Martine the Beginning

MARTINE THE BEGINNING is about a determined young woman with a dream. Although she was only nineteen, Martine had already opened an Art Gallery. Rather than enjoy the carefree life her contemporaries were leading, Martine got a job as soon as she could leave school, and saved every penny toward the day she could open a gallery and give other young, unknown artists a platform to show their works. It was hard at first, but Martine gladly juggled her early morning job at the bakery, rushing to her new business at noon to open it and showcase the works that were hanging on her walls. Most of the art was provided by the students at the nearby art college who quickly became her friends. Martine didn't have time for romance. She had to concentrate all her efforts on growing her business. There would be time for romance later, when she was established. One rainy night a stranger spied a watercolour hanging in her shop`s window, and came in for a closer look at both the art and Martine. Lucas was older, sophisticated, already making a name for himself in London`s business community. He preferred blondes, or so he thought, until he met the fiery redhead who had a work ethic and drive that matched his own. Lucas planned to marry when he was thirty and a millionaire, but here he was twenty-five and smitten at first sight... Sparks flew, he invited her to dinner, and so it began...

Free Days: 06/29-06/30

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