Walk of Shame
A Standalone Contemporary Romance
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Every day at 5am, a big-hearted socialite returning from her night out, and an uptight divorce attorney starting his day cross paths in the lobby of their apartment building, where sparks fly and walls begin to crumble.
Walk of Shame
Georgie & Andrew
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Trope: Grumpy Sunshine, Opposites Attract, Neighbors
âA wonderful, enchanting, toe-curling love story of two opposites attracting and falling hard! I adored this couple and their slow-burn romance.ââ#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely
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USA TODAY Bestseller
Pampered heiress Georgianna Watkins has a party-girl image to maintain, but all the shopping and clubbing is starting to feel a little bit hollowâand a whole lot lonely. Though Georgie would never admit it, the highlights of her week are the mornings when she comes home at the same time as her uptight, workaholic neighbor is leaving to hit the gym and put in a long day at the office. Teasing him is the most fun Georgieâs had in yearsâand the fuel for all her naughtiest daydreams.
Celebrity divorce attorney Andrew Mulroney doesnât have much time for women, especially spoiled tabloid princesses who spend more time on Page Six than at an actual job. Although Georgieâs drop-dead gorgeous, sheâs also everything Andrew resents: the type of girl who inherited her penthouse instead of earning it. But after Andrew caps one of their predawn sparring sessions with a surprise kissâa kiss thatâs caught on cameraâall of Manhattan is gossiping about whether theyâre a real couple. And nobodyâs more surprised than Andrew to find that the answer just might be yes.
about the story
if you're wondering...
Is this book for me?
My favorite books to read and write are the light and fluffy and fun ones. Sometimes I feel pressured to check that urge. In this one, I wrote just for me, so it's like the literary equivalent of sexy cotton candy!
This book is mostly first-person POV (heroine), with a sprinkle of third-person POV (hero). Because that's what the Muse wanted me to do.
Andrew is an attorney. I did next to no research on what an attorney's work-life is like. If you want realistic "law stuff," check out Grisham. Or the incredible Julie James who's written some of my favorite romances ever.
This one's grumpy-sunshine trope on steroids.
đ„ This book is steamy with explicit sex scenes.
This is my favorite of all my "steamy reads!" (My very favorite is To Sir With Love, which is not steamy).
I TRY TO BE AS UPFRONT AS POSSIBLE ABOUT EACH OF MY BOOKS. EVERYONE HAS UNIQUE PREFERENCES!
reviews & praise
A USA TODAY bestseller
âI thought that this was a charming, delightful, sexy read and would recommend it.ââLindaâs Book Obsession
âGeorgie and Andrew will have you believing that love can conquer all and that when itâs right, itâs right. . . . No matter the differences, the heart will win out. And, if you love love like I do, this is a very good thing. Enjoy!ââThe Book Hookup
âSexy, witty and adorably romantic!ââWhatâs Better Than Books? (10/10)
âWalk of Shame by Lauren Layne was such an âenchantingâ story that I read it in one sitting. You couldnât have pried it from my hands.ââHappily Ever After
âOk, Iâm just going to say it: this is Lauren Layneâs best book! This was absolutely adorable. I loved everything about this book. I was feeling like a giddy little school girl reading it.ââAC Book Blog
âThis is a book I have been so looking forward to and literally from page one, it had sucked me right in. I practically inhaled it within a few hours.ââMelissa Kate
âWhatâs this? Another rave review for a Lauren Layne book? Yes! I was hooked to the premise of Walk of Shame even before I read the book.ââNick & Nereydaâs Infinite Booklist
âFabulous.ââI am, IndeedâI adore Lauren Layneâs books. . . . Her standalones are delightful . . . and Walk of Shame is no exception.ââAll About Romance
âLauren Layne has done it again. Walk of Shame is yet another reason why she should be on everyoneâs one-click list.ââHypable
âThis book about polar opposites had me a giddy, laughing, crying mess! And I donât think I have ever happy cried so much, this book, oh, it made me a ridiculously emotional girl! sigh Walk of Shame was absolutely perfect! I loved it so much and I hope you do too!ââStar-Crossed Book Blog
âI gleefully smirked my way through this delightfully amusing story packed with clever humor, witty banter, quick quips, and scorching hawt chemistry.ââBooks and Bindings
âCould not turn the pages fast enough on this one! Adorable banter, electric chemistry, and smoking sex scenes. So much fun!ââChristi Barth, author of the Naked Men series
âA wonderful, enchanting, toe-curling love story of two opposites attracting and falling hard! I adored this couple and their slow-burn romance.ââ#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely
âLauren Layne never disappoints, and Walk of Shame was no different! This novel pulled at my heartstrings and had me rooting for an HEA!ââSarah Robinson, author of the Kavanagh Legends series
âWalk of Shame is my favorite read of 2017 so far! The sexy banter and sparks that flew between Andrew and Georgie made this so much fun, I couldnât help fall in love with the two of them.ââNew York Times bestselling author A. L. Jackson
âSharp, feisty, and whip-crack smart! Walk of Shame is ridiculously delicious.ââJessica Lemmon, author of Eye Candy
Excerpt
âYouâre the one who stole Dorothyâs slippers.â
âOf the two of us, youâre the one who dresses for attention.â His eyes flick downward just slightly, lingering on the expanse of bare legs, modest by nightclub standards, but admittedly a little short by Grace Kellyâs elegance standards.
I pop another donut in my mouth and smile. âItâs fine. I wonât tell a soul you checked me out.â
âI wasnât ---â He clears his throat. âForget it. Youâre ridiculous.â
Iâm grinning outright now, because thatâs two youâre ridiculouses this morning, and when he takes to repeating himself, I know Iâve successfully gotten under his skin.
Georgie, one; Andrew Mulroney, Esquire, zero.
Signature Series
Stiletto & Oxford
Sexy, witty, and addictive. If you love glamorous office romance set in New York City, women in high heels, men in suits, and found-family, this 9-book series makes for the perfect binge-read!
" the ultimate escapism."
âïžThis series is not available as a paperback or print version. Penguin Random House controls the print rights, and has declined to make a paperback available for my readers.
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