Change Of Plans (New Adult BBW Romance) Read Online Free

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that smile. Christ, I am so pathetic .
    “I wanted to see you again, but I also
want you because I know you’re the best agent to get my book published.”
    Callie’s eyes narrowed skeptically. “You
actually mean that?” It was what he’d said in his email to her, but she figured
now that was just a line to reel her in. And it worked, hook, line and sinker.
    Brendan scoffed, setting his wine glass
down on the white tablecloth again. “Of course. I know just how much of a
phenomenal negotiator you are. Or have you forgotten how we first met?”
    Callie blushed. “Let’s stay away of the
past, if you don’t mind.” She reached for her portfolio and opened it up. “The
book is pretty good, and with the right amount of polishing I know it’s going
to be a hit, which is the only reason why I’m offering you representation. But
you have to understand that’s all I’m offering.” She gave him a hard
stare, but if he looked put out, he gave no indication of it.
    “No worries, that’s all I’m expecting.” For
now , he didn’t say, but the words hung between them like a battle line that
had been drawn in the sand. His smile returned as he pulled a briefcase out
from beneath the table she hadn’t noticed before. “I appreciate you sending me
over the contract yesterday,” he said, pulling some papers from the briefcase
and handing them to her. “I looked them over with my lawyer yesterday and we
came up with a revised version I’d like you to look over before I sign.”
    Shocked speechless, Callie took the
papers from him with tingling fingers. He had a contract he wanted her to sign
in order to become his agent? The nerve of him! Pressing her lips
together, she scanned the document, then relaxed as she realized the wording
was basically the same. At least until…
    “Hang on a second.” She screeched to a
halt, then re-read the last line she’d looked at. “You want me to agree to
personally accompany you on a book tour?”
    “Hmm?” Brendan glanced down at the
contract, as if he needed to double check, then nodded. “Ah, yes. That would be
part of it.”
    Callie gaped at him. “You’ve got the
biggest ego I’ve ever seen in my entire career.” Most authors she signed were
simultaneously ecstatic and humbled about the opportunity to work with her, and
the deals she got for them usually exceeded their wildest dreams. “How the hell
do you even know you’re going on a book tour? There’s no guarantee you’ll even
get a deal from a publisher!”
    Brendan raised his eyebrow. “If you
really are the best in the business, there shouldn’t be any reason why you
can’t get me a deal.”
    “That’s very flattering, but I still
don’t see why that means I have to promise to go on a book tour with you. It’s
not my job to accompany my authors on book tours; that’s what publicists are
for.”
    Brendan leaned forward on the table, a
wry expression on your face. “Callie, I have to admit this is a little
disappointing. I didn’t think you’d allow your feelings for me to cloud your
mind against such a fantastic business opportunity.”
    “M-my feelings ?” she spluttered,
outraged. The waiter arrived with their food then, but even the succulent aroma
of the pork wasn’t enough to dampen her rage. “How dare you try to make this
about my feelings, when you’re the one trying to back me into a corner with
your ridiculous demands!”
    Brendan shrugged. “Call my demands
ridiculous if you want, but I’m not budging on them.” He held up a hand as Callie
opened her mouth to yell at him again. “Think about this for a second, Callie.
Former grunge rock super star writes steamy romance novel, right on the heels
of the 50 Shades of Grey explosion. What kind of publisher would hesitate to
snap that up? My fans alone would shoot the sales up to the millions, never
mind that the general romance reader population will be flocking to read this
book because it’s so fucking good. The truth is,