Too tempting to resist
Luscious, tantalizing, delectable...and thatâs just Tiffani Chase-Lakeâs cupcakes. The moment Broderick Hollingsworth sets eyes on the sexy baker herself, heâs truly intrigued. For the first time, the wary real estate developer is ready to open up to someone. Then he realizes that his next business deal is going to leave Tiffani and her cozy bakery high and dry...
Just as hardworking single mom Tiffani is falling for Broderickâs easy charm, she learns about the property deal that will destroy her business. Even her most decadent dessert canât eclipse the bitter taste of betrayal. Tiffaniâs livelihood and her independence are on the line. Walking away from their sensual chemistry wonât be easyâbut is trusting him a recipe for heartache?
Stepping directly into her personal space, a sinful grin emerged across his ruggedly handsome face.
âI only ordered them to see you again. I could give a damn about cupcakes even though theyâre quite delicious. And youâre right. Iâm definitely coming back for more and more just to lay eyes on the breathtaking baker I canât stop thinking about.â He traveled a gentle finger down her cheek and paused it on her lips, which parted on demand. âYou are too tempting to resist.â
Tiffani cursed inwardly at her mouth betraying her. Sucking in her breath, she stepped back, but when she did, all she felt was the wall next to the dessert table. His dark eyes held hers in a deep trance that could only be broken by a magical spell in a fairy-tale world far, far away.
He hadnât moved and neither had she. Even when the chef came into the room momentarily with a dish that smelled like roast beef and then exited as quickly as heâd come.
Before she could speak, Broderick yanked her body to his.
Dear Reader,
Tiffani Chase-Lake is one of my favorite heroines. I admire her ambition and strength to follow her dream of opening her own bakery, despite the fact she lost her husband at a young age and now has to raise her son without his father. Of course, she has a weakness: the suave business mogul, Broderick Hollingsworth.
When I created Tiffani, I wanted her to be unwavering in her decision to never marry again. However, sheâs all for an âin the momentâ relationship because, well...a woman has needs, and she figures Broderick is the perfect man to fulfill them.
What she didnât factor in was that their first kiss was the sweetest kiss Broderick had ever experienced, and now he intends to make her his forever.
I hope you enjoy reading Tiffani and Broderickâs sweet yet fiery romance. Feel free to contact me at candaceshaw.net.
Always,
Candace Shaw
CANDACE SHAW was born and raised under the sunny skies of northwest Florida and knew she wanted to become a writer after reading Little Women in fourth grade. After graduating from the University of West Florida with a degree in elementary education, Candace began teaching and put her dream of becoming a writer on hold, until one summer vacation she started writing again and hasnât stopped.
When Candace is not writing or researching for a book, sheâs reading, shopping, learning how to cook a new dish or spending time with her loving husband and their loyal, overprotective Weimaraner, Ali. She is currently working on her next fun, flirty and sexy romance novel.
You can contact Candace on her website at candaceshaw.net, on Facebook at facebook.com/authorcandaceshaw or you can Tweet her at twitter.com/candace_shaw.
Chapter 1
Glancing at his Rolex for the fifth time, Broderick Hollingsworth scanned the ballroom of the Pinnacle Boutique Hotel. White and purple roses overflowed from tall gold vases on the dinner tables as guests mingled, ate braised lamb and sipped on champagne while wearing their finest after-five attire. Weddings had never been his forte and he didnât even know why heâd RSVPâd to attend in the first place. He didnât necessarily consider himself a friend of the groom, who was his attorney and sometimes golf partner. Bryce Monroe apparently deemed him more than just a business associate, though, because the invite had stated it was an intimate affair for close family and friends. There were about one hundred and fifty or so people seated around twenty round tables waiting for the bride and groom to make their grand entrance as husband and wife. Everyone seemed to know everyone except him, but it didnât bother him. He saw a few familiar faces, all people heâd had business dealings with. He was somewhat of a loner at social events such as weddings and in life in general. However, he was seated at a table with another golf buddy and theyâd made small talk while they waited.
Broderick needed to leave for another event, but his attention gravitated toward the bridal party seated at the front of the room. One of the bridesmaids heâd spotted during the ceremony had to be the most beautiful woman heâd ever laid eyes on. Heâd noticed something elegant and classy about her as sheâd glided like a graceful princess down the aisle. The memory of her clutchable hips swaying like a cool breeze in a fitted purple dress that hugged her tantalizing body like a glove was etched into his brain. Heâd been so in awe of her during the ceremony that he hadnât realized it was over until he heard laughter and clapping around him. Heâd stood to join in the cheers but never released his eyes from her delicate, beaming face.