Redneck Cinderella (Signet Eclipse) - Softcover

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LuAnn McLane lives in Florence, Kentucky, just outside Cincinnati, Ohio. When she takes breaks from writing, she enjoys long walks with her husband, watching chick flicks with her daughter, and trying to keep up with her three active sons.

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 - The Icing on the Cake

Chapter 2 - No Offense, But . . .

Chapter 3 - Indecent Exposure

Chapter 4 - Making a Splash

Chapter 5 - Double Dog Dare Ya

Chapter 6 - Something Old, Something New

Chapter 7 - Dust in the Wind

Chapter 8 - Eat Your Heart Out

Chapter 9 - A Night to Remember

Chapter 10 - Rock My World, Little Country Girl

Chapter 11 - Wet and Wild

Chapter 12 - Makeover Madness

Chapter 13 - Making a Splash

Chapter 14 - Shop ’Til You Drop

Chapter 15 - Some Like It Hot

Chapter 16 - Hope Floats

Chapter 17 - Count Me In

Chapter 18 - Barefoot and Breathless

Chapter 19 - While You Were Sleeping

Chapter 20 - About Last Night

Chapter 21 - A Long Time Coming

Chapter 22 - Deal . . . or No Deal?

Chapter 23 - “Holding Out for a Hero”

Chapter 24 - A Rose by Any Other Name . . .

Chapter 25 - Pillow Talk

Teaser chapter

Praise for the Novels of LuAnn McLane

A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action

“Macy and Luke are fabulous lead protagonists. They make this tale work as a deep yet humorous character study with a strong support cast.”—Midwest Book Review

“[LuAnn McLane] has a knack for rollicking Southern romances, and her newest is no exception.”

—The Cincinnati Enquirer

“[A] fun and flirty contemporary romance about grabbing that second chance.”—Fresh Fiction

Trick My Truck but Don’t Mess with My Heart

“There’s . . . an infectious quality to the writing, and some great humor.”—Publishers Weekly

“This sweet, funny story of family, friends, and stepping out of the roles expected by others is a real Southern-fried treat.”

—Booklist

“[A] quick-paced, action-packed romantic romp.”

—Romance Designs

“With her honest and comical writing, McLane brings us a spunky new heroine. Readers will enjoy quirky Southern characters.”—Romantic Times (4 stars)

Dancing Shoes and Honky-Tonk Blues

“Abby shines as the sweet and lovable duckling-turned-swan. Lighthearted comedy and steamy romance combine to make this a delightful tale of a small town that takes Hollywood by storm.”—Romance Junkies

“A hoot a minute . . . a winning tale not to be missed.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“A fun story filled with plenty of laughter, tears, and all-out reading enjoyment.”—Fallen Angel Reviews

“Fabulous. . . . Get ready for a deliriously funny, passion-filled rumba.”—The Romance Readers Connection

“A fun small-town drama starring a delightful . . . lead couple and an eccentric but likable supporting cast.”

—The Best Reviews

“LuAnn McLane makes the pages sizzle.”

—Roundtable Reviews

Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots

“An endearing, sexy, romantic romp that sparkles with Southern charm!”—Julia London

“This kudzu-covered love story is as hot as Texas Pete, and more fun than a county fair.”

—Karin Gillespie, author of Dollar Daze

“A hoot! The pages fly in this sexy, hilarious romp.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“Charmingly entertaining . . . a truly pleasurable read.”

—Romantic Times

Also by LuAnn McLane

Contemporary Romances

A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action
Trick My Truck but Don’t Mess with My Heart
Dancing Shoes and Honky-Tonk Blues
Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots

Erotic Romances

Driven by Desire
Love, Lust, and Pixie Dust
Wild Ride
Hot Summer Nights

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First Printing, March 2009

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Redneck Cinderella is dedicated to Kim and Terri.
You gotta kiss a lot of toads . . .

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thanks to country music fans who are spreading the word about my Southern-fried books. Your encouraging e-mails and message-board posts help to keep my fingers on the keyboard.

I’d like to extend a special thanks to my editor, Lindsay Nouis. Your enthusiasm brings out the best in my writing, and you have been a pleasure to work with.

As always, thanks so much to my agent, Jenny Bent. Your continued support, encouragement, and insight are highly valued and appreciated.

Prologue

“I’ll get it, Daddy,” I...