Written in Tandem

Prequel

WRITTEN IN TANDEM

Alex Green is the author of a successful book series whose hero, Logan, is every woman’s dream. Ellie Adams is a romantic comedy author who has won the heart of her readers with her witty and funny heroines. When they both find themselves at an impasse, unable to meet their deadlines, Meg, their editor, comes up with an original idea: combine their strengths and dream up the romantic, adventurous couple all readers are bound to fall in love with.

Only problem: Alex and Ellie aren’t exactly fond of each other. She thinks Logan is a heartless hero; he finds her heroines unrealistic. Moreover, he riles her by teasing her about her inability to write an interesting love scene. If they don’t want to lose their readership though, they’ll have to put aside their differences, trust each other, and write their next book together.

EXCERPT

“Ellie Adams, the author of my heart,” I hear a familiar voice and I meet Alex’s gaze, who’s helping himself to a glass of iced tea.
He’s the last person I expected to see and, honestly, I could have done without this surprise.
“Alex Green, the author so full of himself he thinks he can be rude because he has a beautiful smile. I could say I’m happy to see you again, but I’d be lying. I imagine you won’t be staying long, I’m sure you have other engagements.”
“Charming as always! Thank you for noticing that I have a nice smile, though. Coming from you it’s more than I would have dared hope.”
“Flattery won’t get you anywhere,” I retort with a tight smile.
My sister who has just entered looks at him with wide eyes.
“Alex Green. I love your books!” she exclaims. “It’s been a long time since I asked Meg to introduce us—I can’t believe I’m finally meeting you.”
“Thank you.” He holds out his hand to shake hers, and Meg, who’s coming in at this moment, gives everyone a hug while she’s making the introductions.
“I would have never guessed it,” he says after hearing that Sophie and I are sisters.
“What exactly does that mean?”
My sister gives me an intrigued look, surprised by my cold tone.
“Sophie seems to have all the qualities that you’re missing, such as being polite and admiring me,” he finishes with a smile.
Sophie laughs heartily, but I’m not ready to let him get the upper hand.
“Because Sophie didn’t see you acting like an expert in romantic comedies while you tried to demolish my work.”
I’m exaggerating, I know, but so what? I won’t let him manipulate everyone around me.
“I bet Sophie would have no trouble in challenging herself.”
“Excuse me, challenging myself? It’s not because you didn’t like a scene I wrote that I’m going to start questioning myself. Following the advice of a man who writes heartless characters isn’t my priority.”
“Heartless?” he repeats in a mocking tone. “Tell me exactly what’s bothering you. Women sing the praises of Logan; they think he embodies the perfect man.”
“Please. Get down from your pedestal. He’s a walking cliché, and none of my heroines would ever want him in her life.”