Goal! By Bellamy Black
Blurb:
Jenny Wales is a local television star who has everything she needs:
good friends, a great career, and a gorgeous apartment with an outstanding
shower. The only thing missing in her life is love, something that she hasn’t made
time for in her quest to be the best reporter in town.
An international soccer star, Paolo Gutierrez is a reluctant celebrity
looking for a quieter life away from the glitz and glamour of Europe. He longs
for chance to remember the game he loves and build a life for himself far from
the paparazzi’s lens.
When Jenny and Paolo meet, it’s love at first sight. It should be a
simple story of boy meets girl, but the team, the town, and the entire world
seem to have an opinion on their love affair. Up against a losing streak,
Victoria Beckham wannabes, and the risk of losing their careers, Jenny and
Paolo will have to fight to win this game of love.
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about the book:
Title: Goal: A Love Story
Author: Bellamy Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 200 pages
Release Date: June 3, 2013
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/W7y7EXyxCt8
Excerpt
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Jenny’s lips fall open as she
stares at the man formerly known as Paolo. “I,” she says with some disgust, “am
the worst reporter ever.”
Paolo reaches out, places a
gentle finger under her chin, and shuts her mouth. “You are not the worst reporter,”
he says softly, willing his cheeks to not turn red. He grimaces at her
expression;, she looks so dismayed, adorable but dismayed. “I am just good at
evading reporters.” He shrugs helplessly, giving her what he hopes is an
apologetic yet winning smile. “I’ve had to be.” It does not seem to be working.
“I’ve had a lot of experience over the years.” Paolo tries not to shrink back
as her expressions changes from dismay to fury.
“Well.” She leans toward him with
an angry light in her eye. “I’m sure you’ve had a lot experience with that —
fifteen years, I believe.” She hisses through her teeth, “Juan Carlos ‘the
Assassin’ Gutierrez.”
Paolo gazes at her in awe, mesmerized by the
fire in her eyes. She is really something. Gorgeous. He draws back as she squints
at him. And a little terrifying. I like it. “Actually.” He chuckles weakly. “It
is Juan Carlos Paolo Gutierrez. The Spanish press like to drop the Paolo and
replace it with Assassin. It drives my mother crazy.” He chuckles again. “And
you pronounced it excellently.”
“Well, thanks,” she snaps,
folding her arms. “I got tips from an expert.” Her knee bounces in agitation.
“Right now, I don’t know if I’m more aggravated with you…” Her angry gaze flies
around the room, landing on the leader of the Conga. “Or with that wooly
mammoth over there who has been masquerading as my best friend.” Jenny’s eyes
narrow to slits.
Across the room, Rocky stumbles,
nearly falling into one of the men he’d told Paolo were called the Wonder
Twins.
“Prepare for extinction.” Jenny
starts to rise.
“Wait.” Paolo places a hand on
her knee, not wanting her to leave. “I am sorry for misleading you. It was my
fault.” He confesses, “He had no choice. Please don’t be upset with Rocky.”
“He had no choice? Rocky?” She
seems dubious but she slumps back onto the sofa, her eyes flitting between the
hand on her knee and his eyes. Paolo smiles at her gently and her eyes narrow
again but she makes no attempt to remove his hand. “What was it — the Guy
Code?”
“No.” He scoffs. “Nothing as
silly as that.” Paolo sighs, squeezing her knee almost absentmindedly as he
gathers his thoughts, trying to find the best way to explain his friendship
with Rocky. He squeezes again and Jenny lets out a little giggle. Paolo
pretends not to hear her as he turns his eyes to her and holds her gaze,
wanting her to see his sincerity and honest regret. “It was a handshake and a
spit oath.”
About the Author:
Bellamy Black has enjoyed the written word long before she could
actually read it. This initially one-sided relationship has blossomed into a
lifelong love affair filled with adventurous governesses, brave women, and
determined warriors. An East Coast girl, living an East Coast life, when she is
not writing or working her corporate day job, Bellamy enjoys spending time with
friends, a nice glass of Shiraz, and the occasional bit of mayhem.
She will also never turn down an opportunity to catch a rerun of the
Golden Girls.
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