More Than a Playboy
3/5
()
About this ebook
Some rules are meant to be broken!
Serious-minded Alexandra (Sandy) Donovan has one unbreakable rule—never fall for a rich playboy. She’s seen the pain it caused her mother. It ruined her childhood, and she’s determined never to let the same thing happen to her. Unfortunately, the only man to make her hormones sit up and take notice is a rich playboy who doesn’t know the first thing about taking life seriously.
A lonely miserable childhood has taught Cameron Berkeley-Scott to hide his feelings in humour, but his comic nature seems to be pushing away the one woman he wants to draw near. She thinks he’s a playboy—a title for which he has no desire—and she ignores his outrageous flirting.
Now it’s time for Cameron to show Sandy he isn’t all about seeking life’s pleasures without commitment or responsibilities, but how will she react when she discovers this Prince Charming is a real honest-to-goodness Prince?
Monique DeVere
Monique DeVere grew up on a plantation on the beautiful island of Barbados, where her childhood was all about exploring and letting her imagination run free. She moved to the UK as a teen and soon fell in love at first sight with her amazing, strong-silent-type husband. They have four beautiful children and four incredible grandchildren.Monique writes sweet ‘n’ spicy romance, and when she isn’t working on the next novel or movie script, she can be found spending time with hubby and family, armchair travelling, creating recipes, reading about health and nutrition, or working on her spiritual growth. She enjoys going for walks, gardening, or simply crazy-dancing around the house. Monique loves to hear from her readers. You can email her at monique@moniquedevere.com, or contact her by visiting her website: www.moniquedevere.com or blog: http://moniquedevere.blogspot.co.uk to learn more about her books. You can also visit her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/moniquedevere or follow her on Twitter: @MoniqueDeVere or Instagram: authormdvGet The Forever Deal FREE when you sign up to Monique’s New Release Newsletter Here: https://bit.ly/TFDsignup151220
Read more from Monique De Vere
Let's Pretend Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dillon: Her Rule Breaker Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Matt's Pregnant Runaway Wife Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEthan's Temporary Fling Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsYou Don't Get Joe! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Forever Deal Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKiss Me Again Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Zach's Rebound Girl Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Wedding Favor Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMore Than Friends Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Related to More Than a Playboy
Related ebooks
Separation Anxiety (Unnatural Lover #6) Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Buffalo Creek: C.C.I.A. Cozy Mysteries Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsServed Hot Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Her Surrender: A Second Chance Romance Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Embers of Lust: Red Willows, #5 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Teacher's Heart Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHe Loves Me Not: Buncha Blooms Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTo Find The Rose Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsVirtual Imaginings Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLovers by Halloween: The Priceless Collection, #7 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lustful Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bad Daddy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Maybe Tonight: A Life in Progress Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Sheikh's Captive Bride Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Millionaire's Revenge Contract Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Collecting Secrets: Friends & Lovers, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAdvanced Dragon Studies: Ember Academy for Magical Beings, #1 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Locked In His Heart Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMarriage With Benefits Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStraight Down the Middle Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLittle Secrets: Secretly Pregnant Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Yesterday's Secret Sins Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCaptured Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMy Dad's Best Friend: A Forbidden Romance Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Gatekeeper Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMistaken Identity Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCurriculum Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Out of Bounds: Unbelievable, #7 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Seduction Game (The Mr Right Trilogy) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Something New Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Contemporary Romance For You
It Starts with Us: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Icebreaker: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ruin Me Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It Ends with Us: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Animal Farm Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Intense: Erotic Short Story Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Finding Cinderella: A Novella Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Scandalized Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wildfire: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ugly Love: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5All Your Perfects: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Maybe Now: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Before We Were Strangers: A Love Story Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dirty Thirty Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hopeless Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beautiful Bastard Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Spanish Love Deception: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Confess: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beautiful Disaster: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Stone Heart Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hot Blooded Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This Girl: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Heart Bones: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Under the Roses Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Maybe Someday Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Swear on This Life: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The American Roommate Experiment: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Simple Wild: A Novel Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5November 9: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Slammed: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for More Than a Playboy
2 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
More Than a Playboy - Monique DeVere
More Than a Playboy
by
Monique DeVere
© Monique DeVere 2013
Smashwords Edition
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events described herein are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, therefore not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locations, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
All rights reserved. No part of this story may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the author. Except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.
More Than a Playboy
COPYRIGHT © 2010, 2013 by Monique DeVere
Contact Information: moniquedevere@gmail.com
Cover Designed by Crystal Swan
Published by Crystal Swan Publications
Publishing History
Published by Crystal Swan Publications at Smashwords
Smashwords License Statement
This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.
More Titles by Monique DeVere
DIVORCE ETIQUETTE
LET’S PRETEND
MORE THAN A PLAYBOY
Back Cover Copy
Some rules are meant to be broken!
Serious-minded Alexandra (Sandy) Donovan has one unbreakable rule—never fall for a rich playboy. She’s seen the pain it caused her mother, how it ruined her childhood, and she’s determined never to let the same thing happen to her. Unfortunately, the only man to make her hormones sit up and take notice is a rich playboy who doesn’t know the first thing about taking life seriously.
A lonely miserable childhood has taught Cameron Berkeley-Scott to hide his feelings in humour, but his comic nature seems to be pushing away the one woman he wants to draw near. She thinks he’s a playboy—a title he has no desire to have—and she ignores his outrageous flirting.
Now it’s time for Cameron to show Sandy he isn’t all about seeking life’s pleasures without commitment or responsibilities, but will it push her further away when she discovers who he really is?
1
"Hey, Sandy, you gorgeous lady." Cameron Berkeley-Scott’s deep voice sent delicious shivers through Sandy Donovan as he sidled up to TDA’s Reception desk, and draped himself over the top. He smelled good; some type of expensive cologne with a hint of spice that said the wearer was a man of the wild outdoors.
Sandy drew her attention from her computer and flicked him a glance. He was bad-boy dazzling, with neat dark hair and a stunning, never-fade tan that made her wonder whether he had a splash of Mediterranean somewhere in his bloodline. His eyes were the kind of blue that reminded her of the Mediterranean, too.
And that mouth...those lips, a natural red...designed for kissing. She often longed to sample a taste—for strictly scientific purposes—to find out if his lips were as soft as they looked.
However, Sandy did what she’d always done when Cameron sauntered into the agency—pretended he had no effect on her whatsoever. When, in fact, the mere glimpse of him sent her hormones into overdrive.
When are you going to let me sweep you away from all of this?
She schooled her features into a bored expression, but couldn’t hold it for long. The tiny smile that always appeared when Cam drew her into their usual banter tugged at her lips.
When you grow up, trust-fund baby.
She had yet to find out why someone with Cameron’s family money would want to work as a hired father.
He grabbed his chest and faked falling. Ouch. You got me in the heart again, babe. I don’t know if I’ll pull through this time without the kiss of life.
He flung his upper body onto the desk, his lips inches from hers. Quick, Sandy, I’m fading fast.
Thankfully, TDA’s waiting area was empty, but Sandy knew from experience that a room full of people wouldn’t stop Cameron’s dramatics. His comical nature made him one of The Daddy Agency’s most popular Daddies.
Is there a reason you popped in, Cameron? Your next booking isn’t for another two weeks.
Fifteen seconds seemed like an hour as his blue gaze locked on hers; while his lips remained an unnerving inch from her mouth. He sobered and straightened when she remained impassive. One day you’re going to have to face the awful truth.
What’s that?
I’m perfect for you.
You’re incorrigible.
And you’re breaking my heart.
I’m sure you’ll survive.
Cameron chuckled and pushed away from the desk. Is the boss in?
He jerked a thumb over his shoulder toward a door at the end of the long corridor behind him, already backing in that direction.
Yeah, Jamie’s in.
As he turned to head down the corridor, Sandy remembered their boss wasn’t alone. Hey, Cam?
He spun back to her with a too sexy grin. You know I love it when you say my name like that.
She rolled her eyes. Cameron was playing with her. In fact, she couldn’t think of a time when he didn’t tease her to distraction. You might want to knock and wait. Her husband’s in there with her.
He nodded, his grin turning to one of pure wickedness. In that case, I think I’ll wait until Daniel leaves. Don’t want to interrupt anything.
Two years ago, Daniel had walked back into Jamie’s life after a decade of not knowing to where she’d disappeared. They’d been University sweethearts until Jamie had fallen pregnant and had sacrificed her relationship with Daniel—along with her psychology degree.
A product of squabbling parents, Jamie’s fear had been that she’d end up repeating her parents’ love-hate relationship. She believed that if she’d stayed with Daniel, he would have felt obligated to marry her and would’ve ended up resenting her.
From Sandy’s peripheral view, she noted Cameron sauntering back. He leaned against the desk, his gaze on her as she feigned concentration on the database she was updating. She increased her typing speed in an effort to hide her trembling fingers. Every one of her senses focused on Cameron. Thank goodness for touch-typing, or heavens knew she’d be inputting gobbledygook.
Perhaps there’s nothing to interrupt,
she said in an effort to break the unsettling silence.
There’s always something to interrupt when a couple in love is alone in a room.
Not everyone is as single-minded as you are, you know?
What’s that supposed to mean?
Let’s just say your extracurricular ‘Daddy’ duties filter back to the agency.
Again, what’s that supposed to mean?
Sandy glanced up. His puzzled expression told her he didn’t know what she was talking about. But the number of women who hired him to show up with their children at events then bragged about how attentive and extra accommodating he was—always said with a little wink that declared their meaning more clearly than if they’d come right out and said ‘we slept with him’—told her he was faking ignorance.
"Forget it.