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FRIENDLY PERSUASION
Harlequin Blaze
ISBN 037379097X
July 2003
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Sex and happily ever
after
Kara Collier just can't separate
sex and serious relationships. What she needs is a lesson
in sex without promises of forever. And who better to teach
her than her commitment-shy--and hot--best friend, Ross Gabriel.
Problem is they know too much about each other to actually
hit the sheets. Until the night he shows up dressed like a
stranger, that is. Soon Kara's enjoying the hottest sex she's
ever had ... without a single thought of "I do!"
What started out as a favor for his best friend has suddenly
become something much more. Ross doesn't want to admit his
feelings for Kara, though--it might mean chaning his freedom-loving
way. But when other guys start showing an interest in Kara,
Ross can't hide his thoughts anymore. Not he has to persuade
Kara that this seductive friendship can go the distance and
that his feelings are very real ...
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"In Friendly Persuasion, Dawn
Atkins brings readers a special treat with a sexy and funny romance
between opposites."
- Romantic Times
"Author Dawn Atkins steps into
the ring with a true winner with Friendly Persuasion. Her multilayered
characterization and her outstanding storyline makes this a difficult
book to put down. I found myself immersed in the story very quickly
and to the end before I was ready."
- The Word on Romance
“If you’re looking for a sweltering-hot
must-read romance to help take your mind off those long summer nights
you’re sure to be experiencing, then Friendly Persuasion is a must.
With her first foray into the world of blazing hot romances, Ms.
Atkins dazzles her readers in such a way that she is sure to have
them begging for more.”
- Writers Unlimited
"FRIENDLY PERSUASION
has something to offer all romance readers. Dawn Atkins has shown
that she can master other Harlequin categories (Duets, Temptation)
and it’s only a matter of time before she becomes a star among those
in the Blaze line. So pick up FRIENDLY PERSUASION and get ready
to feel the HEAT!"
- Romance and Friends
"Ms. Atkins has penned a
fun, sexy, romp-filled book. With its secondary romance between
Tina and Tom, who is a bartender at Tina’s favorite bar, this book
has something for everyone. FRIENDLY PERSUASION is a humorous look
at singles life from all sides. I highly recommend this book if
you are looking for a light, humorous, and fast read."
- Romance Reviews Today
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"May I join you, Señorita?" an accented voice
whispered close to Kara's ear.
She glanced at the man, then did a double take.
"Ross? What are you doing-?"
"I do not know this Ross person. My name
is Miguel. I am a stranger here in your city and I am, sadly, alone."
"You're what?" She couldn't believe what
she was seeing. Ross had smoothed back his hair, bought a stylish
suit and now was pretending not to know her. He looked so hot, so
sexy, and he wasn't teasing.
"How is it that a woman so beautiful
is alone on such a night as this?"
"I was waiting," she said, then paused
for effect. "For you."
She almost laughed at the B-movie line, but
then Ross-Miguel looked into her eyes and said, "I'm so happy."
At that, she did the most amazing thing. She
took him by the lapels, pulled him close and planted her lips on
him. He made a sound low in his throat and kissed her back, a hot,
steamy kiss.
She broke off the kiss and gasped, "Is
there somewhere we could go?"
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