Title: Name the Day
Author: Sherry Gloag
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Astraea
Press
Published: October 28th
2013
BLURB:
Renowned portrait artist,
Samantha Brown is through with men. After dealing with an overbearing father
and cheating ex-fiance, Samantha is not in the market for romance, of any kind.
Give her a blank canvas, some paints and brushes and she’s in charge of her
life. There was no room in her life for love, so why did she find herself
giving in to Rafael Santini’s outrageous demand that she paint his portrait?
Satisfied with his
upcoming marriage of convenience Rafael Santini isn’t in the market for love. So,
how come he finds the pint-sized artist stirring up emotions he didn’t have
time for?
An accident forces Rafael
to re-evaluate his life and wonder whether he can teach Samantha the art of
love.
BOOK LINKS:
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EXCERPT:
Why
couldn’t the stubborn man get it? She wasn’t giving him any favours at the
expense of her other clients. In his case, money would not talk. Almost all her
clients were well-heeled, but most understood the time restraints. After all,
as she told each person, including Rafael Santini, who contracted a commission
they wouldn’t want her to rush their painting and offer them a sub-standard
product, would they?
“Give
me the names of your clients and I will arrange to exchange places in your
queue.” His unequivocal belief pulsed across the airwaves. Did the stupid man
expect her to break the confidences of her clients?
“Tell
me, Mr. Santini,” she asked in her most dulcet tone, “if I asked for a list of
your clients would you hand them over, simply because I wanted something?”
“Don’t
be stupid woman. It’s not the same thing at all. I’m a businessman.”
Would someone please save me from stupid
arrogant men, Samantha
offered in silent plea to the ether without expecting any response.
“I
may not deal in electronics and communications systems, or equipment for the
world of espionage, secret agents, and private investigators, Mr. Santini, but
I do maintain a strict code of integrity and honour and customer
confidentiality.”
“Why
would you need confidentiality to daub a few colours on a piece of paper?”
Is this guy for real? Does he think insults
and condemnation will get him what he wants?
“Let
me get this straight. You want my agreement to let you queue jump the rest of
my clients, who, incidentally have all signed contracts to be here on specified
dates at specific times, and then you will be quite happy for me to go around publicizing the fact you are not only having your
portrait done, but that you bullied, harassed and threatened me into agreeing
to your terms? I don’t think so. Not to mention that in many cases the
commission is usually a gift for someone special and total secrecy is not only
expected it is essential.”
The silence at the other
end of the phone was almost deafening.
BIO:
Best-selling author, Sherry Gloag is a transplanted Scot
now living in the beautiful coastal countryside of Norfolk, England. She
considers the surrounding countryside as extension of her own garden, to which
she escapes when she needs "thinking time" and solitude to work out
the plots for her next novel. While out walking she enjoys talking to her
characters, as long as there are no other walkers close by.
Apart from writing, Sherry enjoys gardening, walking,
reading and cheerfully admits her books tend to take over most of the shelf and
floor space in her workroom-cum-office. She also finds crystal craft work
therapeutic.
Sherry loves to hear from her readers. sherrygloag@gmail.com
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Thank you for being a part of Write with Fey, Sherry! I am happy to have you!
QUESTION: What do you think of Samantha's and Mr. Santini's phone conversation?
Fun cover and great excerpt!
ReplyDeleteI think the cover is cute and fun too! :) Thanks for commenting, Kelly!
DeleteKelly, I'm delighted you love the cover, it's certainly different from most, isn't it? Thanks for your comment, I appreciate your company.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun excerpt!
ReplyDeleteSarah Allen
(From Sarah, With Joy)
It is! And it gives us a glimpse into the two main characters, which is always good. :)
DeleteThanks for stopping by, Sarah.
:-) Sarah, thanks for your company and comment.
DeleteI love the excerpt and the blurb sounds passionate! I wish Sherry the best of luck with her book!
ReplyDeleteThe protagonist in my novel is a painter as well=) So it would be interesting to learn more about Sherry's character.
I always love characters who are artists. :)
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