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    A Night at the Wesley
    A Night at the Wesley
    A Night at the Wesley
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    A Night at the Wesley

    By Vallory Vance

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    In this short story, Connie Atkinson is on vacation and ready to embrace her inner seductress in a five-star resort in Vail. However, a freak snowstorm derails her plans and she is forced to spend the night at the lackluster Wesley Hotel in downtown Detroit.
    In a gloomy mood, her spirits are lifted with the offering of a salaciously named cocktail and the appearance of her former college study partner, who didn't think of her in that way. Since her divorce, Connie is opening herself up to new possibilities and a night with Noah Cohen has just made the top of her list.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVallory Vance
    Release dateOct 25, 2012
    ISBN9781301357840
    A Night at the Wesley
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    Vallory Vance

    Vallory Vance is a color inside the lines, Human Resources professional living in the Baton Rouge area by day. After her family consisting of a husband of almost twenty years, three kids and two cats have filled her evenings with laughter, she sits down to her laptop to write tales of the first moments of falling in love when nothing else seems to matter. As a fortieth birthday present to herself, she decided to share her stories of romances that range from sweet to spicy.

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      A Night at the Wesley - Vallory Vance

      A Night at the Wesley

      Published by Vallory Vance at Smashwords

      Copyright 2012 Vallory Vance

      2nd Edition

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      Connie Atkinson marched into the restaurant of the Wesley Hotel in downtown Detroit with a frown etched into her face. She was in need of a glass of wine, preferably something dark to match her mood.

      She cleared her throat to signal the hostess stationed at the entrance. The young woman didn’t move, seemingly more interested in twirling the heavily highlighted tendrils of her blonde ponytail around her fingers and batting her eyelashes at the admiring bartender than acting as a hostess.

      Connie cleared her throat again.

      No response.

      Miss! She stomped her booted heel so that it echoed causing several patrons to lift their otherwise disinterested heads in her direction.

      Goldilocks looked at her with an air of annoyance and straightened the rounded band of what must be the hotel’s required uniform. Connie doubted the young woman would have opted for the white lacy collar and contrasting light-weight pale green blouse on a blustery Friday night.

      Table for one? Goldi grabbed a menu and turned toward a tiny table near the bar.

      I want the booth by the window.

      Goldi spun around, her mouth twisted into a condescending grin. Booths are reserved for parties of three or more.

      Then I’d like to speak to your manager, Connie said icily. Having worked in the service industry to

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