When business becomes pleasure
Although theyâve never met, Davia Sands knows all about Kale Asanteâs reputation for doing whatever it takes to close a deal. Now a mysterious inheritance is about to turn the longtime business rivals into reluctant partners. The only thing more combustible than their fiercely competitive spirits is the sizzling attraction that ignites the minute Davia lays eyes on the irresistible industrialist.
Snapping up unique properties has made Kale a superstar in the world of international development. But heâs driven by a sense of fairness when he and Davia discover that only one of them is the rightful owner of the Iowa movie theater they both covet. As they search for answers in the small townâs quaint past, severe wintry conditions trap Kale and Davia in close quarters. Will giving in to their big-screen fantasies lead to real heartbreak? Or culminate in a lifetime of pleasure?
âWanna come in?â
âI canât.â She wanted to, though. Oh, how she wanted to. âI, um...I only came to thank you.â
âAnd of course staying in the hall is the only way you can do that properly?â
Ignoring the suggestion in his words, she smiled. âI didnât mean to wake you. I just wanted to thank you for putting me to bed. I guess I mustâve dozed off on the sofa.â
âWe both did.â He leaned on the door again. âGuess the day was longer than we realized.â
Davia nodded. âWell, Iâll let you get back to sleep.â
âAre you serious?â Though he didnât explain his comment, she saw it his eyes. He was awake now. And feasting on the sight of her. He rose to his full height and gave her a curious smile before opening the door wider. âCome in, Davia.â
Again, her hazel gaze fell to his chest. Creamy brown, sleek and broad, it called out to her and she could almost feel her fingertips tingle from their desire to crawl across it.
âKale, I canât.â
Dear Reader,
Thanks bunches for diving into my latest Kimani Romance title. If you follow me on social media then you know Iâm a serious movie fanatic! You could say that Silver Screen Romance is somewhat of a testament to the movie lover in meâtoss in our stunning hero Kale Asante and Iâm...well...in love.
The unexpected attraction between Kale and our heroine, Davia Sands, offers romance, mystery and another of my favesâwinter weather. Yeah, I know that snow can be a pain but Kale and Davia find lots to do in the sleepy Midwestern town where theyâve inherited, of all things, a movie theater. I crafted Silver Screen Romance while imagining you curled up with your favorite hot beverage and peeking into the lives of this gorgeous, sexy couple. Hereâs hoping the steam is to your liking.
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Love,
Al
ALTONYA WASHINGTON has been a romance novelist for over eleven years. Sheâs been nominated for numerous awards and has won two RT Reviewersâ Choice Awards for her novels Finding Love Again and His Texas Touch. AlTonya lives in North Carolina and works as a college reference librarian. This author wears many hats, but being a mom is her favorite job.
For those who enjoy their love stories in print and...on-screen.
Chapter 1
Miami, Florida
âWhere?â A hint of laughter mingled with the element of sincere bewilderment in Kale Asanteâs question. His voice was rich, its tone possessing a warmth that was equally displayed in his liquid-chocolate gaze.
Kaleâs lawyer, Felton Eames, looked to be on the verge of laughter himself. âMullins, Iowa,â Felton said once heâd spared a second glance toward the documents in front of him. The sheet was one of several spilling from the charcoal-gray briefcase lying open on the black-walnut coffee table in his clientâs den.
Kale appeared to be considering the information while he rubbed the tip of an index finger across the long line of one sleek brow. Amusement came through that time in the form of a chuckle before more words followed. âI honestly canât recall ever visiting the place or knowing anyone who has.â
Felton nodded while rubbing his fingers through the cap of salt-and-pepper waves covering his head. âI didnât think you had,â he sighed. He grabbed another of the documents that languished over the open edge of his case and passed it to Kale. âBut it looks like your late uncle did.â
San Francisco, California
âWhere?â Intrigue was the resulting emotion when Davia Sands heard the name Mullins, Iowa. Her clear, hazel eyes sparkled more effervescently than normal while she observed her business attorney.
Bess Gaither merely continued to swivel in the burgundy scoop chair she occupied, smiling over her clientâs reaction.