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The Shaw Thing

Recently separated Demelza is nearing 50 and learning to live life again away from her problematic ex. The menopause is causing havoc with her hormones and after years of frustration she finds herself attracted to a much younger man.

28 year old wanna be comedian Stephen Shaw knows he’s attractive. He’s worked hard on his talent and physique but he never imagined being instantly smitten by a woman old enough to be his mother.

After an almost one night stand, Stephen starts work as Demelza’s new PA and the sparks continue to fly.

When Demelza’s ex comes back on the scene, she has to stand her ground and find the strength to fight for what she believes in.

Stephen shows Demelza what it’s like to have a man that’s kind, considerate and confident in life and also in the bedroom.

Will their relationship turn into something lasting or is Stephen just a Shaw thing?

This dual POV spicy romance has a supportive cast of friends and sizzling chemistry.

Exclusive Excerpt

In this extract Stephen and Dem are going on their first date. Here we join Stephen as he gets ready and see a little insight into his nerves and anxiety.

Stephen agonised over his choice of outfit while he shaved, all through his shower and afterwards as he dried himself in the bedroom. Demelza had said it was just a small country pub a few miles out of Coventry in a place called Fillongley. Jenny had offered to drive him there as she was heading into Birmingham for a work’s night out and it was almost on the way.

In the end he decided on black trousers, snug not tight, he couldn’t bear not feeling like he could move, with a crisp white shirt.

‘Are you sure you don’t need a lift home?’ Jen asked as she dropped him off in The Cottage car park.

‘I’m not planning on coming home tonight.’ He winked at her as he got out, being careful not to knock any of the heads off the flowers. He had had to condense the bouquet quite a bit, it was just far too big to handle and now Jen’s kitchen looked like a florist’s.

‘Cocky.’ She scolded gently.

‘I prefer hopeful,’ he said, leaning through the open window. ‘Anyway, you might pull and end up somewhere else. Won’t Lauren be there?’ Lauren was Jen’s current eye candy.

‘She might be.’ Jen put her hands on the steering wheel. ‘I’ll let you know tomorrow.’ And with that, she gave him a cheeky grin and pressed the button that put her car window up. With a quick wave, she was gone.

The nerves kicked in again as he headed towards the door, was she already there waiting for him, what would she be wearing, would she even be there? He was a little disappointed to find she hadn’t yet arrived but after checking his watch he realised he was a good ten minutes early.

He ordered a pint of cider and headed over to the table the waitress had indicated to him. It was in a little nook by the fireplace, and he sat facing the door so he could see when she walked in.

He was more nervous than he’d ever been before going on stage and he knew it was because this was all him, the real Stephen Shaw not the one that made people laugh with his quick wit, sarcasm and innuendo, no, this was him on show, his heart on the line and he really didn’t want to mess it up. There were so many thoughts running through his head that he was finding it hard to concentrate so he focused on one point in front of him and consciously slowed his breathing, in and out, over, and over until he felt back on an even keel again.

Then, as his breathing was virtually back to normal, his pulse quickened as he saw her walk through the door. He thought that she looked nervous, she was pushing her fringe back and flicking her eyes around the room. Then she caught sight of him, and he thought he would melt into his chair. Her face lit up instantly, a smile spread across her cheeks and her eyes sparkled under the summer fairy lights that hung under the entrance.

He stood up as she approached and took in her appearance with one sweeping motion of approval.

‘Do you know that you take my breath away?’ He whispered in her ear as he pulled the chair out for her and allowed her to sit down.