For The Love Of Baby

By Shelby Clark

Blurb

Mercedes was a fighter and knew how to take care of herself. Her life wasn’t always easy. Being family less, having no one in her corner, taking on various jobs gave her the ambition to become a successful Art Gallery Owner/Dealer.

Business got even better when she befriended Marco, a brand new Italian artist, a good client of some years. It wasn’t until feelings were discovered that life fell on the fast track. Mercedes was faced with things she never experienced before, love, a baby, marriage, and the family she never had before. All these wonderful things kept her spinning, but her greatest fear was whether or not her and Marco’s friendship could survive the turn of events they were faced with.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shelby Clark
• Release date: Mar 11, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301838363

Shelby Clark

Shelby Clark is a native of Maryland, married for fourteen wonderful years to the love of her life, and has four children. She is new to the art of writing but believes she has what it takes to inspire her readers. She has always been a romantic at heart, and this is the tool that has motivated her to write interracial romance. She is looking forward to writing many books to not only please, but to stimulate her readers. Visit her on the web at: jamocharomanceink.blogspot.com.

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For the Love of Baby

Shelby Clark

Copyright 2013 by Shelby Clark

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ISBN: 978-130183-836-3

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Dedication

To my husband, family, and friends who helped as well as supported me to make my dreams a reality.

Chapter One

I’m glad that I made this decision to go to Rome with you, Marco. Besides being a good friend, you have also been a most valuable client. You know I’ve never been to Rome before or Italy for that matter.

I remember when I first came to you to ask if you would take a look at my art and you did, no questions asked. You took me in as a new artist.

Yeah, I did, even though you didn’t need the money. Your ass was already stinking wealthy. What’s the point in trying to make money? Mercedes threw her hands up in the air.

Put your hands down. You’re bringing attention to us. And I’m not trying to make more money. I have more than enough money just sitting in the bank. I told you my family is very wealthy.

Yes, yes, I know already. You tell me this story every time we talk about money. Mercedes rolled her eyes up in her head.

Because I take pride in my family. The Venturelli family is very wealthy. We have our hand in various restaurants, and hotels worldwide. My grandfather, father, and his brothers all established these ventures before I was even born. They are very good businessmen. They knew how to handle money.

Mercedes watched Marco stick his chest out as he lectured her for the thousandth time about his family background. She didn’t mind because for some crazy reason she enjoyed watching the smirk on his face and the dimple in his chin smile back at her. His deep rich brown eyes fascinated her, along with the bulkiness of his muscular physique.

She knew it was more to his story, but she never pushed or pried into his business. Since they’ve become good friends, she knew that it was a matter of time that he would share more than he have already. The waviness of  his rich black hair complimented his facial hair. It was something about it that made her feel queasy inside. Never paying any attention to the subtle root of these feelings she just ignored them and enjoyed the talent of her friend. One thing she knew and had an eye for was Art, and base on Marco’s paintings he had a real talent and gift.

And apparently, some that gift has rubbed off on you. You are very good with my books and the only person I trust to help me. You have helped me for helping you get your name out there.

People were still getting on the plane as they continued to talk. Mercedes may not have been to Rome before, but she knew the importance of checking in early and being prepared. It allowed her more time to get ready for takeoff.

Mercedes, you’re doing okay for yourself too. Reviewing your books, your revenue is looking nicer every year. If you keep bringing in new artists every month, you’ll be able to hire a manager while you practically do nothing.

I know, you’re right.

This new gallery, once it’s up and running, can put you at five hundred thousand by the summer if you do what I instruct you to.Mercedes and Marco both were dressed in warm winter gear because it was the dead of winter in Maryland and the weather was no better in Rome. She took her coat off to reach and shove it into the overhead storage while she continued to listen to Marco. Removing her outerwear allowed her to reveal the fullness of her breast as she stretched. She noticed Marco’s eye fall to that area of her tightly fitted sweater.

Mm hm, down boy. She regained his attention by sitting down and continuing their conversation.

"Marco, you know you’re the only real friend I have. You know my story too. I don’t have anyone in my corner. I was raised in foster care and I took care of myself. I have a college degree in Art and I saved my money from working and bought my buildings through auctions. I tried to look for places I knew many people weren’t going to show up to, or that would bid high against me. I got student artist to trust me with their work

Reviews for For The Love Of Baby

[Mahtyze Thorpe · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I didnt even finish it! What. The. Hell? Based on the little I read it was all rushed; 1 min they're having sex then boom pregnant and going to Italy ! No build up no warning.