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    Halloween at The Corral
    Halloween at The Corral
    Halloween at The Corral
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    Halloween at The Corral

    By Debra St. John

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    Kelly Harper has no interest in egomaniacs like Dan Jenkins. She also has no patience for the entourage of groupies who follow him while he basks in their attention. Her experience with her ex-fiancé has taught her to steer clear of guys like Dan who see women as no more than a pretty face to parade around. Dan Jenkins is something of a local celebrity. His charm and good looks ensure he never lacks for female company, but truth be told, he finds their attentions shallow and superficial. No one bothers to get to know who he really is. Trouble is, Dan's not sure he knows either. Will Kelly be the one to figure out who Dan really is behind the good ol' boy facade? If so, she just might discover a man she never expected—a man worthy of her heart.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Wild Rose Press
    Release dateOct 5, 2016
    ISBN9781509208838
    Halloween at The Corral
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    Debra St. John

    Debra St. John has been reading and writing romance since high school. She always dreamed about publishing a romance novel some day. Her dream came true when she started writing sultry contemporary romance with sexy heroes and spunky heroines for The Wild Rose Press. Although she's a country gal at heart, she lives in a suburb of Chicago with her husband, who is her real life hero.

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      Halloween at The Corral - Debra St. John

      Inc.

      How did you know where I live?

      She blinked. What?

      Not many people know where my house is.

      A heated blush crept across her chest and up into her face. I got your address from the billing system at the dry cleaners. God. Could she sound any more like a stalker? She chanced a peek at him. Was he angry?

      He chuckled. Very resourceful. He cocked his head, a thoughtful look on his face. And also probably very illegal.

      Her head snapped up.

      But I could be persuaded to overlook your…transgression, shall we say? His voice teased. So did the gentle brush of his fingers over hers.

      What kind of persuasion? Something akin to anticipation flooded her body, taking the place of the momentary burst of panic. She was tempted to say yes to anything he proposed.

      Have dinner with me tonight.

      Damn. The one thing she couldn’t give him. I can’t.

      His eyes narrowed. Is this about my…what did you call it last night…fan club?

      No. It’s not that I don’t want to go to dinner with you. God help her, she did. I can’t. I have to be at my sister’s tonight to help my niece make goodie bags for her Halloween party next weekend.

      Oh. Well, that’s not a problem. A spark danced in his eyes. I’ll just come with you.

      Kudos for Debra St. John

      Ms. St. John’s title, ONE GREAT NIGHT, was the 2015 IDA First Place Winner.

      "Original turns of phrase make [THIS FEELS LIKE HOME] a delightful read. A great concept—a bull rider paired with a safety-conscious woman—who could ask for more built in conflict? I also enjoyed the authentic look at rodeos!"

      ~Ashantay Peters, author of Dickens of a Death

      ~*~

      "The story and characters tugged at my heart while reading. I enjoyed [THIS CAN’T BE LOVE] very much…If you like a contemporary, passionate and emotional read, then laugh and cry along with this one. An author who can make the reader feel so many things is one that has staying power in the writing world."

      ~Long and Short Reviews(5 Books)

      ~*~

      "Ms. Debra St. John has created a magnificent storyline in [THIS TIME FOR ALWAYS], her first published work…Her couple faced so many devastating situations that it was impossible to not get sincerely involved in their ups and downs…The sensual scenes were beautifully written…I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an expressive romance with a happily ever after."

      ~The Romance Studio (5 Hearts)

      Halloween

      at The Corral

      by

      Debra St. John

      Holidays at The Corral Series

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales, is entirely coincidental.

      Halloween at The Corral

      COPYRIGHT © 2016 by Deborah Rittle

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of the author or The Wild Rose Press, Inc. except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

      Contact Information: info@thewildrosepress.com

      Cover Art by Diana Carlile

      The Wild Rose Press, Inc.

      PO Box 708

      Adams Basin, NY 14410-0708

      Visit us at www.thewildrosepress.com

      Publishing History

      First Yellow Rose Edition, 2016

      Digital ISBN 978-1-5092-0883-8

      Holidays at The Corral Series

      Published in the United States of America

      Dedication

      To John…

      I never have to pretend to be anything but myself

      when I’m with you.

      Chapter One

      Great. An impromptu meeting of the Dan Jenkins Fan Club gathered a few feet away. The combination of floral perfume, hairspray, and cosmetics made Kelly Harper want to gag. As did the simpering, coquettish smiles on the faces of the groupies clustered around this little corner of Texas’s hometown celebrity.

      Kelly

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