Grandeur and Growls By Megan Slayer
Book 4
in the Billion Dollar Wolf series
Contemporary,
Paranormal, MM Romance
Pride Publishing
Novella
Mix one
billionaire who doesn’t act rich and a builder who’s dirt poor and sparks will
fly.
Philip
Meade has always been the oddball in his pack. He’s the pampered child brought
up with wealth and ease but who wants more out of life than an easy ride. He
loves decorating and when he’s given the opportunity to work on a family
property, he jumps at it. Getting dirty with Walker Ray is an added bonus.
Walker
Ray has been friends with Philip’s half-brother for years and isn’t afraid of
shifters, but he’s not good in relationships. He’s not rich and likes to work
with his hands. The moment he meets Philip and he’s tasked with working with
him, he realizes he’s in over his head. He can’t take his eyes off the sexy
shifter.
The
wealthy shifter and the rugged builder just might make it, if they’re willing
to work together.
Reader
advisory: This book includes mentions of predatory behavior and coercion,
murder, homophobia, and non-nurturing parenting.
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EXCERPT:
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“My
parents split when I was ten and I grew up with only my mom in the picture. My
dad moved to Florida and we haven’t seen him in years.”
“That’s
terrible.” He wasn’t his father’s biggest fan, but he couldn’t imagine not
having him in his life when he’d been alive.
“It
wasn’t so bad. My father wasn’t the greatest influence. He wanted to sleep
around and told my mother they could be friends while he ‘saw’ his other
friends.” Walker shrugged. “His version of seeing meant sleeping with anyone he
wanted to, but she was supposed to sleep with only him.”
“That’s
messed up.” He parked, then shut off the engine. “But I get it. My father did
the same thing. He seemed to believe he should be fruitful and multiply no
matter what. It was hard on my mother, hard on Dixon’s mother… It wasn’t fair.”
“No,
it’s not.” Walker left the car and followed him into the building. “I’ve never
been here before. I’m assuming it’s good.”
“It
is. Homey, filling and worth the price.” He nodded to Tara, behind the counter,
then strode over to one of the empty booths. “They take care of you and it’s
economical. Plus, they’re all shifters, so we’re safe.”
“You’re
not safe otherwise?” Walker asked. “I’ve got so much to learn.”
“It’s
just about dynamics. If I were to go out to another pack’s land, I’d be at risk
because I’m a rival. Humans don’t tend to come in here because they don’t know
about the place, so that helps keep the diner safer for us.” He needed to stop
babbling. “I’m sorry. Apparently I don’t know when to quit.”
“Quit
what? Talking?” Walker accepted the menu. “I don’t mind. I spend a lot of time
on my own. Being single tends to force the issue.”
“Where
are you staying? You said he’d tossed you out.” It wasn’t his business, but he
and his wolf cared about Walker. “Sorry. I overstepped.”
“No.”
Walker toyed with the plastic. “I was with Ed for over three years, but he had
certain ideas as to how I should live my life. He liked the money I made when I
worked, but he wasn’t fond of how I worked. A real man doesn’t need to use his
hands. He should use his brains. I do use them when I’m building, but stairs
don’t fashion themselves.” He tensed as Tara approached the table.
“Can
I get you something to drink?” she asked. “Hi, handsome.”
“A
coffee,” Philip replied. “What would you like?”
“Water
is fine.” Walker blushed a deeper shade of red.
“Make
that two and we’ll decide what we’d like by the time you come back,” Philip
said. “Thanks.”
“Any
time.” Tara left them alone.
“Are
you okay?” Philip asked. “Walker?”
“I’m
fine.” Walker folded his hands on the menu. “Just out of practice at being in
public.”
“Then
I’ll have to help you knock off the rust.” And he’d love every second. He liked
their conversation and time spent with Walker. The wolf liked him, too.
Maybe
Dixon had known what he was doing when he put them together.
Maybe.
1 comment:
Great title! I also love the premise for this story. :)
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