Liz Talley: Sweet Talking Man

Who doesn’t want a little sweet talk?

Leif Lively is the hottest thing to happen to Magnolia Bend. But single mother Abigail Orgeron figures he’s another heartbreaker and does her best to ignore the steamy glances he tosses her way. When he speaks, though, her resistance crumbles! His sweet words, humor and laid-back ways captivate buttoned-up Abigail.

For once, losing control feels so good, and this no-strings arrangement is getting serious. What will she do when Leif solves the family mystery that brought him to town and decides to leave? Because she’s learning that the biggest love means taking the biggest risk…

“I’m surprised to see you here.”

Leif’s smile reached his eyes. “But I’m glad you came.”

If only.

Warmth dripped into Abigail’s belly before she could strike the naughtiness from her head. What was wrong with her? Daydreaming about a guy like Leif? He was too different, too earthy and holistic and—

And standing there with the best smile in three parishes. He had a slight dimple in his left cheek and eyes the color of a fall sky. His jaw had a blockish quality while his lips were sensuous. How Abigail knew they were sensuous, she wasn’t sure, but she was certain he could kiss her up one side of a wall and down the other…and make her beg for more.

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Poor Abigail. The managing sister of the Beauchamp clan needs to chill. So I gave her the best thing an uptight, lonely woman needs—a laid-back, sexy Norse god. Leif’s not your typical hero. He’s vegan, plays the ukulele and wears natural-fiber clothing. He’s a hippie…but a really fine one. And exactly what the buttoned-up PTA president needs to balance out her life.

Leif has come to Magnolia Bend with one purpose in mind—find his real father and clear his mother’s name. He doesn’t plan on breaking through the prickly Abigail’s defenses or on falling in love with the passionate creature beneath the sweater sets. But when did fate ever care about plans?

Toss in a rebellious twelve-year-old, an ex-husband looking for redemption and the droll Hilda Brunet, and you have a story worth taking the day off for. So grab a glass of sweet tea and a couple of hours to fall in love with Sweet Talking Man.

I love hearing from readers, so give me a shout at liztalleybooks.comor friend me on Facebook ( liztalleybooks).

Happy reading!

Liz Talley

Sweet Talking Man

Liz Talley

www.millsandboon.co.uk

A 2009 Golden Heart® Award finalist in Regency romance, LIZ TALLEY has since found a home writing sassy Southern stories. Her book Vegas Two-Step debuted in June 2010 and was quickly followed by four more books in her Oak Stand, Texas series. In her current books, she’s visiting her home state of Louisiana. Liz lives in north Louisiana with her hero, two beautiful boys and a passel of animals. She enjoys laundry, paying bills and creating masterful dinners for her family. She also lies in her biography to make herself look like the perfect housewife. What she really likes is new shoes, lemon-drop martinis and fishing off the pier at her camp. You can visit her at liztalleybooks.comto learn more about the lies she tells herself and about her upcoming books.

To the girls who remember my first training bra, my first kiss and my first Wild Thing (’cause I didn’t like beer): Dianna, Angela, Karen, Tina, Michelle and Heather. I still think I look good in velour and twist-a-beads.

The oldest friends are the best friends!

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Back Cover Text Who doesn’t want a little sweet talk? Leif Lively is the hottest thing to happen to Magnolia Bend. But single mother Abigail Orgeron figures he’s another heartbreaker and does her best to ignore the steamy glances he tosses her way. When he speaks, though, her resistance crumbles! His sweet words, humor and laid-back ways captivate buttoned-up Abigail. For once, losing control feels so good, and this no-strings arrangement is getting serious. What will she do when Leif solves the family mystery that brought him to town and decides to leave? Because she’s learning that the biggest love means taking the biggest risk…

Introduction “I’m surprised to see you here.” Leif’s smile reached his eyes. “But I’m glad you came.” If only. Warmth dripped into Abigail’s belly before she could strike the naughtiness from her head. What was wrong with her? Daydreaming about a guy like Leif? He was too different, too earthy and holistic and— And standing there with the best smile in three parishes. He had a slight dimple in his left cheek and eyes the color of a fall sky. His jaw had a blockish quality while his lips were sensuous. How Abigail knew they were sensuous, she wasn’t sure, but she was certain he could kiss her up one side of a wall and down the other…and make her beg for more.

Dear Reader Dear Reader Dear Reader Title Page About the Author Dedication CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN CHAPTER ELEVEN CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER THIRTEEN CHAPTER FOURTEEN CHAPTER FIFTEEN CHAPTER SIXTEEN CHAPTER SEVENTEEN CHAPTER EIGHTEEN CHAPTER NINETEEN CHAPTER TWENTY CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Extract Copyright , Poor Abigail. The managing sister of the Beauchamp clan needs to chill. So I gave her the best thing an uptight, lonely woman needs—a laid-back, sexy Norse god. Leif’s not your typical hero. He’s vegan, plays the ukulele and wears natural-fiber clothing. He’s a hippie…but a really fine one. And exactly what the buttoned-up PTA president needs to balance out her life. Leif has come to Magnolia Bend with one purpose in mind—find his real father and clear his mother’s name. He doesn’t plan on breaking through the prickly Abigail’s defenses or on falling in love with the passionate creature beneath the sweater sets. But when did fate ever care about plans? Toss in a rebellious twelve-year-old, an ex-husband looking for redemption and the droll Hilda Brunet, and you have a story worth taking the day off for. So grab a glass of sweet tea and a couple of hours to fall in love with Sweet Talking Man. I love hearing from readers, so give me a shout at liztalleybooks.com or friend me on Facebook ( liztalleybooks ). Happy reading! Liz Talley

Title Page Sweet Talking Man Liz Talley www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author A 2009 Golden Heart® Award finalist in Regency romance, LIZ TALLEY has since found a home writing sassy Southern stories. Her book Vegas Two-Step debuted in June 2010 and was quickly followed by four more books in her Oak Stand, Texas series. In her current books, she’s visiting her home state of Louisiana. Liz lives in north Louisiana with her hero, two beautiful boys and a passel of animals. She enjoys laundry, paying bills and creating masterful dinners for her family. She also lies in her biography to make herself look like the perfect housewife. What she really likes is new shoes, lemon-drop martinis and fishing off the pier at her camp. You can visit her at liztalleybooks.com to learn more about the lies she tells herself and about her upcoming books.