Counting Down: A Pacific Passions Novella
Courtney Clark Michaels
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· 1 ratings · 126 pages · Published: 06 Feb 2025
Journalist Tala Tuila doesn't let anything stand in the way of a story. When she's faced with redundancy, she jumps at the chance to work at Realty Bites, the hottest media company around. The only catch? It's writing a column offering relationship advice, and that's the one area Tala lacks knowledge.
Enter Michaela Stone, Auckland's most famous madam. Michaela remembers what it's like to be a young woman trying to make it in the city, so when Tala approaches her about a consultancy role, she agrees to help. Sure, she's attracted to Tala, but that's not a problem. Michaela knows how to keep it professional.
But as the two women spend more time together for the sake of other people's stories, it becomes clear that they're writing a romance of their own... As the clock ticks down on the old year, Tala and Michaela have to decide if they're willing to risk their hearts, and their reputations, on a brand new start.
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