Want You: A Short Winter Romance: Seasonal Short Stories

By Rebecca Andrew

Grace has never liked being the centre of attention. She is more than happy to keep to herself.
Her life hasn't been bad, nor has it been thrilling.
She likes her comfort zone.

From experience, stepping out and taking a chance hurts. Why risk it?

Dante has always enjoyed dancing. It is something he was born to do.
His business is doing well, and life is good.
But he can't escape the feeling something is missing.

He just needs to figure out what it is. How hard could that be?

The attraction between them is instant.
The pull is natural.
Dante knows what he wants.
Grace doubts what she feels.

With the New Year approaching, will they be ready for the fireworks?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rebecca Andrew
• Release date: Jan 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201953324

Rebecca Andrew

My name is Rebecca Andrew.  I live in the UK with my daughter Hannah.  I have always loved reading so it was only natural at some point I would write my own stories.  I really hope you enjoy my stories.  Keep an eye out for more of my works. 

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Dedication

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For all those who want to try something new, but hold themselves back.

Do it.

Go for it.

Copyright

All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the written permission of the copyright owner except for the use of quotations in a book review.

Copyright © 2022 by Rebecca Andrew

This is a work of fiction.

Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Tina’s Terror

Hope’s History

Charlie’s Concern

Layla’s Loyalty

Rose’s Return

Primrose Valley Collection One (Book 1-3)

Primrose Valley Collection Two (Book 4-6)

Brotherhood Billionaire Series

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Stranded with the Billionaire

Fling with the Billionaire

Holiday Romance Novellas

Want You

Saved You – (coming Feb 2022)

Found You - (coming March 2022)

Always You - (coming April 2022)

Deny You - (coming May 2022)

Only You – (coming June 2022)

Miss You – (coming July 2022)

Keep You – (coming August 2022)

Caught You – (coming September 2022)

Scared You – (coming October 2022)

Know You – (coming November 2022)

Just You – (coming December 2022)

Grace

I did it. I signed up! Maria exclaimed the second she stepped out of the elevator and approached the desk.

Grace Hill frowned and looked up at her friend, she was excited about something but for the life of her she couldn’t figure out what it was. The tone indicated she should know, but her mind was drawing a blank.

What are you talking about? she finally asked.

You forgot? sighed Maria and leaned against the front desk, I told you about this new dance place, it has only been open a couple of months but it’s all about ballroom dancing, waltz, salsa, tango.

Oh, yes, I remember you did mention that. I’m not sure it’s for me, I couldn’t do any of those dances, Grace pointed out. But I’m sure you’ll be perfect for them.

Course you can do them. Why couldn’t you?

Grace raised an eyebrow at her, a look of disbelief on her face. Was she serious?

Her eyes looked over her friend and a twinge of jealousy ripped through her. Maria was stunning, as in every man in the office followed her around like a lost puppy. All she had to do was drop something and someone would be there to help pick it up. Her long blonde hair came to her waist; her bright blue eyes and slim frame got her all the attention.

Unlike Grace. Men always looked right past her, never at her. Whenever she was interested in a man, even as a teenager, they never saw her. They never wanted her. When they found out she had a crush on them, they seemed repulsed. Not one of her crushes ever returned her affection.

She always wondered why. Was she ugly? Was it a signal she sent out? Did she seem desperate? Or maybe she just wasn’t girlfriend material? Could it be she just wasn’t the kind of woman, any man would want?

Grace sighed, catching her reflection in the window. Her favourite feature was her hair. The raven black colour was always soft and thick. The rest of her appearance she pretty much detested. Her skin was ridiculously white. It didn’t matter how much time she spent in the sun, she never caught a tan. Not properly, anyway. She would have a little redness for a couple of days but that soon faded. She was once nicknamed Snow White by a friend at school. Her green eyes were pale, bland and held nothing special.

However, it was her weight she struggled with the most.

Over the years, she tried everything to lose weight. Wishing to be slim, but nothing worked. Exercise, diets, detoxes she even starved herself at one point. But the wide hips and that touch of extra padding she held just wouldn’t shift. There was no way she would ever look like the models in the magazines. Maybe that was her problem?

Look at me, I may be called Grace but that does not mean I am graceful, I can barely walk in a straight line without falling over, not to mention I don’t have the figure you do. There’s a little too much junk in my trunk.

You did not just say that! Maria burst out laughing.

Unable to resist she joined the laughter, shaking her head in the process. Great friend you are laughing at me... she teased.

Oh, I’m not laughing at you, sweetie. In fact, I’m angry at you. You need to stop putting yourself down. You’re beautiful as you are, I wish I had your figure.

Gracie scoffed and shook her head. No. You don’t.

"I do! You’re stunning and you need to start