Title: Goal: A Love Story
Author: Bellamy Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 200 pages
Release Date: June 3, 2013
Blurb:
Jenny Wales is a local television
star who has everything she needs: good friends, a great career, and a gorgeous
apartment with an outstanding shower. The only thing missing in her life is
love, something that she hasn’t made time for in her quest to be the best
reporter in town.
An international soccer star, Paolo
Gutierrez is a reluctant celebrity looking for a quieter life away from the
glitz and glamour of Europe. He longs for chance to remember the game he loves
and build a life for himself far from the paparazzi’s lens.
When Jenny and Paolo meet, it’s love
at first sight. It should be a simple story of boy meets girl, but the team,
the town, and the entire world seem to have an opinion on their love affair. Up
against a losing streak, Victoria Beckham wannabes, and the risk of losing
their careers, Jenny and Paolo will have to fight to win this game of love.
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EXCERPT:
Excerpt
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Jenny’s lips fall open as she stares
at the man formerly known as Paolo. “I,” she says with some disgust, “am the
worst reporter ever.”
Paolo reaches out, places a gentle
finger under her chin, and shuts her mouth. “You are not the worst reporter,”
he says softly, willing his cheeks to not turn red. He grimaces at her
expression;, she looks so dismayed, adorable but dismayed. “I am just good at
evading reporters.” He shrugs helplessly, giving her what he hopes is an
apologetic yet winning smile. “I’ve had to be.” It does not seem to be working.
“I’ve had a lot of experience over the years.” Paolo tries not to shrink back
as her expressions changes from dismay to fury.
“Well.” She leans toward him with an
angry light in her eye. “I’m sure you’ve had a lot experience with that —
fifteen years, I believe.” She hisses through her teeth, “Juan Carlos ‘the
Assassin’ Gutierrez.”
Paolo gazes at her in awe, mesmerized by the
fire in her eyes. She is really something. Gorgeous. He draws back as she squints
at him. And a little terrifying. I like it. “Actually.” He chuckles weakly. “It
is Juan Carlos Paolo Gutierrez. The Spanish press like to drop the Paolo and
replace it with Assassin. It drives my mother crazy.” He chuckles again. “And
you pronounced it excellently.”
“Well, thanks,” she snaps, folding her
arms. “I got tips from an expert.” Her knee bounces in agitation. “Right now, I
don’t know if I’m more aggravated with you…” Her angry gaze flies around the
room, landing on the leader of the Conga. “Or with that wooly mammoth over
there who has been masquerading as my best friend.” Jenny’s eyes narrow to
slits.
Across the room, Rocky stumbles,
nearly falling into one of the men he’d told Paolo were called the Wonder
Twins.
“Prepare for extinction.” Jenny starts
to rise.
“Wait.” Paolo places a hand on her
knee, not wanting her to leave. “I am sorry for misleading you. It was my
fault.” He confesses, “He had no choice. Please don’t be upset with Rocky.”
“He had no choice? Rocky?” She seems
dubious but she slumps back onto the sofa, her eyes flitting between the hand
on her knee and his eyes. Paolo smiles at her gently and her eyes narrow again
but she makes no attempt to remove his hand. “What was it — the Guy Code?”
“No.” He scoffs. “Nothing as silly as
that.” Paolo sighs, squeezing her knee almost absentmindedly as he gathers his
thoughts, trying to find the best way to explain his friendship with Rocky. He
squeezes again and Jenny lets out a little giggle. Paolo pretends not to hear
her as he turns his eyes to her and holds her gaze, wanting her to see his
sincerity and honest regret. “It was a handshake and a spit oath.”
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About the Author:
Bellamy Black has enjoyed the written word long before she could actually read it. This initially one-sided relationship has blossomed into a lifelong love affair filled with adventurous governesses, brave women, and determined warriors. An East Coast girl, living an East Coast life, when she is not writing or working her corporate day job, Bellamy enjoys spending time with friends, a nice glass of Shiraz, and the occasional bit of mayhem. She will also never turn down an opportunity to catch a rerun of the Golden Girls.
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