New Audio Release ~ Like You Want It ~ by ~ Jillian Liota

Jillian Liota is excited to announce that LIKE YOU WANT IT is out in audiobook! Check it out today!

Title: Like You Want It

Author: Jillian Liota

Genre: Contemporary Romance Audiobook

About Like You Want It:

“I want to make you smile like you mean it.”

 

The day Cole Lannington says those words to me, I already know I’m falling. Hard. For a man I can never have. Because there’s no way in hell I’ll ever deserve a man like him.

 

Annie

All I need to do is keep my head above water. Push a little harder. Keep that smile plastered on my face for my son as we try to wade through the new life that’s threatening to drown us both.

 

But on the first day I can’t seem to hold it all together, I meet him. And for some reason, he comes to my aid. Before I know it, Cole steps in and becomes an important part of my life. Our lives. Fills a void left vacant by a man who never wanted to fill it in the first place.

 

Too bad he can never be more than a friend.

 

Cole

All I need to do is be a nice guy to my new neighbor. Make her smile a little bit. Find space in my tidy, structured life to ease the burden she carries so she and her son can enjoy life without the bastard who treated them like they were insignificant.

 

I don’t expect to talk and laugh and feel a warmth in my chest I didn’t know was missing until she showed up at my door. Somehow I end up caring about her more deeply than I should. But my friendship with Annie opens my eyes to what it could be like to have something deeper. To feel something stronger.

 

To fall in love like I mean it.

 

Like You Mean It is the first book in the Like You Series and is a standalone novel.

 

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About Jillian Liota

Jillian Liota is a new author writing contemporary romance and new adult fiction. She lives in Kailua, Hawaii with her amazing husband, 2 cats, and 3-legged pup. 

She is the author of the new adult romance novel The Keeper, which focuses on a female college soccer goalie, as well as the follow up novella, Keep Away. Her newest release, Like You Mean It, is in the contemporary romance genre and has a more mature voice, as it follows a pregnant mother finding love in a new town. The next novel in the Like You Series, Like You Want It, will be published in Spring 2019

She has a master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs, and she is passionate about all things improvement, development and organization.

She’s also a big fan of taking walks with her husband and dog Maia, reading romance (obviously), watching a handful of horrible reality TV shows, and exploring the island she calls home. Check out her Contact page for more information on how to connect.

 

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New Release ~ Getting Lucky ~ by ~ A.R. Casella & Denise Grover Swank

Getting Lucky, an all-new sexy standalone romantic comedy in the laugh-out-loud Asheville Brewery Series by New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank and A.R. Casella is available now!

One night. Just one night.

Or at least that’s what Maisie tells herself when she brings Jack Durand home. Because even though his arms are a thing of beauty and he can charm wild animals (a huge turn-on for an animal lover like her), she’s in no position to start anything with anyone. So she pretends she’s just scratching an itch.

Jack is pretending too. His little sister is moving to Asheville as his ward, and between getting her through her senior year of high school and working at the family brewery, he doesn’t have time for a girlfriend. Even a sexy, no-nonsense powerhouse like Maisie.

But he can’t stop thinking about her, and it turns out he doesn’t have to. Her best friend, River, announces his engagement to Jack’s half-sister, Georgie, and—surprise!—they’re both in the wedding party.

Fate keeps throwing Jack and Maisie together, reminding them of how good they are together . . . which would be a whole lot less complicated if she hadn’t spent half her life in love with River.

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About Denise Grover Swank

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swank was born in Kansas City, Missouri and lived in the area until she was nineteen. Then she became a nomadic gypsy, living in five cities, four states and ten ho uses over the course of ten years before she moved back to her roots. She speaks English and smattering of Spanish and Chinese which she learned through an intensive Nick Jr. immersion period. Her hobbies include witty Facebook comments (in own her mind) and dancing in her kitchen with her children. (Quite badly if you believe her offspring.) Hidden talents include the gift of justification and the ability to drink massive amounts of caffeine and still fall asleep within two minutes. Her lack of the sense of smell allows her to perform many unspeakable tasks. She has six children and hasn’t lost her sanity. Or so she leads you to believe.

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About A.R. Casella

A.R. CASELLA is a freelance developmental editor by day, writer by night. She lives in Asheville, NC with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a variable number of fish. Her pastimes include chasing around her toddler, baking delicious treats, and occasional bouts of crocheting. Any Luck at All, co-written with New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank, is her first book.

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New Release ~ Spark ~ by ~ Chelle Bliss

Spark (Men of Inked Heatwave 6)

by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling romance author Chelle Bliss.

Can be read as a standalone.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Blurb

Nick Gallo lives wild and free, avoiding any complications or drama. But when he overhears a conversation at a late-night taco stand, he can’t help but insert his two cents, telling the woman she was too good for that kind of hassle.

Josephine Carmichael lives in the crosshairs of the paparazzi as the child of a Hollywood power-couple. But when her celebrity boyfriend has an affair while they’re on vacation, she takes off to the middle-of-nowhere Florida, ending up crying in her nachos.

And when Nick finds Josephine sleeping in the parking lot of a local store, his protective instincts take over. What starts out as a simple favor, takes them down a road they never imagined.

Spark is the sixth book in the new steamy romance Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss.

 

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Meet the Author

USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss currently lives in a small town near the Gulf of Mexico. She’s a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and coffee fiend. She’s written over ten books and has two series available. She loves spending her free time with her boyfriend, 2 cats, and her hamster.

Before becoming a writer, Chelle taught high school history for over ten years. She holds a master’s degree in Instructional Technology and a bachelor’s in History. Although history is her first love, writing has become her dream job and she can’t imagine doing anything else.

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Teaser Reveal ~ The Devil’s Vengeance ~ by ~ Bella J.

The Devil’s Vengeance by International Bestselling Author Bella J is releasing on Feb. 22nd on Kindle Unlimited!

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Gian

I knew I’d never have the luxury of choosing my own wife. An arranged marriage was a sacrifice men in my position had to make for their families. It wasn’t something I looked forward to, but it had to be done.

I just never imagined my father would choose her to be my bride. Daniela Moretti, the daughter of my enemy…and I intended to treat her as such.

But since the day she set foot in my house as my wife, my loathing of her turned into something deadlier than hate. Her strength intrigued me. Her fight seduced me. And I started seeing more in her than just dirty, filthy Moretti blood.

Now…she’s gone. Kidnapped. Vanished without a trace.

But the devil always finds what’s his, and when I do, my thirst for vengeance will be sated by blood.

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MEET THE AUTHOR BELLA J.

Bella J is an International Bestselling Author, who loves writing dark and gritty romance with alpha-holes who have absolutely no redeeming qualities…until they do. Maybe.

Some of her bestselling novels/series include:

The Rise of Saint

The Fall of Sin

American Street Kings Series

Royal Mafia Series

She lives in Cape Town, South Africa with her husband, two kids, and a chihuahua who gets treated like royalty.

Bella J’s writing motto: The darker the road to love, the sweeter the HEA.

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New Release ~ Tell Me Why Series ~ by ~ S. Moose & CA Harms

 

Title: Tell Me Why Series
Authors: S. Moose & CA Harms
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: January 11, 2021
Why I’m Yours

 

A point in time, an unexpected event, changes everything.

 

 

Reagan’s life was about to begin. A recent college graduate with her career about to launch, she was living in Boston with her best friends. She had everything she worked hard for until one man took it all away, leaving her feeling empty and desolate.
After spending a few years alone, Reagan finally moves to Chicago with her best friend, Aimee, and vows to put her past behind her. When Reagan lands a job at Powers Financial, she never expects to find the one person that would give her back the girl she left behind years ago.
Drew Powers loves being the powerful CFO of a successful corporation and raising his son, Dawson. He’s known as “asshat” at the company and it doesn’t help calm his temper or patience. Drew’s main focus doesn’t include love or commitment. Those are the last things on his mind.
When the reserved and beautiful Reagan Halloway bumps into him and tests his patience, he ignores the lust he feels for her until she becomes all he can think about.
Fate is a powerful thing. A force that leads two people to one another and gives them both the one thing they didn’t know they were missing.
Warning: This novel deals with a sensitive subject and may contain triggers for some.
Why It’s Real
No matter how hard you try to put your past behind you, it always manages to catch up with you and make you question your decisions. Those unexpected events that leave you feeling as though there’s nowhere to turn, nothing can change the outcome.
Aimee’s life hasn’t always been easy. She made a choice a long time ago to make a difference. She wanted to prove to those who doubted her that she was strong and could survive anything. The youngest in her firm, she was made partner, and her life was exactly as she wanted it to be.
Or was it?
Remy was strong and confident. He lived a life most men would die for. Dominating the corporate world during the day and partying with socialites at night, he had everything he needed.
Or so he thought.
One changing moment.
One drastic decision.
Together, would they truly be able to discover why it’s real?

 

 

 

Bestselling Author C.A. Harms is an avid romance and mystery reader. She’s always had a love for books, getting lost in writing and storytelling even as a young girl. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories.

 

When she is not writing or reading she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

 

 
 
 

 

 

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author S. Moose writes emotional stories about second chances and finding love again. She’s a lover of anything and everything romantic, from music to quotes.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her sweet little boy.
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New Release ~ Broken Deeds MC: Second Generation ~ by ~ Esther E. Schmidt

OUT NOW: Broken Deeds MC: Second Generation #1

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Genre: Standalone, Biker Romance
Author: Esther E. Schmidt
Cover Design: Esther E. Schmidt
Model: Alex Michael Turner
Photographer: Reggie Deanching, rplusmphoto.com
Release Day: January 12, 2021

Taking over as the President of Broken Deeds MC, claiming an old lady, getting married, becoming a father; Archer has hit life full throttle ever since he took the gavel from his father. Life at breakneck speed opens the door for possibilities and for a man in his position, this can quickly turn any incident into a life or death situation.

Born and raised in an MC, Beatrice is very aware of life and love when it comes to bikers. But when you marry your first love where feelings have been growing for many years, being stuck in a rut feels like a battle on a daily basis. Except, being the president’s old lady adds dodging bullets to the mess life throws at you.

Can this couple face their newly found rut and hold strong through every situation? Or will life take a turn, robbing them from moving forward and end dreams where new life barely started?

Broken Deeds MC handles cases the government can’t close; they take charge and won’t stop until justice is served. This second generation is a series where each book is a new couple, handling a new case, and can each be read as a complete standalone with a happily ever after.

Series Reveal ~ Vegas Vows series

 

 To Have & To Hold by CC Monroe & KD Robichaux
Release Date: February 4
 

 

We were warned about the seven-year itch. It never came—thank God. But nobody warned us about what can come between man and wife when life gets in the way. Kids, jobs, jealousy, and more. 

I was afraid the new woman he hired was going to fuel that jealousy inside me. She wanted him, and I knew it, felt it. I couldn’t miss those green eyes looking him over as if he were prey. 

He was the most prominent plastic surgeon on the Vegas Strip; he saw beautiful women every day. But would this one, the leggy brunette who so obviously wanted to wreck the home I wasn’t sure was already broken or not, snake her way in?

Now I had to compete for the love of my life on the eve of our last attempt to save our marriage—our vow renewal ceremony.
It was time to remind my husband I wasn’t just a mom and housewife.

I was the woman who tamed the beast, and I’d do it again.
 
Pre-Order Your Copy Here!
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For Better or For Worse by Shaw Hart 

Release Date: February 6

 

It was just one trip. How did we end up like this?

 

 
Eden Camrie has been Alexander Bronson’s assistant for close to two years now. She’s lasted far longer than anyone else and he tells himself that’s the reason he hasn’t made a move on her. 
 

 

Instead, he’s been holding himself back from acting on his feelings, burying them behind a grumpy attitude and working late into the night. 
 

 

Too bad for him that neither of those things scare her off. When they head to Las Vegas to close a big deal, it’s just meant to be a simple business trip. Then the hotel loses their reservation and they’re stuck sharing the honeymoon suite. 

 

 

 

No problem. He can sleep on the couch for a night or two. They close the deal and decide to go out for dinner to celebrate. 

 

 

 

Dinner leads to drinks, which leads to a Vegas show, which leads to more drinks, which apparently leads to a Las Vegas wedding chapel. Neither one of them remembers getting married, so they decide to stumble around Vegas trying to piece together their evening. 

 

 

 

Will these two realize that they’re meant to be together forever? What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there.

 

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For Richer or For Poorer by Cameron Hart 

Release Date: February 8

 

Miles: Winning big in Vegas is my last, admittedly desperate, hope. I need money for my mom’s surgery, and I’ve always been rather skilled at poker. I may have come here with the hopes of taking home some serious cash, but now I want to take home something else. I want Blaire’s pure heart, her light, her laughter with me always. I have this crazy idea to make her mine, I just hope it doesn’t blow up in my face…

 

 

 

Blaire: I feel like a princess dressed up in this silver sequined evening gown, entering a private event at the illustrious Luxor casino. It’s a far cry from my barista uniform, that’s for sure. I spot the sexiest man I’ve ever seen sitting down at the poker table, so decide to start there in hopes of getting a closer glimpse at his brutal beauty. I fully expect to lose all my money, but I didn’t realize I’d lose my heart instead. 

 

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In Sickness & In Heath by K.L. Humphreys

Release Date: February 10

 

Drew Jacobs shattered Violet Washington five years ago. 

 

 
Since then he’s bided his time, waiting for an opportunity to make things right and claim back the woman he loves.
 

 

When he finds out that Vi needs help, he goes all out to be the man that will help her.

 

 

 

The attraction these two have is off the charts and it doesn’t take long until they’re picking up where they left off.

 

 

 

But getting her back is a lot harder than he ever anticipated. The pain he inflicted all those years ago is still fresh in Violet’s mind.

 

 

 

A romantic getaway to Vegas has a secret spilling out and Drew will do everything to make sure that she’s his. 

 

 

 

Which includes heading to Las Vegas wedding chapel and getting hitched.

 

 

 

Will Violet ever be able to get over the pain and stay married to the man that she loves?

 

 

 

Or will she walk away from him just as he did to her all those years ago?

 

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To Love & To Cherish by Rebecca Wilder

Release Date: February 12

 

What do you get when you add together Las Vegas, one bachelorette party from hell, and a sexy NFL player?

 

 

 

Emma Livingston is in purgatory. She’s been dragged to Las Vegas with her cousin and her awful friends for a bachelorette party. So far, she’s spent the entire time putting up with their mean taunts and snide comments, hiding in her hotel room with her Kindle whenever possible. 



 

 

 

Then she bumps into Declan Mason.

 

 

 

Declan, their hometown hero, the NFL god, the guy that she’s always had a crush on.



 

 

 

When they run into each other again, she can’t deny the attraction is still there. When he appears to be just as interested in her as she is in him, it seems too good to be true.
 

 

Will Emma trust that this thing between them is the real deal? Or will her self-doubts get in the way of their new relationship?
 

 

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Til Death Do Us Part by Harlow Layne

Release Date: February 14

 

When I arrived in Vegas for my best friend’s wedding, I never thought I’d want to jump the wedding party. 

 

 
That was until I saw Everly walking across the hotel lobby.
 

 

Sparks flew. Drinks were drunk, and all I could think about was getting in her in my bed and underneath me.

 

 

 

When she asked, “What if I’m saving myself for marriage?”

 

 

 

My dick had the solution.

 

 

 

One stop at Cupid’s Wedding Chapel and I had a wedding band on my left hand and the woman I wanted in my bed.

 

 

 

Now I was married to the maid of honor, and all hell was about to break loose.
 
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Cover Reveal ~ Girl Meets Boys ~ by ~ Ari Reavis

 

Title: Girl Meets Boys
Author: Ari Reavis
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: January 15, 2021
Cover Design: Angles by Aniya

Girl meets boy, they fall in love, and live happily ever after. But what happens when, instead of meeting one boy, the girl meets two?

With Emily starting college, she figures it’s the perfect time to break out of her shell and have a new beginning. She doesn’t expect that in rewriting her story, it would include a love triangle.

First she meets Julian. She can’t help but notice his shirts with quotes on them, that match his quirky personality, his crooked smile and ruffled hair. He understands her in ways few others do. That’s what makes her afraid to let him get too close.

Then she meets Will. He’s from a different world, different crowd. When he goes out of his way to show her just how well she fits in his life, she finds herself getting swept up all too easily. Sometimes though, opposites really shouldn’t attract.

Girl meets boys and soon the choice isn’t which one of them is better, but who she’s better with.

 

 

Ari Reavis is a wife and mother of six. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, she enjoys staying in, devouring books and watching movies. Her kids are running around, her husband is trying to show her martial arts moves, and she’s trying to write. Her day in a nutshell.

 

 
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New Release ~ Ruthless King ~ by ~ Alison Aimes

It’s time to get ruthless. Ruthless King by Alison Aimes IS HERE!

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BLURB: He’s the most brutal Alpha crime boss in the galaxy—and she belongs to him now.

Payment for a debt owed. Pawn for an act of vengeance. Property to be used, knotted, and bred.

Irresistibly gorgeous mafia king Nikolai Skolov is dominant, hard, possessive—and determined to bend innocent omega Dahlia Lundin to his will. But she is equally determined to resist. The lives of those she loves depends upon it.

Except Dahlia isn’t prepared for the insatiable hunger the Alpha’s discipline awakens. Or her soul’s recognition that her new master is also her fated-mate.

As dangers mount and betrayals loom, all Dahlia knows is turned on its head. Allegiances are tested. Secrets exposed. Until Dahlia is not sure if her ruthless enemy is the monster who will destroy her or the only one left who can save her…

Ruthless King: A Dark Mafia Omegaverse Fated-Mates Romance is a scorching HOT standalone novel that includes: A ruthless alien mafia boss An innocent heroine growing into her power Warring families A forced marriage A fated Alpha Omega bond A long-suffering hero waiting years to claim his female Plenty of hot and filthy omegaverse action Betrayal, murder, and revenge Serious plot twists And an epic romance that proves love will always triumph over hate.

About Alison

Alison Aimes is the award-winning author of the sexy sci-fi romance series the Condemned as well as the sizzling contemporary romance Billionaire Bad Boys series.

A romance junkie with a PhD in Modern History, she’s an all over the map kind of woman who has always had a love for dramatic stories and great books, no matter the era. Now, she’s creating her own stories full of intrigue and passion, but always with a happy-ever-after ending.

She lives in Maryland with her husband, two kids, and her dog. When not in front of the computer, she can be found hanging with family and friends, hiking, trying to turn herself into a pretzel through yoga, listening to a fabulous TED talk, or, last but not least, sitting on the couch imagining her characters’ next great adventures.

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Book Tour ~ Rebel ~ by ~ Laura Pavlov

Title: Rebel
Series: Montgomery Brothers Series
Author: Laura Pavlov
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: January 5, 2021
Cover Design: Sarah Hansen ~ Okay Creations

 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”To say that I loved this book is an understatement. Pavlov brought family, values, humor, and heat to a unique storyline that had me grinning from ear-to-ear. Pavlov wove an irresistible love story that’s fresh and romantic. It’s the kind of book that reminds you why you love reading this genre.” ~ Adriana Locke, USA Today Bestselling Author

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”Oh, those Montgomery brothers! I love them all but I have a sweet spot in my heart for Jack. He can do no wrong in my eyes. And Monroe is the perfect match for him! A perfect end to a delightful series.” ~Willow Aster, USA Today Bestselling Author

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Two words…Jack. Montgomery! He is the perfect combination of sweet, funny, kind, and sexy! The banter between Jack and Monroe is hilarious and angsty…the perfect mix. This was by far my favorite of the series, and I’m so sad that it’s over. Well done, Laura!” ~ Head in the Clouds, Nose in a Book

 

REBEL
I’m always down for a good time. I’m that guy.
I love women. I love sex. And I love my life.
Go big or go home, right?
My father’s death is a constant reminder of why I like to keep it simple.
Life is short.
Emotional attachments make you weak.
Grieving sucks. And I have no interest in caring deeply for anyone outside of my family.
I’m not looking for complications.
Monroe Buckley is a complication.
She’s driven.
She’s focused.
And she’s my best friend’s little sister.
Not happening.
But once we’re forced to spend time together…I only want more.
Too bad she’s the one woman who is off-limits.

MONROE
I don’t trust most people, and I have my reasons.
I’m passionate about my work, and I came here to do a job.
Not date the boss.
Getting hired at the top media company in the city is the break of my life.
But it means working for Jack Montgomery.
My one-time crush.
My brother’s best friend.
And the current thorn in my side.
He’s exactly what I want to avoid.
Yet he’s everywhere I turn. Even when he’s not there—he’s in my head.
He’s a magnet for attention.
A heartbreak just waiting to happen.
And my heart is something I fiercely protect. At all costs.
They say the heart wants what the heart wants…
But my heart isn’t allowed to make that decision anymore.
There’s too much to lose.

 

I limped back to my office and found Monroe sitting in the chair behind my desk. I shut the door behind me and studied her.
“Nice to see you, darling,” she said through her laughter.
“What are you doing?” I rubbed my lower back before stumbling to a chair and dropping to sit.
“Ah, a little sore, are we? Mr. Badass Football Player.”
I rolled my eyes. “I’m fine. Why are you behind my desk, and what’s with the evil smirk? What are you up to?”
She pushed to her feet and came around the desk. “I just thought I’d sit here with the door open, because I assume if we were actually dating, I would do that, right?”
“Good thinking, ole wise one.”
“This is why I get paid the mediocre bucks.” She used her pointer finger to tap her temple and smiled. “Don’t forget, it’s Tuesday. We’re going back to The Dark Temptress tonight. Operation Dirty Reynolds is on.”
I nodded. I had a private investigator following Simon, but I wouldn’t tell her that just yet. I knew she wanted to do this on her own, and I didn’t want to ruin all the fun. No one liked a buzzkill.
“Don’t forget, we have the fundraiser at his house this weekend. You’ll go as my date.”
“No duh. We’re dating. I have no choice.” She moved to her feet.
“As if you aren’t dying to go,” I said, trying to stand and wincing because my muscles were screaming like little bitches.
She patted me on the back, just enough to make me flinch. “Buck up, buttercup. You’ve got a couple more weeks with me if you’re lucky.”
She waltzed out the door, and I stood frozen in my office. Partly because I had physically taken an ass-kicking this morning—but also because she was right.
I was lucky.
And I was in no hurry for my luck to end.

 

Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy contemporary romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome almost-grown kids, and dog-whisperer to a couple crazy yorkies. Laura resides in Las Vegas where she is living her own happily ever after.

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