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JULY, 2019 SOMMERVILLE DAYS By: Vicki Batman The Plot: An Excerpt from “Raving Beauty:” Love blossoms in the small town of Sommerville in these heartwarming tales, filled with fun and forever possibilities. Store Wars: The competition is heating up when Janie’s old flame returns to town and is running his family’s store. Could following dreams break her heart? Raving Beauty: What if the love of your life was in front of you all along? San Diego or Bust: When a young woman plans a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, disaster strikes—is her Mr. Right the right Mr. Right? ***** Amazon Review by Jeanne: “I have read every- thing Ms Batman has written. She is an excellent writer with a quick wit that makes me laugh out loud. Her characters are very likable, and the stories will leave you wanting more.” “I can’t believe I let your loony brother, who’s tormented me all my life, talk me into this.” With my eye on the teenage competition standing off to one side, I tugged the swimsuit’s leg opening into place to better cover my hip. “Just because I did some modeling in college does- n’t make me a pageant diva. Back then, I was incredibly skinny, and clothes fit easily.” “Daniel is a rat. He took advantage of your third, or was it your fourth, margarita, Kelly?” Maggie Ackerman, my best friend and roommate, adjusted the scarlet satin sash draped across my body. Glittery stick-on letters spelled out Miss Yahoo! Ranch Steakhouse. “Don’t worry. You’re beautiful and will be fine. Now, hold still.” I watched her pick my brown hair at the crown of my head with an old-fashioned teasing comb. When the eerie suspicion I resembled a scary dame with Big Texas hair from the television show, “Dallas,” I turned my head to avoid the mirror. “Close your eyes.” She blasted my hair with several short bursts of super freeze-it hairspray. “Now, that ain’t goin’ no- where.” Available in E-Book At: Amazon Author Contact Info: E-Book: $2.99 and available thru KU Length: 100 pages Heat Level: PG Website Blog Facebook Twitter Amazon Author Page Biography: Vicki Batman has sold many romantic comedy works to magazines, several publishers, and most recently, two humorous romantic mysteries. Along the way, she has picked up some awards and bestsellers. She is an avid Jazzerciser, handbag lover, mahjong player, yoga practitioner, movie fan, book devourer, chocaholic, best mom ever, and adores Handsome Hubby, Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking “What if?” 13 11