Tales of a bookworm 23

Friday, January 31, 2020

Fashion Jungle-Review!!


"Fashion Jungle invites you into the fast-paced and imaginative world of fashion, addressing important and unfortunate issues that occur within our industry." Ashley Graham, Supermodel and Entrepreneur.

From Iconic Supermodel, now Global Business Mogul, Kathy Ireland and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken, comes a cautionary tale of the dark side of the fashion industry where secrets are your currency--and nobody is irreplaceable. Fashion Jungle, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by Kathy Ireland and Rachel Van Dyken, is LIVE!

BLURB:

Four women… Four very different paths. One incredibly cutthroat world.

Welcome to the Jungle.

As America’s sweetheart, Brittany is perceived as the "good girl." The sort to bring her Bible to a photoshoot... only to garner the attention of a most unlikely suitor. Until one mistake irrevocably changes both of their lives forever. Fortunately, both now and then, Brittany has wonderful support systems, including her tribe.

The leader of the tribe and a model who’s fought every battle and obstacle in the industry, Zoe, knows her worth. Until a sex tape scandal rocks her world. She sees no choice but to put her trust in the one man she shouldn’t, to make it all go away and help her succeed. Unfortunately, not only is he mired in New York’s underbelly, he wants repayment... with interest. Namely, her hand in marriage.

Despite her seemingly perfect life, Everlee has problems of her own. Not only has her world-renowned photographer husband been cheating, but it’s actually much worse than that. The things surrounding what he’s done are so dark and dangerous, Everlee’s life may actually be in jeopardy.

And then there's Danica, cold, dead in the ground Danica. Some secrets stay hidden while others are just waiting to be discovered- hers has the power to alter the industry forever.

In the world of the Fashion Jungle, it’s easily eat or be eaten… but, if you make it out alive, you just might have a story to tell - though it will likely be one of secrets, lies, deceit, and loss.

Strap on your stilettos, it's about to get wild.

Based on true stories and events.


Download your copy today!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/32JxCYp
Amazon Worldwide: https://geni.us/FashionJungleRVDKI
Apple Books: https://apple.co/2YiWmrg
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Kobo: http://bit.ly/2JKMHkY

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My Review:
My Rating: 3.5 stars


Fashion Jungle by Rachel Van Dyken and Kathy Ireland follows 4 models living their lives in New York City. Brittany, Everlee and Zoe with snippets of Danica. The cover is makes you think this is going to be a light story about four friends, however Ireland and Van Dyken went into the nitty gritty of the modeling world. As you read you wonder just who the other models were actually based off of.

All of the girls seem to have their life figured out, but in reality they are all struggling with something. I almost wish this would have been broken in to four books, a book for each girl. I felt we got just a glimpse into each of the girls and I wanted to feel more connected to them. What I did learn of each girl I liked. They all went through so much and were warriors for what they went through.

I thought the 3 person P.O.V worked for this story, however in the beginning it was hard to keep up with all the different characters that were being thrown at you. The side characters helped elevate this story. I loved this book showed so many trigger situations because they are true in today's society. Sorry I can't give too much away because you need to read it to understand. The way Ireland and Van Dyken portrayed these sensitive topics was well done.

Overall, this book is not just a romance, it's a darker look at a world many young girls are eager to get into without thinking of the consequences. It's dark, painful, happiness, love, sadness. This book captures many emotions and should be read, especially by anyone who only sees the beautiful facade of modeling.

About Kathy:

Kathy Ireland, Chair of kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®), is a fashion and home industry icon, whose unprecedented, American entrepreneurial success, inspired the term, model-preneur. kiWW® is owned solely by Kathy’s family trusts. Kathy’s first novel, Fashion Jungle, is co-authored with #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Rachel Van Dyken. Kathy entered the “jungle” as a teenager, sheltered by loving parents, John and Barbara, of Santa Barbara, California. Covers of Vogue, Teen, and Cosmopolitan, led to a record 13 issues and all-time bestselling cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Kathy is the supermodel turned supermogul, hailed by Harper’s Bazaar as the most successful “model in the world.” kiWW® launched a single pair of socks, during Kathy’s first pregnancy. While selling over one hundred million pairs, retail expanded. kiWW® develops for home, office, fashion, luxury jewels, vacation destinations, weddings, lighting, flooring, furniture, personal care, media and more. After billions of dollars in sales, kiWW®, a private company, was reported on by Forbes. Kathy’s story continues in global media, including three Forbes covers (two USA, one Asia), Inc., Wall Street Journal, Cheddar, Success Magazine, television, and online. Kathy’s speaking events occur in America, the Middle East, Asia and beyond. Residing in Santa Barbara, California, Kathy Ireland and Greg Olsen are parents to Lily, Chloe, Erik and his wife Bethany, their daughter-in-love. Kathy holds numerous Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters including one from CSU Channel Islands. Kathy’s philanthropy includes: women and children’s health, HIV/AIDS, Education, human freedom, life, wars against religious persecution and violence. Kathy is a Board Member of the NFLPA, WNBPA Board of Advocates, an Ambassador and donor for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Kathy’s survival in the jungle is because of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, His inerrant Word, and The Gospel, which is the Good News of Christ, crucified for all sins. Kathy believes everyone is loved by Jesus Christ, without any exceptions. Please experience Kathy’s journey of Faith, at kathyireland.com/fashionjungle/faith.



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About Rachel:

Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Wall Street Journal, And USA Today bestselling author of over 80 books ranging from contemporary romance to paranormal. With over three million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 12 countries. The Matchmakers Playbook was also optioned by Passionflix and directed by Tosca Musk. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable son, naked cat, and two dogs.For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com.



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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Unexpectedly Yours- Review and Giveaway!!

BLURB:

One night of unbridled passion.
It was the only thing Andrew McPherson and Grace Morgan could afford.

Intense.
Sexy.
Unforgettable.

They promised they would never see each other again, but fate had other plans.
Andrew’s entire life has been spent working toward one goal—to own the top advertising and public relations company in the world. He’s driven, ruthless when it comes to business, never letting anything stand in his way…until Grace.

Grace has worked hard to build her advertising career. She’s fiercely talented and dedicated to her clients. Grace has no interest in getting involved with a man when she knows her focus should be on her career and paying off her mounting debt.


Andrew knows better than to get involved with a woman who is completely off limits, but he never backs down from what he wants, and he won’t stop until Grace is his…only this might cost him more than he’s willing to give.


Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

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My Review:
My Rating: 2.5 stars



I was offered an arc in exchange for my honest opinion. I rate this book 2.5 stars. Gracie decides to go out and have a one night stand after celebrating her birthday. The next morning Gracie sneaks out of the room only to come face to face with Drew at a meeting at work where she finds out he just bought the company she works for. I love forbidden office romance, but this book just moved too fast to truly show the forbidden aspects of a office romance.

Drew knows what he wants and he wants Gracie, no matter that she has reservations. There were times I felt Drew just railroaded Gracie to do what he wants. Gracie did not stand up for herself very often and when she did Drew would say a few words and she would give in. This book was very insta-love and I wish Gracie would have stood up to him more. There was not a lot of angst and the very little there was did not take a long time to resolve.

I did like the way the writer made this book flow. This book would have had higher stars without the controllingness of Drew and the insta-love. I really enjoyed the side characters of Jaime and Aaron. I liked how Aaron was introduced and how we saw the relationship between him and Drew. Overall, I just don't think this was the best book for me.



About Rebecca Shea

Rebecca Shea is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Unbreakable series (Unbreakable, Undone, and Unforgiven), the Bound & Broken series (Broken by Lies and Bound by Lies) and two stand alone novels, Dare Me and Fault Lines. She has also co-written two books with her friend, A.L. Jackson, The Hollywood Chronicles: One Wild Night and One Wild Ride

She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family. From the time Rebecca could read she has had a passion for books. Rebecca spends her days working full-time and her nights writing, bringing stories to life. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rebecca moved to Arizona in 1999 to escape the bitter winters.

When not working or writing, she can be found on the sidelines of her sons football games, or watching her daughter at ballet class. Rebecca is fueled by insane amounts of coffee, margaritas, Laffy Taffy (except the banana ones), and happily ever afters.


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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Angry God- Teaser

There are no bargains between gods and mortals.

Angry God, an all-new dark and gritty new adult standalone romance from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen, is coming February 18th!


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Fashion Jungle- Release Blitz


"Fashion Jungle invites you into the fast-paced and imaginative world of fashion, addressing important and unfortunate issues that occur within our industry." Ashley Graham, Supermodel and Entrepreneur.

From Iconic Supermodel, now Global Business Mogul, Kathy Ireland and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken, comes a cautionary tale of the dark side of the fashion industry where secrets are your currency--and nobody is irreplaceable. Fashion Jungle, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by Kathy Ireland and Rachel Van Dyken, is LIVE!

BLURB:

Four women… Four very different paths. One incredibly cutthroat world.
Welcome to the Jungle.

As America’s sweetheart, Brittany is perceived as the "good girl." The sort to bring her Bible to a photoshoot... only to garner the attention of a most unlikely suitor. Until one mistake irrevocably changes both of their lives forever. Fortunately, both now and then, Brittany has wonderful support systems, including her tribe.

The leader of the tribe and a model who’s fought every battle and obstacle in the industry, Zoe, knows her worth. Until a sex tape scandal rocks her world. She sees no choice but to put her trust in the one man she shouldn’t, to make it all go away and help her succeed. Unfortunately, not only is he mired in New York’s underbelly, he wants repayment... with interest. Namely, her hand in marriage.

Despite her seemingly perfect life, Everlee has problems of her own. Not only has her world-renowned photographer husband been cheating, but it’s actually much worse than that. The things surrounding what he’s done are so dark and dangerous, Everlee’s life may actually be in jeopardy.

And then there's Danica, cold, dead in the ground Danica. Some secrets stay hidden while others are just waiting to be discovered- hers has the power to alter the industry forever.

In the world of the Fashion Jungle, it’s easily eat or be eaten… but, if you make it out alive, you just might have a story to tell - though it will likely be one of secrets, lies, deceit, and loss.

Strap on your stilettos, it's about to get wild.

Based on true stories and events.


Download your copy today!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/32JxCYp
Amazon Worldwide: https://geni.us/FashionJungleRVDKI
Apple Books: https://apple.co/2YiWmrg
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2JTawWO
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2JKMHkY

Add to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2YQ6J6d

About Kathy:

Kathy Ireland, Chair of kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®), is a fashion and home
industry icon, whose unprecedented, American entrepreneurial success, inspired the term, model-preneur. kiWW® is owned solely by Kathy’s family trusts. Kathy’s first novel, Fashion Jungle, is co-authored with #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Rachel Van Dyken. Kathy entered the “jungle” as a teenager, sheltered by loving parents, John and Barbara, of Santa Barbara, California. Covers of Vogue, Teen, and Cosmopolitan, led to a record 13 issues and all-time bestselling cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Kathy is the supermodel turned supermogul, hailed by Harper’s Bazaar as the most successful “model in the world.” kiWW® launched a single pair of socks, during Kathy’s first pregnancy. While selling over one hundred million pairs, retail expanded. kiWW® develops for home, office, fashion, luxury jewels, vacation destinations, weddings, lighting, flooring, furniture, personal care, media and more. After billions of dollars in sales, kiWW®, a private company, was reported on by Forbes. Kathy’s story continues in global media, including three Forbes covers (two USA, one Asia), Inc., Wall Street Journal, Cheddar, Success Magazine, television, and online. Kathy’s speaking events occur in America, the Middle East, Asia and beyond. Residing in Santa Barbara, California, Kathy Ireland and Greg Olsen are parents to Lily, Chloe, Erik and his wife Bethany, their daughter-in-love. Kathy holds numerous Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters including one from CSU Channel Islands. Kathy’s philanthropy includes: women and children’s health, HIV/AIDS, Education, human freedom, life, wars against religious persecution and violence. Kathy is a Board Member of the NFLPA, WNBPA Board of Advocates, an Ambassador and donor for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Kathy’s survival in the jungle is because of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, His inerrant Word, and The Gospel, which is the Good News of Christ, crucified for all sins. Kathy believes everyone is loved by Jesus Christ, without any exceptions. Please experience Kathy’s journey of Faith, at kathyireland.com/fashionjungle/faith.

Connect with Kathy:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathyirelandWorldwide/
Website: http://kathyireland.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathyireland/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathyirelandWorldwide/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathyireland
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YefruH
Goodreads:http://bit.ly/KathyIrelandGR

About Rachel:

Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Wall Street Journal, And USA Today bestselling author of over 80 books ranging from contemporary romance to paranormal. With over three million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 12 countries. The Matchmakers Playbook was also optioned by Passionflix and directed by Tosca Musk. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable son, naked cat, and two dogs.For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com.

Connect with Rachel:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelVanDyken
Website: http://rachelvandykenauthor.com
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/RVDNewsletter
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachVD
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Rachel's Rockin' Readers: http://bit.ly/RachelsRockinReaders


Monday, January 27, 2020

Unbreakable- Cover Reveal!!


Unbreakable, an all new sexy and swoon-worthy friends to lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow, is coming February 10th, and we have the gorgeous cover!



BLURB:

In hindsight, I should not have had that fifth mimosa at Breakfast with Santa.

Or the sixth, seventh, and eighth.

But my shame over the public meltdown that resulted was nothing compared to being abandoned by my husband of fifteen years for a much younger woman—and did I mention she’s pregnant?

For the sake of my children and my pride, I packed up and headed for my childhood home and the small town where I grew up. Cloverleigh Farms would be the perfect place for a fresh start.

Falling for Henry DeSantis wasn’t part of the plan.

Sure, he’s easy on the eyes and hard in the bedroom (also the hallway, the bathtub, and on top of his desk), but he’s newly divorced too, and things between us are moving so fast I’m afraid neither one of us has had enough time to heal. Not to mention the fact that I’m a single mom now—my kids have to come first.

But Henry makes me feel beautiful and sexy and wanted and strong—things I haven’t felt in years. We understand each other, and when I’m in his arms, I’m tempted to trust again. To love again. To let myself be loved without fear.

But deep down, I’m terrified.

Is this all too much, too soon? Or am I a fool to let a second chance at happily ever after pass me by?

Cover Designed by Hang Le
Photography by: Lauren Perry, Perrywinkle Photography


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About Melanie

USA Today bestselling author, Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like VEEP, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, and Homeland. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak.

Melanie is the author of the AFTER WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.

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Unexpectedly Yours- Release Blitz and Giveaway!!!

Intense.
Sexy.
Unforgettable.

Unexpectedly Yours, an all-new standalone office romance that brings the heat from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Shea, is available now!


BLURB:

One night of unbridled passion.
It was the only thing Andrew McPherson and Grace Morgan could afford.

Intense.
Sexy.
Unforgettable.

They promised they would never see each other again, but fate had other plans.
Andrew’s entire life has been spent working toward one goal—to own the top advertising and public relations company in the world. He’s driven, ruthless when it comes to business, never letting anything stand in his way…until Grace.

Grace has worked hard to build her advertising career. She’s fiercely talented and dedicated to her clients. Grace has no interest in getting involved with a man when she knows her focus should be on her career and paying off her mounting debt.

Andrew knows better than to get involved with a woman who is completely off limits, but he never backs down from what he wants, and he won’t stop until Grace is his…only this might cost him more than he’s willing to give.

Download your copy today or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ROnclV
Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/UnexpectedlyYours
Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.to/39MriTy
Amazon Audio: https://amzn.to/2NMqJQj
Audible: https://adbl.co/3arZUdX

Add Unexpectedly Yours to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2qFZRJ6



About Rebecca Shea

Rebecca Shea is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Unbreakable series (Unbreakable, Undone, and Unforgiven), the Bound & Broken series (Broken by Lies and Bound by Lies) and two stand alone novels, Dare Me and Fault Lines. She has also co-written two books with her friend, A.L. Jackson, The Hollywood Chronicles: One Wild Night and One Wild Ride

She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family. From the time Rebecca could read she has had a passion for books. Rebecca spends her days working full-time and her nights writing, bringing stories to life. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rebecca moved to Arizona in 1999 to escape the bitter winters.

When not working or writing, she can be found on the sidelines of her sons football games, or watching her daughter at ballet class. Rebecca is fueled by insane amounts of coffee, margaritas, Laffy Taffy (except the banana ones), and happily ever afters.


Connect with Rebecca

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GIVEAWAY!!!

Enter the giveaway for a Kindle Fire, Amazon gift card and signed paperbacks of Unexpectedly Yours, Fault Lines and Dare Me!

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Weekend Wife- Sneak Peek!!!

Weekend Wife, an all-new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Erin McCarthy, is coming February 3rd and I have the FIRST sneak peek! 

BLURB: 

Billionaire businessman in need of a fake fiancĂ©…

It should be the easiest job ever for an out-of-work actress, right?

All I have to do is pose as Grant Caldwell (the Third)’s fiancĂ© for a fancy-pants weekend in the Hamptons. Easy. Wear designer clothing and sip champagne? Don’t mind if I do. Flirting with Grant? It’s so delicious I should be paying him.

Nothing can go wrong as long as if I can just keep my hands off of him.

But that’s the hard part. And I do mean hard.

Because Grant is sexy.

And bossy.

And surprisingly sweet, a real rarity in his pretentious family.

Oops. I’m not as good at faking it as I thought. Or maybe they call this method acting. Because it’s getting harder to figure out where my character ends and I begin…

It just might be the role of a lifetime.


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Sneak Peek from Weekend Wife:

    I’m worried about you getting upstairs. What floor do you live on?”

   I bit my bottom lip. He was going to want to help me upstairs because he was surprisingly kind. And I was going to want to invite him in. Which would be bad. Because there was really only one thing I wanted from Grant Caldwell and it wasn’t the hundred bucks in my pocket that he refused to take back.

   He wasn’t my type. I wasn’t his type.

   Wealthy businessmen and admittedly bohemian actresses do not have relationships.

   But that didn’t mean they couldn’t have passion.

   I kind of wanted to make out with Grant, old school, given how teen my crush was.

   I should lie, say I lived on the first floor so he’d walk me to the front door and nothing more. I opened my mouth. My inner flirt won the fight as I told the truth. 

   “I live on the fifth floor.”

   “Is there an elevator?”

  “No. It’s a lot of stairs. Like, a lot.” Subtle. Not. 

  “Then let me help you upstairs.”
Okay, then. One last question. “Are you married?” I asked as I hobbled to the front of my building. He didn’t wear a wedding band but I’d learned that really didn’t mean much when it came to men.

  Grant actually snorted. “No. And no plans of it, ever.”

  Aha. We actually did have something in common. I didn’t really see myself getting married either. Who would I marry? Another actor who would be competing with me for attention? No, thanks. I wasn’t going to settle down, have kids, and move to Long Island ever, so that also eliminated a ton of potential candidates. And a rich guy wasn’t going to happen because I’d already spent most of my adult life having an imbalance of power with friends due to being perpetually broke.     There was no way I was going to have a sugar daddy talking down to me because he paid for dinner.

   “Do you have a girlfriend?” I asked then. So the marriage one hadn’t actually been my last question. Sue me.

   “Nope. Not even dating someone casually. Why?”

   It was obvious he knew why I was asking. His hand was still in mine and he was lightly stroking the inside of my palm with his thumb, the tempting bastard.

   “Because I don’t think it would be cool for you to help me inside if you’re in a relationship. That’s getting a bit too personal. And I want you to help me inside.”

   His nostrils flared. “I totally agree. So that means you’re single too.”

   It wasn’t a question. He seemed confident. I nodded. “Single AF.”

   “I would love to help you inside.”

   Yeah, baby. Dessert before lunch. Could I get any luckier? Aside from the sprained ankle and the lost work shift, that is. But I tried to remember the last time I’d had sex and nothing immediately came to mind.

   Then I recalled with a wave of horror. Halloween the year before. I had been dating a guy for a month and I had been enjoying getting to know him. Until he’d passed out drunk while still inside me, then when I had rolled over, he had roused himself just enough to throw up on my back and shoulder.

   The memory still made me shudder. I needed that to not be where my sexuality died.

   I punched a number into the keypad for the front door. “You know I’ve been flirting with you for six months, right?”

   He nodded, tugging a little on the bottom of his beard. “I suspected something. But for all I know you’re practicing for a rom-com audition.”

   I yanked open the door and tilted my head. “Fair enough.”

   My “Hi, Grant!” bit every week could potentially lead him to believe I was not entirely sincere. “You’ve never seemed really into me though. Which is fine. But you’re kind of hard to read. Give me a cue.”

   “Is this you working on being direct? Like when you were practicing making eye contact?” he asked dryly.

   “It’s not an act. I’m asking as me.”

   Grant stared at me. His eyes were that rare green that something like two percent of humans have and they were narrowed now as he studied me. His hand came up and he cupped my cheek, which startled me.

   The world seemed to recede as he swept his gaze over my lips and back up to my eyes. “Leah.”

   “Yes?”

   “I don’t even like breakfast food.”

   Huh? “What do you mean?” Oh my God, was that my voice? I could hear the breathy arousal in my words. My heart was racing as I tried to puzzle out what he was saying, fully aware and super excited that we were about to have a moment. One of those “cameras zooms in as they stare into each other’s eyes on a city street” moments. “You eat pancakes every week.”

   “I come to the diner every Wednesday to see you.”

   “Oh. You do?” I was legit going to swoon. Because, what? I had no idea. None. Zero. “But… you don’t flirt back.”

   “Because I am trying to resist temptation.” His thumb ran over my bottom lip. “Or, I was anyway.”

   He was very close to me. I could count his beard hairs if I wanted to. Which I didn’t. I wanted to kiss him.

   He beat me to it.

   Grant lowered his head and kissed me first.

   I’ve kissed men for plays. I’ve kissed men on impulse. I’ve waited for kisses, trying to be mature. I’ve had mediocre kisses and meh kisses and great kisses.

  This kiss was phenomenal.

   It started off strong, and only got better. It was chocolate martinis and crepes in Paris. It was decadent and rich and had my eyes falling closed and my mouth drifting open.

   Grant’s tongue swept inside to tease at mine, his fingers caressing my cheeks. I could smell his cologne, feel the press of his chest against mine, hear the crush of our clothes. My body felt like liquid, oozing into him, nipples hardening, a sharp ache blooming between my thighs.

I raised my arms, entwining them around the back of his neck, and went on tiptoes to better align my lips with his. The kiss deepened, went on and on, soft breath and questing tongues. Grant made a sound in the back of his throat, a groan of both arousal and frustration.

   He broke away and I dropped back down to my heels, panting, staring up at him.

   What the hell was that?

Friday, January 24, 2020

Dare Me- Sale Blast!

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Five coworkers.
Four drinks.
Three glances.
Two fleeting smiles.
One dare.

A dare that will change my life.

That’s all it takes to send me plummeting into the arms of the mysterious Holt Hamilton. Behind his crystal blue eyes is a secret, one that screams danger but calls to me anyway.

My name is Saige Phillips.

I never walk away from a dare.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

While You Were Spying-Chapter Reveal!!


While You Were Spying by Stina Lindenblatt
Series: Love Undercover #1
Release Date: February 20, 2020

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She needs a fake husband. He needs to protect his best friend...

Ever since I caught my boyfriend getting hot and steamy with another woman, I’ve thrown myself into my career. But now I’m ready to move from being the super-efficient office manager to an operative with Quade Security and Investigation.

Just as soon as I prove to my boss that I’m kick-ass enough to do the job.

So when my grandmother asks for my help, there’s no way I can say no. Her former love has a mission for Jayden—my hot colleague and best friend—and me. What more could I want?

***
The last thing I want is for Isabelle to be is an operative. She’s my best friend, and I hate the idea of her being in danger. Unfortunately, our boss has other plans.

Isabelle and I go undercover at a resort for happily married couples. But forget moonlight walks and hanging out by the pool. To maintain our cover, we have to participate in activities that would make a nun blush.

Clothes come flying off, and we agree to temporarily be friends-with-benefits while there. No strings attached. No complications. Nothing could be simpler. Right?

Wrong—because there’s another reason we’ve been lured to the resort. A reason that will put our hearts to the test…and our lives on the line.


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CHAPTER ONE

Isabelle

I nod at the jogger heading toward me. Six foot. Maybe six foot one. Marathoner. Early thirties.
Good-looking.
Single.

It’s also possible he has a girlfriend or wife, but she doesn’t like to run with him. Every day, rain or shine. Or as is so often the case during our regular morning runs overlooking the bay and marina…the fog.

He nods back like he does every time he sees me, his long stride effortlessly eating up the distance—the opposite of how the run is for me. My legs and lungs burn, beg me to slow down. Possibly even take a siesta.

Not much farther, I remind them. You can do this. I mentally break out the pom-poms and cheer my legs on while I keep an eye on my surroundings, noting anything unusual for this time of day.
That’s not to say I live in a bad neighborhood and have to watch for thugs and whatnots. But the number one rule of being an operative with Quade Security and Investigations is to be aware of your surroundings. The people, the location, the vehicles. Nothing is ignored. Nothing is considered insignificant.

Truth? I’m not an operative.
I’m the office manager—the person those five hot alpha men couldn’t survive without.
But although I enjoy my job, I have a different career aspiration. I want to be more than just an office manager.

I push myself a little harder and a little further, then slow my pace for the cool down. Even though the temperature isn’t exactly warm, sweat soaks through my T-shirt and running shorts. I can thank the last round of fartlek training—sprints that left my legs burning with resentment and resignation—for that.

I can also thank, with a healthy dose of cursing, Jayden Price.
My best friend. My colleague. And in his mind, my personal trainer.
Who is currently away on a mission, being all dark and dangerous and hot, helping to take down a Russian mafia crime boss.

I power walk across the street to the familiar Victorian-style bungalow, sandwiched between two taller houses. Their exteriors are light blue. Mine is rose pink—the color my grandmother on my mother’s side painted it many moons ago.

When she died five years ago, the house became mine, and I decided to keep the colors as they were: warm and eclectic.

I approach the stairs to the porch. Mojo, the big goofball of Bernese mountain dog, lumbers to his feet. His face shifts into his friendly doggy grin.

“Hey, boy. Anything exciting happen while I was running?” Despite his size, Mojo sucks as a running companion. He doesn’t like to run. At. All. Relaxing is his activity of choice.
Not exactly the dog you would associate with a man like Jayden, Mojo’s owner. You’d expect something big and powerful—and a whole lot of scary—like a German shepherd or a Rottweiler.
Mojo gives me a happy woof.

I laugh. “You don’t say. How about I shower, and then we can head to the office? And maybe the guys will be finished with their mission today.” I untie my sneaker shoelace and remove my front door key from it. Then I unlock the door and let Mojo into my house.

As I walk toward the bathroom, my cell phone rings from the kitchen table. Thinking it might be Jayden, informing me that he and the men are on their way to San Francisco, I make a quick detour to the kitchen and answer the phone without checking who it is.

“Hello?”

“Isabelle, darling,” Grandma Josephine exclaims.

A smile breaks out on my face. “Morning, Grandma.” And because I know she’s on speakerphone, and I know her routine, I add, “Good morning, Liza and Henri.”

I open the kitchen cupboard and remove a glass.
The three eighty-two-year-olds say good morning back to me, their voices more excited than they typically are for this time of day. And normally their voices are pretty damn happy.

“I’m in a bit of a kerfuffle,” Granny says. “Can you come over right away?”

“I have to go to work, but I can visit you afterward.”

“Now would be better. It’s rather urgent.” Her honey-smooth voice, which seduced the trousers off many a man in her younger days, has shifted slightly to the panicked zone.
And panic is not an emotion I associate with my grandmother.

“I just returned from my run, and I’m sweaty. Let me shower first.”

“A woman is never sweaty,” Liza says in a falsely snotty tone. “She only glows.”

“Well, my glow needs to be washed off before I can join you. And just so you know, I have Mojo with me.”

“Oh, is tall, dark, and handsome joining us?” Henri’s tone is more excited than usual.

“Darling,” Granny purrs, “how many times does Isabelle have to tell you Jayden isn’t gay?”

“I know that. Besides, even if he were, I’m old enough to be his father.”

“More like his grandfather,” Liza points out with a snorted laugh.

“No, Jayden won’t be joining me. He’s away on business.”

All three of them release a disappointed sigh.

“Such a shame,” Liza says on another sigh.

“I won’t be long,” I tell them before ending the call.

Forty-five minutes later, I’m in Sausalito, pressing my grandmother’s doorbell. After a heartbeat, her housekeeper opens the door and lets Mojo and me inside.

I hug Juanita, who is more like family to me. She’s been in my grandmother’s employment for as long as I can remember. Because the elegantly furnished estate home is too massive for her to handle on her own at her advanced age, she mostly does the cooking and light cleaning. A gardener and housekeeping company are also on Granny’s payroll.

Juanita fusses over Mojo, who laps up the attention like a paper towel. “Now, don’t you get fur all over the place, young man,” she chastises him with her typical warm and friendly smile.
He whimpers as if to apologize for snoozing on Granny’s couch the last time we were here.

“They’re on the balcony,” she tells me, even though I already know that. Unless it’s cold and rainy, the trio always eats their breakfast outside.

Mojo and I step onto the large deck that overlooks the bay. My stiletto heels click against the light, reddish-brown tiles.

Granny and Liza are seated on the wicker sofa, looking as elegant as always in their designer outfits. Henri sits in a matching armchair.

In front of them, the coffee table is loaded with teacups and an assortment of cut fruit and pastries, including my favorite—strawberry-and-cream filled croissants.

Which Granny only has on hand when she knows I’m coming over.
So, this definitely wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment request for me to join them.
Henri, being the gentleman that he is, stands. Or at least attempts to stand. It takes him a minute to get to his feet, his movements not as spry as they were twenty years ago. He’s wearing an expensive Italian-cut suit, the jacket a checkered camel fabric. He also has on a burgundy tie, dark-brown slacks, a fedora, and leather shoes that are worth a small fortune.
Henri has always had an eye for fashion.

I walk over to him, and he kisses me on both cheeks. “Looking gorgeous as always, Buttercup. I can’t believe you still haven’t found a beau yet. Those men are nothing but fools.”
I laugh because he says that every time.

“There’s nothing wrong with our Isabelle being particular,” Liza says. I lean down and kiss her powdery cheek. She pinches mine in return, with a teasing gleam in her eyes. “Although if she doesn’t hurry up and find herself a man, her eggs will be as old and wrinkly as mine.”

“Darling,” my grandmother says, “your eggs withered away decades ago. As did mine. But Isabelle has no need to worry about that. Thanks to modern technology, she can freeze her eggs now, so they are still youthful for when she’s ready to settle down with Mr. Perfect.”

I kiss her on the cheek and hug her. “I’m not interested in settling down with a man. I’m too busy with my career.”

Okay, that’s not entirely true. My career hasn’t exactly traveled in the direction I had envisioned it would when I obtained my political science degree.
Before attending college, I had planned to be a human rights lawyer and follow in my grandmother’s humanitarian footsteps. She was a popular film and stage actress in the sixties and seventies and then switched to focus on her philanthropic work.

She never went to law school. It was my father who pursued his law degree—corporate, not human rights. It was my father who strongly encouraged me to follow in his footsteps.
Except, being a lawyer wasn’t for me, I eventually realized.
A lifetime of legal talk sounded dull and uninspiring.

“That’s true,” Liza says. “It can’t be easy working for those five hot men.” She fans herself.

“Any luck yet convincing your boss to promote you to an operative?” Granny asks.

“Not yet. I know Liam wants to hire at least one female to join the team. Possibly two. But he’s been too busy to even consider candidates.”

Plus there’s the matter of him wanting experienced individuals, which I’m not. Or at least not experienced at the level he’s looking for.

“What you need to do is prove you’re fully capable of doing the job.”

“I know, but it’s not like I’ve had the opportunity to do that.” Other than some minor tasks, like interviewing persons of interest who were more likely to open up to a woman than a man.
But I want to do more than that. I want to be involved in the dangerous missions. Like when the government hires the team for operations that require outside assistance, beyond what the FBI and CIA can do.

The side of the company that the general public doesn’t know about.
As for the threesome’s original discussion about my love life—or rather, lack of one—I’m not looking to find my own happily ever after. My father cheated on my mother when I was a little kid. Mom never remarried after that. Dad did. Four more times. His marriages tend to last as long as a harvest moon. At most.

But I didn’t let this jade me against relationships. Not at first, anyway. I’ve had boyfriends over the years. But none—except for one—lasted long. Richard was a fellow political science major. The love of my life.

Until I found the love of my life going down on another woman. In our bedroom.
He’d never gone down on me, so my discovery was a double layer in the brick wall of disappointment.

I guess it was my fault for not kicking his sorry ass through the door sooner. Even before the situation with the other woman, I knew deep down that he wasn’t the right man for me.
For one, he hadn’t been a fan of the colored streaks in my hair (they were purple back then). And he preferred that I didn’t speak my mind when I accompanied him to the dinner parties his graduate school professors had thrown.

He even hinted more than once that I should also go to grad school and become a boring academic.
All right, he didn’t use the word boring.
That was all me.
A slight breeze blows a strand of hair into my face. I brush it behind my ear and bite into the yummy croissant. “So what was so urgent that I needed to rush over?”

Last time it was because she needed a fourth opinion on an outfit she was wearing to a gala for the opening of an art gallery. It was exhibiting photos by famous photographers—both alive and dead—that showcased the movie stars of the past—also both alive and dead.

“Urgent” means something entirely different to me than it does for Granny.

She exchanges a glance with Liza and Henri. They both rapidly nod their encouragement. “I’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to prove to your boss that you’ll be a great operative.”

“What opportunity?”

“An ex-boyfriend of mine needs your help.”

“Do I know him?” There have been a string of casual boyfriends since Grandpa’s death.

“No. Bernard Bradshaw and I used to be an item before I became famous. He was a director at the time, waiting for his big break. We dated for a few years, but then he had an offer to work in Europe.”

“Okay, but what kind of help are we talking about?”

Henri picks up his teacup. “The kind of help that you and that tall glass of hot stuff can give him, Buttercup.”

Granny grins. “He means Jayden. You and Jayden would be perfect for this mission. And Bernard agreed with me when I told him about you two.”

“Great, but what exactly does he need help with?”

“Bernard would rather talk to you face-to-face about it—because of the sensitive nature of what happened. But what I can tell you is that some information might’ve been stolen from at least one guest while they were staying at his resort. Bernard has several security guards employed there, but he wanted to hire someone from the outside, in case it was an inside job.”

“What resort?”

“Paradise Springs Resort.”

“It’s in Huntington Beach,” Liza chimes in.

Granny nods. “That’s right. You and Jayden would be staying there. You’ll love the place. The five-star resort is supposed to be incredible.” She’s positively beaming as she tells me this.

“Jayden and the rest of the team are away on a mission,” I inform her. “But I’ll call Bernard, and he and I can discuss what he needs from us.”

“He doesn’t want to talk about it on the phone. He has kind of grown paranoid in his old age. He wants to talk to the two of you in person about the case. He’s willing to fly you both down for the weekend. If not this weekend, then I’m sure he will be happy to wait until Jayden returns home.”

“Jayden’s pretty busy for the next while.” As the firm’s office manager and Jayden’s best friend, I am more than familiar with his schedule. “But I can easily fly down and meet with Bernard.”

She shakes her head. “That won’t do. If you two agree to help him, you will need to go undercover as guests at his resort.”

“Okay, I can do that. And I don’t need Jayden to join me for that.”

Henri chuckles. Liza giggles. “Buttercup, Paradise Springs Resort isn’t the kind of place a single woman goes to, hoping to find her soul mate. It’s a place where married couples go. Together.”

“That’s right. You and Jayden will go undercover as a happily married couple.” For some reason, Granny looks almost pleased by this.

But I can’t imagine why.

“Why Jayden? The other men I work with are just as good at their jobs as he is.” However, like Jayden, they’re also busy with other cases for a while.

“Yes, but from what you’ve told me, Jayden doesn’t want you to advance in your career at the firm. This would be the ideal way to demonstrate to him that you’re more than capable of doing the job. Just think about it. But I really do think you’ll agree that you don’t want to miss out on this golden opportunity to prove yourself to your boss.”

She has a point there.

“But what if Jayden doesn’t want to come with me?” Which is likely the case if he believes the mission is too dangerous—for me.

Liza giggles again, for a reason only she’s privy to.

Or maybe it’s just me who’s clueless about the cause. The other two appear to be in on the joke, their lips pressed together as though stifling laughter.

“I’m sure, Buttercup, you can persuade him,” Henri says with a wink.


AUTHOR BIO

Born in Brighton England, Stina Lindenblatt has lived in a number of countries, including England, the US, Finland, and Canada. This would explain her mixed up accent. She has a kinesiology degree and a MSc in sports biological sciences. In addition to writing fiction, she loves photography, especially the close-up variety, and currently lives in Calgary, Canada, with her husband and three kids.


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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Angry God- Teaser

He is hell-bound.

She is heaven-sent.

Angry God, an all-new new adult standalone romance from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen is coming February 18th!


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Monday, January 20, 2020

Power Play Review and Giveaway!!!


Power Play by Kennedy L. Mitchell
Series: Power Play #1
Release Date: January 20, 2020

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There’s no turning back. I can’t go home a failure—again. Everyone wants to use me, make me their pawn, but I have other plans. I will win this election or die trying.

Randi Sawyer

It started with a shady business proposal I should’ve turned down. Now here I am pretending to be someone I’m not, and bonus, I’m at the mercy of a man whose joy comes from my failures. The deeper I sink into DC’s seedy political scene the more I realize I can’t trust anyone if I’m going to make it out alive. Until him. Secret Service agent Trey Benson is bitter, jaded, and oh so hot with his mischievous smirk and cocky attitude. He hates me, just like everyone else, but he might just be who I need to survive this mess I’ve landed myself in.

Trey Benson
Forced onto her protection detail, I’m certain she’s just another Political Barbie in this city. I should know—I’ve dated most of them. Except she’s not. Funny, foulmouthed and crazy as hell, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous, Randi Sawyer just might be the one person who can make a difference in DC—and in me. Too bad the boss says she’s off-limits, that it’s too risky for her career and mine. Good thing I’ve never been great at sticking to orders.


Power Play is the first book in the five book Power Play series. These cannot be read as standalones. All five books follow one main couple’s relationship as it grows through a five year time period. It’s suspenseful, steamy, and oh so unputdownable. If you’re a fan of Tiffany Snow, Brittany Sahin, and Skye Warren then this series is for YOU!


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My Rating: 3.5 stars


Randi has always struggled to get out of the life she was born in. After an old enemy from Harvard comes out of the woodwork and offers her a business proposal it changes her life. Now she's in DC where politics and power run rampage around her life. There she meets Secret Service Agent Trey Benson who thinks she is just like all the other "political barbies" he's known all his life. As the two get to know each other Trey learns that Randi is not the woman he thought she was, instead she's kind of a mess.

The chemistry between Trey and Randi is on slow burn and I liked how Randi is not the typical politician. Trey was cocky, sweet and jaded and made a great male lead. Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about Randi. She's had a difficult life, but I'm hoping through the series I can feel more of a connection with her.  I also enjoyed the side characters that Kennedy wrote, especially Tank. The other characters are more than 1 dimensional. The politics in this book are realistic and everything that Randi and Trey go through are things that probably do go through DC. I liked that aspect too.I am looking forward to the second book to see how "Mess" and "Trouble" deal with the ending of the first book.

Now, you may be asking why I am only rating this 3.5 stars and that's because while I loved Trey I still don't know how I feel about Randi and while their chemistry was hot I feel at times they moved a little too fast. This is the first book of a 5 book series and starts off with Randi's journey to DC. The books follow the two through a 5 year time period.


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Kennedy lives in Dallas with her husband, son, and 80lb Goldendoodle who still believes he's a lap dog. A bookworm at heart Kennedy loves to snuggle up in bed or by the campfire with an​ unputdownable book. She began writing two years ago with Falling for the Chance and has no plans of stopping. Her novels are witty, action-packed, and offer enough steam for a great facial. If you like strong heroines and sexy, tattooed men who can't keep their hands off them then this author is the one for you.


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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Weekend Wife- Cover Reveal!!!

"My go to girl for funny, sexy rom com is back! Weekend Wife is the perfect, irresistible romantic comedy. Back off, ladies, Grant Caldwell is mine." —Erin Nicholas, New York Times bestselling author

Weekend Wife, an all-new standalone romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Erin McCarthy, is coming February 3rd, and we have the adorable cover!

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Billionaire businessman in need of a fake fiancĂ©…
It should be the easiest job ever for an out-of-work actress, right?

All I have to do is pose as Grant Caldwell (the Third)’s fiancĂ© for a fancy-pants weekend in the Hamptons. Easy. Wear designer clothing and sip champagne? Don’t mind if I do.

Flirting with Grant? It’s so delicious I should be paying him.
Nothing can go wrong as long as if I can just keep my hands off of him.

But that’s the hard part. And I do mean hard.

Because Grant is sexy.
And bossy.

And surprisingly sweet, a real rarity in his pretentious family.

Oops. I’m not as good at

faking it as I thought. Or maybe they call this method acting.
Because it’s getting harder to figure out where my character ends and I begin…

It just might be the role of a lifetime.


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USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Erin McCarthy sold her first book in 2002 and has since written over seventy-five novels and novellas in the romance and mystery genres. Erin has a special weakness for high-heeled boots, martinis, and Frank Sinatra. She lives with her renovation-addicted husband (he built her a bar, so it’s all good!) and their blended family of kids and rescue dogs.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Unexpectedly Yours- Sneak Peek!!!

"Unexpectedly Yours is absolutely SWOON-WORTHY! Sweet and sexy and so romantic! Prepare to be swept away by Andrew and Grace!" - A.L. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author


Unexpectedly Yours, an all-new intense and sexy standalone office romance from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Shea, is coming January 27th and we have the first sneak peek!

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One night of unbridled passion.
It was the only thing Andrew McPherson and Grace Morgan could afford.

Intense.
Sexy.
Unforgettable.

They promised they would never see each other again, but fate had other plans.
Andrew’s entire life has been spent working toward one goal—to own the top advertising and public relations company in the world. He’s driven, ruthless when it comes to business, never letting anything stand in his way…until Grace.

Grace has worked hard to build her advertising career. She’s fiercely talented and dedicated to her clients. Grace has no interest in getting involved with a man when she knows her focus should be on her career and paying off her mounting debt.

Andrew knows better than to get involved with a woman who is completely off limits, but he never backs down from what he wants, and he won’t stop until Grace is his…only this might cost him more than he’s willing to give.

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The office is just starting to come alive when I slide into my cube. The
weather—on top of it being the first day after a long holiday weekend—has everyone
getting a late, lazy start. I fire up my laptop just as Jamie comes gliding across the floor,
carrying two cups of coffee. I smile at her, and she smiles back. I wouldn’t know what to
do without her.

“You always have my back, don’t you?” I say as she shoves the cup of steaming
cardboard at me.

“Always.” She side-eyes me sarcastically. “Except when you ignore my texts and
calls for an entire weekend.”

I glance away from her and hold the coffee between both of my hands, letting the
contents of the cup warm my fingers. “Guilty,” I manage between sips of the hot liquid.
“And I’m sorry. It’s just been so crazy, I don’t even know what to tell you or where to
start—”

She cuts me off in her endearing, commanding way. “How about we pick up where
we left off on Friday.” Her eyebrows raise knowingly, and I pinch my eyes closed,
feeling awful for ignoring her.

I glance across the office and notice that Drew’s office lights are still off, which
means he hasn’t arrived yet. I heave a sigh of relief, knowing that he’s not here and I
can catch up with Jamie before he arrives. I stand up and reach for Jamie’s hand.
“Conference room,” I tell her, nodding toward the dark room. I drag her down the
hall and the room lights up when we enter thanks to the motion sensors. I close and
lock the door, drawing the privacy screens next so people can’t see us.

Throwing herself into a chair, Jamie grins at me. “Must be good if we have to talk
about it in a conference room.” She spins in her chair like an excited little girl.
“I can’t have anyone in the office knowing about this,” I tell Jamie seriously. “I can’t
have this jeopardize my career or have anyone thinking I’m doing anything
inappropriate,” I start.

Her eyes widen like she knows this is going to be juicy, but she says with all
seriousness, “I know. I didn’t mean it like that—”

“Jamie,” I cut her off. “I need you to promise me you’ll keep this under wraps. I
need this job, I love this job. I’ve loved this job long before Mr. McPherson bought the
company…”

“Is that what you call him? Mr. McPherson?” she interrupts with a giggle. “Deeper,
Mr. McPherson,” she jokingly says and I roll my eyes. “Okay, sorry. I’ll be serious now.”
She straightens up in her chair and pulls her coffee to her. “Tell me everything.”

I sit next to Jamie and start from Friday night. I tell her about the elevator, our night
at the hotel, condo shopping, dinner, furniture shopping, and even about our picnic. I tell
her I confessed about my money problems, problems even Jamie doesn’t know the
gritty details of. She knows I’ve got shit to take care of, but she doesn’t know the extent
of it. Jamie listens intently as I tell her everything. When I finally finish, she simply stares
at me.

“Damn,” she murmurs, dazed. “You guys jumped right into this, didn’t you?”

I can’t do anything but nod my damn head in response. “I know, and it fucking
scares me.”


About Rebecca

Rebecca Shea is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Unbreakable series (Unbreakable, Undone, and Unforgiven), the Bound & Broken series (Broken by Lies and Bound by Lies) and two stand alone novels, Dare Me and Fault Lines. She has also co-written two books with her friend, A.L. Jackson, The Hollywood Chronicles: One Wild Night and One Wild Ride

She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family. From the time Rebecca could read she has had a passion for books. Rebecca spends her days working full-time and her nights writing, bringing stories to life. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rebecca moved to Arizona in 1999 to escape the bitter winters.

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