 We often see romances that are filled with sisters. Think about Nora Roberts' Sisters Trilogies. Brothers are a little harder to find. But Australian Author, Jennifer Raines has a wonderful book that features the second of two brothers- twins, but different in most every other way. In the first book in the Choosing Family series, we met Liam, the lawyerly brother who looks amazing in suits. In the second book in the series, QUINN, BY DESIGN, tells the tale of Niall, the brother more comfortable in flannel. (Think Property Brothers). Liam had found his happily ever after but Niall was still working on his. Now in QUINN, BY DESIGN, Niall is given the chance at not only love but the passion for his creative nature. QUINN, BY DESIGN is a passionate story as the hero and heroine butt heads as they both work through their pain and loss. This book is a roller-coaster ride of emotions as the main characters are tossed together and figure out that they deserve the love they needed. QUINN, BY DESIGN is available now in ebook and print. It also features a sneak peek at the third book in the Choosing Family series. Don't Miss a page! Blurb: She’s antique’s royalty, he’s relentlessly modern Master carpenter NIALL QUINN’s passion is creating bespoke furniture. Everything else comes second until his ex-fiancé ditches him when he gifts another creation to a friend, and he discovers his brother has been carrying his dead father debts. Niall’s self-respect demands he pay his share. He’s landed a prestigious exhibition of his work with a top gallery, possible in part because of the support of an antiques dealer who’s been mentor, patron, and generous landlord. Niall’s hoping the exhibition will establish his reputation and boost his bank balance. LUCY McTAVISH’s grandfather, antiques supremo Cameron (Cam) McTavish raised her. His death leaves her totally alone. Lucy drained their personal accounts to provide twenty-four-seven in-home palliative care for Cam. The thought of poverty paralyses her, a crippling reminder of life before Cam found her. Laden with debt, she plans to sell Cam’s workshop to ensure his antiques emporium survives. When the will is read, Niall Quinn holds the keys to Cam’s workshop. Lucy’s convinced he conned her grandpa in his last days and demands he restore antiques for her. Niall is blindsided by the bequest, but worries about yet another debt and agrees to the work. Lucy and Niall circle each other. In sharing stories and drawing closer, Lucy figures out debt is her childhood bogeyman resurrected by Cam’s death. Niall has real debts and, unaware of his exhibition, she looks for clients who’ll pay him for the work she’d been demanding for free. With the exhibition drawing closer, it’s crunch time. Will Niall choose his exhibition or Lucy? Does Lucy want a man who won’t share his dreams with her? Award winning author Jennifer Raines’ stories combine a love of romance with contemporary conflicts. Her writing is both relevant and heart-warming. Each story is a journey across the world. Jennifer likes to think her readers get occasional hints of the deep passion of a Nora Roberts or the unshakeable loyalty of a Grace Burrowes where love conquers loneliness, distrust and fear. --“A Jennifer Raines romance will make you sigh in the best possible way!”-- Best Selling Author, Grace Burrowes EXCERPT: “Am I wilfully blind?” “You’re focused, ambitious, and stubborn.” Liam snagged a jug of orange juice and set it on the table. “That’s mostly about your work. You’re also kind, loyal and relentlessly honourable. Who accused you of being wilfully blind?” “Me.” Niall continued to stare through the window, as new guilt layered on old. You’d think he’d have learned from not asking Liam the right questions when their da died. “For accepting Cam McTavish’s generosity without digging beneath the surface.” “For the love of Mary and Joseph, you can’t still be angsting about your agreement with Cam.” “I can.” Niall swung back to face his brother and held up a hand. “A recap. He offered me the use of his premises for a year in exchange for restoring three pieces of furniture.” Cam had batted away Niall’s objections, calling in daily to sip endless cups of tea and “give Niall the benefit of his wisdom.” “You offered to pay rent and worked punishing hours to finish intricate and bloody difficult restoration jobs in the timeframe McTavish demanded.” Liam defended him. “I thought he convinced you the profit on them would cover rent for a year.” “He convinced me.” Relief had been Niall’s first reaction. “When I finished, Cam showed me the original purchase invoices for each piece and the final sales dockets.” Even a short period of financial security was a weight lifted. Niall had pitched his exhibition to one of the most prestigious Sydney galleries on the strength of it. Then been blown away to discover he’d won the slot over a bunch of other creatives. “I’m guessing he didn’t tell his granddaughter about the agreement,” Liam said. “Worse than that,” Niall growled. He’d never seen Lucy at the house with Cam. “She’s working,” Cam had said. “She loves the work, but making sure it continues to succeed is her way of honouring her gran and me.” Lucy’s accusation of him taking advantage of Cam had flicked Niall on the raw. A tip of the whip blow, fast and lethal, landing where all his doubts resided. Paying his way in kind, if not in cash, was one of the few choices a poor man had for keeping his self-respect. “What’s worse than keeping an agreement that materially affected her a secret?” Liam pointed to the jug of juice. Niall nodded. “A will.” Until today, he’d hoped, despite the imbalance in their bank accounts, he and Cam had met as equals. “She says he’s left me a second year rent free in his will.” Liam whistled. BUY LINKS: |
