Excerpt Reveal ~ A Chef’s Kiss ~ by ~ Nina Crespo

Today we have the excerpt reveal of Nina Crespo’s A Chef’s Kiss! Check it out and be sure to pre-order your copy today!

Title: A Chef’s Kiss

Author: Nina Crespo

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: December 28th

About A Chef’s Kiss:

A satisfying, sexy romantic story from Harlequin’s Special Edition imprint (28 December 2021)

A welcome second chance…Or a recipe for disaster?

After their ill-fated fling quashed her dreams, small-town chef Philippa Gayle’s onetime rival-turned-lover Dominic Crawford upended her life. But when Philippa’s forced together with the celebrity cook on a project that could change her life, there’s no denying that the flames that were lit years ago were only banked, not extinguished. Can Philippa trust Dominic enough to let him in…or are they just cooking up another heartbreak?

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Philippa fastened the last black button on her crisp new lime-green kitchen jacket. So much for a simple staff presentation. Not only was she expected to introduce Dominic, per Zurie’s request, she now had to stay for his entire cooking demonstration.

She snatched the empty packaging for the jacket from her desk. Underneath it was the bio for Dominic that his publicist had dropped off not too long ago.

Chef extraordinaire. Bestselling author. Star of an acclaimed cooking show. A pampered chef focused on his public persona. Was that who she was dealing with for the next few weeks?

As she stepped out of her office into the kitchen, a few of the staff walked by.

“I don’t care what he makes,” one of the servers said. “I just want to hear his voice as he describes it. He could make mud pies sound irresistible.”

Philippa kept her face neutral as she followed behind them, but inside, she gave an inner eye roll”

“I’m just glad he’s not like some celebrities,” a kitchen helper responded. “The way he stood up for us about where we could sit in the dining room proves he actually cares about people who work in the kitchen.”

Stood up for them? Was there not enough seats?

Philippa flagged down Quinn. “I heard something about there being a problem with seating for the demo. Is everything okay?”

“Oh, yes, it’s fine now. There was just some mix-up with the publicity person. She said all the Pasture Lane employees would have to sit in the back and let everyone else sit up front. But Dominic set her straight.”

As Quinn rushed into the dining room, Philippa hung back and peered through the window near the top of the right-hand door.

“How does it look out there?”

The resonant tone of Dominic’s voice coming from behind ignited a frisson of awareness that moved along Philippa’s spine and tingled across her nape.

“It’s a full house.” She calmed an unsteady breath and faced him.

Up close, he looked even better than he had in the lobby. But hints of fatigue were in his eyes. She hadn’t taken his present work schedule into consideration when she’d asked him to do the cooking demo.

“Thank you…”

“I’m sorry…”

They both spoke at the same time.

Dominic gestured for her to speak first.

“I appreciate you adding this to your full schedule. And for making sure my staff have front-row seats. If they weren’t already fans of chef extraordinaire, Dominic Crawford, they are now.”

“Chef extraordinaire?”

She’d meant to tease him, but from his slight wince, her attempt had fallen flat. “That didn’t come out right. I didn’t mean it in a bad way. I was just referring to the intro Amber gave me.”

“I should have guessed.” He smiled, but as he glanced at the paper in her hand a shadow of discomfort moved across his face. “You don’t have to say all that. Owner of Frost & Flame is fine.”

“And have Amber come after me? No, thank you.”

Dominic gave a low chuckle. “Yeah, she’s insistent.” He took a step forward and the subtle notes of his cologne wafted into the space between them. “About the changes with the demo. I—”

The door opened behind Philippa, pitching her forward, and her hand with the paper landed on his solid chest.

Dominic took hold of her arms. “You okay?”

As she looked into his eyes, familiarity washed over her. The automatic desire to lean into him almost overwhelmed her.

Amber peeked past the door. “Chef Gayle, good. You’re right where you’re supposed to be.”

About Nina Crespo:

Nina Crespo lives in Florida where she indulges in her favorite passions — the beach, a good glass of wine, date night with her own real-life hero and dancing.

Her lifelong addiction to romance began in her teens while on a “borrowing spree” in her older sister’s bedroom where she discovered her first romance novel.

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Excerpt Reveal ~ Sutton’s Choice ~ by ~ C.A. Harms

Sutton’s Choice by CA Harms is releasing on November 17th! Pre-Order: https://mybook.to/SuttonsChoice Add it to your TBR on Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3mYcMQa

First impressions can either be a kiss of death, or seal your fate.You either click or clash, soar or fall.Or in my case they could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.Problems arrive when the other party wants more.That can, and did lead to a very messy situation.One I was not prepared for, I was oblivious to what people around could see.Maybe I was blinded by the comfortable state Bennett and I had fallen into.Or maybe I chose to ignore the signs.All I did know for sure was that I was the girl in love with the new guy… OR other guy… Pre-Order:https://mybook.to/SuttonsChoice Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3mYcMQa

EXCERPT REVEAL: When he lifts his hand and pulls away a strand of hair stuck to my cheek, I try not to shiver from the touch of his fingertips on my face. Then, ever so slowly, he trails the pad of his thumb over my lower lip, and they part. “It makes you untouchable.”

“And yet you keep touching me.”

“And every time I tell myself I can’t do it again.” But he has yet to pull his hand away from my face. So, feeling brave I crawl across the seat and bring my body closer to his. When he doesn’t attempt to stop me, I reach up and remove his hat, dropping it to the seat beside us.

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Excerpt Reveal ~ Grant My Desires ~ by ~ Charmaine Louise Shelton

Grant My Desires by Charmaine Louise Shelton is coming November 16th! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!

Title: Grant My Desires

Author: Charmaine Louise Shelton

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 16th

About Grant My Desires:

Welcome to the titillating world of the multibillion-dollar global companies and the love affairs of the families that control them.

Will sexy as sin Lachlan finally claim shy-cum-feisty Haley Steele The One he’s always loved? Or will their complicated past interfere with their fairytale future?

Find out if fate grants Haley’s desire of a life of love, marriage, and a baby with her childhood crush Lachlan in the last part of their sizzling, second chance billionaire romance.

Close your eyes and make a wish as Lachlan charms his Haley around the world from his Scottish castle to the top of the Eiffel Tower to the beauty of Bali.

Their love story is a standalone romance trilogy in the series. Get a glimpse of their dynamism in other books.

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The last day of our babymoon coincides with the one-year anniversary of our vow renewal wedding. I originally thought our trip was to mark the occasion. So I brought my gift for Lachlan hidden in my handbag.

When he comes out of the shower with a towel slung low around his narrow hips and his treasure trail dipping beneath it, I nearly forget my thought. His chuckle as he dries his hair with another towel brings my focus back from the outline of his big dick beneath the terrycloth.

I blink, and he laughs some more as he drops the towels to the white tile floor.

“See something you crave, My Lady?” He asks as his dick bobs with each step towards me.

Mutely I nod. Then squeak when he pounces onto the bed. He lands on his hands and knees on either side of my legs, with his face inches from mine. He rubs his nose to mine and purrs.

“Tell me your wish, My Lady,” he demands.

I palm the sides of his face and whisper, “Forever and a day with you, My Lord.”

His eyes shine before he slants his mouth over mine. The kiss is deep and full of emotion. When he passes for a breath, I press my finger to his lips.

He cocks his eyebrow.

I smile as I reach behind my pillow and lift the gift-wrapped box between us.

“What’s this?” He asks as he takes the box and sits beside me.

I grin wider and respond, “Happy vow renewal wedding anniversary, My Lord!”

He drops his head back with a groan.

“I was so focused on your—I mean our babymoon, today’s date slipped past me. Do you forgive me?”

I pretend to pout but can’t hold back my giggles.

“Of course! Don’t be silly,” I answer. “Now, open your present.”

My husband pulls the green and blue ribbon and ties it in a bow around my neck. Then he kisses me and tells me I’m the only present he’ll ever want before he winks and tears through the metallic green paper.

He pauses when the green box for Rolex watches appears.

“Go on!” I urge.

He nods and presses the closure. Then gapes.

“It’s the 1971 Cosmograph Daytona Reference 6265, also known as ‘The Unicorn.’ Do you know why I choose it for you?” I ask, so excited I grin like a loon.

He shakes his head.

“It’s the only known white gold, manual-winding Daytona ever crafted by Rolex. So it’s extremely rare. Just like you, and our love that withstood years of us being apart only for us to be together forever. Not only are you the hero in my childhood fantasies. But you are the unicorn in my real life. I love you, Lachlan Jackson,” I say.

My words end on a sob. But it’s not from the hormones. I truly love my man with all of my heart.

Tears in his eyes match mine as he pulls me onto his lap and buries his face in my neck. His shoulders shake as he cries softly against my skin. Instinctively, I stroke his back and hum the Scottish lullaby he taught to me. It soothes him when, moments later, he sits back and cups my face.

“You, Haley Jackson, are my life and my soul. The mother of my children. I honor you and I love you for all of eternity,” he says gruffly.

Through my tears, I repeat his words, changing them for his name and father.

We spend the rest of the morning in bed, honoring and loving one another.

And as I expected, we have the most ah-mazing babymoon ever!

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Charmaine Louise Shelton the Founder, CEO & Author of CharmaineLouise New York, Inc. loves all things classic, elegant, feminine, and of course with an erotic edge! Favorite outfit of choice is a cashmere cardigan, leather pencil skirt, and seamed silk stockings with stiletto heels. Sexy Fantasy Type: sub with a dash of Voyeur. When not writing and designing, Charmaine Louise travels and spends time with her Maltese buddies, ZIGGY and Jynger. She loves to hear from her readers info@charmainelouisebooks.com!

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Excerpt Reveal ~ The One ~ by ~ Fiona Keane

The One by Fiona Keane is releasing October 19th! Series/Book: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Trope: Sunshine/Grump, Long Distance Romance

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Caught between what should’ve been and everyone’s idea of who I should be, I had to find myself again. That was easier said than done with an interfering, overbearing family like mine.

I told myself I was done rescuing my irresponsible sister, but I didn’t expect flying across an ocean to help her one last time would lead to my own saving.

It was when I surrendered to desire and released my past that love taught me just what could come from letting go.

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“Why do you want to be with me?” Tracing my fingertips against his jaw, they tickled with his frantic pulse beneath my touch as I lowered my palms to his bare chest. Rhys took his hands from cupping my jaw, his eyes bright, gazing at me like I’d frozen before him.

“Why wouldn’t I want to?” He replied, tugging his thumb against my bottom lip. “You deserve to be in control, Mia. I asked to kiss you. I didn’t ask for permission for more. I need you to tell me what you want because, right now, I’m yours and I’ll do anything you want me to do.”

I let myself fall against him, cocooned in the warmth of his powerful arms around my bare back.

Breathing his addictive scent, my reply slipped. “I want you.”

Weakened beneath the pressure of his chest against mine, I thought of his words. Control. I wanted it but, in the same breath, I knew I was losing it. Maybe that’s what control was, the awareness and acceptance of what we desired and being mature enough to handle whatever happened next.

But I couldn’t think beyond that moment. Rhys’s fingers knotted in my hair, giving him strength to move my mouth wherever it needed to meet his. Our tongues intertwined, addicted already.

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Getting lost in the pages of a book is Fiona’s favorite escape. Bouncing between YA, contemporary, and romantic suspense, Fiona writes about love because she believes the world needs more of it. Writing from the Pacific Northwest, Fiona can be found creating memories with her family, and daydreaming of her next story while wandering the aisles of local bookstores and coffee shops in the rain.

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Excerpt Reveal ~ The Commoner and the Correspondent ~ by ~ Heather Slade

Title: The Commoner and the Correspondent

Series: Royal Agents of MI6 #3

Author: Heather Slade

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: October 21, 2021

BLURB

What could be sexier than British-accented spy?

Put him in a tuxedo and hand him a brandy.

A commoner buried in his work.

A correspondent in over her head.

Fiery and furious, they dig deep into the throes of passion.

THE COMMONER

Reporters need to back off. I’ve got a job to do. Being overworked, overwhelmed, and underappreciated, the last thing this M15 agent needs is a sexy and incredibly persuasive journalist knocking me off my game. But the terror in her eyes tells me she needs me—in more ways than one.

THE CORRESPONDENT

The byline of a lifetime. Every reporter wants to unearth the biggest news story to hit the globe. And I’m close—so close. But when a body is left on my floor with a note, “You’re next!” I know I’m in over my head. Can this correspondent let down her guard and let the commoner take over?

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It was too chilly for a walk, but I needed the fresh air to catch my breath and attempt to clear my mind.

What in the name of God had happened in the last hour? One minute Pinch and I were arguing about his refusal to show me photos of who I now knew was Tommy Sholes, and the next, he’d looked as though he wanted to kiss me.

I stopped under a tree and covered my face with my hands. I had to be losing my mind. There was no other explanation for it.

When I’d run away from his kiss last night, I was steadfast in knowing I was doing the right thing. I owed Darrow that much, without, at the very minimum, talking to her about it. Since Darrow was evidently unreachable at the moment, I had no intention of coming within arm’s reach of Pinch again. But, God, I wanted to know how his lips would feel, his tongue dancing with mine, his naked body beside me.

“Good God,” I groaned. It wasn’t as though I was still a girl in secondary school. I was a grown woman—an adult—who knew better than to poach my best friend’s man.

I heard the front door close and saw the man himself walking toward me. It was a sight I could linger over for hours.

I wondered if he’d ever played football; he was certainly athletic-enough looking to have. His physique lent itself to him being a target man, but that wasn’t all that made my mouth water. His self-assurance added exponentially to his allure. And those eyes. I could get lost in them for days.

“You look as though you’re fixing to eat me alive, Ezzie.”

I felt my cheeks flush. “In a manner of speaking.”

The last thing anyone would accuse me of, would be a prude. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Among my group of friends at university, raunchy jokes were known to be my forte. However, when I was around Pinch, I found myself blushing as much as a twenty-nine-year-old virgin. Which I wasn’t. What was it about him that made me want to behave? I shuddered at the word.

“Esland?”

I rolled my shoulders. “Um, did you reach Z or George or whomever was trying to reach you?”

“I did, and they’re on their way here. Do you want to tell me what else is going on with you?”

“Let’s see…Someone was killed in my flat. Someone who believed my parents’ death was no accident. On top of that, whoever killed him threatened to kill me too. I’m in the bloody Cotswolds where I have to ask permission to go outside, and if all of that isn’t bad enough, I spent the morning wishing I could kiss my best friend’s boyfriend.”

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Excerpt Reveal ~ Ricardo’s Collisions ~ by ~ Edward L. Sledge Jr. with Christina S. Sledge

Edward & Christina Sledge are excited to share an excerpt for their upcoming contemporary suspense thriller! Ricardo’s Collision releases on October 12th!

Title Ricardo’s Collision

Author: Edward and Christina Sledge

Genre: Contemporary Suspense Thriller

Release Date: October 12th

About Ricardo’s Collision:

Years after disappearing from Brooklyn in disgrace, businessman Ricardo Desire is found dead in his home. A glimpse of Ricardo’s past reveals a salacious love triangle and double life and in the aftermath of his death, the lives of those he knew begin to unravel.

Olena Jackson is the detective assigned to the high profile case and the more she digs, the more lies and bodies she uncovers.

Although Ricardo is dead, for the people left behind, the collision course is just getting started.

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“After weeks of playing around and following her, I decided I needed to talk to her, so I walked up to her desk.

“Excuse me. I don’t want to be rude, but you are one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.”

She looked up at me and smiled.

“For a fine man who could have any woman he wanted, you sure do a lot of stalking.”

“Stalking?”

“I’ve been watching you watching me, and to be honest, every afternoon I daydream about you grabbing me by my arm, taking me into the storage closet, tearing my clothes off, and having your way with me. Anything you wanted to do, you did it.”

“Wow. I thought about trying to have babies with you.”

“Mr. Desire. I need you to place me on your bed and…..”

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Christina and Edward live in Maryland with their two daughters. They have been happily married for more than 21 years.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Christina received an undergraduate degree from Temple University and a graduate degree from The George Washington University. Edward received an undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University and a graduate degree from Towson University. They started Sledge House Publishing and Media in 2021. Both are planning to write more books together in the future.

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Excerpt Reveal ~ Crush ~ by ~ J.W. Swartz

Crush by J.W. Swartz releases Oct. 18th! Series/Book: A Midlife Romantic Suspense Novel (Standalone) Genre: Romantic Suspense Trope: Second Chance Love

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Matilda Shriner spent years fading into the background of marriage and motherhood. She’s more than ready to shed her old identity—the one who suffocated under the crushing weight of tragic loss and then divorce—and rediscover the real Matilda. Especially when she shares a sizzling glance with a stranger the very first night her friends talk her into being social. When that same stranger rescues her from an attack hours later, her quest to find herself takes on new meaning. Because he knows way more about her than he should…

Feather Conrad has been watching Matilda from afar for a long time. From the shadows, he saw her endure the worst a parent can face, her resilience in the aftermath of heartbreak, and her determination to follow her own dreams. Through it all, he fell a little bit in love. Now, thanks to some not-so-coincidental timing, his skills as a private investigator and security specialist might be the only thing standing between Matilda, her fractured family, and a dangerous man with a score to settle. But the same threat that gives Feather the chance to get to know Matilda in person—and prove he’s not an unhinged stalker—puts her in close proximity to her ex and all the history they share.

The secrets he uncovers might just give Matilda everything she wants—and break Feather’s heart.

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Zachary grabs her phone. “This chick is either tough or stupid. She reminds me of you,” he answers.

Matilda can’t hear Feather’s response. She takes a ragged breath wondering how long she has before he kills her.

“I’ve already got the gun to her head, mongrel. You know I’m a man of my word. It’s time to say goodbye,” he tells Feather over Matilda’s phone.

Matilda flinches against the cold barrel as Zachary presses it back against her head. He puts her phone on the table and presses speaker.

“Go ahead, Mrs. Shriner.” Zachary over emphasizes her name. “Say goodbye to your little boyfriend.”

Matilda presses her lips together. She listens to the clock tick on the wall. She stares straight ahead.

“Zachary,” Feather’s voice carries a granite edge. “If you harm one hair on her head, I will kill you with my bare hands. I will spend every minute of the rest of my days eliminating every member of your blood line. Every. One. I will wipe your line from this earth. I swear to God.”

Zachary grunts beside her.

“I know what you want. You know where to find me. Come and get me. But if you don’t bring her, alive, and safe, you get nothing. The ball’s in your court.”

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J.W. Swartz writes contemporary fiction with a little mystery, little romance, and the kind of real characters who will have you rooting for them from the beginning.

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Excerpt Reveal ~ Nothing Without You ~ by ~ K.B. Barrett

Nothing Without You by K.B. Barrett is releasing Sept 24th! Series/Book: I Found You Series, Book 3 (Standalone) Genre: Romance Suspense Trope: Mafia Romance

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The Demons don’t always sit in the back row silently haunting you.

Sometimes they chase you.

Winter grew up like every other girl. Till her reality was torn away. Her demons have beaten her down, leaving her a twisted shell of who she used to be. But when one man saves her, believes in her and doesn’t give up, she starts to see that the demons can’t hold you down. Not if you fight them.

Mark has spent his life searching to fill the gaping whole in his chest. An ache that he was starting to think would forever haunt him. His life choices haven’t helped. Creating a darkness that slowly crept up, set on destroying him. The only light is the semi family that he has built around him. Finding Winter was a coincidence, one that only fate could provide. But when Mark’s family buckles under the pressure, will Winter be able to save him and keep the Mancini family together?

Will they be able to battle the demons enough to finally find where they belong? Or will the scars of battle tear them apart. Because without each other, they are nothing.

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“You need to understand, Winter,” he said, getting up on his elbow as he turned to her. “I will talk to him and I will try, but I will not yield when it comes to you or your safety.” Her hopes plummeted, crashing around her, as she tried to keep her tears at bay, knowing exactly what he was missing out on.

What he was giving up for her.

“Mark…”

“No, look at me.” He pressed a finger under her chin bringing her gaze back to him, to the emotion that was searing her from the inside out.

Forging her broken pieces back together.

And just like he always did, his touch and complete love took her under and held her captive.

A place she never wanted to leave.

“I will not yield when it comes to you. Not in any way.”

“I’m not going anywhere Mark.” She whispered back.

“And I’m making sure of that. Yes, he is my family, but you are my life.”

Her heart stuttered in her chest, beating a rhythm that was meant just for him. A beat that only he could hear. Only he could heal.

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Excerpt Reveal ~ Pressure Point ~ by ~ Claire Hastings

READ ON FOR A SNEAK PEEK OF PRESSURE POINT BY CLAIRE HASTINGS! But first, preorder your copy: https://geni.us/Pressure_Point

BLURB: How high does the pressure get inside the friend zone? This goalkeeper is about to find out…

Moving to America forced Liam Daley to leave almost everything behind in Ireland – his family, his team, and his dreams about what might have been. Now on a mission to prove that he’s more than second string as a member of the Atlanta Rising Football Club, there’s only one thing distracting him: the team’s charming and quirky physical therapist, who just happens to be crushing on the hotshot rookie Dash Lazaro.

Avery Houghton is living her dream working for the Atlanta Rising. In fact, life would be perfect if she could just score a date with her dream guy. But overcoming her natural awkwardness is unlikely, and her insecurities aren’t doing her any favors either. She’s desperate for help, and who better to teach her how to attract a football star than another football star?

As Avery’s reluctant partner in crime, Liam hopes to show her that she doesn’t need to change for any man. But simply telling Avery how he really feels seems impossible. While Avery gets closer to everything she thinks she wants, Liam starts to feel the pressure. Will he be forced to pass when he’s finally ready to make a play for her heart?

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“I have five brothers. I don’t know anything about girl stuff like clothes and makeup and all that.”

“But you have a penis. One I assume works, so you can tell me if something is hot or not, right? Like, if it stands up, then I’ll know I’m on to something!”

“Seriously?”

“Well, it does work, right? Because if not, I am technically a doctor. I could help!”

“It works fine,” he muttered, shifting uncomfortably in his seat. Nothing about this conversation should be turning him on, but just Avery mentioning his dick made it come to life and his mind start to wander to all kinds of ways he could show her just how well it worked. He had no worries about it coming to life in her presence. The bigger concern was making sure it—and he—behaved in a way that didn’t ruin their friendship. Although maybe I shouldn’t turn down your help…

“See, then it shouldn’t be an issue!”

He rolled his eyes, careful not to let her see. He really needed to steer this conversation away from dick. Hell, away from him in general.

“Can’t you just ask Felicity or Talia?”

That was it, Felicity and Talia. One of them would have the answer.

“No! I only met Felicity Sutherland for the first time ever last night as she was educating me on womansplaining. Not to mention she’s the owner of the team! I can’t go to her and be like, ‘Hi, could you teach me how to seduce one of your players?’ And Talia…” she trailed off.

“Talia…” he prompted.

“She’s the competition.”

“Competition? Competition for what?”

“Dash. He’s all kinds of interested in her.” Her eyes fell to where her hands were resting in her lap, her thumb scratching at the chipped polish on her nails. Liam watched as she shrunk into herself, and once again, he had to fight the urge to hold her. Even if he thought her crush on Dash was dumb, he hated to see her hurting like this. He wanted to take all that hurt away and replace it with something, anything, that would make that smile of hers reappear.

“She’s not interested back,” he offered, hoping that his insider information might help cheer her up.

“Whether she is or not, she’s still what he wants. She’s…she’s pretty.” Her voice was resigned, her eyes still focused on her hands. She swallowed hard and then looked up at him. Her eyes were glassy, like her emotions were starting to take over. “And that’s all I want. To be able to find that in me. I want to be pretty.”

“You are.”

“No, I mean like pretty. Really pretty. That’s not me. I mean, I guess I’m not totally hideous. But some girls you simply look at and go ‘they’re pretty.’ And now I’ve said pretty, like, seven hundred times. I’m not that. I’m not someone you see and immediately think about how good I look. All I want is for someone to look at me across the room and think that I’m beautiful.”

Her words were like a sucker punch to the gut. He hated that she felt like that. And hated even more that he couldn’t tell her exactly what he was thinking.

I look at you like that, Avery…

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Excerpt Reveal ~ Summer With You ~ by ~ Taylor Jade

SUMMER WITH YOU by Taylor Jade is releasing August 13th! Genre: Contemporary Romance Trope: Enemies to lovers this one is a continuation of their love story a few years later.

Pre-Order on Amazon today! http://mybook.to/Summerwithyou

Summer – one of the most fun and hottest times of the year. All Celine wanted was a peaceful summer vacation out on the lake with her husband and kids.

But, of course, that was too much to ask when they lived in the sunshine state.

It was like a repeat of twelve years ago; a hurricane is threatening to tear through Florida once again.

And it’s not just her and Ace anymore – they have their entire family to worry about, including her brother and his family.

They survived their first hurricane together, but will they be able to survive another one all while keeping their families safe?

Follow Celine and Ace on this thrilling adventure as they return in the third installment of the Loving You Series.

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– LOVING YOU SERIES – Book 1: Nobody But You: http://mybook.to/NobodyButYou – Celine + Ace Book 2: Only You: http://mybook.to/ONLYYOU – Amber & Ryan Book 3: Summer With You: http://mybook.to/Summerwithyou – Celine + Ace, years later – Coming August 13th! Book 4: Christmas With You: http://mybook.to/ChristmaswithYou – Coming December 10th!

EXCERPT

“I love you, Celine.”

Tears welled in my eyes at the adoration in my husband’s eyes. Sometimes, I knew this man was too good to be true.

“I love you, Ace, with my entire heart.” We reached for each other, our hands meeting halfway across the table and connecting, fitting together perfectly just like they always had. Ace Danvers would always be my soul mate, and I would always be his.

He didn’t let go of my hand as he paid the bill and then walked us out to our cars. We stood at my big, white SUV. He leaned into me, pushing my body against the hot car, his hands planted on the window, caging me in, but I never minded being this man’s prisoner.

“You know better than to put handprints on my window,” I whispered against his lips, closing my eyes just in time for his lips to crash against mine.

Time had made him more demanding. He didn’t ask for permission anymore. He just claimed, but I didn’t mind. This man owned me.

Biting my bottom lip, he soothed the sting with a brush of his tongue before parting my lips, tangling his tongue with mine, assaulting my senses. I moaned against his lips, my hands gripping the front of his shirt.

It didn’t matter that we were in broad daylight, nor did I mind the sweat dripping down the side of my face or my sundress sticking to my body like a second skin. None of it bothered me. All that mattered was the passion between me and my man.

If the world crashed and burned around us, I knew I would be okay because I had him—my rock, my hero, my Ace.

We’d been through hell, and now, it was time for our happily ever after.

I pulled away from his demanding lips to gasp for breath. I leaned my head against his chest, feeling his chest rise and fall, his heart beating as rapidly as mine. Years later, we still had the same effects on each other that we did when we first met.

“I just want a calm summer with you and our kids. I don’t care what we do as long as I spend the summer with you,” I told him. His arms banded around me, crushing me against him as he sought my lips out again.

MEET THE AUTHOR Taylor Jade is 21 years old and already pursuing her dreams. Beginning at age 12, Taylor wrote numerous stories for personal pleasure and school, always excelling when it came to English essays. Writing is one of her many hobbies along with water skiing and jet skiing, but writing is her favorite without a doubt. She can be herself and escape into another world where there are no rules, as she makes up her own.

Taylor began her writing career on a website called Wattpad, shown to her by one of her friends at school. She went from reading numerous stories to posting her own. After finishing her second book, she decided it was time to publish after all the positive reviews she received.

At 14 she published her first novel, and four years later at 18 she published her second.