Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 56

“She went home. She’s staying with Marie and Carson. Their house is all one level, no steps.” Mom fussed and fluffed pillows, folded sheets, tucked in blankets and fluttered around some more. My arm was heavy and I noticed the brace for the first time. My side felt stiff and I knew I’d been taped up. The nurse walked in and smiled. “Hello there. We haven’t met. I’m Una and I’ll be at your beck…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 53

“You’re sure this is the right address?” “Positive.” Frustrated, I banged on the glass. The noise echoed hollowly, showing us that the big space behind these two rooms, was probably empty too. Dad didn’t stop me, but didn’t join me, either. Instead, he placed another call to Walter. “There’s nothing here. Are you sure?” He held the bridge of his nose, eyes closed. “What now?” I…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 47

The woman who called, Kathleen Purcell-Kolchesky, had a beautiful, smoky voice that I would have found distinctly sexy, if I hadn’t had Rowena in my life. We set up an appointment for the following day, and she extended her condolences. Most people, when they say how sorry they are, don’t seem to mean it. Whether by years of training, or simple sincerity, she sounded as if she did. That decided,…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 46

“That’s okay, I got a Glock in my left hand,” her neighbor, the highway patrol officer said. He works nights, and is 6’8” and 320 pounds of f**k You. We’ve had a few beers together. “We were ordered to keep an eye on you,” Charles said calmly, his hands in front of him, and easy distance from his body. I noticed that my friends had joined us, keeping a very pointed eye on David, while the…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 45

“Two guys. Look like they’re on stakeout, but they aren’t locals. I know the cops in this precinct pretty well. I used to work here. I got the plate. Let me call it in.” He wandered onto the back patio and made his call. Coming back in a few minutes later, he looked puzzled. “My guys can’t track it down in civilian data banks. Trying to run it through government agencies.” His phone rang.…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 29

Someone tapped on the bedroom door. “Yeah?” I called from the closet. Chica poked her head in. “Do you have another pair of shorts? Randy doesn’t have any with him.” “Yeah. One second.” I dug around in a drawer and found a pair. Not my favorite, they’ve hardly been worn. Chica had bought them for me in Bermuda. They’re bright yellow with big red and orange hibiscus on them. Not my style at…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 27

He chuckled, nodding. “Did you really scare the boyfriends away?” “That was the joy of my life. I put on a growth spurt early. I was six feet tall when I was fifteen. Filled out a year or so later. Hit this height when I was a junior.” “How tall?” “Six three.” And a skosh, but why brag? “What sports did you play?” I made a face, tilting my head. “Wasn’t really my thing. I swam. Captain of…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 11

“I’m not saying it makes sense to you or me or the lamp post.” He nodded at a nearby streetlight for emphasis. “But she had her a reason. Sad. She wasn’t in love with you?” “If she was, she had a pretty odd way of showing it. She screamed at me constantly, called me all kinds of names. I’m not real sure how a man can be a horny devil and a limp dick at the same time, but that’s what I was. She…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 1

Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 1

Kier Doyle isn’t anyone special. He has his food truck downtown, where he does a good business. Still reeling from a romance gone horribly wrong, he wasn’t looking for love. However, it found him anyway in the form of Rowena Tynan. Little do they know that their fortuitous meeting is about to be overshadowed by turmoil and tragedy. “…most selfish lover in the world!” the woman’s voice carried…

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Wil VanLipsig - Friend or Foe?

Wil VanLipsig – Friend or Foe?

A friend of mine on Facebook asked these questions about our characters. Since Book 4 The Kahlea is coming out in January, I thought I’d share a little bit about the main character. Wil VanLipsig is a dichotomy. He’s generous, kind and sensual. He’s murderous, barbaric and cruel. Whether you love him or hate him, he doesn’t care, so long as you don’t get in his way. I’ve done character interviews…

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Blacksmith's Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 70

Blacksmith’s Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 70

“I had no idea.” “It’s not the kind of thing she’s likely to tell you, is it?” “Why was she always so strict with me?” He sighed, hugging her close. “You’ve met your grandmother?” he said quietly. “You didn’t fit her mold. She wanted you to conform, too. Your mother tried, but you have my free spirit. I think she took a lot of flack from Grandmother over it.” “Really? How horrible. I suppose…

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Blacksmith's Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 44

Blacksmith’s Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 44

She and Enid went to the big house for breakfast. Jasper was working the morning shift again, this time on the griddle. He came out when they sat down and flopped down at their table. “How are my two favorite women today?” He kissed Enid’s cheek. Turning to Hana, he smiled, his eyes lingering, admiring. “Better, now that you’re here,” Enid said, patting his hand. “What are you cooking…

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Blacksmith's Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 36

Blacksmith’s Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 36

Jimmy looked fine to Hana, but she said nothing. She was glad he’d moved away from Milly Finch. She didn’t particularly care for the couple, apparently Jasper didn’t either. He trotted across the corral to the pen, clamoring over the top piece of the fence. “You gonna ride after all?” Jimmy asked him. “Nope, just had to get away from Milly. She was practically sitting in my lap.” “She invite…

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Blacksmith's Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 35

Blacksmith’s Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 35

Jimmy gave him a dry, withering look. “Bro, if I did, would I be here talking to you about how long it’s been since I had sex? I could have that Finch lady any time of the day or night. She and her husband invited me to join them some night. I politely declined. I told them I took a vow of chastity.” “Why? I usually say I have a girlfriend.” “Well, they invited me to bring her along.” “Ooh—…

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Blacksmith's Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 34

Blacksmith’s Heart ~ A Love Under the Sun Romance by Dellani Oakes ~ Part 34

Jasper loaded some CD’s in the player and started some soft dance music playing. Taking Hana in his arms, he held her close as they danced. Others cleaned up around them, picking up dirty dishes and putting chairs up on tables. Jimmy turned the lights down low and soon they were the only ones left in the dining room, oblivious to the fact they were alone. It wasn’t until Neil Young’s Harvest…

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Food Truck Hero ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes Part 39

“We’re ordering out tonight,” Randy said. There was a knock on the door. Hopping up, I saw my neighbor Lou. He had a massive metal tray in his hands. Carrying it carefully, with oven mitts, he grinned and walked in. Behind him were Bolton, Cleotho, their wives and girlfriends. “We aren’t staying,” Lou said, setting the tray on top of the stove. “I said we’d take care of meals. I couldn’t get…

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