“Okay, so he was influenced by it. It’s still totally shitty that a nasty app like his is getting all this attention.”
Annika studied her best friend’s flushed cheeks, her bright eyes. She felt her own temper rise another notch. “You know what? You’re right. Local businesswoman agrees—he is a total ass, just like Mr. McMannerless. They’re both douchebags who think they can just push us around. Well, they can’t. We’re not going to run off crying. We’re here to fight.”
“Yeah!” June said, pumping a Baby Yoda–wielding fist above her head.
“We can totally do this.” Back in her chair, Annika spun around in a purposeful circle.
“Yeah, we can. How can I help? No task is too small.”
“Really?” Annika hesitated. “Would you mind getting a whiteboard from Staples, then? It’s been on my to-do list forever. I feel like I need to write stuff down where we can see it every day and be inspired. Like, for instance, we need to get ready for EPIC next month. Let’s get some ideas flowing about that.” EPIC—the Entrepreneurs Pitching Investors Conference—was their one big chance to turn things around.
“Yes! I have a really good feeling about EPIC.” June clapped her hands and made for the handbag hanging on the back of her chair. “I’ll go get the whiteboard, and meanwhile, you just keep thinking.”
“I will.” Annika hopped up again and paced faster than before. June was right; the anger helped her think. God, she should have embraced her dark—uh, hotheaded—side a long time ago.
“None of that yogi crap!” June called over her shoulder as she headed into the elevator. “Stay mad!”
About the Author
LILY MENON has always been enamored of romantic comedies and happily-ever-afters in all shapes and sizes. Her very first love story, written at age nine, was about a handsome boy who wooed the heroine with books, chocolates, and a very fat puppy. Now Lily lives with her own handsome boy (who indeed wooed her with books, chocolates, and fat puppies) in the mountains of Colorado, where she spends her days dreaming up kissing scenes and meet-cutes. Her first adult romantic comedy, MAKE UP BREAK UP, will be out in February. Visit her on the web at www.lilymenon.com. Or sign up for email updates here.
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Contents
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Excerpt: Make Up Break Up
About the Author
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
BOOKED FOR CHRISTMAS. Copyright © 2020 by Lily Menon. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin’s Publishing Group, 120 Broadway, New York, NY, 10271.
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First Edition: 2020
eISBN 9781250801845
First eBook edition: 2020
