Published: June 21, 2010
Words: 111101 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

Winner of the Bookseller’s Best Award. “Delightful, fast-paced romance,” Old Barn Gazette. Propelled by a lifelong goal to buy an island mansion haunted by her colorful ancestors, Rory St. Claire needs Oliver Chancellor to help her secure a business loan. While convincing the hesitant blue blood to take a chance on her dream of opening a B&B, Rory unexpectedly lands in Chance’s arms.

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Originally published by St. Martin's Press. From the back cover of the print edition:

What happens when Mr. Slow and Steady…

The forecast is smooth sailing for Oliver Chancellor, scion of Galveston’s premier financier. Destined to take his place in the hallowed marble corridors of his family’s bank, Chance is content with the future that’s been mapped out for him, right down to his upcoming engagement to a prim debutante enthusiastically approved by his socialite mother.... (Read more) Originally published by St. Martin's Press. From the back cover of the print edition:

What happens when Mr. Slow and Steady…

The forecast is smooth sailing for Oliver Chancellor, scion of Galveston’s premier financier. Destined to take his place in the hallowed marble corridors of his family’s bank, Chance is content with the future that’s been mapped out for him, right down to his upcoming engagement to a prim debutante enthusiastically approved by his socialite mother.

Finds himself on a collision course…

But when beautiful Rory St. Claire crosses his path, Chance recklessly plunges into uncharted territory with nothing but his heart to guide him-and a beautiful woman to tempt him…

With Ms. Full-Speed-Ahead?

Propelled by a lifelong goal to buy the island home reportedly haunted by her colorful ancestors, Rory desperately needs Chance’s help in securing a business loan, and she won’t take no for an answer. In the midst of convincing the hesitant blue blood to take a chance on her dream, Rory unexpectedly lands in Chance’s arms, stunned by his red-blooded passion-and her own awakened desire. Now, the mismatched pair can’t keep their hands off one another, and something tells Rory she’s headed for trouble-trouble in the name of love…
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texas, womens fiction, galveston, contemporary romance, romance novel, usa today bestselling author, bed and breakfast, humorous romance, chic lit

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Review by: Elizabeth Rainbird on Jan. 17, 2012 : (no rating)
thoroughly enjoyed this book look forward to the next one
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Review by: Rose Reeder on Jan. 17, 2012 :
I enjoyed. Good stoyline and characters
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Review by: s kempf on Jan. 04, 2012 :
A good quick romantic read. I enjoyed the characters, setting, and storyline.
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