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TV producer Whitney Benson is tired of her older sisters' attempts to fix her up with every single male they meet. Shannon and Regan cross the line when they arrange for her to go skydiving with the simple excuse that more guys like to float in the air than women. Whitney meets two eligible bachelors, Jack and Ben, who constantly battle for her affection. Which one will she choose? Both men make Whitney realize, even a heart shattered by her husband's death, can once again be made whole. But did she have to fall off a cliff to learn that? EXCERPT When the fireworks went off to celebrate a Reds homerun above the Ohio River, the crowd roared and clapped. Whitney let herself be caught up in the enthusiasm, jumping up from her seat to clap and whoop, cupping her palms around her mouth. She sat down, laughing, enjoying herself more than she had in a long time. When Jack had invited Whitney to go to a baseball game on Wednesday, she'd hesitated even though she loved going to the stadium. They'd just gone out Saturday night. She wanted to take things slow and easy. But, in the end, she'd said yes. And she was so glad she had. Who was she kidding? She wanted to wrap her arms around him and kiss him until neither one of them could think or breathe. But she couldn't smother his lips with hers during a baseball game. She took a quick glance at Jack. Regan was right --- he did look a lot like Matthew McConaughey. She wondered if McConaughey also loved baseball. Jack tugged on the visor of her Reds baseball cap. "You look pretty cute in this cap." She took a bite of her nachos and cheese. "I like the eating part a lot at games." Jack glanced at the boy sitting a couple rows in front of them munching on a box of popcorn. The delicious aroma of popcorn and butter drifted up to them. "I might have to buy popcorn, too." "Please help me eat the nachos first." He dipped a chip in the cheese, popping it in his mouth. He smacked his fingertips between his lips, licking off the melted cheese and salt. "I wish you hadn't paid for the beer." "You bought the tickets. I wanted to pay for something." She licked warm cheese off her finger. "So did you rescue any cliff climbers today?" "Nope. I only rescue beautiful women on Mondays." "I'll have to remember that. Since the pool's open now and if it's not too cold, we can go swimming after the game." Why did she blurt that invitation out to him? Could she handle him if he got too intimate? She hated taking a step forward, then a step back again, but she was just confused about what she wanted from Jack. "I'll have to go home to get my trunks first." "I have several suits in different sizes." Jack smiled at her. "Do you collect trunks from your guests?" She laughed. "No. Unless my mom did. People used to drop in a lot, and she'd invite them to go swimming with us. They didn't have their suits. Mom bought a few girls' suits and women's and men's in different sizes." "Bases are loaded. Bring them home." Jack patted her knee. "Isn't this fun? I love the Reds." "You're right. This is fun. I'm glad you---" "Hey, the kissing cam's on us." Jack wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her close, covering her mouth with his. She'd forgotten how they had a kissing camera to zero in on couples and when it happened, the pair usually waved or kissed each other. She enjoyed kissing Jack back and hated it when he stopped. "You didn't need to stop because the camera's no longer on us." "I don't want to spoil you." It occurred to her why he wanted her to switch T-shirts before the game. "You gave me a Reds' t-shirt to wear to increase our chances of getting on the kissing cam." He shrugged. "Ben already got you on TV when you fell. I had to get you on TV again. I didn't want you to think I'm a slacker here. And I managed it without you falling out of your seat." "We can't have you being a slacker." She glanced down at her red shirt. "Do I get to keep this shirt?" "Only if you get me a baseball cap like yours?" "This one was my dad's, but it's a deal." Steph - Amazon Review Rating = 5 Stars "I really enjoyed this book. Diane Craver's casual and engaging style brought the characters to life... The romance was heartfelt, and I was especially happy in the end when Whitney chose the guy I hoped she would... It's an entertaining read that will leave you in a good mood" Shawna Williams - Author of No Other (coming May 2010) and In All Things (coming November 2010) "Whitney in Charge is a delectable read. I found the sisters fun as they try to put some life back into Whitney. I love their interactions, as it reminds me of a tight knit family... Ms. Craver sketches the importance of family in this delightful tale that definitely stands out. She instills even the nit-picking that comes along with siblings. I love the way she allows the sisters to come to the aid of Whitney. This read was entertaining from beginning to end." Cherokee - Coffee Time Romance & More Rating = 4 cups Snapdragon - Long and Short Reviews Rating = 4.5 Books "I enjoyed this true-to-life portrayal of two older sisters, trying to help their little sis put her life back together after the tragedy of losing her husband... Throughout the book, we see a warming sense of family, as they share sadness and joy." Marion Kelley Bullock, Author of Secrets of Old Santa Fe and Christmas Stranger "Craver’s writing is crisp and the plot moves at a sharp pace. Her characters are full of life, quirky, vital, and so very real. Whitney is a character many readers can identify with. She’s a professional who finds it challenging to balance that aspect of her life with her private one. Both Jack and Ben are men worthy of Whitney. They’re solid guys and readers will come down on either “Team Jack” or “Team Ben.”...Craver’s dialogue is natural and real. Overall, Whitney in Charge, will leave the reader feeling good about falling in love." Stephanie - Classic Romance Revival Reviews Rating = 4.5 Wings Try these related products: E-mail a friend about this item. Join the Desert Breeze Publishing EXCLUSIVE BOOK CLUB!
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