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MAY, 2020 DON’T FORGET THE DOG By: Linda O’Connor The Plot: Blaine McKinnon, owner and executive chef of an upscale restaurant in Mapleton, has an adorable Old English sheepdog named Tacos. Semi-retired Dr. Brogan Corkle is roped into dog-sitting Tacos at Blaine‘s house. The upside is the spectacular kitchen at her disposal. Dr. Sabrina Langfield, a newly minted doctor, is in a bind when her mom, Rue, falls and fractures her wrist. Brogan offers to help and does doubleduty looking after Tacos and Rue. Blaine and Sabrina were high school sweethearts but parted ways when Blaine pushed Sabrina to pursue a career. … Rue‘s biggest regret is her part in Sabrina and Blaine‘s break-up, and with Brogan‘s help, she‘s determined to get them back together. Sabrina is wary of Tacos and, more pressing, she‘s decided to move a four-hour flight away to do five more years of training in emergency medicine. Reviews Welcome. Available in Print and E-Book At: An Excerpt Blaine leaned against the wall. ―I take it you‘re still a plantbased, vegan, health food nut.‖ Sabrina raised her chin. ―There‘s nothing wrong with choosing foods wisely to optimize health, despite what my mother thinks—or you, for that matter.‖ He stepped closer and brushed at the snow melting on her neat ponytail. He could smell the perfume she wore. It took him back eleven years, and he almost lost his train of thought. ―Eating for pleasure is just as important.‖ Sabrina stiffened at his touch. Her back was ramrod straight. ―Proper nutrition gives you the energy to enjoy what gives you pleasure.‖ Her message and her body language read prim and proper, but her husky voice was pure sex. His body responded, and he leaned closer. ―What gives you pleasure these days?‖ She stopped him with a pointed finger jabbed into his chest and raised her chin. ―Shouldn‘t the question be who is giving me pleasure?‖ Author Contact Info: Amazon Prices: Print: $7.99 E-Book: $0.99 Length: 158 Pages Heat Level: PG-13 Website Facebook Twitter Amazon Author Page Biography: Award-winning author Linda O‘Connor started writing romantic comedies when she needed a creative outlet other than subtly rearranging the displays at a local home décor store. Her books have enjoyed bestseller status. When not writing, she‘s a physician at an Urgent Care Clinic. She shares her medical knowledge in fast-paced, well-written, sexy romances—with an unexpected twist. Her favourite prescription to write? Laugh every day. Love every minute. 13 08