The Last Thing I Wanted
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Genre: Contemporary Romance
ISBN: 1-59998-796-1
Length: 248 Pages
Price: 13.00
Publication Date: May 27, 2008
Cover art by Scott Carpenter
A star quarterback has one weekend to reclaim the woman who sacked his heart. Or get her out of his system once and for all.
Only for her best friend, and for charity, would Tory Sinclair set herself up to possibly meet Mr. Wrong in a takeoff of The Dating Game. She never expected that Mr. Wrong would turn out to be Mr. The One Who Got Away.
After Tory disappeared five years ago without a word of explanation, Gabe Matheson never expected—or wanted—to see her again. But with the entire city watching, and his career on the line, how could he refuse?
When they’re thrown together in a situation that forces them to bare their souls, their secrets—and a few other things as well—Tory and Gabe quickly realize that fate might have given them the last thing they wanted. But it could be exactly what they needed.
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What People Are Saying:
Romance Junkies 4.5 Blue Ribbons:
With her usual witty style and fresh approach to romance, Ms. Scott delivers another humorous offering. Ms. Scott’s voice and humor come through on the pages and have me anxiously waiting for more from her in the future.
By Romance Junkies Reviewer: Jenn L
“The Last Thing I Wanted is a very readable story. …one thing this story has in its favor is Ms Scott’s most adorably bubbly way with repartees. This story makes me chuckle several times.“ — Mrs. Giggles
“This is my first Heather Rae Scott book; however, I can assure you it will not be my last! I believe this is part of a trilogy; I cannot wait to get the other one already written. I can guarantee you lots of laughs, plenty of tears, and remarkable memories when the book is complete. Ms. Scott will quickly become a must-read. I loved it! “ — Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio
“Heather Rae Scott creates a story with the plot centered on football, lies, hot sex, and stubborn lovers who spend years apart because of the actions of others. Tory walked away from Gabe in the past to let him keep his career, a hard choice that broke her heart. Gabe does not know why Tory had left and the only thing he cares about is that she is back, giving him a chance to get some answers. The Last Thing I Wanted is a dynamite novel and the ending will make you sigh at the romance of it.”–Alisha, TwoLiips Reviews
Fallen Angels: 4 Angels “I loved the fact that it was fast-paced and it never once faltered. I loved Heather Rae Scott for making the characters so likeable. You can tell the passion is there my only regret is that I didn’t get to read the first in this series but this does well for a stand-alone. Great job.” –Lena C
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The Last Thing I Expected
Romantic comedy
Available now from Samhain Publishing!
A man who thought he had life figured out…just met a woman who proved him wrong!
Kindergarten teacher Grace Adams wants to turn over a new leaf. She’s hoping a new school and a new apartment will de-magnetize the loser magnet she seems to possess. According to a student’s mother, she’s cursed. All it would take is a simple ceremony, some friends and a teeny-tiny bonfire in a coffee can to shake it…
Within a few moments her apartment is engulfed in smoke, her fire alarm is blaring, and she can’t stop laughing because she really should have known better. The next thing she knows someone is busting through her door to “save the day”.
That someone is firefighter Eddie Mancilla. He has one thing on his mind–fire chief. It’s been a family tradition for generations. He’s not about to jeopardize it for his former high-school crush. Eddie doesn’t believe in curses or have time to rekindle a relationship with Grace. But as the reunion combusts, Eddie has to douse a lot more than structure fires, now he has to quench the fire he has blazing for Grace.
Once they unite it’s going to be a four-alarm situation. Grace is under his skin and unfortunately her bad luck seems to have spread…. to him!
Cover art by Scott Carpenter.
What People are Saying!
4 Hearts from The Romance Studio:
“Heather Rae Scott gives us a delightful tale of missteps as the two reconnect as grownups. Eddie still hoards his fat boy insecurities, while Grace maintains a good deal of her adolescent persona. Their journey to an adult relationship makes an interesting and amusing read.” Reviewer: Lynn Bushey
4 Cups from Coffee Time Romance :”Ms. Scott has written a cute love story about good friends carrying secret torches. Grace can only be described as self conscious, always second guessing her decisions, until she is forced to assert herself. Eddie is a fat kid in a thin suit, at least in his mind he is, achieving a lot in his life while failing to recognize the hole in his heart. Their interactions are both sweet and shy, and bold and aggressive, plainly showing their hidden passion for each other. I got caught up in their story and finished it in one sitting. I enjoyed it and recommend it to any reader who needs a change.” ~Kathy
4.5 Blue Ribbon from Romance Junkies : “THE LAST THING I EXPECTED is deliciously fun. Sparkling with humor and sizzling with passion this tale is one that will keep you spellbound from beginning to end. Heather Rae Scott has penned a divine romantic comedy, the first in what promises to be a great new series. With true-to-life characters and the right mix of passion and romance, readers are sure to be charmed.”~ Bella Rogue
5 Angels from Fallen Angel Reviews : “The Last Thing I Expected was a fantastic twist on the fat kid from high school blossoming into a gorgeous person. This time it’s the man. I really enjoyed watching the characters in this book struggle with the past and look at people as they are, not as they had been. The three friends, Grace, Tory, and Callie, were a delight to read about and I can only hope that Heather Rae Scott has plans to write the other ladies’ stories. ” ~ Serena
5 Magical Wands from Enchanted Ramblings: “This is a sweet romance with characters that are well crafted and a story that moves along fairly quickly. Grace is a heroine everyone can relate to, and Eddie is the hero they want to have fall in love with them. The story is one that is funny and endearing. I can’t wait to see the next book.” ~ Astraea
Romance Reviews Today :”Aptly titled, THE LAST THING I EXPECTED is a charming tale of having love surprise you. Grace has all but given up on her happily ever after because of the bad luck she’s had with her past relationships. Eddie, on the other hand, is so accustomed to being alone that he can’t fathom any other way. Their romance doesn’t happen smoothly as they hit a few bumps on the way. Eddie’s large Italian (and often intrusive) family plays a part in both the problems between Eddie and Grace, and their getting together, as do Grace’s best friends, Tori and Callie.” ~ Jennifer Bishop
Euro-Reviews: “While I was reading this story, I had a smile on my face most of the time. It’s a funny and in a way a heart-touching story with romance in it. I really loved the main character Grace from the first page, she is someone I would like to have as a friend in real life. She’s funny and loving. It doesn’t matter if you believe the possibility of people being cursed our not, Heather Rae Scott has written a story that will make you sit and relax, and forget everything around you.” ~ Annick