Today I welcome Stella Grace to my blog. A new author publishing with Blushing Books, Stella Grace’s first book, Renovating His Heart, (love this title) is out now. Get to know Stella a little bit better with the author Q&A at the end of this blog post.
Grace and Ty may be trying to renovate former relationships but they find they are constructing a new one.
Blurb:
In a world dominated by men, Grace Evans just wants to take over her father’s construction company.
However, her father believes Ty Parks, his Senior Superintendent, is a better candidate.
When past mistakes haunt Grace, her father makes one final decision that takes both Ty and Grace by surprise.
Now, as they struggle to renovate former relationships they discover they are constructing a new one.
Publishers note: This contemporary romance includes sensual scenes.
Buy link: Amazon
Excerpt:
The sound of gravel crackling below the weight of tires came up behind him, but Ty didn’t turn around. He was too focused on the activity flaming in front of him.
Bright headlights dimmed as the sound of the quiet engine cut off while Ty crossed his well-defined arms over his chest and studied the activity in front of him.
He finally turned around just as a 29-year-old woman placed her shapely legs out of the candy-apple sports car. She wore vivid red stiletto heels, which hugged her petite feet perfectly. Ty took a moment to ogle the beautiful woman as she stood with her long legs gracefully taking on the weight of her fit body. She wore dressy black shorts and a business casual top accented by costume jewelry.
Noticing the calm that blanketed the site, Ty turned to find most of his men had stopped to look at the mysterious woman as well.
He cleared this throat. They didn’t have time to waste gawking after the magnificent creature who clearly didn’t belong on his construction site.
“Excuse me! We only have a couple of hours before the concrete arrives. Let’s go!” he yelled, and his men quickly swarmed back to work.
Once he was satisfied that the distraction was no longer an issue, Ty turned his attention back to the beauty approaching him with a box of donuts in her hand.
She had long, smooth chocolate hair hanging down her back, which looked recently trimmed and styled. She didn’t appear to be wearing any makeup and clearly didn’t need to.
“Are you Ty?” her singsong voice asked him.
“Yes. Can I help you?” He regretted how blunt his words sounded but, in his defense, it was not a good time.
“Ty, I’m Grace. I’m here to help you manage this job,” she collectedly told him, extending her delicate hand while balancing the donuts in the other.
Ty couldn’t hold back the howl of laughter that rose from his gut. He didn’t accept her handshake and flashed a bright smile.
“Oh, sweetheart, that’s a good one. Who sent you? Bill?” Ty asked her with laughter remaining in his eyes.
She didn’t waver, humor absent from her sky-blue eyes.
“If you mean Bill Evans, then yes, he sent me.”
“You can tell Bill I said thank you for the laugh and donuts,” he responded, appraising her body with his hungry eyes. He reached out and graciously took the donuts from her with a coy smile on his lips.
“I’m sorry. I think you misunderstand why I’m here, Mr. Parks. I’m not here for your visual pleasure. I’m here to help manage,” she said and tilted her chin just a little higher.
Her tone sobered Ty just a little.
“I’m sorry. I don’t need help,” he told her, switching gears and flashing her a coy smile.
“Mr. Evans advised me there was an issue with a subcontractor this morning?” Now her eyes held a hint of amusement, which clouded them like a slate blue storm.
“There was, but as you can see, it’s been handled, and we are back on schedule,” he smiled, trying his hardest to hide the discontent flowing in his veins.
She raised her voice so that everyone on the site could hear her, “Maybe I should introduce myself and get started on the right foot.”
Ty tried to keep his anger intact, shifted uncomfortably on his feet. Maybe this was a test to see if he would get distracted.
“So, Mr. Parks, I would like to formally introduce myself. I’m Grace Evans, Bill Evans’ daughter.” She extended her manicured hand firmly out again.
This time Ty accepted it as his jaw dropped wide open.
More about Stella Grace:
Have you ever read a book that kept you turning pages until 2 a.m. only to be let down by the outcome?
Author Stella Grace had that happen all too many times and that’s why she started writing. She prefers modern romance stories with feisty women and dominant men but likes to hold off on erotic scenes until midway and sometimes the end of the book to keep the suspense.
She married her high school sweetheart and they share two school-age children in sunny Florida but desires life in the Georgia mountains. Stella is a restless soul who loves to travel and provide her kids with as many experiences as she can. She holds a degree in Psychology which her husband hates because she actually understands him.
Connect with Stella Grace:
Visit her website here: www.authorstellagrace.com
Find her on Facebook – www.facebook.com/stella.grace.3954546
Visit her Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Stella-Grace/e/B07FB33VDV/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
Instagram: author.stella.grace
Questions and answers with Stella Grace
Where did Grace come from?
I’ve personally worked in the construction field for almost fifteen years and I’ve found it to be very difficult to excel as a woman. I’m not saying that I have been degraded or disrespected in my field. I have worked with some amazing men that have treated me with the utmost respect. What I am talking about is the lack of women in construction. In my experience it is a very male dominated field, from Architects, to Engineers and General Contractors. Grace is a woman that wants to break the mold and show people that just because she is a beautiful woman doesn’t mean her only role is a secretary.
Was there a particular reason to choose the subject of construction?
Write what you know. I was taught that a long time ago so I knew that construction had to be my field. When you read Renovating His Heart, you’ll hear my knowledge about construction and the working of a jobsite.
Grace is a strong character. Is she based on you?
I’d like to think myself a fireball. I don’t back down. But I’ve also been very lucky to work for men in my field that have respected me and openly educated me when I needed it. Not all women in construction have had positive experiences like me and I wanted to shed a little light on that.
Any comments on the title?
I love tiles that play on words. So Renovating His Heart seemed appropriate.
