The Other C-Word

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The Other C-Word

ISBN # 978-1-78184-426-7

©Copyright MK Schiller 2013

Cover Art by Posh Gosh ©Copyright July 2013

Edited by Rebecca Douglas

Total-E-Bound Publishing

This is a work of fiction. All characters, places and events are from the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or places is purely coincidental.

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The author and illustrator have asserted their respective rights under the Copyright Designs and Patents Acts 1988 (as amended) to be identified as the author of this book and illustrator of the artwork.

Published in 2013 by Total-E-Bound Publishing, Think Tank, Ruston Way, Lincoln, LN6 7FL, United Kingdom.

Warning:

This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers. This story has a
heat rating
of
Total-e-burning
and a
sexometer
of
2.

This story contains 236 pages, additionally there is also a
free excerpt
at the end of the book containing 14 pages.

THE OTHER C-WORD

MK Schiller

Can she overcome her consuming desire for him? Can he make her comfortable with the other C-word…commitment?

Marley Mason is dreading the arrival of the new business consultant. After all, this man will most likely outsource her job to
China
. The last thing she would expect is a case of mistaken identity, leading to false accusations of kidnapping when she attempts to pick up the wrong man at the airport, or worse…that she would have such a visceral reaction to the right man.

Rick Randy is super sexy, scandalously flirty and perfect masturbation material, but a relationship is out of the question. Rick is contracted on a temporary basis to fix Marley’s ailing company, then pull out, although as he expresses to Marley, pulling out is difficult for him, in more ways than one! Marley’s feelings range from utter confusion to intense contemplation as Rick charms his way into her life. All of those C-words Marley can control, but it’s the other C-word she fears—commitment.

Dedication

To Total-E-Bound who took a chance on a first-time author based on six nervously strewn sentences. To my editor, Rebecca Douglas, who took my roughly stitched words, and created a finished tapestry. To my beta readers, Clarissa and Roberta, whose encouragement prodded me to find a home for this novel. To my daughter, Nicole, who willingly volunteered to be my first editor, critic and fan. To my son, Justin, and husband, Patrick, who endured numerous dinners of pizza, Chinese, or whatever else could be delivered on short notice while I was emerged in Marley and Rick’s world. To the ladies at the GDRWA, for the sage advice, opportunities and guidance. To fellow author Shelly Bell, who spent her valuable time helping a novice writer navigate through the confusing maze of publishing. Finally, to the reader, who is investing not just money, but also their valuable time.

Trademarks Acknowledgement

The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of the following wordmarks mentioned in this work of fiction:

Manic Monday
: The Bangles, Prince

Prada: Prada S.p.A

Louboutin: Christian Louboutin

Honda: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.

United Airlines: United Continental Holdings, Inc.

MacGyver: Paramount Network Television

James Bond: Ian Fleming

Monty Python
: Monty Python, The British Broadcasting Corporation

TSA: Department of Homeland Security

The Real Slim Shady
: Eminem, Dr. Dre, Mel-Man

Stepford Wives: Ira Levin

Dockers: Levi Strauss & Co.

Dookie
: Green Day and Rob Cavallo

BMW:
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

iPod: Apple, Inc.

Monday Morning
: Fleetwood Mac

Dolce and Gabbana: Dolce & Gabbana

Superman: DC Comics

Captain Kirk: Star Trek, CBS

GQ: Condé Nast Publications

Clark Kent: DC Comics

Armani:
Giorgio Armani S.p.A.
 

Smooth
: Santana, Rob Thomas, Itaal Shur

Kryptonite: DC Comics

American Chopper
: Pilgrim Films and Television

Gossip Girl
: Warner Bros. Television

Bridget Jones: Helen Fielding

Sallie Mae: SLM Corporation

American Woman
: The Guess Who, Jack Richardson

General Hospital
: American Broadcasting Company

Addicted
: Saving Able, Virgin Records, eOne

Top Gun
: Paramount Pictures

Blister in the Sun
: Violent Femmes, Gordon Gano

Starsky and Hutch
: Spelling-Goldberg Productions

Mysterious Ways
: U2, Bono

Boy Scout: Boy Scouts of America

Closer
: Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor

Photoshop: Adobe Systems

Relax
: Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Trevor Horn

Michael Kors: Michael Kors

Velcro: Velcro

Magic Man
: Ann and Nancy Wilson, Mike Flicker

Lehman Brothers:
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

Professor McGonagall: JK Rowling

Victoria’s Secret: L Brands, Inc.

Partridge family: Sony Pictures Television

Mr Clean: Protcer & Gamble

Porn Star Dancing
: My Darkest Days

Hummer: General Motors

Cheers
: CBS Television Distribution

The Tide is High
: Blondie, Treasure Isle Records

Freddy Krueger: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Wes Craven

No Woman, No Cry
: Bob Marley, Vincent Ford

Single Ladies
: Beyoncé, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream

Careless Whisper
: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley

Pale Blue Eyes
: Velvet Underground, Lou Reed

Somebody to Love
: Queen, Freddie Mercury

Somebody to Shove
: Soul Asylum, Dave Pirner

Dr Doogie Howser: Doogie Howser, M.D., 20
^th
Century Fox Television

Harry Potter: JK Rowling

Three Little Birds
: Bob Marley

Men’s Health: Rodale, Inc.