Royal Undercover by Eileen Troemel Book Tour and Giveaway :)
Royal Undercover
by
Eileen Troemel
Genre:
Romantic Suspense
Mel
Breuer is a supply officer and nothing else. Until a request to
report to the security office on Space Station Joplin reveals her
real identity. Demands from her large family change her life and drop
her in the hands of John Vellum a professional protector. Her other
life taught her to trust no one – ever.
Former
military, John Vellum is a Protector. He protects the elite. The
elite can be difficult but John knows a firm hand will keep his
clients safe but Mel is not what he expects.
The
danger to her life is real and imminent. While trying to keep her
safe, he learns she is spunky, vulnerable, and sexy. Amidst
kidnapping attempts and other threats, John’s desire leads to
something deeper if he can only get her to trust him.
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“Troublemakers
all of them,” John said. He heard the water drain from the tub,
shut down the files
on his comp. “This is going to be interesting,” he muttered.
Taking the com, he knocked on the
Princess' door and waited. Princess Margarita kept him waiting. He
was giving her another en
seconds. The
door opened. She stood there in t-shirt with no bra and shorts.
“What,” she said. John
swallowed as lust slammed into him. “Your com,” he said keeping
his eyes on her face and
gray eyes. “Great,”
Mel said. “I told you to keep it.” “Do
you want them going through the station,” John asked. “Bubble
killer,” she grumbled and took it from him. He stepped back from
her. She followed him
out. “So who did you piss off to get this assignment?” “I
beg your pardon,” John said. “When
I lived in the monstrosity, the security people begged not to be on
my detail,” Mel said.
Her com chimed multiple times, but she continued to ignore it. “Are
you going to answer your com,” he asked. “Not
until I have to,” Mel said. “Can we get some food?” “While
we can order from any of the restaurants on this level, I’d prefer
to wait,” John asked. “Great,”
Mel said sounding like it was anything but. “Do any of them have a
good burger?” “The
menus are on the comp,” John said. “I’d prefer to wait until my
team is here. It restricts those
who have access…” Ignoring
him, Mel walked over to the comp, brought up the menus and started
shifting through.
“How the hell does this count as a burger. Shit, what is all this
crap,” she complained as she
moved through the list. “Oh, here we go. You want one?” John
ran a hand through his hair. “Did you hear what I said about
security,” he asked. “I
heard,” Mel said. “The thing is, I don’t care. No one has
bothered with me for the last three
years. You get a juicy assignment of babysitting me. I get to eat
real meat instead of the more
affordable substitutes while I’m annoyed with all this crap.” John
smiled at her description but the information he was given belied her
assessment. “There
are some serious threats,” he said. She
turned from the menu, paused in ordering momentarily. “Like from
who?” “There
were briefings sent to you,” John said. “Oh,
those,” Mel said. “I don’t agree with the assessments.” She
turned back to the menu. “You
want anything?” “Princess
Margarita,” John said. “Perhaps you might return to your room.
It’s inappropriate for
you to be dressed so casually in my presence. Security is my top
concern and if you could wait
for a meal, it will assist in ensuring you are safe and secure.” Mel
went very still, too still. She took a deep breath, seemed to argue
with herself. John waited
for her reaction. Shaking her head, she turned, “There are a few
things I’m going to tell you
about me. First, don’t call me Princess. I’m Mel. If you can’t
manage that, get a replacement.
Second, my own mother can’t get me to dress like a princess. If you
don’t like what I’m
wearing, don’t look. Third, I’ll get a damn meal when I want a
damn meal. If you don’t want me
ordering, then I’ll be happy to go back to my place alone and get
food.” “Pri..
Ma’am,” John modified how he addressed her. “In order for this
to work, there has to be
cooperation.” “I’m
here, aren’t I,” she said her temper starting to break through.
“I’ve let you drag me to this
hideous suite. I’ve let you pull me out of my job which I’m
probably going to lose now thank
you very much.” “Why
do you need a job,” John asked seeing her worry at the job loss. “Because
I pay my own damn way,” Mel said. She threw up her hands, stalked
back into the bedroom
and slammed the door. John wasn’t sure what to think. He heard her
moving around in the
room. She came out again, wearing pants, a bra and a long sleeve top
which covered her. “I’m
going out,” she growled stalking around him. “No,”
he said stepping in front of her. “Princess Margarita, your safety
is my highest priority.” “Get
out of my way,” Mel said. “You can take that damn com and shove
it. You can take this assignment
and shove it. I don’t care one bit what threats there are, I’m
out.” “Your
disregard for threats is what got your friend killed,” John said
digging deep into what he
knew about her. “Are you sure you want to continue your reckless
behavior?” “You
have no clue,” Mel said hurt flashed across her face. “It wasn’t
my disregard for threats which
caused her death.” “The
two of you snuck out,” John said regretting the hurt he saw the
topic caused her. “She died
and you didn’t.” Princess
Margarita you have a call waiting, please take the call in your suite “Fuck,”
Mel said. She stalked over to the com, pressed the button to see her
sister. “It’s
about time, Margarita,” Sabrina said. “You’ve upset mother. Why
do you have to be difficult?” “What
do you want, Sabrina,” Margarita said. “Mother
needs you to do some diplomatic schmoozing at three events,”
Sabrina said. “No,”
Margarita said. “I’m not … I walked away.” “You
can’t walk away from your family,” Sabrina said. “Now I’ve
sent the times of the three events.
Do you have anything decent to wear? What am I thinking, of course
you don’t. I’ll see to
it some suitable clothing is sent to you. Margarita, don’t mess
around with this.” “I’m
not doing this,” Margarita said. “Mommy
and daddy are really stressed out, do you want to cause more
problems,” Sabrina said.
“Be a good girl for once in your life and do as you’re told.” “And
if I don’t,” Margarita said. “I’ll
send Michael down to you,” Sabrina said her eyes narrowing as she
watched her sister take
in the threat. “Bitch,”
Margarita said. “Fine, but I’m not wearing anything stupid. You
can send someone here
but I’ll pick the outfit, unless you want me going in my
comfortable clothes.” “Fine,
but read the briefs and do what you're supposed to at these
receptions,” Sabrina said. “Tell
the rest of them to leave me alone,” Margarita said. She closed the
connection, hung her
head. “Fuck.” Without a word, she returned to her bedroom. John
stared after her and wondered if he could contact Michael.
From poetry to novel, I enjoy telling a good story or expressing a heartfelt emotion. I've been published in Circle Magazine, The American Tarot Association's Quarterly Journal, What's Cooking America, Children, Churches and Daddies, placed second in Words of Women 2010 Writing Contest, 2012 Daily Flash, and The Deadman's Tome. I have a bachelor's degree in business and a second bachelor's degree in English Professional Writing and Book Editing. On the side, I have a small editing business. In addition to my work, I love to read, crochet, crafting, research genealogy, and spend time with family. I have three adult daughters and have been married to my husband for over 30 years. I'm the proud grandma of three fur babies - my daughters' cats.
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Hi! Thank you for posting my book. Donna and Mel have sharp and snarky senses of humor. They also have little patience for annoying people. These were fun character to write. I'd love to chat with readers about books and answer any questions they have.
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