Finding Mr. July - by Anna E Collins (Paperback)

About the Book

"Disillusioned ex-attorney Holly King has taken an unpaid internship at an international environmental non-profit where she has to compete at fundraising to win a dream job. She decides to create a calendar with fit guys and their dogs, convinced it will sell like hotcakes. Not as convinced is Jonathan Summers, the surly in-house creative tasked with helping her realize her vision. Once he was an award-winning photographer traveling the world, now he tweaks website images and has been on a no-fly list since a 'misunderstanding' five years ago. Collaborating on a cheesy calendar full of buff guys is beneath him, except he has no choice if he wants to keep paying his bills. But as the photo shoots start, they begin to see new sides of each other. Holly slowly eases up on her all-work-no-play MO, and Jonathan comes alive behind the camera. During model recruitment, canine misadventures, an accidental one-night stand, and through the camera's view finder, the two fall for each other a little more each day. But trouble brews as the end of the project nears. If Jonathan helps Holly win, she'll leave the country. And if Holly chooses Jonathan over the new job, she'll have no choice but to fall back on her old, soul-crushing career. As they go about finding an elusive Mr. July for the calendar, Holly may have to choose between the fresh start she desperately wants and love"--

Book Synopsis

She's ready to do whatever it takes to get the job of her dreams, even if it means working with a pile of adorably unruly pups--and the office grump--in this charming contemporary rom-com perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and Sarah Adams.

Intern Holly King knows there are pros and cons to everything, including competing in her nonprofit's big fundraising competition.

The Pros:

• Winning means a full-time job at the new office in Scotland
• Scotland is thousands of miles away from her toxic ex-boyfriend
• Her pitch includes PUPPIES! Lots of 'em!

The only con? Working with Jonathan Summers. But if Holly wants her calendar of hot, outdoorsy guys and their dogs to win against everyone else's fundraising ideas, she'll need Jonathan's undeniable talent as a photographer ... even if he is a buzzkill.

When their collaboration accidentally gets off to a steamy start, Holly vows she won't be distracted again. But as they scramble to shoot a year's worth of hunks and pups in just a couple of weeks, the spark between Holly and Jonathan can't be ignored.

 With Holly's career dreams finally coming into focus, whatever's developing with Jonathan makes her wonder--could she be missing the bigger picture?

Review Quotes

"If you're a dog lover, then you're going to adore this romance." --TheTastyScreen.com

"Loads of emotional angst in this workplace rom-com. These two are delightfully flirty and bantering, and I enjoyed watching them fall in love. Great cast of supporting characters with Holly's best friend and work mentor, her brother, and niece. I listened to most of this book on audio and loved the narrator."--RandomOlive.com

About the Author

ANNA E. COLLINS is an award-winning Seattle-area author of contemporary romantic comedies and women's fiction. Her work has earned praise from Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal, as well as coverage in USA Today, Woman's World, and PopSugar, among other outlets. Once upon a time, Anna was a high school teacher in Sweden, but after moving to the US with her American husband and two children, she realized she had stories to tell. When not writing, reading, or raising teens, Anna can be found exploring other creative pursuits such as drawing and singing, as well as snuggling with her mini goldendoodle, Archie, who is a Very Good Boy.

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