Hi guys and girls! Welcome to WOW Wednesday. My 7th
guest is Linda Bolton, author of Take 2.
The thrilling romance is
on sale right now for 99c/75p. What's it all about, I hear you
ask?
Well, read on to find out more about the novel and its talented
writer...
What does a Scottish accent, a great body and a cute smile have in common?
Find out in TAKE 2!
Book blurb
Alexandra Daniels is forty-something and hard working, both in
and out of home. Her life has been plodding along at a snail's pace and
she’s longing for excitement. Alexandra wins a trip to see her favourite 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 over 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?
Excerpt from Take 2:
“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.
Book Links
About Linda
Take 2 is Linda Bolton’s first novel and it is available on Amazon. She is currently working on her second,
to be released soon. When she isn't writing, Linda is a GiGi, playing with her new granddaughter, Z,
and working full time.
Where you can connect with Linda
Some reviews of Take 2
“Which one of us doesn’t fantasise about our favourite
actor falling madly and deeply in love with them?
In Take 2 the main character, Alexandra Daniels, gets to fulfil every
girl's fantasy when she catches the eye of sexy Scottish actor Derek Dunbar! The
sex scenes, while expressive, are far from offensive or smutty.
I enjoyed this
story so much I had a hard time putting it down!!!”
MAugusto – 5 stars
“An older woman
that a gorgeous and sexy, and famous movie star falls in love with?!
Who
wouldn't love to live out such a fantasy?”
Alex Economides – 4 stars
“Take 2 felt
like a guilty pleasure. It was easy to get involved in the story and the
likable characters.
It was an enjoyable escape that took me away from it all.
The writing was clear and easy to follow.
Never knew what to expect which made
it fun.”
Brenda Perlin – 5 stars
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