Hello all, hope you are all in good heath.
Tis the season to be giving, and so today, I give you Jorja Lovett and her new book, The Department Store.
The
Department Store – Four floors of steamy
romance
Book
One - Ground Floor: Toys & Games
Thanks for having me here today to share
my new release. I've always found something romantic about those old department
stores and I'm having so much fun writing this series. Each book will focus on
one floor Kelsey's store and the hot encounters between staff and customer. As Toys & Games suggests, book one is
the tale of one couple having a little fun outside working hours…
Blurb
Jen is
the new girl in the toy store but it's not long before the boss' son Jamie
teaches her how to play.
Recently bereaved, Jen White hopes her new job in the toy shop at Kelsey's Department Store is a fresh start. One ripped pair of stockings later, she catches the eye of the boss' son, Jamie. She's not looking to replace her partner but he soon makes her realise she doesn't want to spend the rest of her life celibate. And die a virgin.
Jamie Kelsey's a screw up. Well his father still thinks so, even after he's tried to make amends for losing the family's fortune. The store's in trouble but with his father still stuck in the dark ages and refusing his help, he's worried it's too late. With a little help from their newest employee, he starts to make his mark on the store. He's sworn off women to concentrate on his career but when Jen comes to him looking to further her sexual education, it's an offer he can't refuse.
Recently bereaved, Jen White hopes her new job in the toy shop at Kelsey's Department Store is a fresh start. One ripped pair of stockings later, she catches the eye of the boss' son, Jamie. She's not looking to replace her partner but he soon makes her realise she doesn't want to spend the rest of her life celibate. And die a virgin.
Jamie Kelsey's a screw up. Well his father still thinks so, even after he's tried to make amends for losing the family's fortune. The store's in trouble but with his father still stuck in the dark ages and refusing his help, he's worried it's too late. With a little help from their newest employee, he starts to make his mark on the store. He's sworn off women to concentrate on his career but when Jen comes to him looking to further her sexual education, it's an offer he can't refuse.
Excerpt
“I thought you might
need these.” The deep voice over her shoulder almost sent her sprawling on the
floor.
“Pardon?” She looked
up into a pair of mischievous green eyes.
The handsome owner of
the sparkly peepers extended a hand towards her, holding a small package.
“What’s this?” Jen
wondered if he’d mistaken her for someone else, and took a cursory glance at
what he was offering—a pair of nude silk stockings.
“I saw you had a
mishap with yours this morning.” A smirk spread across his face.
“I did. How did you—?”
As the implications of his words sank in, Jen’s cheeks burned. She had been
certain no one had witnessed her moment of indiscretion.
“Take them.” He waved
them under her nose again. She would’ve refused except her legs were so pale
they were almost transparent and she needed something to cover them up.
“Thanks.” She accepted
the stockings but it didn’t make up for the free peep show she’d inadvertently
invited him to. “But you really shouldn’t be hanging around corners spying on
women. You could get arrested for that you know.”
The smirk stretched to
a gorgeous beaming smile. “And maybe you shouldn’t be flashing everything you’ve
got in front of a window if you don’t want people to look. Glass is see through
you know.”
Jen groaned at her own
foolishness, wishing this day from hell would end already. “Well, you’ve had
your laugh at my expense. Thank you for the stockings, but I have work to do.”
He held his hands out
wide in a gesture of surrender. “Hey, I can promise you I wasn’t laughing. And
I certainly didn’t mean to make you feel uncomfortable. The opposite actually,
I was trying to save your blushes, but I see that’s backfired.”
She got to her feet
but it didn’t put her at any more of an advantage as he still towered over her,
dressed impeccably to boot. The expensive charcoal grey suit said ‘management’
which could only heap more embarrassment on her if he was more than a
well-to-do customer. “I apologise if I sound rude but it’s my first day. And so
far, it’s not going well.”
“I’m sorry to hear
that. I’ll leave you to get dressed in private this time, and good luck with the
job.” Mr Suave swept away, leaving her gift and the smell of his spicy cologne
behind.
It took a moment for
Jen to come back down to earth, with a little help from her big sis.
“What did he say to
you?” Kelly bustled over eager for gossip.
“He gave me these.”
Jen held out the stockings reverently like someone had left her in charge of
the Crown Jewels.
“Oh my goodness! That
could be a strike against you for not wearing the appropriate uniform.” Kelly
held her hand to her mouth in horror.
“What business is it
of his anyway?” It might be a while since she last interacted with the general
public, but Jen didn’t think her bare legs warranted anyone taking that level
of offence to report her.
The look of derision
from her sibling told her she’d made yet another monumental cock-up. “That’s
Jamie Kelsey, the boss’ son, you’re rubbing up the wrong way. Let me tell you
girl, if you’ve caught his eye then you’re in serious trouble. That man treats
the female staff like his own personal pick ’n mix.”
A tremble rippled
through Jen’s limbs. If that was the case, she hoped she was the sour cherry
that wasn’t quite to his taste.
Available Now from Totally
Bound
Author
Bio:
Jorja Lovett is a British author with both Irish
and Scottish roots, which makes for a very dry sense of humour. Writing since
she was old enough to wield a pen, it wasn't until she joined her crit group,
UCW, that she pursued her passion seriously.
Now, with Joe Manganiello as her
permanent muse, if she can leave the pause button on her Magic Mike dvd long
enough, she hopes to spend the rest of her days writing steamy romances.
I hope you enjoyed this little gift. Until next time, take care.
J.P. Stevens
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