Excerpt – Fake It

02 Wednesday Jul 2014

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We’ve already had a look at Jennifer Chance’s Rule Breakers series with Book 1 – Rock It and Book 2 – Fake It … but NOW we get a chance to read an excerpt from Fake It. Enjoy!

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Jennifer Chance is back with another novel that’ll keep you hooked.

Anna Richardson meets the baddest (and sexiest) of bad boys in FAKE IT, the second novel in Jennifer Chance’s sizzling Rule Breakers series, out on July 1, 2014 from Random House. This one is not to be missed, especially if you’re looking for a bad boy fix!

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Fake It

by Jennifer Chance

Rule Breakers series Book 2

Blurb:

As her sizzling new series continues, Jennifer Chance sparks some serious combustion between a sexy biker and a corporate go-getter who’s ready to let her hair down.

New grad Anna Richardson works hard—so hard that she’s given up having a romantic life. Anna has even convinced her friends that she’s dating an amazing guy—who they’ve simply never met. But now Anna has a wedding to attend and needs to produce the hottie she’s been lying about for the past six months. Enter Jake Flynn, her infuriating, motorcycle-riding, jaw-droppingly gorgeous neighbor, who’s more than willing to fake it for a weekend. In fact, Jake won’t be satisfied until things get real.

Though Jake is only playing the role of adoring boyfriend, he’s starting to feel the heat, and judging by Anna’s sweet blush, so is she. Letting chemistry this intense go to waste would be a real shame. Soon, though, the thin line between fantasy and reality fades. Jake may not be what every buttoned-up fast-tracker wants, but he’s sure as hell what Anna needs. And if she takes a ride with him, their adventure never has to end.

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Also in the Rule Breakers series: ROCK IT by Jennifer Chance!

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Excerpt:

Jake’s POV- So you need a date?

“So you need a date.”

“No, I need my boyfriend ‘Dave.’ He’s been a running story for the past six months now, and he’s been working very well, thank you. Only now I’m expected to produce the man.”

“And since he doesn’t exist …”

“I have to find someone to stand in for him.” Anna hesitated, casting her eyes downward toward her little notebook. “But I haven’t taken the time to look, and now it’s nearly too late. The wedding’s next weekend.”

“Mmm, yeah. A week isn’t much time.”

Anna shot him a look, clearly searching for sarcasm in a line that should have been dripping with it. Jake returned her regard evenly, forcing any twinkle out of his eyes. “What about an escort service?” he asked, wondering if she’d be shocked at the suggestion.

To his surprise, Anna just shrugged. “Tried it. Way too expensive for a whole weekend, and I was willing to pay a lot.” She waved a hand dismissively. “It doesn’t matter, like I said. The girls are taking me out tomorrow—and with the look they have planned for me, I should find someone. If not, then it’s all over.”

“The look?”

Anna picked up her drink to hide her face. “I told you, I’m desperate,” she mumbled. “We’re going to Allston-Brighton and I’ll be dressed to kill. Or so they keep telling me.”

Jake worked to stay focused on the conversation. But the image of pinup girl Anna Richardson “dressed to kill” was going to torture him the rest of the night. What did that even mean on a body like hers? “Well, then, it shouldn’t be all that difficult to pick up a guy,” he said. “Women do it all the time.”

“I don’t—” she said, but then seemed to realize how close he was to her, her eyes going wide as he invaded her personal space.

“You’re going to have to move up close to him,” Jake continued. “A lot like this, so only he can hear you. Got it?” When she nodded, he lowered his voice, leaning in. Every inch of Anna’s tantalizing curves were now within reach. It was all he could do not to skim his hands over them. “And then you say one of your lines. Such as …”

To his surprise, Anna swayed toward him, looking up as if he were her whole world. She dropped a hand almost unconsciously to steady herself. It connected with the rough solidity of his jeans, and he could barely mask his sudden intake of breath.

“You know,” she murmured, her voice throaty and low. Then words spilled out of her so fast she didn’t seem to have time to be embarrassed. “I have somewhere I need to be this weekend, and I don’t want to go alone.”

She moved in closer, her lips now brushing Jake’s ear as her voice deepened. “How would you like to get away for the weekend? You can spend your days at a beach, I’ll pick up all your costs. Nothing but sun, surf, and a few appearances as my boyfriend, that’s it. I just really need a man for the weekend …” Anna touched her tongue to Jake’s earlobe, and his insides went on full alert. “And you definitely qualify.”

As soon as the last words were out, Anna propelled herself backward and hopped onto her stool again, her breath hiccupping in her throat. Jake didn’t look at her for a moment, but he did take a long, measured drink of his beer.

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Author Info:

Jennifer Chance is the award-winning author of the new adult Rule Breakers series. A lover of books, romance, and happily-ever-afters, she lives and writes in Ohio.

Find Jennifer at:

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Early Look – Fake It

30 Wednesday Apr 2014

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First up this morning we’re going to take a look at a hot new book coming out this summer, starting with a peek at the steamy cover!

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FAKE IT BY JENNIFER CHANCE – TEASER REVEAL AND COVER SPOTLIGHT

Jennifer Chance and Loveswept are thrilled to share the hot cover and first-look teaser of FAKE IT, the second book in the Rule Breakers series published by Loveswept!

From Jenn: “This cover is perfect for Jake–right down to the biker-inspired smoky blue flame background behind the title. It really shows that Jake and Anna’s adventure will be quite a ride!”

Read on for more about FAKE IT and a super sexy teaser!

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FAKE IT

by Jennifer Chance

Published by Loveswept

July 1, 2014

ISBN: 978-0-553-39228-9

Find FAKE IT on Goodreads

ABOUT FAKE IT:

As her sizzling new series continues, Jennifer Chance sparks some serious combustion between a sexy biker and a corporate go-getter who’s ready to let her hair down.

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TEASER REVEAL!

“Jake, the wedding would completely suck for you,” Anna protested. “My ex is a nightmare and you would hate all of my friends. You would think the whole thing is ridiculous—because it is.” He just watched her, maddeningly, his smile curving as she tried to sputter out her refusals. “You don’t want to do this. Trust me.”

“I just said I did.”

“But . . . you can’t . . . you wouldn’t . . .” Anna stopped, flustered. What was happening here? Was she actually turning down a viable date? “There’s so much you would have to memorize about Dave. There’s no way you’re going to want to do that.”

Jake just lifted his brows. “You know, for someone who’s just met me, you seem to know a lot about what I would and wouldn’t want to do.”

“I don’t! I mean, I can guess. But I just . . . can’t.” Anna swallowed. “Look, I appreciate it. If I strike out tonight, I’ll call you. How about that?”

“That sounds good.” Jake signaled to the bartender. “So I guess I should make sure you have my number, then.”

“Oh, well yes. I guess. Or, you know, I could just—” Before Anna could complete the sentence, Jake had a pen in his fingers. They were both leaning on the bar, their faces inches apart. He tipped the pen to its side, sliding its base alongside her jaw. The cool metal on her flushed skin startled her, and Anna’s gaze jumped to his. The challenge in his eyes was unmistakable.

“Hold out your hand, Anna,” he said, as if they weren’t in the middle of a crowded bar, in front of everyone.

“That’s not necessary,” she said quickly. “I have other people’s cards—you can just use—just write on one of those.”

His gaze grew hotter, more intense. “That’s no good,” he said. “You might lose it.”

Anna hesitated, then something was triggered deep inside her, and she felt a dangerous flicker of pleasure. She knew that flicker, remembered it from somewhere, even as life and work and responsibility had taught her to keep it doused, out of commission. It had been a long time since she’d let that fire burn.

But now Jake Flynn was positioned in front of her with gasoline and a blowtorch.

Someone cleared his throat beside them, and a disgruntled voice rang out. “Excuse me, I’m Gary, and your friend Lacey—”

“Take off, Gary,” Jake said without turning around. His gaze held hers. “Anna?”

Anna held out her hand, and Jake held her arm steady, cradling it with his fingers. Sensation rocketed through her at the intimate touch, intensifying sharply as she felt the smooth slide of ink on her skin. He wrote slowly, sensually, the pen tracing wickedly silken lines on the hypersensitive skin on the inside of her wrist, all the way down until he reached her palm. By the time he was finished, Anna was amazed she was still conscious. Then he glanced at her.

“Think it’s dry? Or should I blow on it?”

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF FAKE IT – Want more of the Rule Breakers? ROCK IT, the first book in the series, is on sale now!

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Author Info:

Jennifer Chance is the award-winning author of the New Adult series Rule Breakers. A lover of books, romance, and happily-ever-afters, she lives and writes in Ohio. Visit her website and find her on Twitter.

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