The president and CEO of DPBell & Associates, Desiree Peterkin Bell, is a two-time best-selling author, award-winning, seasoned political and brand strategist, and advocate who seeks to lead movements, not moments. With over 20 years of experience working with some of the biggest names in politics and the cultural and global landscape, she has solidified her position as a trusted advisor, brand builder, and key figure in political, public affairs, and strategic circles.
Always driven by purpose, Desiree is focused on championing causes that amplify the voices of people of color and other underserved and marginalized communities.
After graduating as a National Urban Fellow (New York) with a master's degree in public administration, she began working for former Mayor Bart Peterson in Indianapolis. Her work included addressing several key community issues, such as affordable housing and economic development. However, after 9/11, she decided to return to her hometown of New York, working for then-Mayor Bloomberg's administration as a Supervising Legislative Representative.
COMPLETED.
"Look, if you're-"
"Shut up."
I was taken back at the sudden manner in which he spoke to me.
"Let's get something straight Miss Greene, I don't appreciate people talking back at me. And quite frankly, you're crossing your limit with me and my patience with you. So from now on, as long as you're with me you'll do as I say. Understood?"
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Mystery. Romance. Deception.
You know what they say, hate is a strong emotion- so is love. You can only hate someone you place in high esteem since you care about what they think.
When Juliet Greene secures an internship position at the Empire Heights hotel, and things seem to be finally going her way, a brief encounter causes her life to turn upside down. Getting in the way of the hostile, unfeeling, yet wickedly magnetic billionaire Adrian Vandermir, Julie suddenly gets thrown into a situation that's too much for her to handle. Wanting to have little to do with this and the infuriating Vandermir, she none the less convinces herself that his decisions would be best for her family's own safety. But when things begin to get out of hand, she discovers that she has more to do with the dangerous situation Adrian is involved in than she or anyone else could ever imagine. In the hopes of ending the matter, both must endure each other's company as they take a trip together which reveals unbearable past secrets and irresistible desires. Desires that Julie fears would only deepen her wounds, but somehow heal Adrian's.
BONUS CHAPTERS available on my blog (link in my bio)