The Bitch-Proof Suit is a romantic comedy with all the charm of Dublin and glamour of New York.The story starts in Manhattan. Blue puts her suit to the ultimate test when she vies against a boardroom full of conniving business rivals to win the top job assignment - to work in the company's office in Dublin, Ireland, and settle a few scores at the same time. Blue works for Randolph's marketing company in New York.The suit, her negotiating skills and gutsy determination helps Blue win the job. Within hours she sets off for Dublin. It's the one place she swore she'd never go back to. Six years ago she'd left that city behind, along with Morgan Daire, the man who broke her heart, sure she'd never return. It had almost destroyed her once, but hell...she loves a challenge!She'll be working with the glamorous and influential Verde Valmont, and Verde's Irish assistant Emer. Blue will also be facing up to the formidable Dubliner, Morgan Daire, the man whose past is romantically linked with hers. Then there's her friend, Dublin designer, Murphy, an incorrigible rogue whose flirting causes all sorts of trouble. She also encounters the sexy and handsome Sears Pearson, a New York coolhunter, who takes an interest in her. With Morgan and Sears vying for her attention, and Murphy causing misunderstandings, her love life is anything but smooth.Note:The Bitch-Proof Suit did actually exist. The author, De-ann Black, designed and wore it several years ago when living and working in Dublin, and it served its purpose brilliantly.The Bitch-Proof Bride is the sequel novel set in New York. The Bitch-Proof Romance is the prequel set in Dublin.Romance books by De-ann Black include:Sewing, Crafts & Quilting series:1. The Sewing Bee2. The Sewing ShopQuilting Bee & Tea Shop series:1. The Quilting Bee2. The Tea Shop by the SeaHeather Park: Regency RomanceSnow Bells Haven series:1. Snow Bells Christmas2. Snow Bells WeddingSummer Sewing BeeChristmas Cake ChateauCottages, Cakes & Crafts series:1. The Flower Hunter’s Cottage2. The Sewing Bee by the Sea3. The Beemaster’s Cottage4. The Chocolatier’s Cottage5. The Bookshop by the SeasideSewing, Knitting & Baking series:1. The Tea Shop2. The Sewing Bee & Afternoon Tea3. The Christmas Knitting Bee4. Champagne Chic Lemonade Money5. The Vintage Sewing & Knitting BeeThe Cure for LoveAbout the Author:De-ann Black is a bestselling author, scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist. She has over 80 books published. Romance, crime thrillers, espionage novels, action adventure. And children’s books (non-fiction rocket science books and children's fiction).She previously worked as a full-time newspaper journalist for several years. She had her own weekly columns in the press. This included being a motoring correspondent where she got to test drive cars every week for the press for three years.Before being asked to work for the press, De-ann worked in magazine editorial writing everything from fashion features to social news. She was the marketing editor of a glossy magazine. She is also a professional artist and illustrator. Fabric design, dressmaking, sewing, knitting and fashion are part of her work.Additionally, De-ann has always been interested in fitness, and was a fitness and bodybuilding champion, 100 metre runner and mountaineer. As a former N.A.B.B.A. Miss Scotland, she had a weekly fitness show on the radio that ran for over three years.De-ann trained in Shukokai karate, boxing, kickboxing, Dayan Qigong and Jiu Jitsu. She is currently based in Scotland.Her embroidery design books and colouring books are available in paperback. Find out more at: www.de-annblack.com
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