Swans take flight at sunset off Woodbridge Rd. in Lodi, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2012. (Photo by Mark Rauzon) Laney lifts her head lazily and stretches. Nico shifts forward. I’ve broken their spell. It’s my deepest regret. Laney is an independent down to earth law student. Jake is a Billionaire computer geek, who is tired of people only wanting him for his money, especially women. Jake’s Gran and Laney’s BFF/roommate Tony are neighbors who decided that Jake and Laney were perfect for each other. They set them up by signing them up for a Dating Reality Television Show called “Dream Matchmakers”. I’m Rafi, Gran,” I correct her for the hundredth time. “Bianca doesn’t live here.” Maybe it’s the school uniform that’s been messing her up. It hasn’t changed much over the years.

We’re herded into final-period Mass in the auditorium. They’ve rolled the mobile crucifix and communion table onto the stage. Poof! A chapel! Last Wednesday we had an active shooter assembly in the same space. Before Thanksgiving, Our Town will play here. Come winter, the auditorium will host Senior Awards Night. In this process, Professor Rauzon engaged thousands of volunteers to join in this habitat restoration and made a community committed to preserving the environmental integrity of this area. They call themselves “The Friends of Sausal Creek.” Snowy Egret (Photo/Mark Rauzon)We took the driver’s test,” Nico says. His sandy-colored hair is wet, too, and it smells the same as Laney’s, of coconut and . . . what is it . . . something else . . . almond. Jake and Laney were great main characters and the story centers around their relationship development... as much as you can have a relationship when you are on Reality TV and the producer is a... *take a deep breath* Not name calling. Date the Billionaire is a standalone romance novella that is chalked full of entertainment. You’ll especially like the final ceremony...someone gets what they deserve! Nico traces the outline of Laney’s face with his thumb. It’s over for him. He’s gone, too. He’s lost in her. Laney works and go to school for her law degree and lives with her friend Tony. Tony has been trying to get Laney out so she could meet someone. Tony enters Laney in contest on a reality show she wins a place as a contestant.

This story has it all. Lies, deception, fun and love. It is like a behind the scenes tour of the Bachelor or that show Secret Princes. Rich man hiding his wealth to find Mrs. Right. So much fun! I really can't wait to see what new book Summer puts out next. One of my absolute favorite authors. She is an amazing writer. She takes a hot sexy man and turns it into a serious yet entertaining and fun read. Let's not forget to mention the hot as hell sex scenes. Ohh la la! That Jake can warm my bed anytime.

This next excerpt is a doozy, y’all. What happens when you mix To All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforewith Netflix’s You, you might ask? You get Creep: A Love Storyby Lygia Day Peñaflor, a new thriller that we can’t get over. I try to focus on the choir as I walk. The clear, high harmonies sound pretty and light. One of those voices is Laney’s. Jenna and I are walking closer. I reach into my purse and feel for my hair clip at the bottom. I pull it out and hold it at my side, turning it over in my fingers. Nico’s middle name is Giovanni. Nico Giovanni Fiore, the name of a fashion designer or a race car driver. Either way, he belongs on a yacht off Monaco wearing a fedora. Or is it Morocco? Whichever is the one with the rich people and the race cars.