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The Road to Bliss by Denise N. Wheatley Genre: Contemporary Romance

Newly engaged Timber West is a beauty and wellness entrepreneur who seemingly has it all. But her life is turned upside down when she breaks off her engagement with Brian after he questions her career choices and wavers on wanting more children. Timber turns to her friend Eva for sympathy, which is tricky considering Brian is also Eva’s father. Timber eventually finds love again with sexy actor Alex and moves her company Soothing Bliss into a beautiful commercial space. With an exciting new man and a business that’s flourishing, Timber feels as though she’s on the perfect path. But she’s thrown into a whirlwind of turmoil when Soothing Bliss’s new location is threatened to be purchased by a callous art curator, and Alex’s popularity sparks his wandering eye. Then Brian reappears and they start up an unlikely friendship, giving Timber just the boost she needs. As Christmastime approaches, Timber’s wish is that her favorite holiday will bring about a miracle in her fight to keep Soothing Bliss in its rightful home. With a little compromise and dose of holiday magic, Timber wonders whether she and Brian can work through their past and mend a relationship that perhaps never should have unraveled. Reader Alert! Timber West always plays by the rules. So even she’s surprised when she decides to leave her prestigious job as a chemist and launch a beauty and wellness company. Her fiancé Brian, who was her chemistry professor during college and also happens to be her best friend’s father, isn’t happy with this decision. His disapproval leads to their breakup, but a devastated Timber eventually finds love again with a charismatic movie star. Life is good until both her new relationship and business begin to falter, leaving Timber reevaluating Brian and pondering whether she should give him a second chance. To My Readers: A story just isn’t a story without a large dose of romance and a happily ever after. THE ROAD TO BLISS is just that. This novel is a beautiful tale of love and second chances, with plenty of fun, drama and turmoil in between! My main character’s love affair feels so real to me, to the point where I found myself rooting for her in hopes that everything would work in her favor. Writing this book was a wonderful journey, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! Add to GoodreadsAmazon * B&N * Red Sage Publishing

Denise N. Wheatley is a lover of romance, happy endings and the art of storytelling. She used to cry as a three-year old child when her mother read to her because she so badly wanted to read the books herself! Once she learned, Denise constantly had her nose in a novel (especially the ones she’d sneak from her mom’s bookshelf). She’s been writing for as long as she can remember and draws inspiration from Chicago, the city where she was born and raised, as well as Los Angeles, which is one of her favorite places in the world. Denise has published several books and novellas with Simon & Schuster, Red Sage Publishing, eXtasy Books and independently, has written screenplays and teleplays, and has ghostwritten for some of your faves. When she isn’t sitting behind her computer, you can find Denise in a movie theater, on a tennis court, watching true crime television or chatting on social media. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

Timber rested her head against the couch and thought about that night she and Brian’s
relationship transitioned from academic to personal. After Eva had left for the city, Timber went
back up to the apartment to tell the professor she was leaving. When she walked inside, he was
sitting on the couch. He asked her to join him. She did. He was sitting on one end. She sat
down on the other. The space in the middle was empty. He appeared miles away.
Timber felt the tears coming on again. But this time they weren’t tears of grief. They were tears
of joy. And nervousness. Because she knew that she needed to explain why she’d shunned him
over the past several months, and tell him how she really felt about him. Timber took a deep
breath and turned towards him, ready to confess.
“I love you,” Brian whispered. He looked directly into her eyes. His hands were folded in his lap.
He sat perfectly still, his expression wrinkled with sincerity.
Timber leaned back and stared at him in disbelief. She wanted to say something, but couldn’t
because his statement had paralyzed her vocal chords. Her mouth hung open. She struggled to
speak. But before she could, the professor slid into that empty middle seat and wrapped his
arms around her. Timber embraced him, closing her eyes and finally allowing the tears to fall.
The professor pulled away from her and smiled. “Are we still on for dinner tonight?”
“Absolutely.”
“Great. I’ll pick you up at seven. We have a lot to talk about, and a lot to figure out. But I think
we should take things slowly so not to ruin something that we both seem to have wanted for
quite some time.”
“I agree,” Timber replied. The pair stood up and left the apartment.
“By the way, you know you can call me Brian now,” he said amusingly.
“That may be somewhat difficult considering I’ve been calling you Professor Morris all this time,
but I’ll try,” Timber laughed.
“I’ll see you at seven,” he said, walking Timber to her car then heading to his.
“Hey,” Timber called out.
“Yes?”
“I love you, too.”
“Good. I was waiting for that.”

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Timber gave herself a quick once-over in the mirror then heard her bell ring. When she opened
the door, Brian’s eyes widened and he took a step back. The dozen roses he was holding fell
down by his side. She laughed and took the flowers then invited him in.
“Wow. You look absolutely stunning,” he told her. “I couldn’t even speak when you opened the
door.”
“Yeah, I noticed!” Timber laughed, walking to the kitchen and putting the flowers in water.
“Thank you. You look very nice, too.”

And he did in his crisp blue shirt and perfectly tailored navy suit. His hair was freshly cut and he
smelled divine. Timber felt a thrill shoot up her spine, still is awe that this night was finally
happening.
“I was thinking we could do Italian tonight,” Brian suggested when Timber walked back into the
living room and placed her flowers on the coffee table. “By the way,” he continued, “Did I tell you
how beautiful you look?”
“I believe you did,” Timber blushed, grabbing her clutch. “Shall we go?”
“Yes, we shall.”
On the way to the restaurant, music and movies were the topics of conversation. After they
ordered, they chatted about Eva. Throughout dinner, Timber caught Brian up on everything he’d
missed over the past several months. During dessert, they discussed how Brian had married
Eva’s mother at a very young age and had no idea what he was getting himself into. But he was
glad that they’d remained great friends after their divorce, and they were both so proud of the
way they’d co-parented with Eva.
After dessert, Timber and Brian sipped espresso and discussed her upcoming first semester as
a graduate student. He explained to her what she could expect, and what she should focus on
depending on her career path after graduation. Three and a half hours had passed. And it was
the best date that Timber had ever been on.
The lively conversation continued on the drive back to Timber’s house. When Brian pulled into
her driveway and walked her to the door, it was obvious that neither of them wanted the evening
to end. And while they hadn’t discussed what the future held for them as a couple, it certainly
seemed as if they both wanted to be together.
“I had a wonderful time tonight,” Brian said.
“So did I. It was the best date ever.”
“Was it really? Well I’m glad to hear that. And thank you. That’s quite the compliment.”
“It’s the truth. Great food, great conversation…it was as if we’d never lost touch.”
“It was,” Brian agreed. “We’ve always had great chemistry.” He paused, then took Timber’s
hand in his. “So does this mean you’d like to see me again?”
“I would love to,” Timber responded, intertwining her fingers with his.
“Good. I’m looking forward to it. And just so you know, I’ve wanted to be with you since the first
day you walked into my classroom.”
Timber stared at Brian through widened eyes. So it was official. He had in fact been just as
interested in her as she’d been in him from the very beginning.
“But I honestly never thought this would happen,” he continued, “Especially after every day that
went by that I wasn’t able to talk to you. After you graduated, I didn’t think I’d ever see you
again. So now that I have you here, I don’t ever want to let you go.”
Brian leaned in and kissed Timber softly. She closed her eyes and relished in the moment,
absorbing every single word that he had just spoken while his supple lips pressed against hers.
She was so taken aback by his admission as well as this kiss that she felt as though she was
floating on air.

Timber hoped their relationship would last forever. After almost six years of inseparability, she
was confident it would. When Brian slipped a diamond and platinum engagement ring on her
finger one day late last year, she was convinced that it would…

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Counteract Resistance Series Book 1 by Tracy Lawson Genre: YA Dystopian Adventure

Who do you trust when your world unravels and everything you believed is a lie? For the past fifteen years, The Office of Civilian Safety and Defense has guarded the public against the rampant threat of terrorism. Teenagers Tommy and Careen have never known life without Civilian Restrictions. For them, there’s no social media. No one is allowed to gather in public places or attend concerts or sporting events. Only a small, select group of adults have driving privileges, but it’s a small price to pay for safety. Now a new, more deadly, terrorist threat looms: airborne chemical weapons that can be activated without warning. The OCSD is ready with an antidote to counteract the effects of the toxins. Three drops a day is all it takes. It’s a small price to pay for health. The day the disaster sirens signal the dreaded attack, Tommy shares his last dose with Careen, even though doing so might hasten his death. It’s a small price to pay for a friend.Follow Tommy and Careen as they uncover a web of lies and deceit reaching to the highest levels of the United States government and join an underground resistance group that’s determined to expose the truth. “Counteract is a novel for our times, but with a decidedly different plot twist. Most dystopian thrillers focus on the devastating consequences of the unleashed virus or poison on society, community, and the individual. They become character studies of the protagonists and antagonists. “Tracy Lawson’s novel asks an even more disturbing question–what if the real culprit was someone or something we trusted? I thought The Hunger Games might be the Millennial generation’s version of George Orwell’s 1984. Now, I think Counteract and the Resistance Series are more primed to take that spot.”–SR Staley, author of St. Nic, Inc., and the Tortuga Bay series. Goodreads * Amazon

Resist Resistance Series Book 2

“I loved the first book in this series so much that I jumped right into the second one to continue the adventure. The Resistance Series is another great YA dystopian adventure that combines elements of thriller, romance, dystopian, and much more to create a well-rounded story that is sure to appeal to many readers – it definitely has my attention.”–TFL Reader, top 500 Amazon Reviewer Knowledge comes with a price. Tommy and Careen no longer believe the Office of Civilian Safety and Defense’s miracle antidote can protect them from a terrorist’s chemical weapons. After accidentally discovering the antidote’s real purpose,they’ve join the fight to undermine the OCSD’s bid for total control of the population. Being part of the Resistance brings with it a whole new set of challenges. Not everyone working for change proves trustworthy, and plans to spark a revolution go awry with consequences far beyond anything they bargained for. Tommy and Careen’s differing viewpoints threaten to drive a wedge between them, and their budding relationship is tested as their destinies move toward an inevitable confrontation with the forces that terrorize the nation. Where does love fit in when you’re trying to start a revolution? “Dystopian YA literature needs more writers like Tracy Lawson! Lawson’s lean writing style and idea-driven dialogue reminded me of the novels of Ayn Rand, particularly Anthem, but Resist is much faster paced and holds your attention from the beginning. “Resist picks up right where the first book, Counteract, leaves off, and readers are thrown immediately into the action. I also loved the way Lawson doesn’t give her characters the easy way out–they are forced to make decisions and suffer the consequences. These are real people that anchor the story, even if the setting is not.” –SR Staley, author of St. Nic, Inc. and the Tortuga Bay series Goodreads * Amazon

Ignite Resistance Series Book 3

The Greatest Risk Is To Take No Risk At All. Nationwide food shortages have sparked civil unrest, and the Office of Civilian Safety and Defense’s hold on the people is slipping. The Resistance’s efforts to hasten the OCSD’s demise have resulted in disaster, with Tommy Bailey and Careen Catecher taking the blame for the ill-fated mission in OP-439. Both teens struggle to survive the circumstances that force them into the national spotlight—and this time, they’re on opposite sides. On the run and exiled from the Resistance members in BG-098, Tommy makes his way to a Resistance safe house in the capital. The OCSD is preparing to monitor all under-eighteens with the Cerberean Link, a device that protects them against hunger and sickness and can even locate them if they’re lost. Tommy’s now living in close quarters with Atari, an operative who has been assigned to sabotage the Link. But does Atari plan to use it for his own purposes? Through it all, Tommy refuses to believe Careen’s loyalties have shifted away from the Resistance, and he’s willing to assume any risk to reconnect with her. Will they be able to trust each other when it matters most? Goodreads * Amazon

Revolt Resistance Series Book 4

The Explosive Conclusion to the Award-Winning Resistance Series To Deny Freedom is to Deny the Human Spirit. Fugitive Resistance fighter Tommy Bailey has come out of hiding to help rescue Careen Catecher from the clutches of the Office of Civilian Safety and Defense, where she’s been held and interrogated for information about the rebel group. The OCSD is poised to launch the Cerberean Link, a security device that will put all minors under constant surveillance under the guise of protecting them. Fearful that OCSD director Madalyn Davies’s bid for control won’t stop there, the Resistance puts its own plan in motion to sabotage the Link and oust Madalyn from the directorship. Just when everything seems leveraged in the Resistance’s favor, treachery, lies, and long-held secrets threaten to derail it all. Will even a life together on the run be impossible for Tommy and Careen? Or will the Resistance’s efforts convince the public to put their fears aside and demand freedom? Goodreads * Amazon

Spark Careen’s Prequel to the Resistance Series

“What was our heroine Careen Catecher like BEFORE she became a firebrand for the Resistance? Well, she was just a normal teenage girl trying to survive college in the totalitarian state of Tracy Lawson’s creation.” –review by Patrick Hodges “Careen is a believable, strong female protagonist who, having survived a harrowing terrorist attack, is now trying to survive [college] in a new ‘Quadrant’ where she can’t seem to fit in.” –review by Candace Williams A strong heroine is made, not born. Though Careen Catecher survived a terrorist attack when she was nine, her childhood ended on that awful day. Now, nine years later, she’s ready for her life to truly begin. A full scholarship to a prestigious university far from her beleaguered home quadrant seems like a dream come true, but when she arrives on campus, she’s perceived as a charity case, despite grades and test scores that prove she’s the academic equal of the best students there. Careen knows she’s tough enough to survive just about anything, but fitting in with her acquisitive peers—at least on the surface—is necessary if she’s going to leave the past behind and claim the stable future she craves. But her past won’t stay buried. She’s only been at school for a few weeks when a cryptic message from an unlikely friend raises questions that may put her in danger all over again. Check out this novella-length prequel to the award-winning Resistance Series, “a promising new YA series about a totalitarian America.” **Perma-Free on Amazon!!**Goodreads * Amazon

Tracy Lawson knew she wanted to be a writer from the time she could read. In the first grade, she authored sixty-seven contact-paper bound books through her school’s Young Authors program. Though that pace proved impossible to maintain, she always intended to be a real author one day. While working toward her Bachelor’s degree in Communication at Ohio University, she studied creative writing with the late Daniel Keyes, author of Flowers for Algernon. After short stints as a media buyer and an investigative analyst, she settled into a 20-year career in the performing arts, teaching tap dancing in Columbus, Ohio, and choreographing musicals. Though her creative energies were focused on dance, she never lost her desire to write, and has a non-fiction book to her credit: Fips, Bots, Doggeries, and More, (McDonald & Woodward, 2012). Tracy’s love for writing Young Adult fiction is sparked by all the wonderful teens in her life, including her daughter Keri, a college student. Counteract is Tracy’s first novel. Website *Newsletter * Facebook * Twitter * InstagramPinterest * Bookbub* Amazon * Goodreads

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Bloodline Origins Bloodline Book 1 by Iuliana Foos Genre: Sweet Paranormal Romance Adventure

Determined to turn her fantasy into reality, Ana starts her journey to become a vampire. Along the way, she learns the truth about their secret society, discovers her prestigious bloodline, and falls in love. Not all vampires are accepting of humans and war looms in the shadows. An ancient tome reveals the vampires’ alien descent and sparks war. An army bent on eradicating her coven’s existence threatens her new world. Survival or annihilation will be in Ana’s hands. Goodreads * Amazon

Bloodline Destinies Bloodline Book 2

In the year 2516 humans share Earth with elusive vampires and GeMs—a new species of blood-drinkers who appeared after the Flood. Months before his five-hundredth birthday, Theodor De Croix, Prince of The Old Coven, crosses paths with Vivienne. Torn between proving himself worthy of his bloodline and centuries-old beliefs about true love, he saves her life but rejects the idea that she might be sent to him by fate itself. Vivienne is a human scientist turned GeM in an accident. Body and mind forever altered, she struggles every day to adapt to her new life. Attracted to the man who saved her, but fearing his kind, she finds herself in more danger than ever. Caught up in a whirlwind of dreams and evil plots, both must confront their own demons in order to save each other, testing the powers of fate and love. Goodreads * Amazon

Born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, Iuliana Foos currently lives with her husband in San Antonio, Texas. When she doesn’t daydream or write, she enjoys drinking copious amounts of coffee and playing online multi-player games, hoping one day to have a white sanded beach as her backyard. Becoming a traditionally published author has been a life-long dream turned reality. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Amazon * Goodreads

“Some had pale skin with dark tattoos. Others had darker skin with luminescent body
markings. White eyes beamed toward us, empty, emotionless. Most of them had
slightly pointed ears. They were taller and bigger than most people I knew. Some
glided, others walked, and all wore long black robes.”
That’s kind of cool. Ana tried to visualize those chained, and the tall silhouettes
gliding inside the cave. It made her shiver.
“They inspected everyone in the room and separated us into groups. We were the
lucky ones, they said, chosen to rule the Earth.” Jonas ran his hand over the lower
half of his face. “They spoke our language with ease.” He leaned against the backrest
of his chair again, as if he wasn’t used to sitting, or he was uncomfortable. “It seemed
the ones with darker skin and luminescent tattoos were higher ranked. One of them
signaled, and more came in.” He glanced at Ana. “On some floating carts, motionless
human bodies were piled up, and we each got one dropped at our feet—”
“Where they dead?” Ana interrupted.
Jonas shook his head. “No. They showed us how to feed. That was the first time I
drank human blood.”
He stopped again. Ghosts seemed to be haunting his eyes, as if trying to escape.
Ana gathered her legs, curling them under her frame. She had dismissed the earlier
lesson from Mara in regard to the posture.
“Who were they?” Ana slightly leaned forward, devouring every word.
Jonas stared at her like her words woke him from a trance.
“They told us they were from Vamphora. Called themselves Vamphorians and named
us vampires.”
“Wait. Are you saying they were aliens?” Ana couldn’t believe her own words.
“Yes.” Jonas nodded in agreement. “They were searching for a new home. Theirs
was on the brink of extinction.”

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When It’s All Said & Done by Denise N. Wheatley Genre: Contemporary Romance

Savvy, fun- loving writer Leslie James dreams of one day joining Limelight magazine’s writing staff. In the meantime, she keeps her journalistic skills sharp with Blissful Beauties, a beauty blog that celebrates all women. Leslie’s passion for writing takes her mind off her current relationship status: Single. She’s okay with leaving love out of the equation, until she meets Michael—a handsome, sexy single father and sports journalist with everything Leslie could want in a man. At the urging of her supportive, sassy best friend Crystal, Leslie befriends Michael but insists that they remain strictly platonic, but Michael has other plans. He’s determined to make Leslie his lady for life, and as their undeniable chemistry begins to sizzle, Leslie is powerless to resist him. But their budding romance is abruptly cut short when Michael’s ex-wife suddenly resurfaces, wanting to rekindle their relationship. Will the love Leslie has for Michael ever be enough to truly win his heart? Reader Alert! Leslie James is at her wits’ end when it comes to love. The minute she decides to throw in the towel, gorgeous and charming Michael Allgood comes along. Mesmerized by this fine specimen of a man, and against her better judgement, Leslie decides to give him a chance—but she regrets that decision when his greedy ex-wife Mia suddenly shows up on his doorstep. Can Michael prove to Leslie that his intentions are good and he wants a love with her that’ll last forever? To My Readers: I’ve been a lover of romance for as long as I can remember. WHEN IT’S ALL SAID & DONE is fun, contemporary romantic comedy that’s very close to my heart. As the novel came to fruition, I found myself wanting to be friends with the smart, savvy, beautiful women in the book and date the handsome, strong, sexy, men! My goal was to tell an entertaining story that embodies matters of the heart and would leave readers thinking about these colorful characters long after the final chapter. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! Add to GoodreadsAmazon * B&N * Red Sage Publishing

Denise N. Wheatley is a lover of romance, happy endings and the art of storytelling. She used to cry as a three-year old child when her mother read to her because she so badly wanted to read the books herself! Once she learned, Denise constantly had her nose in a novel (especially the ones she’d sneak from her mom’s bookshelf). She’s been writing for as long as she can remember and draws inspiration from Chicago, the city where she was born and raised, as well as Los Angeles, which is one of her favorite places in the world. Denise has published several books and novellas with Simon & Schuster, Red Sage Publishing, eXtasy Books and independently, has written screenplays and teleplays, and has ghostwritten for some of your faves. When she isn’t sitting behind her computer, you can find Denise in a movie theater, on a tennis court, watching true crime television or chatting on social media. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

Once Michael finished cooking breakfast, he and Leslie headed into the living room to watch
college basketball. The twosome chatted about a little bit of everything as they ate. And then,
just when they sat their plates down on the coffee table, Michael turned to Leslie.
“I love you,” he said softly.
She stared blankly at him, thinking she must’ve misheard him.
“You…what?”
“I love you.”
Leslie’s chest began to tingle, and her eyes teared up a bit. The sweet, sincere look on
Michael’s face was beyond words. She was positive that she’d never felt this way about anyone
before in her life.
“I love you, too.”
Michael wrapped his arms around her. He leaned in, and she closed her eyes, waiting to feel
the soft, warm touch of his lips. And then, just when the tip of his nose gently brushed against
hers, she heard the sound of keys rattling outside of the door.
Michael stopped abruptly. “Did you hear that?”
“I did. It sounds like somebody’s coming in.”
Michael jumped up and walked over to the door. Before he could turn the knob, it flew open, and
Tyler came running inside.
“Daddy! Daddy!” he yelled.
“Hey, what’s up little man!” Michael said, picking him up.
Leslie stood up, smiling and waving at Tyler. Then she walked around the couch and waited
nervously for Michael’s mother to walk in. She hadn’t expected to meet his mom this soon,
especially under these circumstances.
“Hello Michael,” a sexy-sounding female voice said. It sounded nothing like his mother.
Leslie watched as a beautiful woman carrying a designer suitcase appeared in the doorway. It
was, in fact, not Michael’s mother. It was his ex-wife, Mia.
Leslie’s entire body went numb. She eyed Mia, noticing how tall and curvaceously thin she was.
Her jet black wavy hair cascaded down her back. Her deep bronze complexion was flawless.
Her hazel eyes were dazzling. And she acted as though Leslie was invisible considering she
had yet to acknowledge her.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense and awkward. Leslie didn’t know what to do, so she
looked over at Michael. He seemed to be just as shocked to see Mia as she was. When Mia
reached out and tried to embrace him, he took a step back.
“What are you doing here?” he asked.
“Your mother called and told me the wonderful news about your sports casting job! Instead of
calling to congratulate you, I decided to come home and give you my well-wishes in person!”

“Home?” Michael asked cynically.
“Yes,” Mia replied confidently. “Home.”
Leslie’s eyes widened. She could not believe what she was seeing or hearing. She struggled to
keep her cool. Waited to be noticed. To be spoken to. Introduced. Something. But since that
didn’t seem like it was going to happen, she cleared her throat, forcing Mia to acknowledge her
presence.
“Oh. Hello. I didn’t see you standing there.”
Yeah right.
“Hello, I’m—” Leslie began. But before she could continue, Mia interrupted her and turned back
to Michael.
“I didn’t realize you had company. Your mother told me you were here alone.”
Michael looked at her in disbelief. “How did you get the keys?”
“Your mother gave them to me,” Mia smiled. “I stopped by there first to see her and pick up
Tyler, and told her not to mention that I was coming home so I could surprise you.”
“I’m sorry,” Leslie interrupted, feeling as though a bomb might go off inside of her. “As Michael
said, I’m Leslie.”
“Hello. I’m Mia. Tyler’s mother.”
The smirk on Mia’s face said it all. She obviously felt as though she had the upper hand here.
Leslie looked down and saw a wedding ring set sitting boldly on Mia’s finger. She hoped that it
was from a new husband and wasn’t the set that Michael had given her.
“Come on mommy! Come see my room!” Tyler insisted, clutching Mia’s leg.
“Okay, here I come!” Mia then turned to Michael. “Your daddy has some things to take care of
out here anyway.”
Before following Tyler to his room, Mia turned to Leslie with a beauty pageant smile on her face
and waved.
“Nice meeting you…Lindsay was it? Take care,” she said dismissively before walking off in her
fancy designer stilettos.
Leslie didn’t bother to respond. She was too irritated to even open her mouth. Instead she
turned to Michael, struggling to maintain her composure as she stared at him silently and waited
for him to handle the situation.
“Sweetheart,” he began, holding his hands up, “I swear I didn’t know she was coming here.”
“Oh, I get that. I’m just wondering why you haven’t asked her to leave.”
“Well, Tyler’s here…so…”
“Sooo…you’re not going to ask her to leave?”
“Well…I just don’t want to make a scene in front of our son.”

Leslie’s heart plummeted to the pit of her stomach. “Michael, you do know what’s going on here,
don’t you? How ironic that the minute you don’t get an NBA contract, she leaves. Then the
minute you get a sports casting job on a major network, she reappears.”
“I know…But Mia is Tyler’s mother, and he’s so happy to see her. I don’t feel comfortable asking
her to leave right now. It would break his heart.”
Leslie felt a lump forming in her throat. She looked into Michael’s eyes, wondering what all this
meant for the two of them. She was afraid that if he let Mia stay, then somehow that could
drastically change things between the two of them.
“So you’re going to let her stay?” Leslie asked quietly.
“I don’t have a choice. Please understand that, Leslie, Please…”
Loud laughter between Mia and Tyler came booming from his bedroom. Leslie felt completely
defeated. She got it now. Mia was back. So it was time for her to leave.
“Why’d I do this?” she asked herself out loud. “Why? I knew better…”
“Leslie, please don’t say that,” Michael insisted.

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