Excerpt Reveal: The Bachelor Auction by Rachel Van Dyken
“Bentley!” Brock barked and shook
his head.
“What?” Bentley shrugged then
smoothly walked over to Jane and pulled out a box of black
high-heeled pumps in a size eight and a half. “Your foot, milady?”
Brock rolled his eyes. “Give it a
rest, Bentley. She can put on her own damn shoes.”
Bentley completely ignored him. “I
love a woman’s foot.” He grabbed Jane’s broken shoe and tossed
it to the side while his hands danced along the arch of her foot. His
fingertips danced along her skin. Seduction by foot rub? That was
new.
“It’s sexy, the arch.” He leaned
over her, his lips parting just enough to give her the impression he
was thinking about kissing her. “The curve of a woman’s foot
reminds me of her body…see? Sexy.” He slid the shoe on a very
terrified looking Jane and stood. “Perfect fit.”
Jane’s mouth opened then closed as a
rosy flush crept over her face. “Th-thank you.”
“I bought you my favorite brand.”
Her eyebrows arched. How did he know
about Manolo Blahnik? “Oh.” And then she nodded and said loudly,
“Ohhhh! That makes sense!”
Bentley’s eyes narrowed. “Me buying
women’s shoes?”
“You wearing them,” she explained.
“That’s great. I mean, good for you. I’m sorry I’m so awkward
at things like this, but it’s good you’re…you know…” She
bobbed her head and sputtered. “Out and…comfortable with it.”
“Out?” Bentley repeated. “I’m
confused.”
“Of the closet,” she said slowly
then saw the scowl on Bentley’s face. “Or maybe you just like to
dress like a woman?” She straightened her shoulders and tried
again. “In either case, congratulations on your choice to wear
women’s clothing!”
Brock about died laughing as Bentley’s
horrified expression went from stunned to genuine confusion.
“You heard her.” Brock held his
laughter in check. “Congratulations, brother. I’ll take care of
the press release: Bachelor Playboy Bentley Wellington and his
private women’s shoe collection.”
Bentley let out a strangled laugh.
“Yes, and while we’re at it why don’t we remind the press that
the clock is ticking on that auction of yours? Hmm?”
“Auction?” Jane asked.
“Don’t.” Brock shook his head.
“You don’t want to know.”
“But she probably already does.”
Bentley pointed out. “Unless she doesn’t read the news…?”
They both stared at her, waiting for an
answer.
“I, uh…” She ducked her head,
blushing again. “I read books.”
“How pure.” Bentley smiled and sat
down next to her. “And just so we’re clear.” He leaned in as
though he was going to kiss her. “My bat only swings one way…and
I can assure you, every time I get thrown a pitch, I hit it out of
the park.”
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THE BACHELOR AUCTION by Rachel Van
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Jane isn't entirely sure that
Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but
didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after?
Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters,
running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight.
Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if
princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky
billionaire---maybe do exist.
Except Brock Wellington isn't
anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned
off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant
jerk---even if it was just a façade. Now, as Brock is waiting for
the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that
he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they
can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little
bit of fantasy . .
Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times,
Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and
contemporary romances. When she's not writing you can find her
drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while
watching The Bachelor.
She keeps her home in Idaho with
her Husband, adorable son, and two snoring boxers! She loves to hear
from readers!
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