His Southern Sweetheart

His Southern Sweetheart
Carolyn Hector

Seduction, Southern style!Reality show producer Amelia Marlow has a score to settle with sexy Nate Reyes—and buying him at a bachelor auction promises sweet satisfaction. After all, it's thanks to him that workaholic Amelia is on temporary leave in her sleepy Georgia hometown. The least he can do is help her while she's stuck there! But the forty hours of community service Nate owes soon turn into sensual and sizzling overtime…Nate wants to make things right with the gorgeous Amelia. Through sultry days and even hotter nights, Nate's surprised to find she's slowly turning his "no complications wanted" attitude into intense attraction. And he soon discovers that he'll do anything to prove that there's only one perfect place for Amelia—in his arms!

Seduction, Southern style!

Reality show producer Amelia Marlow has a score to settle with sexy Nate Reyes—and buying him at a bachelor auction promises sweet satisfaction. After all, it’s thanks to him that workaholic Amelia is on temporary leave in her sleepy Georgia hometown. The least he can do is help her while she’s stuck there! But the forty hours of community service Nate owes soon turn into sensual and sizzling overtime...

Nate wants to make things right with the gorgeous Amelia. Through sultry days and even hotter nights, Nate’s surprised to find she’s slowly turning his “no complications wanted” attitude into intense attraction. And he soon discovers that he’ll do anything to prove that there’s only one perfect place for Amelia—in his arms!

“What are you doing here?”

“Getting a start on whatever it is you want me to do to you.” The light in her car died off, leaving them alone in the night air. An owl hooted off in the distance over the sound of a diesel truck entering one of the back roads. With all the nighttime orchestra, Nate still heard her gulp, not in fear but uncertainty. Had she bitten off more than she could chew by bidding on him tonight?

“Are you going to tell me what you have in store for me now?” Nate asked. His eyes focused on her plump lips. She’d reapplied a layer of gloss during the ride over here because he knew he’d kissed off the strawberry flavor back at the club.

“In a rush to get back to Brittany?” Amelia countered. She pressed her manicured hand against his chest in a seeming attempt to put some space between them, but he felt the way her fingers lingered against his pecs.

Nate cocked his head to the side to study her face for a moment under the half-moon’s light. “Babe, you’ve got me for a full week.”

“And then?”

He grinned.

Dear Reader (#ulink_f029cde7-b324-57e3-bf1b-5e9a5e1a90db),

Welcome back to Southwood, Georgia. These are a few words Amelia Marlow never thought she’d hear.

R & R means something a little different in His Southern Sweetheart. For Amelia it stands for Reyes & Revenge. How can anyone want to seek revenge on such a hottie like Nate Reyes? Every time he did something sweet for Amelia, I just wanted to scream at her for being so mean.

Have I mentioned how I can take any situation and turn it into a love story? Combine this gift (as my friends and family validate this with a begrudging sigh) and my love for reality TV, and I thought I’d stir up a little romance for those who work behind the scenes.

His Southern Sweetheart came out of my love for reality TV and the unsung heroes—the television crew.

Carolyn Hector

Having your story read out loud as a teen by your brother in Julia Child’s voice might scare some folks from ever sharing their work. But CAROLYN HECTOR rose above her fear. She currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida, where there is never a dull moment. School functions, politics, football, Southern charm and sizzling heat help fuel her knack for putting a romantic spin on everything she comes across. Find out what she’s up to on Twitter: @Carolyn32303 (https://twitter.com/Carolyn32303).

His Southern Sweetheart

Carolyn Hector

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

I would like to dedicate this book to my one and only daughter, Haley, who binge-watches all of my inspirational reality shows with me. Thanks, Schmoopie!

Acknowledgments (#ulink_4d60063a-9996-5009-b681-463c227f32d6)

Without the peace and quiet given to me by my son and four nephews (coordinated by my husband), I must acknowledge that without their cooperation, I wouldn’t get any writing done!

Contents

Cover (#u709017fe-b54a-592d-9dad-ad0d1d2a6f6f)

Back Cover Text (#ud8319dd5-52da-5ee3-bad3-ec65c8816d93)

Introduction (#u83d8f030-28b6-58a1-9ce8-f384ae15df53)

Dear Reader (#ulink_c7d1317b-a50a-524d-810b-dd9ee06e9e0f)

About the Author (#u7a771465-89c7-5e67-99ba-5a447e8092ee)

Title Page (#uea15beb5-5d77-5cd5-a545-4211e71f10a1)

Dedication (#u57b73e64-57b7-555f-b302-3a650d97a569)

Acknowledgments (#ulink_0a03ce64-63dd-5353-946c-5aeb5f73c688)

Chapter 1 (#ulink_89bb214a-6ba4-571f-944e-d0afe5ce4a7d)

Chapter 2 (#ulink_0f5bc782-3183-58ba-8796-5934cfcbf3fe)

Chapter 3 (#ulink_6daf2aea-6e8a-54c3-ba78-94e26d2fc247)

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Chapter 7 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 8 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 9 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 10 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 11 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 12 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 13 (#litres_trial_promo)

Extract (#litres_trial_promo)

Copyright (#litres_trial_promo)

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