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  “It does actually.” She took the soggy newspaper from under his arm and tossed it onto the nearest park bench. “It’s a beautiful name.” She took his hands and entwined her fingers with his.

  A cute smile graced his face. “So, now that you’re a soon-to-be household name, do you think you can get me an audition for the leading male role in this movie?”

  Anna pouted. “Unfortunately the role’s been filled. They won’t tell me who yet. But. . .” She twisted her lips to one corner. “I do know of another opportunity for a leading man.”

  “Oh yeah? In what?”

  Anna leaned in and placed her mouth near his ear. “In my life.”

  His smile deepened and he slid his arms around her waist. “Can I get an audition?”

  She threaded her arms under his and spread her palms against his muscular back. “No need. The job’s all yours.”

  Charlie tickled her nose with his, then tilted his head and pressed his lips against hers. Softly, they explored each other, the lightning bolt of bliss she’d felt with Karl a mere flicker compared to the colorful explosion of fireworks going off right now in her belly. Sparks of passion shot through every cell, every nerve tingling with potential, and she knew without a doubt that this was a sign of things to come, a beautiful beginning to her new life – to their New Lives.

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  ISBN 9780857990839

  Title: Starstruck in Seattle

  Copyright © 2013 by Juliet Madison

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