Loving the Curvy Girl Series by Dakota Rebel

April – The life of a librarian is rarely exciting. Shelve books. Check out books. Check books back in. Repeat daily…Except on Wednesdays.On Wednesdays, Johnny, comes into the library and shamelessly flirts with me. It’s seriously the highlight of my week. Not that I’d ever admit that to him. Yes, I’m crazy about him, but I just know we’d never work out in the real world. He’s an insanely hot fireman, his life is exciting and dangerous. I’m just a dull librarian... moreApril – The life of a librarian is rarely exciting. Shelve books. Check out books. Check books back in. Repeat daily…Except on Wednesdays.On Wednesdays, Johnny, comes into the library and shamelessly flirts with me. It’s seriously the highlight of my week. Not that I’d ever admit that to him. Yes, I’m crazy about him, but I just know we’d never work out in the real world. He’s an insanely hot fireman, his life is exciting and dangerous. I’m just a dull librarian. I know he’ll get bored of me eventually, but for now, I’ll take what I can get.Johnny – You know those girls who are smart, pretty and totally perfect but have no idea? That’s April. The first time I saw her, I knew I was going to marry her. Crazy, I know. But I’m impulsive like that. Unfortunately, she’s not.Every Wednesday we go to her work. She doesn’t even realize it, but we’ve been dating once a week for months. She thinks I’m going to give up soon but I think I’m finally wearing her down. less

She’s sugar and spice and everything nice…May – Twenty-six years old and never been kissed. It’s cute in a movie, it’s downright pathetic in real life.When I moved to this little town with my sister to open a bakery, I thought it would be a cute place to grow into a spinster. But then I met Officer Jericho Cherry, and now I wonder if falling in love with a handsome police officer could be the icing on my cake... moreShe’s sugar and spice and everything nice…May – Twenty-six years old and never been kissed. It’s cute in a movie, it’s downright pathetic in real life.When I moved to this little town with my sister to open a bakery, I thought it would be a cute place to grow into a spinster. But then I met Officer Jericho Cherry, and now I wonder if falling in love with a handsome police officer could be the icing on my cake. Jericho - I chase down bad guys for a living, but for some reason I can’t find the courage to just ask her out. She’s the sweetest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on, and even though I can’t eat her confections, I can’t stop buying them just to have an excuse to see her every day. But today is the day. I’m going to make that girl mine…no matter what it takes. less

Who would have guessed a computer virus would change my life?June –I’m one of the most recognizable female entrepreneurs in the world, and I’m so lonely I could cry. It’s easy to blame my lack of a love life on how busy I am, after all, who would doubt that the CEO of a billion-dollar company doesn’t have time to date? But the truth is, I suck at my job and I suck at relationships.Adam –The first time I saw June, I knew she was the only woman for me... moreWho would have guessed a computer virus would change my life?June –I’m one of the most recognizable female entrepreneurs in the world, and I’m so lonely I could cry. It’s easy to blame my lack of a love life on how busy I am, after all, who would doubt that the CEO of a billion-dollar company doesn’t have time to date? But the truth is, I suck at my job and I suck at relationships.Adam –The first time I saw June, I knew she was the only woman for me. We were both seniors in college then, and she didn’t even know I existed. I used to watch her eat lunch every day in the Quad, just trying to pluck up the courage to talk to her. It never came.Now, I’m working for her company as the head of IT, and I’m determined that I’ll win her over. Even if I have to take drastic steps to get her attention. less

July:For months, Ricky and I have been flirting every morning…at least, I think we have. It feels like flirting. But shouldn’t he have asked me out by now? Am I making all of this up in my head? Should I find out his last name before I start worrying about going on a date with him?Ricky:I know I have to tell her the truth, but I’m afraid it will ruin everything. No one wants to be the girl who’s dating the boss. Not that we’re dating. Not yet... moreJuly:For months, Ricky and I have been flirting every morning…at least, I think we have. It feels like flirting. But shouldn’t he have asked me out by now? Am I making all of this up in my head? Should I find out his last name before I start worrying about going on a date with him?Ricky:I know I have to tell her the truth, but I’m afraid it will ruin everything. No one wants to be the girl who’s dating the boss. Not that we’re dating. Not yet. Maybe not ever if I don’t find the courage to finally ask her out. less

August –Levi Morton is the biggest stick in the mud, boring, suit-clad jerk I’ve ever met in my life. When I was younger, I would do everything I could think of to torment him. To the point that I would have honestly said we hated each other. Except…I’ve never actually hated him.I’m not sure how he roped me into pretending to be some corporate admin lackey, but here I am…and there he is. Suddenly, I want to torment him in completely different and less innocent ways... moreAugust –Levi Morton is the biggest stick in the mud, boring, suit-clad jerk I’ve ever met in my life. When I was younger, I would do everything I could think of to torment him. To the point that I would have honestly said we hated each other. Except…I’ve never actually hated him.I’m not sure how he roped me into pretending to be some corporate admin lackey, but here I am…and there he is. Suddenly, I want to torment him in completely different and less innocent ways.Too bad he’ll always just think of me as the little brat whose presence he tolerates, and never bother to see the grown woman standing in front of him, wanting to be his.Levi –August Jones is a whirlwind of crystals, smudge sticks and nonsense. She’s been friends with my brother since they were kids and for years she was like the little sister I never wanted…until she became a grown woman and it was as if I’d never really seen her before.We still fight like cats and dogs, she still drives me crazy, but now I can’t stop thinking about her. Dreaming about her. Wanting her.This is supposed to be a business deal, but as much as I want to save my company, I’m starting to think that there is a lot more to gain from this situation. less

September – I can’t believe I kissed a complete stranger. I’d never kissed anyone in my life and then…boom, I locked lips with the hottest man I’d ever seen. Maybe it was that last glass of wine. Maybe it was the Savage Garden blaring from the speakers like a throwback Thursday party. Whatever it was, it was magic, and from the moment I saw him my world shifted and I knew I’d never be the same... moreSeptember – I can’t believe I kissed a complete stranger. I’d never kissed anyone in my life and then…boom, I locked lips with the hottest man I’d ever seen. Maybe it was that last glass of wine. Maybe it was the Savage Garden blaring from the speakers like a throwback Thursday party. Whatever it was, it was magic, and from the moment I saw him my world shifted and I knew I’d never be the same.Joshua – As far as kisses go, getting one from the hottest girl in the room was probably the best one I’d ever get. At least, until the next time she kisses me. She came out of nowhere, all curves and smiles and sexiness…then she disappeared. I didn’t get her number, hell I didn’t get her name. But I’m going to find her and I’m going to make her mine. Forever. less

October –Stuck in an elevator with my crush on Halloween was not really in my top ten list of things to do on a holiday weekend. And yet, that was where I found myself: trapped with Declan McKay, two dead cell phones and a crush so big there was no way I would get through the evening without admitting my feelings for him.Declan – Honestly, I couldn’t have planned a better situation than a power outage in an elevator. I may be a bull in a boardroom, but I’m horribly shy when it comes to women... moreOctober –Stuck in an elevator with my crush on Halloween was not really in my top ten list of things to do on a holiday weekend. And yet, that was where I found myself: trapped with Declan McKay, two dead cell phones and a crush so big there was no way I would get through the evening without admitting my feelings for him.Declan – Honestly, I couldn’t have planned a better situation than a power outage in an elevator. I may be a bull in a boardroom, but I’m horribly shy when it comes to women. Especially October Spence. I’ve spent months trying to ‘accidentally’ bump into her, and now we were trapped in close quarters for who knew how long.Hopefully long enough to pluck the courage to finally ask her out. Or…you know…ask her to marry me. less

November – Being the Queen is not actually all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, it’s a horrifically lonely gig. I’m surrounded by people constantly, and not one of them gives a damn about who I really am, or what I want.Well, no one except Benson.I doubt anyone would be surprised to learn I was having an affair with the stable boy. But the nation would be shocked if they ever found out I was falling in love with him.Such things are just not done…especially by royalty... moreNovember – Being the Queen is not actually all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, it’s a horrifically lonely gig. I’m surrounded by people constantly, and not one of them gives a damn about who I really am, or what I want.Well, no one except Benson.I doubt anyone would be surprised to learn I was having an affair with the stable boy. But the nation would be shocked if they ever found out I was falling in love with him.Such things are just not done…especially by royalty.Benson – November Denali is my queen, and it is my duty to serve. I never meant to fall in love with her.I was warned from the very beginning of our relationship that we would never be more than clandestine lovers, and I accepted that bargain. It had seemed worth it at the time, just for the opportunity to be near her.But now, we both want more than we’re able to have together, and I don’t see how either of us will ever get out of this with our hearts intact. less

December –Honestly, I thought by my thirty-third Christmas on this Earth, I’d be married and have at least one kid. But no. Still single. Hell, still a virgin. F-ing pathetic. I hate my job. I hate my roommate. Sometimes, I even hate my cat.About the only person, place or thing I don’t hate, is Cody Dear. Too bad he’s ten years younger than me. He thinks he’s gonna rush in and sweep me off my feet, but I’m too damn old and too damn heavy for him to take me anywhere... moreDecember –Honestly, I thought by my thirty-third Christmas on this Earth, I’d be married and have at least one kid. But no. Still single. Hell, still a virgin. F-ing pathetic. I hate my job. I hate my roommate. Sometimes, I even hate my cat.About the only person, place or thing I don’t hate, is Cody Dear. Too bad he’s ten years younger than me. He thinks he’s gonna rush in and sweep me off my feet, but I’m too damn old and too damn heavy for him to take me anywhere. I know I shouldn’t encourage his attention, but he’s the only one giving me any, and it’s getting harder and harder to keep him at arm’s length.Cody – I’m in love with an angel. Okay, so she’s not actually an angel, she just plays one at the mall. But damn, she is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Too bad she can’t see it herself.I’ve been pursuing her for weeks and she keeps batting away my advances. But she underestimates my tenacity, and my adoration for her.This Christmas, I’m going to get my girl and there’s nothing she can say or do to push me away. less

There’ve been a lot of firsts in my life.First steps. First words. First job.But when I met Jed, it felt as if he were my first everything. Maybe because I knew that he’d be the first of everything that really mattered.