Shacking Up

**Shacking Up** is a simmering romance book released on August 1, 2020.

## Summary

An estranged heiress, Ruby's one chance to escape homelessness is her next audition. This spunky, aspiring actress is ready to nail the role, but a chance encounter with a tall, dark, and handsome stranger might make things complicated.

With an extended business trip coming up, Bancroft needs to find a pet-sitter ASAP. Luckily, his cousin's fiancée has a certain down-on-her-luck friend who might fit the bill. But why does she seem so familiar?

## Chapters

#### **Chapter 1: It's Brittany, Bitch**

> *With months of back rent to pay, your audition tomorrow is your only hope to escape homelessness. Except your plans for your Broadway big break might be temporarily put on hold tonight by a mysterious, gorgeous stranger with feverishly hot kisses...*
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#### **Chapter 2: Fever Dreams**

> *After your unexpected encounter with Awesome Kisser, the day of your audition is finally here! You're sweating buckets and your stomach is roiling, but that's just nerves, right?*
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#### **Chapter 3: Reacquainted**

> *Now that you're face to face with the man responsible for your woes, what will you do?*
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#### **Chapter 4 : Playtime**

> *Your best friend looks like she's up to no good. What does she have up her sleeve, and will it end in disaster for you?*
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#### **Chapter 5: Arrangements**

> *Temporary housing and job secured, it's time to become acquainted with Bancroft's home. Will your grand tour lead you to his bedroom?*
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#### **Chapter 6: Scalding**

> *You haven't even unpacked, and Bancroft's already upset at you! Are you going to need to find a new place to sleep so soon?*
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#### **Chapter 7: Sensory Overload**

> *After wining and dining you, Bancroft thinks it's time for dessert. Just what kind does he have in mind?*
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#### **Chapter 8: Favors**

> *After an evening of setting down rules and boundaries, you find yourself in a precarious position with your new boss! With Bancroft leaving in the morning, what kind of send-off will you give him?*
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#### **Chapter 9: Planes and Panties**

> *Maybe sending that picture to Bancroft wasn't one of your best decisions. How will he react?*
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#### **Chapter 10: When It Rains**

> *After a day of bombed auditions, you've lost Francesca! Can you find her before Bancroft learns you lost his precious pet?*
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#### **Chapter 11: Flash Fire**

> *Bancroft found out about your surprise date! Why does he seem so upset about it?*
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#### **Chapter 12: Lost and Found**

> *Just when you thought you've overcome one hurdle with Bancroft, another comes your way.*
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#### **Chapter 13: Dots and Divas**

> *Dancing burlesque is better than working at a coffee shop, right? Think you can land the role?*
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#### **Chapter 14: Homecoming**

> *After weeks of heavy, long-distance flirting and dirty talk, Bancroft is finally home. Are you ready for him?*
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#### **Chapter 15: Late Nights**

> *Falling into bed with Bancroft would be so easy, but can you handle the strings attached?*
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#### **Chapter 16: Showtime**

> *Bancroft's inviting you to repeat your nighttime visit. With an invitation like that, how can you refuse?*
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#### **Chapter 17: Encore**

> *Tempers and passions flare when Bancroft discovers the secret you've been hiding from him.*
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#### **Chapter 18: Magnetism**

> *The last few weeks have all been foreplay building up to this moment. Are you ready to take the leap with Bane?*
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#### **Chapter 19: Crescendo**

> *You've slept with Bane. What does this mean for your relationship together?*
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#### **Chapter 20: Crash and Burn**

> *The evidence is clear: Bancroft is still seeing Brittany! Can your heart take this betrayal?*
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#### **Chapter 21: Final Bow**

> *You walked out of Bancroft's life ready to be done with him. Except it looks like he's not done with you! Will you hear him out, or will this be your final goodbye?*
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## Hidden Diamonds

### **Chapter 8**

I'll...

1. Take out Tiny's dish.
2. **Distract her first.**  +1
3. Pour the water in from above.

## Trivia

* It's the first book of the *Shacking Up* series.