New Adult Romance
Date Published: TBD
The Perfect Boyfriend picks up right where we left Reagan and Ian in The Boyfriend List.
As their friendship blossoms quickly into a steamy romance, Reagan and Ian have to learn to navigate their shifting relationship...and everything that entails. But their newfound bliss doesn’t come without a few unexpected challenges.
In the midst of realizing just how sweet the romance can be between them, and all the benefits of their new dynamic, Reagan is informed that her ideal situation has changed. Not only will she need to begin taking on more classes to speed up her graduation date, but she’ll also have to start looking for a job to supplement her fading income. Meanwhile, Ian has chosen to pull out of school once his father is diagnosed with a terminal illness in order to help manage the family business and spend time with him while he still can. But he wrestles with the guilt of leaving Reagan behind, and the pressure of his new responsibilities.
As the two meet their new challenges head-on, they’ll be forced to discover whether or not they’re as compatible as lovers as they were as friends. With their focus pulled in so many directions, will they have what it takes to keep a long distance relationship alive? Can Ian prove that he’s still be the perfect boyfriend, or will they fold to statistics under the growing tensions of their lives? Throw in some manipulative exes, a new boss with an inflated ego, and a co-worker from hell and the two have a recipe for either a fairy tale ending, or a complete disaster.
The Perfect Boyfriend is a New Adult Romance about trust, love, and discovering the true depths of personal strength.
EXCERPT – THE
PERFECT BOYFRIEND (700 words)
Reagan’s time with Ian was never long
enough. Not really. Not when she was still used to having him in her life every
day – man she’d really taken that for granted, hadn’t she? But her moments with
him now were sweeter, more complete. And the remainder of the weekend had
passed without any other dramatic events. It would hold her over until the next
time they could steal some time together. At least, she hoped it would.
But now it was over. And she was back to her
regular schedule. Except this week
was a little different. This week
she’d throw her new internship into the mix and learn just how good of a
juggler she could be – her class schedule, new assignments, friendships, her
relationship, the internship and anything else that the universe cared to throw
at her. It was no joke, that was for sure, and Reagan was beginning to feel all
of the pressures that the outside world held for her once she graduated. But
she could manage it, she remind herself as she changed clothes for her new
role. She didn’t have any other choice but to make it all work somehow.
After having picked up a few new outfits to
compliment her new important role – using some of the money she’d kept from the
club, of course - Petra had helped her coordinate the rest of her wardrobe to
expand her options. And the result was at least a couple weeks worth of choices
that had left her feeling confident, appropriate, and ready to impress. Every
little detail counted, and her poise when she stepped through the large glass
doors that first day spoke volumes toward her ambitions. Reagan had set herself
up to succeed in every possible way.
Having no real instruction with which to
work from on how to approach her first day, she strode up to the receptionist,
who this time greeted her with a friendly smile. Success already, she thought to herself, and her smile widened that
much more. “Welcome back Reagan.” The woman began. “You’re all going to be
starting in the conference room today. Around that corner and through the
second door.”
“All?” Reagan had known she wasn’t the only
intern, but the phrase made it seem like there was an army in attendance, and
the thought sent a little shiver of nerves up her spine.
“There’s three of you. You have a quick
orientation together, then it’s all smooth sailing from there.”
Reagan nodded as she contemplated this
answer. Nothing was ever exactly smooth sailing when you threw a bunch of
competitive girls together and told them to battle it out to impress the new
boss. But one could always hope for the best...
The heels she’d chosen tapped lightly as she
clipped down the slick hall and toward the door marked, Conference, #2. She noticed her hand trembling as she lifted it to
turn the handle. Taking a deep breath, she tried to let go of all her anxious
energy – just be yourself, she
lectured – then she forced a huge smile over her face.
But when she stepped through the door, her
face immediately fell. All the calm composure she’d just summoned drained from
her body and left her face as white as the stark walls. The shaking returned,
only it wasn’t from nerves now. Her body was riddled with anger, contempt and
yes, even a little humor as she considered the universe’s latest irony.
Because the first person to turn around when
she stepped into the room was Isabella. The
Isabella. The Isabella who had stolen her boyfriend. Who had tried to
seduce Ian. And had otherwise made her existence miserable. The Isabella who
had ruined spring break, nearly ruined Petra’s party, and had caused Reagan to
question almost everything she knew about people. That Isabella was nearly three feet away from her, dressed in a
fitted color-block dress she’d probably picked up at Bebe just to show off her
flawless figure. Apparently, whatever dislike Reagan had for her was a mutual
feeling, since she was smirking in recognition as she gave Reagan a long,
lingering, stare meant to intimidate and demean without saying a single word.
“You’ve got to be kidding me.” The words
slipped from Reagan’s lips before she could stop them, and she found herself
regretting the thought the moment she’d heard it.
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Renee Novelle
Formerly a freelance journalist, Novelle has found placement of her pieces in both online and print publications since 2008. Additionally, she has written multiple screenplays, and contributed her writing to many non-profit and for profit organizations. She has launched several blogs over the years, which garnered international attention.
In 2013, Novelle returned to her first love – fiction. Writing under the names Renee Novelle and R.S. Novelle, she has a publication schedule that includes Psychological Thrillers, Suspense, Paranormal Fiction, Contemporary Women’s fiction, Chick Lit, and New Adult.
Though she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Communication, summa cum laude, she considers herself a constant student of the written word. She’s an avid reader, an enthusiastic quote poster, and rarely takes “no” as a final answer. She has an unhealthy obsession for theater, dance, music and art, and strongly believes that wine is simultaneously the beginning of, and resolution to, all of life’s problems. She believes in following dreams, and that in the end, you always end up where you’re meant to be.
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