Director Charles McKenna, a lead character in my latest contemporary romance novel, The Scandal, has been drawn to Lauren McAllen for some time. Lauren, however, is completely unaware of it. For the past few years they’ve been working closely together a top rated soap opera. Now Lauren has left the show, hoping to break into feature films. Meanwhile, Chuck wants out of Hollywood for good.
Chuck grew up in the entertainment industry. His mother was a set nurse, and his father directed B-rated horror films. He too thought he wanted a career in movies and television. However, after years of grueling hours directing a soap opera, he’s burned out and no longer sure of what he wants. As he knows is he wants to relocate to Colorado once his contract is up. He also knows that as much as he wants Lauren, having such different goals means any romance between them would be short lived, so he decided to keep it as just friends. Fate, however, has other plans for both Chuck and Lauren. Each experiences their own unforeseen tragedies, which turn both of their lives upside down and it will forever redefine their relationship.
Chuck is a fictitious character. He represents the type of man most women would like to have as a friend as well as a life partner.
Marina Martindale
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