The Bride's Best Man

Judy Christenberry

Литагент HarperCollins EUR

WHAT COULD COME OFA LITTLE HARMLESS FLIRTATION, ANYWAY?It wasn't as if she wanted to be a bride, after all. And maybe it will give Shelby Cook some answers about the mystery man who has been corresponding with her beloved Aunt Kay for the past fifteen years. And really spending time with his Closest friend, Pete Campbell, wasn't going to be a hardship! Still, getting 'him to spill his friend's secrets wasn't turning out to be a snap. Perhaps, it was time to raise the stakes? Could she tempt him with kisses? Maybe this plan had potential!

“You’ve got to help me.…”

Shelby wrenched her hand from Pete’s the moment they were out of sight. She continued. “I need to protect Aunt Kay from Dan’s plan—whatever it is.”

“He wouldn’t do anything to hurt Kay. It’s just some harmless flirting.” Pete pulled her close to him. “But I believe a man should make his own decisions.” Then he leaned down and dropped a kiss on her lips.

“Don’t do that!” She pushed him away.

“Why not? We can find out more if Dan thinks we’re interested in each other.”

“You can just say we are. After all, we went for a walk on the beach in the moonlight.”

Pete smiled slyly. “Give me another kiss so I can tell him it was fun.”

To his surprise, Shelby slid her arms around his neck and kissed him…then she bolted for the hotel lobby.

Pete shook his head. He didn’t know what that was all about. But he sure liked it.…

Dear Reader,

July might be a month for kicking back and spending time with family at outdoor barbecues, beach cottages and family reunions. But it’s an especially busy month for the romance industry as we prepare for our annual conference. This is a time in which the romance authors gather to hone their skills at workshops, share their experiences and recognize the year’s best books. Of course, to me, this month’s selection in Silhouette Romance represents some of the best elements of the genre.

Cara Colter concludes her poignant A FATHER’S WISH trilogy this month with Priceless Gifts (#1822). Accustomed to people loving her for her beauty and wealth, the young heiress is caught off guard when her dutiful bodyguard sees beyond her facade…and gives her a most precious gift. Judy Christenberry never disappoints, and The Bride’s Best Man (#1823) will delight loyal readers as a pretend dating scheme goes deliciously awry. Susan Meier continues THE CUPID CAMPAIGN with One Man and a Baby, (#1824) in which adversaries unite to raise a motherless child. Finally, Holly Jacobs concludes the month with Here with Me (#1825). A heroine who thought she craved the quiet life finds her life invaded by her suddenly meddlesome parents and a man she’s never forgotten and his adorable toddler.

Be sure to return next month when Susan Meier concludes her CUPID CAMPAIGN trilogy and reader-favorite Patricia Thayer returns to the line to launch the exciting new BRIDES OF BELLA LUCIA miniseries.

Happy reading!

Ann Leslie Tuttle

Associate Senior Editor

The Bride’s Best Man

Judy Christenberry

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

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