Rodeo Song by Shannon Taylor Vannatter

Author:Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-09-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Jenna’s breath hinged on his answer.

“True.” Garrett remained unruffled. “Jenna and I are friends. She did the video as a favor to me.”

She started breathing again.

“Can you tell me the storyline for the video?”

“It’s basically our Dallas concert footage with a few twists.”

The kiss had been some twist all right. Her insides quivered at the memory.

“Twists?”

“Let’s just say that in this case—art doesn’t imitate life. In the video—I get the girl.”

“Really? And you’re sure that doesn’t bleed over into the reality?”

“No.” Garrett stared earnestly into the camera. “Jenna’s opening a second interior-design store in the Galleria, plus she’s busy with her Stockyards store.”

What? He’d announced her store and she hadn’t even checked on leasing the space yet.

“I’ll soon be off on a new tour. We both have demanding schedules. In reality, since the video is done, I probably won’t see Jenna again.” Irony tinged his laugh. “Unless she shows up at one of my future concerts, and in the last seven years, that’s only happened once.”

“So less than a week away from Valentine’s Day and Aubrey’s most famous bachelor doesn’t have a valentine.” Sammie’s lips pouted even more than usual. “Any dates set for the new tour?”

“We’re still putting it together.”

“All right, then, you heard it here first, Texas. Garrett Steele’s ‘One Day’ video releases March first.” The camera narrowed to focus on Sammie. “I—for one—can’t wait. Stay with us. After this break, Garrett will sing his number one hit for us right here.”

Jenna clicked the button. The screen went blank.

Sammie was still on the prowl. At least that meant they probably hadn’t connected after the Hall of Fame ceremony or the Billy Bob’s concert.

Her phone rang and she scanned the ID. Natalie.

“He kissed you?”

“How did you know? That wasn’t in the interview.” Shock waves exploded in her stomach. She hadn’t watched the entire segment. “Was it?”

“No.”

Jenna started breathing again and clutched a paisley throw pillow to her unsettled abdomen.

“He asked me to call and see what you thought of the interview. Of course, I suggested he do that himself, but he enlightened me that you weren’t speaking to him. I told him you could’ve sued him for sexual harassment.”

“That’s a thought. And to top things off, he announced my Galleria store—like it’s a done deal. I planned to wait until the video released and see if business spiked.”

“And by then, it’s highly possible your dream space might not be available. I’m not crazy about his tactics, but Garrett’s trying to help you out. Jump on it. Get thee to the Galleria and lease the space.”

“But what if business doesn’t spike?” She twisted the corner of the pillow into a tight spiral.

“It will.” Natalie’s voice filled with determination. “You’re the concert girl and now you’re the video girl. Garrett Steele plugged your business on Good Morning Texas. For free. You’re probably already getting calls at the Stockyards store. And besides that, if business doesn’t boom, it’s not a sin to tap into your trust fund. You’ve wanted this forever, Jenna.

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