by: LaQuette
Series: Texas Cattleman’s Club: Ranchers and Rivals
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 25, 2022
Publisher: Harlequin Desire
Is the woman behind the mask the one this rancher’s been waiting for? Find out in LaQuette’s installment of the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals series.
One dance. One kiss.
One unexpected twist.
After a stunning makeover, Dr. Zanai James barely recognizes herself. The reserved, no-nonsense therapist even dared to kiss rancher Jayden Lattimore in the middle of the dance floor. Though a mask had hidden her identity, Jayden tracks down his mysterious Cinderella, claiming he can’t forget her. But Zanai isn’t sure about the motives of a dashing man like Jayden, who’s never looked twice at her before. With their meddling families causing all kinds of trouble, will Zanai finally go after what she really wants?
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Three days later, Zanai stood in front of a mirror in Morgan’s closed shop in absolute awe of her reflection.
“Morgan, how on earth did you pull this off in only a few days?”
The satisfied gleam in Morgan’s eyes revealed the obvious pride she had in her creation.
“I told you I’d make you the prettiest girl at the ball.”
Zanai stared at herself in front of the mirrored wall, barely recognizing the reflection shining back at her.
Her dress was a strapless ball gown with a scoop neckline bodice that accented her shapely torso and cinched her waist. The floor-length skirt was made of layers of chiffon falling into perfect folds. The dress was gorgeous, but the bright red color is what took Zanai’s breath away.
“Morgan, I don’t recognize myself.”
Her friend clapped beside her as she let out an excited squeal.
“It’s a masquerade ball, silly. You’re not supposed to recognize yourself. Let me get your accessories and we’ll be ready to leave.”
Morgan handed her a small silver clutch then draped the matching cape over Zanai’s shoulders. Although the cape was made of a single layer of sheer chiffon, it made Zanai feel less exposed. Once again, her friend knew just what she needed.
Morgan swept Zanai’s long dark curls over one shoulder before securing a sparkling crown on her head then sliding a red masquerade mask onto her face.
Zanai had to admit, she was stunning. She definitely looked like she belonged at the ball. Now, all she had to do was keep her mouth shut, and maybe folks at the Texas Cattleman’s Club wouldn’t recognize what an outsider she truly was.
“Morgan, how on earth did you pull this off in only a few days?”
The satisfied gleam in Morgan’s eyes revealed the obvious pride she had in her creation.
“I told you I’d make you the prettiest girl at the ball.”
Zanai stared at herself in front of the mirrored wall, barely recognizing the reflection shining back at her.
Her dress was a strapless ball gown with a scoop neckline bodice that accented her shapely torso and cinched her waist. The floor-length skirt was made of layers of chiffon falling into perfect folds. The dress was gorgeous, but the bright red color is what took Zanai’s breath away.
“Morgan, I don’t recognize myself.”
Her friend clapped beside her as she let out an excited squeal.
“It’s a masquerade ball, silly. You’re not supposed to recognize yourself. Let me get your accessories and we’ll be ready to leave.”
Morgan handed her a small silver clutch then draped the matching cape over Zanai’s shoulders. Although the cape was made of a single layer of sheer chiffon, it made Zanai feel less exposed. Once again, her friend knew just what she needed.
Morgan swept Zanai’s long dark curls over one shoulder before securing a sparkling crown on her head then sliding a red masquerade mask onto her face.
Zanai had to admit, she was stunning. She definitely looked like she belonged at the ball. Now, all she had to do was keep her mouth shut, and maybe folks at the Texas Cattleman’s Club wouldn’t recognize what an outsider she truly was.
Excerpted from Cinderella Masquerade by LaQuette. Copyright © 2022 by LaQuette and Harlequin Enterprises ULC.
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2021 Vivian Award finalist and DEIA activist in the romance industry, LaQuette writes sexy, stylish, and sensational romance. She crafts dramatic, emotionally epic tales that are deeply pigmented by reality's paintbrush. This Brooklyn native writes unapologetically bold, character-driven stories. Her novels feature diverse ensemble casts who are confident in their right to appear on the page.
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