The Perfect Boyfriend
Renee Novelle
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.
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Excerpt
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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10 Fun Facts About Renee’ Novelle
1. I don’t have any children – yet – but I have two cats that might as well be my kids! They’re my babies, I’m absolutely crazy about them.
2. And they’ve totally taken over the house. Including my office, which they seem to think is their personal play room.
3. I totally believe in love at first sight. My current 6 year relationship started as a “love at first sight” thing.
4. I’m kind of addicted to Bravo reality shows – it’s definitely my guilty pleasure after a long day of work and writing.
5. The way to my heart is through a handwritten love letter – I love the nostalgia of the whole process.
6. I’m kind of addicted to quotes. I post them all the time. It’s a little out of control. I even have some hanging up in my office to keep me motivated.
7. If I had an English garden, I don’t think I’d ever leave it.
8. No beach excursion is complete without a really good pina colada.
9. I think a summer evening filled with fireflies is absolutely magical!
10. I’m really obsessive about lists...unless I’m compiling one about myself! Then I have a super hard time thinking of anything. :P
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Book #1 in the Boyfriend series.
The Boyfriend List follows twenty-year-old Reagan in her quest for the perfect relationship after a somewhat tragic spring break breakup leaves her disillusioned about love... again.
Reagan had always prided herself on making levelheaded, practical, analytical decisions about everything. Everything, that is, except where guys are concerned. Which was proven to her, once again, when her “boyfriend” opts to take another girl on their oh-so-romantic trip to his lake house. In order to prevent future heartbreak, she creates a checklist of all the qualities she wants in a man, and vows not to give her heart away again until she can determine if they fit every last criteria.
After scouring campus with her two best friends in her tricky journey, her detective work returns a pile of unworthy rejects, and it seems as though her choices are narrowed down to only two options: the hot stranger who’s inspired her new project, and her best guy friend Ian, who she’s always kept at bay due to his perceived playboy reputation.
Reagan gets more than she bargained for with her new set of rules, however, and is surprised to find that love, and the perfect boyfriend, may have been within reach the entire time. But will Ian’s reputation ruin his chances to prove his worth? And can Reagan let go of her insecurities long enough to even give him a chance?
The Boyfriend List is a light, New Adult romance about friendship, trust, and learning to let go in order to embrace what real love can offer.
The Boyfriend List follows twenty-year-old Reagan in her quest for the perfect relationship after a somewhat tragic spring break breakup leaves her disillusioned about love... again.
Reagan had always prided herself on making levelheaded, practical, analytical decisions about everything. Everything, that is, except where guys are concerned. Which was proven to her, once again, when her “boyfriend” opts to take another girl on their oh-so-romantic trip to his lake house. In order to prevent future heartbreak, she creates a checklist of all the qualities she wants in a man, and vows not to give her heart away again until she can determine if they fit every last criteria.
After scouring campus with her two best friends in her tricky journey, her detective work returns a pile of unworthy rejects, and it seems as though her choices are narrowed down to only two options: the hot stranger who’s inspired her new project, and her best guy friend Ian, who she’s always kept at bay due to his perceived playboy reputation.
Reagan gets more than she bargained for with her new set of rules, however, and is surprised to find that love, and the perfect boyfriend, may have been within reach the entire time. But will Ian’s reputation ruin his chances to prove his worth? And can Reagan let go of her insecurities long enough to even give him a chance?
The Boyfriend List is a light, New Adult romance about friendship, trust, and learning to let go in order to embrace what real love can offer.
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About Renee
Renee' Novelle is preceded by a long line of published family members, including Pulitzer Prize nominated author and Poet Laureate of Kentucky Jesse Stuart.
As a child, Novelle was already gaining recognition for several of her works, and in her formative years, she continued this trend by earning local awards for her short stories and poems.
Inspired to cultivate her talent, Novelle pursued freelance journalism and has found placement of more than 80 of her pieces in both online and print publications since 2008. Additionally, she has written multiple screenplays, and contributed her savvy, effective writing style to many non-profit and for profit organizations. She also 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.
For more information, to view pictures, read blog posts and see the upcoming release schedule, please visit the website at www.RSNovelle.com
As a child, Novelle was already gaining recognition for several of her works, and in her formative years, she continued this trend by earning local awards for her short stories and poems.
Inspired to cultivate her talent, Novelle pursued freelance journalism and has found placement of more than 80 of her pieces in both online and print publications since 2008. Additionally, she has written multiple screenplays, and contributed her savvy, effective writing style to many non-profit and for profit organizations. She also 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.
For more information, to view pictures, read blog posts and see the upcoming release schedule, please visit the website at www.RSNovelle.com
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