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For Love & For Money
A struggling single mom, trapped in a perpetual rut. A smart ambitious salesman, with a checkered past. Bonded in discontent, they share a passion for success and each other, but will their desire to live the high life ultimately bring them together or tear them apart?
Divorced for over two years, Rachel still can't make ends meet. Raising two kids on next to nothing has left her worn out and at the end of her rope. And dating in the modern world? Don't even get her started.
Are lonely nights at home all she can expect at her age? Is it too late to build the life of her dreams?
Rachel's disenchantment with her mediocre job and the drudgery of a single Mom lifestyle is blown out of the water when, Derik, a young, charming and assertive new salesman is hired at her work. Derik is full of energy, passion and ambition, three things that she wants for herself. And there's something more to him, something dark and aggressive, that both excites and concerns her. When he singles her out as a friend and partner it could change her life forever. If their partnership turns to romance, will it destroy everything they've built and leave her with nothing...again?
Divorced for over two years, Rachel still can't make ends meet. Raising two kids on next to nothing has left her worn out and at the end of her rope. And dating in the modern world? Don't even get her started.
Are lonely nights at home all she can expect at her age? Is it too late to build the life of her dreams?
Rachel's disenchantment with her mediocre job and the drudgery of a single Mom lifestyle is blown out of the water when, Derik, a young, charming and assertive new salesman is hired at her work. Derik is full of energy, passion and ambition, three things that she wants for herself. And there's something more to him, something dark and aggressive, that both excites and concerns her. When he singles her out as a friend and partner it could change her life forever. If their partnership turns to romance, will it destroy everything they've built and leave her with nothing...again?
- GenresRomance
236 pages, Paperback
Published December 10, 2015
About the author
Darci Balogh
37 books20 followersI love to tell stories about characters who feel forgotten and alone, and who find new inspiration and courage to live their dreams.
I was born in Texas and have lived in Colorado since the second grade. Like many people, I have travelled a unique path in life. I have worked in live theater, ran a sheep ranch, and eventually landed in Denver living my indie lifestyle and raising my children. An author, filmmaker, and co-founder of Knowhere Media LLC, I am also a dog lover, coffee drinker and mother of two gorgeous, intelligent daughters.
Knowhere Media LLC is an independent film production and book publishing company. My sister and I run it together and focus on creating inspiring independent stories using both written and film mediums.
I was born in Texas and have lived in Colorado since the second grade. Like many people, I have travelled a unique path in life. I have worked in live theater, ran a sheep ranch, and eventually landed in Denver living my indie lifestyle and raising my children. An author, filmmaker, and co-founder of Knowhere Media LLC, I am also a dog lover, coffee drinker and mother of two gorgeous, intelligent daughters.
Knowhere Media LLC is an independent film production and book publishing company. My sister and I run it together and focus on creating inspiring independent stories using both written and film mediums.
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June 10, 2026
Inspiring, interesting, and kept my attention since I was not entirely sure how it would end. A pleasant read.
March 13, 2016
I am the author of this book, so I suppose that skews my 5 star rating, doesn't it :) I would like to express one of the reasons I really like this book, however, because it's a reason the average reader wouldn't know.
The older woman, younger man relationship in this story is based on my real life relationship with a dear friend and past business partner. Don't worry, he's okay with our fictional encounters being slightly more steamy than our real life interactions. In fact, he wanted me to really talk him up in the lovemaking department, which I found pretty funny. But in all seriousness, what I like about our real life relationship is also what I like about this book, mainly that it challenges me to be more.
I suppose that's the message that weaves itself into most of my stories, make a better life for yourself. It's fine to be motivated by others or inspired by love, but in the end your life is yours to shape and create. Don't waste time on people or jobs or circumstances that are less than what you truly want. That's what For Love & For Money is about and why I enjoyed writing it so much. I hope you will enjoy reading it!
The older woman, younger man relationship in this story is based on my real life relationship with a dear friend and past business partner. Don't worry, he's okay with our fictional encounters being slightly more steamy than our real life interactions. In fact, he wanted me to really talk him up in the lovemaking department, which I found pretty funny. But in all seriousness, what I like about our real life relationship is also what I like about this book, mainly that it challenges me to be more.
I suppose that's the message that weaves itself into most of my stories, make a better life for yourself. It's fine to be motivated by others or inspired by love, but in the end your life is yours to shape and create. Don't waste time on people or jobs or circumstances that are less than what you truly want. That's what For Love & For Money is about and why I enjoyed writing it so much. I hope you will enjoy reading it!
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