This isn't Linda Bolton's first visit to the desk. No, she visited us not too long ago, here. Today, we get another look at her debut novel, Take 2. A look that includes another excerpt. Why is Linda dropping by for a second time? Because it's Wow Wednesday at Master Koda Select Publishing and I have the honor of spotlighting Miss Linda, that's why. Why not get right to Take 2, yes?
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Alexandra
Daniels is forty-something and hard-working in and out of her home .
Her life has been plodding along at a snails pace and she’s longing
for excitement. She wins a trip to her favorite talk show in New
York, the Veronica Becker Show, and it just so happens the actor of
her dreams is a guest, Derek Dunbar! Is Alex’s life about to
change?Derek Dunbar is Scottish, an actor and a hunk! Every woman in America drools after him. He has his pick of women but stinks at relationships. At forty, is he longing for a more meaningful relationship? Does he even know how to have one? Is he willing to make the effort or will it just be too complicated?
You'll find Take 2 available in, both, eBook and Paperback.
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Here's a bit from Linda's book:
“Go”, “Two minutes”, was hollered out. Alex felt nervous even though most of the men at the speed-dating meeting didn’t appear her type. The fact that they wouldn’t find her their type bothered her most.
“Hi,
my name is Rick. I work at a comic book store” was all Alex heard.
He had shoulder length hair, a beard and his shirt was wrinkled.
“Your turn”.
“Hi,
I’m Alex. A widow. Customer service rep. My daughter just got
married.” She was on auto-pilot. She repeated the same thing
with every guy. “Tell me more about yourself,” was her next line
so she wouldn’t have to really participate. And they did.
Why
did she agree to do this? Kathleen was crazy. She actually looked
like she was having fun.
“Go!
Two minutes.”
And
it repeated, this time with a manager of Burger King. Ugh! These men
were so boring. It’s no wonder they couldn’t find dates. “I
love reading and watching science fiction. I have the complete set of
Star Wars collectables.”
This
was pure torture. Kathleen owed her. Having her eyebrows waxed was
better than this.
“Go!
Two minutes”.
This
one had a real job. “I work at a bank.”
“Oh,
what do you do?” Alex was a bit intrigued.
“Oh,
I meant to say I worked a bank. Until I went to jail for embezzling.
I have served my time and am looking for work right now. I’m on
probation for five years,” Mitchell said with a smile.
“Isn’t
that a felony?” Alex couldn’t believe she was having this
conversation.
“Yeah,
I’ll get a job soon. I’m staying with my mom right now. She has
plenty of room and doesn’t mind if I bring the ladies by,” he
managed with a wink.
“Go!
Two minutes”.
Thank
God it was almost over! Alex was never going to repeat this
experience. As her last speed-date babbled on about his inability to
wear corrective shoes, Alex watched Kathleen laugh and chat away with
hers. Kathleen looked like she really enjoyed doing this. Alex was in
awe–and misery.
When
it was finally over Alex and Kathleen headed to the bar for a drink
to compare notes.
“This
was too much fun! These guys are a riot! I think I may meet the
ex-con for drinks later!” Kathleen giggled at the thought of her
possible date.
“Are
you insane?” Alex couldn’t believe her ears.
“Did
you not have fun Alex?” Kathleen looked genuinely surprised.
“Kathleen,
I realize your fun and my fun are two totally different things. You
know I would do anything for you but NEVER ask me to do this again!
It was pure torture!” Alex didn’t mean to come across so agitated
but she just couldn’t help it.
Kathleen
looked a bit hurt but after her first margarita she was understanding
and agreed to take her sister next time. Alex couldn’t wait to get
home, take a long shower and crawl into bed. Suddenly, being alone
sounded wonderful.
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The author, herself. Look at that smile - isn't she the sweetest thing?
Take 2 is Linda Bolton’s first novel is available on Amazon. She is currently working on her second book to be released summer 2013. When she’s not writing, Linda is a GiGi, playing with her new granddaughter Z, and working full-time. While working on a future projects Linda can be found:
On Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lindaboltonauthor
On Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/#!/lindalou42
Her romance blog at http://www.lindabolton.blogspot.com
Thanks for dropping by again, Linda.
Feel free to leave a comment for Linda Bolton following this post. She loves to hear from her readers.
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