A Funny Thing About Love (Silver Ridge Series Book 3) by Karice Bolton

Author:Karice Bolton [Bolton, Karice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-05-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

His question was asked, and it hung in the studio while he waited for a reply.

Hailee drew a breath and turned her focus to the rest of the audience.

“I think first loves can shape the rest of a person’s adult life.”

And that was all she said before the host ended the show, the cameras flipped off, and the lights dimmed. He watched Hailee stand and wave at the woman she had promised a special meet and greet with after the show.

Hailee hadn’t given him a second glance, but he knew he wasn’t making a mistake the moment their eyes connected. Everything he’d been doing behind the scenes had to come out. Josh had to tell her every single thing. Even if he never saw Hailee again after today, he had to come clean. She had every right to want out of the contract, and he wouldn’t press her to stay with his publishing house.

The host started walking toward Josh, and his gaze dropped to the floor as he desperately tried to remember her name. He had no problem asking for special treatment since he was publishing Hailee’s book, but he hadn’t planned on making small chat with anyone in the meantime.

Damn. Why couldn’t he remember her name?

As the woman approached, Josh realized she’d suddenly forgotten about her husband at home.

“Still pining over your first love, Mr. Turner?” she nearly cooed, and Josh had to make sure he didn’t lose his breakfast.

“I thought you and your husband of fifteen years had—”

She laughed. “It’s all an act. I know how to make my guests feel wanted and comfortable. It’s a gift and a curse.”

“So you don’t have a husband and kids?”

“I do. I just should have trusted my gut when he said he didn’t want to be married.”

“I see.” Josh nodded his head, grateful he still didn’t have a need for her name. “Isn’t that a cruel joke on the audience?”

“You’re in publishing, Mr. Turner. Broadcasting and publishing are joined at the hip. Both worlds are about the story, and as we both know, very little about either is genuine.”

“I suppose for some.” He pressed his lips together. “But I think genuine qualities resonate—”

“Who said I’m not genuine?” Her eyes narrowed. “You bought my story, but really, is anyone truly genuine?”

“I’d like to think so.” Josh glanced at Hailee, and his stomach knotted. Maybe not.

“Well, I’m off to my dressing room. If you’d like any company for lunch, feel free to knock.”

The invitation was crude, and he didn’t enjoy being stared at like he was a meal, but he was grateful she was leaving, so he just smiled as she wandered off. It didn’t matter what coast he was on. The wrong kinds of relationships were always chasing him.

He turned his attention back to Hailee, who was laughing with the woman from Florida. There was no doubt about it. Hailee would be good for business. She had a way with people. She always had, which was why her first chapter confused him.

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