C H A S E D

By Henrietta D. Elmore-Smith

A beautiful, savvy, and intelligent woman of color, Carmel Delarue has just landed the job of her dreams – and although she doesn’t know it yet, she could land the man of her dreams as well.

As she works her way up the corporate ladder, she shows herself to be a team player with innovative and well-thought-out plans for achieving her goals. Nevertheless, her personal life challenges her abilities as she is "Chased" by one unsuitable admirer after another. There is Randall, who is married with persistent, lustful intentions. And there is Craig, a former lover on the rebound. Finally, there is Durrell Chase, her boss!

Although she vows to herself that she will remain professional at all costs, Carmel finds herself in the inevitable position of developing a powerful attraction for Chase.
Romantically suspenseful, with unexpected developments and near-misses of the heart, author Henrietta Elmore-Smith gives us a peek into the life of a woman who is "Chased" for more than just her looks.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Apr 4, 2024
• ISBN: 9781665758567

Henrietta D. Elmore-Smith

A native of Los Angeles, California, Henrietta Elmore-Smith has been employed as a collegiate administrator with the University of Southern California, where she also obtained her Master's Degree in Public Administration; conjunction served on the administrative staff of the Chancellor's Office at the University of California Los Angeles. She is a member of the League of Women Voters, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the University Staff Club (USC), and the First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles, where she is steadfastly musically inclined. Other novels by Mrs. Elmore-Smith on the market include: WHITECHOCOLATE, Soul-Aris and Black Cherry.

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C H A S E D

Henrietta D. Elmore-Smith

Copyright © 2024 Henrietta D. Elmore-Smith.

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ISBN: 978-1-6657-5855-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6657-5857-4 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-6657-5856-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2024906212

Archway Publishing rev. date: 03/27/2024

Contents

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To My Parents:

Whom shall always be my best teachers.

Thank you for caring, guiding and listening.

To My Son and Daughter:

Thank you for your interests in the work I do and for keeping me current with your lifestyles and colloquials.

To My Husband:

Thank you for being you.

To My Sixth Grade Teacher Mr. George Metcalf:

Thank you for identifying my budding literary talent.

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