesn’t let go until the last page has been turned. Imagine two unlikely people drawn to each other when it should be the total opposite and the journey started with one visit to a church service. OH, LET ME SAY THIS STARTING OUT I HATE CLIFFHANGERS! Okay now that I got that out of my system here, we go Sam hasn’t had it easy trying to walk a tight rope set up for her look this way, talk that way, dress this way etc…. so, she has learned to accept all her curves, she is no longer trying to hide her figure and she doesn’t really care what other think church wasn’t on the plan, yet she found herself sitting front and center when the sexiest man walked out to give the sermon. Christ sexy as all get out pastor there to help walk people through the Christian life but the moment he notice the cute curvy newcomer he can’t keep his eyes off her and no matter how hard he tries or how hard he prays she doesn’t leave his mind, his dreams, or al his thoughts because now she has consumed them and to make matters worse she is now the new secretary working with him every day. She is no better she watched him up there preaching, trying to pay attention to the sermon but keep losing herself in thoughts of him and all on a day she wasn’t supposed to attend services so when she gets the job offer as the secretary for the church working with the man whom she can’t stop thinking or dreaming of him and now she is working so very close with him. The attraction started the moment their eyes met on that day of services, and it doesn’t just go away that magnetic pull is stronger than either of them can contain but will they give in to the pull, will they be okay with their consciences I mean it will bother both of them but is it enough and where are they headed uggggggggg again with the cliffhangers ☹ really?????.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 21, 2022
The author has given us an older man/younger woman story that introduces us to the main characters, and we begin to understand how they think. We are pulled into the lives of Pastor Chris and Samantha as she begins working as his secretary. The story leaves us with more questions than answers and since this is part one of the series, it ends with a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
The author has given us an older man/younger woman story that introduces us to the main characters, and we begin to understand how they think. We are pulled into the lives of Pastor Chris and Samantha as she begins working as his secretary. The story leaves us with more questions than answers and since this is part one of the series, it ends with a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
The author has given us an older man/younger woman story that introduces us to the main characters, and we begin to understand how they think. We are pulled into the lives of Pastor Chris and Samantha as she begins working as his secretary. The story leaves us with more questions than answers and since this is part one of the series, it ends with a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 23, 2022
Holy cannoli what a cliffhanger! First Sunday is Book 1 in the new series, The Preacher's Secretary
by Summer Rose. I was hooked after the first page. Sam is home from college to spend time with her dad. She doesn't expect the intense spark she feels toward her dad's best friend Chris, who is also his pastor. Wanting a job she is quick to offer herself as Chris's assistant. Add in Peter, a guy she starts spending time with that only puts a strain on her working relationship with Chris. And I will say again, what a cliffhanger! What is Peter up to? Cannot wait for book 2!
by Summer Rose. I was hooked after the first page. Sam is home from college to spend time with her dad. She doesn't expect the intense spark she feels toward her dad's best friend Chris, who is also his pastor. Wanting a job she is quick to offer herself as Chris's assistant. Add in Peter, a guy she starts spending time with that only puts a strain on her working relationship with Chris. And I will say again, what a cliffhanger! What is Peter up to? Cannot wait for book 2!
June 17, 2022
I love loved the Mysterious aspect to this Novella. Book 1 I’m sure to be a page turning series. So much more than a romp in the sheets.
Working for someone unexpected trying to climb the corporate ladder, Sam is working every angle to get in her Fathers good graces. You will enjoy this book as much as I have if you like mysterious, sexy, office romances.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Working for someone unexpected trying to climb the corporate ladder, Sam is working every angle to get in her Fathers good graces. You will enjoy this book as much as I have if you like mysterious, sexy, office romances.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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