Epilogue
The Daily Post
The Bachelor Blog
Ladies and gentlemen, due to unforeseen circumstances this is the last installment of the Bachelor Blog, but let it be said we ended with a bang. Reports of our last Bachelor eloping with his lady were greatly exaggerated. But all is not lost, and romance still blooms.
The new Mr. and Mrs. Mancuso were officially married in the groom’s hometown of Hidden Falls, New York, where the couple has relocated permanently. The setting for the ceremony? The oft-mentioned Angel’s Bed-and-Breakfast, a quaint family inn run by Angel and Nick Mancuso—our hero’s brother and his wife.
The Hidden Falls town council reported that funding to create a new police department in Hidden Falls is underway. Which Mancuso will be named chief of police? I wish I could say stay tuned…. Instead, I’ll say farewell. It’s been a pleasure reporting on New York City’s most eligible bachelors and helping some very special couples to find each other. Just remember, fairy tales do happen. And your happily ever after could be right around the next corner.
Thank you for reading Love Me If You Dare. I hope you enjoyed!
COMING NEXT FROM CARLY!
September 19, 2017
Bodyguard Bad Boys… Sexy, Hot, and oh so protective!
A pop star in danger. Her reluctant bodyguard. A past they can’t deny.
Summer Michelle is on the verge of ultimate fame. Ben Hollander has sworn off mixing business with pleasure. But keeping his hands off of the sexy songstress is easier said than done and once the threat is neutralized, will she choose fame over love?
Excerpt from Rock Me
They filed into the room where Dan had already taken up lead position at the head of the table. When not working, their boss was a big believer in blowing off steam during off hours, hence the game room with the pool table, dart board, and during lunch, an endless supply of eats. Located in the Whitestone area of the Bronx, there was no better bodyguard agency to work for in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
“Okay kids, time for new assignments,” Dan said.
Ben rolled his shoulders, leaning his elbow on the table. “Let me have it, boss.”
“You might not be so eager when you hear what it is but keep in mind, we are out of options. Everyone’s on another assignment.” Dan eyed him with a healthy dose of an apology in his gaze followed by his tough shit look.
The hair on the back of Ben’s neck stood on end. “What’s going on?”
“A little show and tell is in order for this assignment,” Dan said, gesturing to the screen behind him. He pulled out his computer and tapped a few keys.
Up popped a photograph of Jade Glow, one of the world’s most popular contemporary recording artists in the world. “Jade Glow needs an opening act and couldn’t decide between two up and coming singers. Her solution? To give both women a chance to build their star power while she waits, watches audience reaction, and makes a decision.”
Dan chose his words carefully. He always did. Which was why the words star power stood out like a beacon to Ben. Four years ago, he’d been a security guard on the set of the hit television show of the same name, where he’d met, fucked and then proceeded to be fucked over by one of the show’s up and coming stars.
He’d not only had sex with one of the contestants, Summer Michelle, he’d violated his contract by doing so. Someone had turned him in but the producers made it clear to him – the word had leaked from Summer herself. Ben had lost his job for consorting with the talent, while she’d gone on to tie for runner up in the show. His current boss knew the whole sordid story but he believed in second chances and besides, Ben had come highly recommended from the firm he’d worked for prior to Dan’s. He’d had to take a trial period while he earned his position and proved to his then-bosses he could be trusted to think smart on the job. Be a professional. Keep his dick in his pants. Not get taken in by a pretty face.
Ben’s lesson had been learned the hard way.
“No. Fucking. Way.” Another thing about Dan. He invited his people to speak their mind, which was why Ben had no problem expressing himself now. “If you are telling me I’m now bodyguard to Summer Michelle… that’s a hell no.”
Dan ran a hand over his cropped short, salt and pepper hair. “I’m not finished with the explanation, although now that you’ve put together who’s involved…” Dan hit a key on the laptop and Summer’s picture jumped onto the screen alongside a girl he remembered from the show as well, Tawny Renee.
Ben’s visceral reaction to Summer’s photo didn’t bode well for this potential assignment. He hadn’t seen Summer in years but looking at her was like a punch to the gut and a kick start to his groin all at the same time. The publicity photo accentuated her glossy black hair still long, still curling over her shoulders in a glorious silken wave. Her golden brown eyes stared back at him while her pink lips were glossed in a pretty pout. And he distinctly remembered having those same lips wrapped around his dick, while her tongue did her best to make him come.
Damn. How had fate landed her back in his lap?
Okay bad choice of words, he thought, and cringed.
“You with me?” Dan asked.
Beside them, Jared and Ava were silent, no doubt either enjoying his discomfort or uncomfortable themselves by the situation Ben now found himself in.
“I’m listening,” Ben muttered to Dan.
The older man nodded. “Vague threats have come to Jade Glow’s people regarding picking Summer for the opening act, so Orion Motors, the sponsor of her world tour, wants to hire protection for both women just to be safe.”
“Are you giving me a choice of who I get to protect?” Ben asked. Neither option appealed. Tawny had been a spoiled brat with constant demands but for some reason, Summer had liked the other girl. The two had been friends. Maybe that should have been Ben’s first clue to steer clear of Summer Michelle.
“No. There’s no choice for you. We’re the best in the business and Jade’s people want us to look out for Summer, since the threats focused solely on her. Unfortunately we have no other bodyguards to offer, at least for the moment, so they hired another firm for Tawny. You going to be okay?”
Since he didn’t have a choice, he nodded.
“Good. Everything else you need to know about the case is in the file,” Dan went on. “Her itinerary is in there as well, so you’ll know where to meet up with her later today. She has a series of events lined up over the next two weeks in Manhattan. You’ll stick close.”
“How close?” Ben asked warily. Some cases involved daytime surveillance only.
“Summer lives on the West side in a one bedroom walk up. No doorman. No protection. So we’re talking twenty-four-seven cover.”
Of course they were. Because why should he catch a break?
Summer Michelle had been Ben’s undoing four years ago, but he was determined not only to keep his distance but to make certain that he was the one calling the shots this time around.
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