First Chapter Review and Giveaway: Truth and Dare by Ann M. Trader

 

I received a digital copy of this first chapter from Goddess Fish Promotions. Read all the way through to learn more about this book tour's giveaway. 

BLURB: A bright and talented environmental engineer, Goldie Vreeland understands facts and figures, but Max Corda, her secret office obsession, remains a puzzle. On the eve of a business trip to a coastal island, fate intervenes, pairing her with her sexy crush. As she thinks about sharing the same space with Max for a week, her world veers dangerously off course.

Fueled by success as engineer and president of his family’s firm, recently divorced Max needs to jumpstart his life. When his father unexpectedly assigns him to Goldie’s project, his closely guarded attraction to her comes front and center. Thoughts of spending a week alone with this beautiful intelligent woman make his internal compass glitch.

Romance stirs with the island breeze, so simple when they’re hundreds of miles away from normal. But as Goldie and Max return to reality, will they discover real love is more than a game?

COVER: Clever and quirky. Takes into account the characters' occupations. A bit plain for my tastes, but the simplicity, the compass, and the bold color work. 

FIRST CHAPTER: Max, still smarting from his divorce, is cornered by his father and brother into closing a deal on a coastal island. He is already irritated, but once he finds out Goldie Vreeland is joining him, he would rather do anything than spend time on the Shembery Isle project. 

KEEP READING: Definite yes! The reader only meets Max, his father, and brother in the opening chapter, but Goldie is mentioned. This story opens in Max's point of view, so the reader gets insight into his coping mechanisms, his family dynamic, and his attraction to Goldie. Trader's strong opening chapter creates a desire to learn more about Max and Goldie, who will take over the point of view in the next chapter. The witty family banter is entertaining and relatable. I'm eager to read more!

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wild Rose Press (July 15, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1509255796
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509255795

EXCERPT:

A trio of knocks interrupted my thoughts, and I glanced at my watch. Right on time. My shoes—timeless black Italian leather pumps worth every dollar I doled out on them—clicked on the parquet tile as I approached the door…and opened it to him. 

Max’s muscular frame filled the doorway, a mesmerizing vision, sexy as hell and completely effortless on his part. He had the lean, sculpted torso and long legs of a runway model, but none of the cushy edges. I leaned on the door, imagining his physique was every tailored suit’s dream. Every woman’s, too. I swallowed a tiny sigh, convinced God must’ve cashed in all His chips when He created Max Corda. 

 I straightened, holding my purse in my hands. “Hi.” 

 “Hello,” Max said, smiling. 

 I caught myself gazing at his lips a little too long, and looked away, praying I wasn’t wearing a blush to match my heated cheeks. 

 “You look lovely.” He crossed his arms, the move accentuating the breadth of his chest. “I know we’re here on business.” His gaze skimmed up and down my body. “But when you come to the door looking like this, Shembery’s integrated water management strategies are the last thing on my mind.” 

 My breath hitched, awestruck his thoughts mirrored mine. I’d studied Max to distraction for seventeen weeks, four days—no, make that three—and I liked him. Very much.

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I received a digital copy of this book from the author through Goddess Fish Promotions. This First Chapter Review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

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