Taking a break from screenwriting in New York
City, Londyn Bellerose takes a nannying job in Colorado to get away from
the hubbub. A summer to live without regrets is all she wants. While her boss
is British, gorgeous, and a millionaire, he has no clue how to have fun.
Determined to mend the relationship between father and daughters, Londyn
doesn’t expect to fall for the museum curator.
Londyn is American and everything Callum
Archer swore to never fall for again. With her carefree spirit and
energetic smile, she’s perfect to nanny Callum’s two daughters. The problem is
she’s also perfect for him. She’s sassy, musical, and tends to speak her mind
more than she means to.
When old history and new dreams threaten her
happily ever after, will Londyn and Callum’s love survive?
Hearts Abroad is book one in
Skye McNeil’s contemporary romance series, Atlas. Each book contains a
millionaire to envy, snort-worthy comedy, and visits to many beautiful cities
in the world. Yes, all of that, plus each novel ends with a fabulous HEA.
Hearts Abroad Excerpt Skye McNeil
An
hour later, Londyn’s arms were full of goodies while she and Callum sat on the
bench outside and watched the girls play on the monkey bars. Since the
chocolatery had a daycare for their employees, it was second nature to have
play equipment nearby, and it allowed the adults a hint of privacy.
Unwrapping a caramel covered in dark
chocolate, she moaned when it hit her taste buds. “This is so good.”
“My, aren’t you a regular
chocoholic,” Callum laughed, looking over at her.
Londyn chewed, then nodded. “As it
turns out, yes, I am.” She held up the bag stuffed with concoctions from the
factory sample area. She couldn’t resist filling the tote. “And I’m loading up
for a rainy day.” A drop of rain landed on her nose and she grinned. “Like
today.”
The mist didn’t seem to bother
Bethany and Bailey as they hopped toward the swing set.
Callum moved closer and peeked
inside the bag. “I think you grabbed every sample they offered.” She nodded
enthusiastically. “So, is chocolate your only vice, or are there more I should
know about?”
She liked this side of him. He
wasn’t uptight or worried about appearances. His slight teasing and gentlemanly
manners throughout the tour baffled her. I
mean, what man holds my hand to make sure I get down the steps without tripping?
“Mostly chocolate.” She held out a
piece of nougat, but he declined. “I live by the three Cs.”
Callum’s light eyebrows furrowed.
“And they are?”
She held up three fingers and ticked
them off as she spoke. “Chocolate, Chinese food, and chick flicks.”
“Ah yes, the trifecta,” he teased.
“I’m serious.” She crumpled a
wrapper and playfully tossed it at him. “If I ever come across a problem, I use
the three Cs.”
Laughing outright, Callum stole the
tote and clucked his tongue at the numerous empty candies. “And what happens if
they don’t do the trick?”
“Hmm, well I don’t know. It’s never
happened before.” She scratched her head. The mere thought disturbed her.
Everything could be solved with either chocolate, Chinese, or chick flicks. She
just knew it.
He stood and offered his hand.
“Perhaps you need to find a few more Cs, Miss Bellerose, for surely such a time
will come.”
Taking his hand, she stood to her
full height, only a few inches shorter than him. She rather liked looking up to
a guy for a change. When he didn’t immediately drop her hand, her heartbeat
quickened. “Perhaps you’re right, Mr. Archer.”
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Skye McNeil
Author of Romantic Suspense & Contemporary Romance novels that are smart, sexy, and sassy.
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