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Unrestrained passions and exotic locales are key elements of Rules of Engagement, a savvy debut by C. Michael Bennis. With a pitch perfect prose and unforgettably naughty characters, new romance author Bennis offers a winning combination that tells of the underbelly of the advertising world and the softest sides of true love. In the summer of 1964, two college graduates meet in a London club. While their attraction is palpable, Nicole is engaged to the premier’s son and is Parisian aristocracy; dutiful to a fault she can’t help but fall headfirst for Alec, a Colorado native who is a little rough around the edges. As they decide the course of their affair, Nicole comes up with the Rules of Engagement. Over the next nine days they agree not to fall in love and not to reveal their identities. Reunited by chance over two decades later, the magic is still there. One is married, one is not—both will begin to understand that love and passion endures despite time, circumstance, and reason.
Bennis, C. Michael, Rules of Engagement (258 pp.)
$18.99 paperback, Kindle Edition - $9.99. October 16, 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4392-4583-5
 – Five Star Rating
Genre: Paranormal Novel
Words: 95,000
Setting: Madrid, New York and London
Dying is what changed Rafael Valverdes life. Coming back from the dead and lying comatose for six weeks altered his perception. Before the crash he was a chameleon masquerading as a businessman. Now on awakening, Rafael has no job, his mega wealthy Cuban father has disowned him and he has been shamefully disgraced in the media. At last, Rafael is free to pursue his mother’s genetic artistic heritage.
In a weakened state he returns to Madrid where his life is twice saved: first by his former Cuban girlfriend, and days later by an enchanting young woman that communicates telepathically.
Rafael has recurring memories of a sylphlike blonde woman he first saw in a state of unconsciousness. He finds her with his college roommate, Traveler, who came to Madrid to locate Rafael after he was reported missing. Alison ‘s sea-green eyes identify Rafael as the love that will ignite her fatal prophecy. Their attraction is incredible, yet she avoids him, preferring other men, and even becoming engaged.
Rafael finds painting to be frustrating until he begins to paint rings, watches or pins which were not there, but which should have been on the subject at the time. His paintings mature. His psychic ability in art opens nightmares that resolve his dilemmas, while new worries emerge with his former Cuban girl friend’s sick child. The loyal dark-eyed Jasone touches his heart with telepathy. He paints two priceless paintings just when love and art move apart as everything changes.
Available October 2011
By C. Michael Bennis
Genre: Action/Adventure
Words: 96,500
Setting: New York, Madrid, Culiacán, London,
La Coruña, North Woods – Wisconsin
Julio Navarro is a former middleweight contender, top-notch European bodyguard and covert assassin. He is astonished to learn his passionate and deeply romantic Mexican girlfriend has left him because he is no longer dangerous and desirable. Without a farewell note, Claudia and her little sister, Nieves, leave Julio’s Madrid apartment and move in with a man who fits the description – Culiacán’s infamous Drug Lord.
Now four years later, Julio lives in Manhattan, owns a trading company and is involved intimately with Ziv, Mossad’s deadliest assassin. Unexpectedly, Nieves arrives at Julio’s Madrid apartment and begs Julio to return to Culiacán and rescue Claudia from certain death. The following day Pedro’s henchmen kidnap Nieves.
Layers of violence, jealousy and passion confront Julio as he faces the former love of his life and her deadly boyfriend. Soon Ziv arrives to protect Julio, and suddenly, they are all embroiled in the drug war that destroys Pedro’s compound and nearly kills Pedro and Claudia. Afterward, Julio exchanges permission to take Ziv, Claudia and Nieves to Manhattan in return for becoming the personal bodyguard of the treacherous and irascible Pedro Valdez.
Dangerous and Desirable relates how passion may waver but the credo of loyalty is irreversible. Julio will protect a ruthless man he little cares for in order to secure the safety of those he loves.
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