She's the beauty... who is the beast? After the cruel hand of life snatches away the most important thing in my world, I hole up in my home office and work myself to exhaustion. Too bad I need human help to subdue the wild pack of crazy chihuahuas I inherited. They bark until my ears hurt, rummage through my neighbor's garbage and try to climb me like a tree. One night, as I'm about to throw up my hands in surrender, I see her. An angel sent from heaven just to tame the heathen canines. That one fateful meeting with Brooke changes everything. I struggle to resist my inevitable return to humanity. But with Brooke, things seem... different. It's only supposed to be one time with no strings attached. A passionate night based on addictive chemistry crackling between two consenting adults. After one taste, I can't sweep her perfect image out of my mind. The movie reel inside my head replays the touch of her silky skin and the feel of her soft curves pressed against my body on an endless loop. Now a vicious bastard has stolen my dogs, and he's trying to steal her too. But he won't win. I've claimed Brooke for my own. They all belong to me. If he comes after the perfect new life we've built together, he'll lose. *********** CRABBYPANTS is a full-length steamy romantic comedy from USA Today Bestselling Author, Colleen Charles, inspired by Beauty & The Beast and featuring Colleen's real-life hometown, Prior Lake MN. The supporting scenery and characters featured in the book are REAL people, including Colleen's own mom! It's the first book in the Twisted Tales fairtytale retelling series, but can be read as a standalone. "Brought tears to my eyes!" ~ Tracy C. Sutton
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After 26 years in Corporate leadership at a Fortune 500, I discovered people within the organization lacked integrity. I’d always known deep in my soul that I was trying to fit a square peg in to a round hole since I’m the typical creative type. I miss my staff but I don’t miss the corporate world. It’s been said that the Universe will let you know if something isn’t right for you. The first time, it will hit you with a pebble. Then a brick. Then a boulder. Let’s just say that I got flattened. When my fifteen pound toy dog, Nigel, was threatened, I knew it was time to say goodbye. It’s true. Here’s what I found within the first thirty days of being free. Writing stories from my heart that readers love means more to me than working myself in to an early grave for people who only care about their bottom line. My heart has never been more full and my soul has never been more satisfied. I’ve never worked so hard in my life but it doesn’t even feel like work. It’s worth it. All of it. Because it’s about the joy that’s found within the journey. The highs and the lows because I get to write stories for all of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, enjoying and recommending the stories that I write. When you share my work with others, nothing is more rewarding. Your word of mouth is my very best friend … that, and your reviews. There is nothing more important to me than all of you. I love to hear from my readers and answer all communications personally. You can find me at:
