“Oh, must go, I’ll fill you in later on the more pertinent details.” Her grandmother hung up before Margot could protest.
Why would Bentley even agree to be auctioned off? It made no logical sense. He was either that bored, stupid, or doing it for good PR. God knew he needed it, since he’d allegedly been having an affair with a senator’s wife; not that the rumors were ever confirmed.
And now she was going to be stuck with him.
Margot shook her head at the memory of his smile and wandered over to the window. A sense of dread filled her as a red sports car sped up her driveway, scaring the crap out of every small creature in its way and kicking up enough dust to make the road nearly impossible to see.
Bentley Wellington had arrived.
Acknowledgments
I could list all the hundreds of people who made this book possible. And I often do. I thank everyone in my life and I still always forget someone. It’s ridiculous. It takes the whole world (or at least it seems) to get a book off the ground.
First, I’m so thankful that God has given me this incredible opportunity—all honor and glory always goes to him first. Second, my family is amazing for putting up with me when I’m on deadline! My husband took our son on a lot of walks when mama was “typing” furiously at her computer trying to finish this book!
My amazing PA, Jill—more of a sister to me than anything: Thank you for your tireless hours working with me and thanks for being just amazing in general.
My beta readers, sister Kristin Van Dyken (Vayden, her books rock!) Liza Tice, Jill, and Jessica Prince (more awesome books): Thank you for always being honest with me!
To Bae (you know you who are) and Wife (aka Lauren Layne): Thanks for keeping me sane on most days and not thinking I’m crazy when I send you wine texts at noon that go, “It’s almost five in New York, right? RIGHT?”
Erica: the best agent in the world. No, seriously, guys. I fully think she would take a bullet for me (let’s not ask her though, just in case) LOL. She is one of the hardest working agents out there, I still pinch myself when I think about how lucky I am to have her in my corner. If she ever breaks up with me, I’m stalking her (You know I would too, Erica).
Amy: Hehe, this is our first “real” project together. I was terrified. I know how honest you are. But I also know you know what you’re talking about. Thanks for taking an “OK” book and making it spectacular, because I truly feel like you made magic. You completely shoved me off a cliff and out of my comfort zone, and for that I will always be thankful. You are absolutely fearless when it comes to editing, and I’m so blessed to also be able to call you my friend.
I’m so happy to be back with Forever Romance.
Dani and Inkslinger PR: Thanks for all your hard work with getting this book ready, and bloggers, GAH! You are incredible; thank you for all that you do! I know I don’t say it enough!
Readers: There’s a reason you distracted me from deadlines; I literally just want to hang out with you guys all the time and talk about all the books. Thank you for being so loyal, so dedicated, and just being like family to me. I love you all so much!!
I hope you enjoyed Brock’s story! Look for more of the Bachelors of Arizona in the next book, where we see Bentley get his ass handed to him ;)
Hugs,
RVD
About the Author
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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