 As you know, this is a bodyguard romance. Katherine Stallworth hired Raheem to keep her safe. He's her 24/7 protection, but she also has another bodyguard, a driver named Morris. He and Raheem work together as a team, but in this scene you'll see Raheem get very angry because he caught Morris slipping on his job. There's also an undercurrent of tension between the couple that's not solely related to the job... _____________ They exited the apartment, and outside of the W Hotel, Raheem slipped dark sunglasses over his eyes and surveyed the street filled with passing cars and briskly walking pedestrians. He didn’t always wear shades, but they served a practical purpose when he worked close protection. In addition to shielding the eyes from direct sunlight, flashes, or glares, they kept eye movements hidden from potential attackers. As security personnel, his eyes constantly roved the immediate area around the principal, and this simple fashion tool made it a little more difficult for a would-be attacker to know where he was looking and which way he was going to move. The first thing he noticed was that Morris was talking to the doorman and another man, his back turned to the Mercedes. That’s when Raheem realized he had forgotten to let them know they were coming downstairs. Because he’d been distracted—by Katherine’s scent, the urge to caress her skin, and his own long held attraction to her. The two men were relaxed, both laughing heartily at a joke. Raheem’s temperature spiked. “Morris, can I talk to you for a minute?” They stopped laughing, and Morris’s eyes opened wide and he walked over. “I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you say you were coming downstairs.” “That’s beside the point. I didn’t alert you, but what the hell is going on here? Why aren’t you paying attention to the car?” “What do you mean?” Morris asked. “Have you already swept the vehicle?” “Of course. I do that every morning,” Morris said, sounding offended. “Then why don’t you have eyes on it?” Raheem demanded. Morris’s cheekbones flushed pink. “Do you really think someone could do anything to the vehicle with me standing right here?” “Do you really think it would be hard for someone to do something to the vehicle? How hard would it be for them to attach a tracking device or attach an explosive to the undercarriage while you’re yakking it up?” Jaw tight and more color flooding his cheeks, Morris didn’t respond, probably knowing that Raheem was right. It was easy enough to do. “It’s okay,” Katherine interrupted. “No, it’s not okay,” Raheem said angrily. “Morris is very good at his job,” she said, her glare signaling he should stop. “Why did you hire me? To make sure that you stayed safe.” “I would appreciate it if you don’t talk to me in that tone.” “And I would appreciate it if you’d let me do my job.” He didn’t care that Morris was silently watching the exchange. Katherine had to learn that she needed to trust him. He turned to Morris. “We need to do another check of the vehicle.” “I’m going to be late for my meeting,” Katherine said. “Then you’ll be late,” Raheem said. Her eyes flashed at him. “May I speak to you privately for a moment please?” She didn’t wait for a response and stalked away—heels clicking the sidewalk and the natural sway of her hips catching his eye. While Morris checked the car, Raheem followed and Katherine swung around and faced him. “Is it really necessary for you to talk to me like that in front of Morris?” “You have to let me do my job,” Raheem grated. “I have no problem with you doing your job, I just don’t think it’s necessary for you to talk to me in that tone in front of Morris. You work for me,” she enunciated. “Exactly. And my job is to keep you safe.” He removed his sunglasses and challenged her with a glare. “If you don’t like my methods, fire me.” Katherine’s chin tilted a little higher. “Keep pushing me and I will. Get that damn chip off your shoulder.” She swept past him and went to talk to the doorman. After Morris finished checking the vehicle, they all climbed in and took off. It was going to be a long day. _______ Release date: October 22 🔥Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zvamN5 🔥Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lRDbyi 🔥Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/39qSdpd 🔥Apple: https://apple.co/3u4fJS9 🔥Nook: https://bit.ly/39ppBg2 🔥Google Play: https://bit.ly/2ZgPyMR 🔥Kobo: https://bit.ly/3ABLTHh
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To my lovely blog followers, I hope your day is off to a great start. I have some good news. Omar and Dana's love story is here, in The Friend Zone (Quicksand #6)! The Friend Zone is the last Quicksand story for the summer. The first two books were Night and Day, an opposites attract, insta-love story and What She Deserves, a second chance romance. Just like books 4 and 5, you'll see Dana getting sucked into the "quicksand" of her feelings for Omar, and vice versa. Then of course, her girlfriends are right there as sounding boards and to be the voice of reason as she navigates the eventual relationship struggles with Omar. So, what can you expect in this one? - spades champs (writing this scene brought back memories; I haven't played spades in years, but back in my college days I was half of a spades team who regularly kicked butt in our dorm) - sexy dancing at a concert - a single dad loving on his son - a foot rub that turns into much more - a plus-size heroine Dana and Omar are a cute and sexy couple who have to figure out how to handle being more than just friends. Jealousy and insecurity threaten to derail them, but love prevails! I hope you love them as much as I enjoyed writing about them.  Their friendship is strong. Their attraction is stronger. For years, English professor Dana Lindstrom has been crushing on her friend, ex-NFL football player Omar Bradford. When another man sparks her interest, she embarks on a new relationship to help her get over those feelings for Omar. To Omar, Dana is a prize he’s held at arm’s length for years, stifling his long-held feelings for her to preserve their close relationship. When Dana’s new love interest stirs intense jealousy, he’ll risk their friendship to show her once and for all he’s the only man she’ll ever need. ❤️Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yZwuPQ ❤️Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rgL8iX ❤️Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3ig3ooI ❤️BN: https://bit.ly/3epg4Zk ❤️Apple: https://apple.co/3kopWWW ❤️Kobo: https://bit.ly/3hEe8Oq ❤️Google Play: https://bit.ly/3epIm5I ❤️Paperback: https://amzn.to/377nH2n Sales A Passionate Love (Brooks Family #1) is $0.00. / reg. $2.99 Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Apple | Nook | Kobo | GP Do Over (Brooks Family #3) is US$2.99 until Aug. 31 / reg. $3.99 Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Apple | Nook | Kobo | GP  Giveaway
I have another giveaway for you! On this one I’ve joined forces with Romance Devoured and 14 other Bestselling Billionaire Romance authors to bring you an amazingly HOT giveaway. The best part? EVERYONE WINS! Prize: Everyone who enters will receive the first book in my Johnson Family series, Unforgettable + 14 additional books free! One lucky winner will also get a brand new Kindle Paperwhite. Deadline to enter: August 2, 2021 Enter here: romancedevouredgiveaways.com
It's time for you to meet Rashad and Layla in What She Deserves (Quicksand #5)! Actually, if you read Night and Day (Quicksand #4), you've already met Layla, and if you read A Powerful Attraction (Quicksand #1), you've already met Rashad. But this time they're not secondary characters. This is their love story, a second chance romance after they broke up several years before. Just like book 4, you get to see the ladies doling out advice and being supportive in their friendship circle. And Layla needs some help, because much as she tries to resist Rashad, he is her kryptonite. Tamika even tells her, "RIP your heart." So, what can you expect in this one? - a sex-only arrangement (do those ever work?) - a heart-breaking secret - a rooftop picnic - a visit to Georgia wine country The third friend in this series within a series, is Dana, and her story is The Friend Zone. She has a thing for her male friend Omar, and turns out he has a thing for her too. But of course, the road to happily ever after is filled with boulders and potholes for our couple. The manuscript is going to my editor next week, so I'm on track to release it on July 30th. 
What She Deserves (Quicksand #5)
Fiery passion wages a war between two destined hearts. Layla Fleming may miss the toe-curling nights between the sheets with Rashad Greene, but it took a long time for her heart to heal. So when she sees the cocky playboy years later, she ignores his advances and moves on. With the first glimpse, Rashad knows he must have Layla back in his bed, but he still holds a dark secret and worries the chemistry between them will fizzle if she knows the truth. In a battle of wills, both Rashad and Layla are determined to keep their hearts intact. Could full honesty bring them closer together, or will it drive them forever apart?
If you haven't read Night and Day (Quicksand #4) yet, here's what readers are saying: "This was a great story! And what a way to start the book off!?...Definitely a 5 ⭐️Star read!" "Imagine finding out your man is cheating, and then falling for the other cheaters ex... I know that sounds kinda crazy, but in this story, it was perfect as Night is to Day..." "Tamika & Anton's story was funny, sexy, sad & a joy to read... Overall a great read!!" "I love Tamika and Anton story. It made you cheer for their love..." 
Night and Day (Quicksand #4)
When Tamika Jones arrives at the apartment on Hargrove Street, she expects to find her boyfriend, the money he stole, and the woman he cheated on her with. Instead, she finds Anton Bevins, a young attorney, who’s good-looking, bewildered by her appearance, and also a victim. Anton doesn’t know what to think of the sexy, baseball-bat-wielding firebrand who disturbed his weekend rest. But somehow he gets sucked into her charms, and after one night together, he can’t get her off his mind. The two end up in a sexy, fun-loving relationship that takes them both by surprise, but is it really love? Or are they just two lonely people on the rebound, seeking comfort in each other’s arms?
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You can get a FREE audio copy of my short story Subordinate Position. It's an interracial romance that I wrote some years ago, and I decided to create an audiobook and gift it to you. The story is 30 minutes long - perfect for a short commute, while doing chores, or going for a walk. To get your free copy of Subordinate Position, click on the link below and follow the download instructions. You can either install the BookFunnel app on your iOS, Android, or Amazon Fire device, stream in your browser, or download the MP3 files and listen to it anywhere you like. (If you have any trouble at all downloading your free audiobook, contact the helpful folks at Book Funnel at help@bookfunnel.com for assistance.) If you'd rather buy the audiobook, it's available for US$3.95, or US$2.99 on Apple or Audible (if you already own the Amazon ebook). Links are here for your convenience. Offer expires July 31st.
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The giveaways continue! This time I'm giving away a mature romance prize pack that contains books with heroines in their 40s and older, and a few generous authors have donated signed copies of their books to sweeten the deal. The total prize pack is valued at $118! Here's what one lucky winner will receive: - $25 gift card - Signed hardcover copy of Seasoned by Delaney Diamond - Signed copy of More Than Love by Sharon C. Cooper - Signed copy of This Time Always by Suzette D. Harrison - Signed copy of Love Can Come Softly by W. Parks Brigham - Signed copy of Trying Love Again by W. Parks Brigham - Citrus candle - Colorful beach towel Who are these generous authors that donated books? Glad you asked. Sharon C. Cooper have collaborated on projects in the past, and she writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Learn more at sharoncooper.net. Suzette D. Harrison writes romance, historical fiction, and has a children's book. Learn more at sdhbooks.com. W. Parks Brigham is the author of sweet romance featuring mature couples. Learn more at amazon.com/W-Parks-Brigham/e/B00G4IPAMU. To enter the giveaway, use this link or the Rafflecopter widget below. Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international entrants. Deadline: July 17, 11:59 pm EST 
So what happened to Shanice? You have to read the book to find out. Along the way, you'll meet more of Cruz's team members and see him and Shanice spend quality time together - before their happily ever after is threatened.
Remember, if you haven't read Until Now (Plan B #1), you should read that before Until Death because the stories are connected, and you'll have a better understanding of what's happening in Until Death. Buy links are below for your convenience. Enjoy!
Until Death
The best laid plans can still go awry…in the most terrifying way. Shanice Lawrence is hiding, but she soon learns that everything she’s been told has been a lie. After she and Cruz finally reunite, she’s happy and content in the life they’ve built together. A normal life, far from the turmoil of the past. But then the unthinkable happens, and she’s thrust into a nightmare she didn’t see coming. When Cruz Cordoba finds Shanice alive, he vows to never leave her again, and for a while, life is good—a far cry from the violence and chaos he’s used to as a Plan B assassin. Unfortunately, a deadly force won’t leave the couple alone. In the end, Cruz has no choice. Kill, or be killed. ?Amazon: http://amzn.to/2Md9g6e ?Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/39yuunZ ?Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/3tcbtzn ?BN: http://bit.ly/2MjeL3c ?Apple: http://apple.co/3tcbxz7 ?Kobo: http://bit.ly/2PaaFeB ?Google Play: http://bit.ly/38XAeH9 ?Paperback: http://amzn.to/39zjYNi Until Now A simple off-the-books assignment becomes a race of life and death. Shanice Lawrence has met the perfect man. He’s sexy, considerate, and best of all, he loves to read. She’s certain she’s found the man of her dreams—until she learns the real reason for his appearance in her life. Cruz Cordoba’s mission was simple: Get close to Shanice, retrieve the data, and kill anyone who gets in his way—including her. But he didn’t anticipate falling for the voluptuous bookstore clerk. Now he has to decide what’s more important—the mission, or the woman. ?Amazon: https://amzn.to/34dBUJ6 ?Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iof6vy ?Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2Slwrur ?BN: https://bit.ly/2SlwxSP ?Apple: https://apple.co/3lNh770 ?Kobo: https://bit.ly/2SjRFsr ?Google Play: https://bit.ly/3ncjyAV ?Paperback: https://amzn.to/3f96TLz
To celebrate the release of book 2 of the Plan B series, I'm having a giveaway!
Prizes: Signed copies of Until Now and Until Death, $25 gift card, and a two-sided "Just One More Chapter" mug. Deadline: April 17, 2021 at 11:45pm EST Eligibility: Must be a newsletter subscriber. Open to U.S. and international entrants. How to enter: Use the form below and enter via Facebook, or enter using your email address. If you choose your email address, be sure to confirm your entry when you get the automated email.  This is the last weekend to get the Love Unexpected ebook box set (books 1-3) for only 99 cents! On Monday, it goes to the regular price of $3.99. And...I created a special box set in audio, available on Apple, Kobo, and Google Play (coming soon to Audible). You can listen to samples on my audiobooks page or go straight to the links. LINKS 💐Amz: https://amzn.to/2uTeNWg 💐Amz UK: https://amzn.to/2UkL7wd 💐Amz CA: https://amzn.to/2GDYQ9h 💐Nook: http://bit.ly/3b2MvsW 💐Apple: https://apple.co/37Om0Wj 💐Kobo: http://bit.ly/3b7SUTJ 💐Google Play: https://bit.ly/31mJX5W AUDIO BUY LINKS 🎧 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3luJIOT 🎧 Audible US: http://adbl.co/3cO3Yam 🎧 Audible UK: http://adbl.co/30SGZFI 🎧 Apple: http://apple.co/3s2ARGD 🎧 Kobo: https://bit.ly/3scZNLc 🎧 Google Play: http://bit.ly/2QaLsRQ Yesterday was the release day for the Family First box set, where you'll get 8 contemporary romance novels from me and 7 other authors. We already have some great reviews from readers who received advanced copies! Check them out: "Loved it! Adult romance readers of all walks of life will enjoy feasting on this buffet of delightful romantic stories such as: second chances, secret babies, billionaires, marriages of convenience, and (a new one for me) foodie romance." - Wymanette C., Reedsy Discovery "These stories were awesome! Eight great books in a box set. All about prominent, wealthy and loving families of color. The love that these couples had for each other was awesome. After reading each story, I had to buy the other books in the series. This is definitely a must read!" - Sharon S., Goodreads "I highly recommend FAMILY FIRST, eight entertaining and engaging stories in one box set for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!" - Brenda L., Romance in Color Get your copy now while it's still 99 cents. The set will soon go to the regular price of $4.99.   
Family First
A Black Romance Boxed Set
with stories by
Iris Bolling, Sharon C. Cooper, Delaney Diamond, Sherelle Green,
Tina Martin, Stephanie Nicole Norris, Candace Shaw, Kiru Taye
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Inside the pages of this limited edition box set is an introduction to 8 family series containing 8 contemporary romance novels from bestselling authors. Get ready for captivating stories of passion, family ties, and Black love!
The collection contains your favorite tropes: second chance romance, foodie romance, secret baby, billionaires, and marriage of convenience. From Seattle to Memphis to Lagos, Nigeria and cities in between, you’ll meet heroes who make you swoon and heroines you’ll want to make your best friends.
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INVESTED by Iris Bolling
Myles Dunning, the thirty-five-year-old CEO of Dunning Bank and Trust, is fighting off one takeover attempt after another to save his family's historical bank. Chrystina Price is a voluptuous, lovable, powerhouse, whose sole purpose in life is too uplift and protect the man she has loved from the first day they met. When the integrity of the family always comes first is it worth Investing in love.
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LOVE UNDER CONTRACT by Sharon C. Cooper, Award-winning and bestselling author
Sumeera Robinson refuses to settle for less than she desires, even if what she craves is the sexy Nicolas Jenkins-Moore. She’s ready for marriage and a family, but his five-year plan has those items at the bottom of the list. When Sumeera walks out of his life, Nicolas realizes what he's lost and will stop at nothing to win her back.
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UNFORGETTABLE by Delaney Diamond, USA Today Bestselling Author
Ivy Johnson is stunned when Lucas Baylor makes an appearance at her family’s event in Seattle. When her deception is revealed, it throws his life into a tailspin and forces them to face the truth of their feelings for each other—feelings they’ve both tried in vain to forget.
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#BLESSED BY MALAKAI by Sherelle Green
Overnight, Malakai Madden becomes a social media legend after the #BlessedMyMalakai hashtag starts trending. Avery Nightingale is the perfect image consultant to get his life back on track. However, avoiding their explosive chemistry proves to be a bigger distraction than either of them bargained for.
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EVENINGS WITH BRYSON by Tina Martin, Three-time Emma Award Winner, including Author of the Year, Book of The Year Award Winner, multiple Amazon #1 new releases
Kalina Cooper doesn't believe in love since watching her father walk out on her mother years ago. But when she meets Bryson Blackstone in her aunt's cafe, he challenges everything she thinks she knows about life and love and reveals secrets about her family that she otherwise would've never known.
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SAFE WITH ME by Stephanie Nicole Norris
Samiyah Manhattan is mourning the death of her six-year marriage when she vows never to trust men again. Celebrity ex-boxer turned business mogul, Jonas Alexander Rose never takes women too seriously. However, when he meets the beautiful Samiyah mulling over a mimosa, Jonas is overwhelmed by the heart throbbing heated attraction, and now he is on a mission to explore this thing called love.
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COOKING UP LOVE by Candace Shaw
When Shelbi Arrington foregoes her medical residency, the last thing she’s searching for is love. However, that’s just what the doctor prescribes when she meets chef Justin Richardson, who is leery of doctors because of his mother’s death years ago. As their relationship heats up, Shelbi learns of a shocking revelation which may extinguish their flame.
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KEEPING SECRETS by Kiru Taye
Have you ever loved someone and didn't know it? That's the dilemma facing Felix when he wakes from a coma to find he is married to the most beautiful and most sensual woman he's ever known. However, will he still feel the same way when he regains his memory and realizes she's been keeping secrets and their marriage is not what he thinks it is?
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 Cruz Cordoba and Shanice Lawrence get the bad guys and fall in love in a matter of days, so prepare yourself for an exciting ride. And, in case you wanted to know more about Cruz Cordoba (of course you do!), below is a snapshot of his file at Plan B. Just know he's not someone you want to mess with. Escape the craziness in the world around us with a story where the bad guys pay and the good guys win and fall in love. As always, I hope you enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed writing it. Happy reading!  BLURB Shanice Lawrence has met the perfect man. He’s sexy, considerate, and best of all, he loves to read. She’s certain she’s found the man of her dreams—until she learns the real reason for his appearance in her life. Cruz Cordoba’s mission was simple: Get close to Shanice, retrieve the data, and kill anyone who gets in his way—including her. But he didn’t anticipate falling for the voluptuous bookstore clerk. Now he has to decide what’s more important—the mission, or the woman. Until Now Buy links
Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA Nook | Kobo | Google Play | Add to Goodreads Apple | Paperback I'm so excited to kick off my new romantic suspense series! This is a new genre for me, but as I'm writing the story, I get the privilege of marrying my two favorite genres - romance and mystery/thrillers. The Plan B series will follow the lives and loves of a group of agents working for a secret government organization, Plan B, charged with protecting the United States from its enemies, foreign and domestic. The first book is titled Until Now, and it's part one of a two-part intro to the series. You've met the hero, Cruz Cordoba before. He's big, muscular, and Cuban. He made a cameo in Do Over, when his Cordoba Agency provided security for the Brooks family. In Two Nights in Paris, he helped Stephan get information on Roselle's background. In Until Now, you'll see how this man of mystery got his start. Below is the story synopsis and preorder links. Go ahead and get your copy so you'll have it on release day, November 20th!  BLURB Shanice Lawrence has met the perfect man. He’s sexy, considerate, and best of all, he loves to read. She’s certain she’s found the man of her dreams—until she learns the truth about the real reason for his appearance in her life. Cruz Cordoba’s mission was simple: Get close to Shanice, retrieve the data, and kill anyone who gets in his way—including her. But he didn’t anticipate falling for the voluptuous bookstore clerk. Now he has to decide what’s more important—the mission, or the woman. 💋Amazon: https://amzn.to/34dBUJ6 💋Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iof6vy 💋Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2Slwrur 💋BN: https://bit.ly/2SlwxSP 💋Apple: Coming soon 💋Kobo: https://bit.ly/2SjRFsr 💋Google Play: https://bit.ly/3ncjyAV 💋Paperback: Coming soon Love Me, part of the Irresistible Husband series, is here! Below are the buy links and an excerpt from the Prologue. Axel and Naphressa are one hot couple, but they know how to have fun, too. Once you're finished reading their story, be sure to pick up the other books in the series, Show Me by Sharon C. Cooper and Do Me by Sheryl Lister.  Hard-working corporate attorney Axel Becker has tried settling down in the past, but when the relationship didn’t work out, he focused on his career to the exclusion of everything else. Enter, Naphressa St. James. The sexy project manager is a former lover and reminds him of what his life could be—fun, exciting. She’s just the woman he might need to shake him out of a rut, but convincing her they belong together will be a lot harder than he expected. Naphressa admits she and Axel have chemistry, but she’s not looking for marriage—again. Been there, done that. Except the more time she spends with Axel, the more she finds the idea of settling down with him to be downright…irresistible. PROLOGUE Axel reclined against the pillows in the hotel bed, the rumpled sheets covering his nakedness as he watched her pull the dress over her head. The light, floral fabric slid lower and covered her bow-shaped hips before falling in a whisper to her knees. As she leaned into the mirror to apply lipstick, tightness squeezed his chest muscles. His time with her had been nothing short of phenomenal, but she was about to walk out of his life, and he’d never see her again because they’d withheld vital details from each other. He didn’t even know her name. At least, he didn’t think he did. The name she’d given was almost certainly fake. Andrea, she’d answered when he asked—clumsily, awkwardly—but it didn’t fit. She didn’t look like an Andrea. Axel threw back the covers. The two-week vacation in Belize had been a sort of congratulatory gift to himself for winning a case that had dogged the firm for three years and established him as a force to be reckoned with in corporate law. The resort and beach were mostly empty, since coming here in October meant a much more quiet, relaxing vacation than he would have had during the high season. Meeting her five days into said vacation had been an unexpected bonus, and for five days and four nights he’d thought of little else but putting a smile on her face and losing himself in her delectable body. Completely nude, Axel strolled to where she stood examining her features as she fiddled with her curly raven hair, trying to figure out the perfect style. He stopped directly behind her and captured the pleasing floral scent of the coconut-hibiscus cream she rubbed all over her body. Their eyes met in the mirror. Hers were dark, with long, thick lashes that conveyed a come-hither look without trying. She arched a groomed eyebrow. “You look fine,” he said, placing a hand on either side of her on the dresser. He whispered the next words in her ear while maintaining eye contact. “You look stunning. If you didn’t have to leave, I’d take you back to bed.” She laughed—sultry, confident. Way more confident than when he’d approached her at the pool. Initially, she’d been…shy? No, hesitant. Her eyes had even held a bit of sadness. The lime-green bikini against her dusky-dark skin had caught his eye, and by cursory observation, also caught the eye of the other two men poolside. He’d been the lucky bastard there alone and took the initiative to approach her. “You’re quite the flatterer, you know that? I’m going back home with an inflated ego.” “And where is home?” Their eyes locked. “You know I can’t tell you that,” she said quietly. “You won’t tell me,” he corrected. “Same difference.” She shrugged. “Persistence is key in my line of work.” “Good for you. I’m sure you’re great at whatever you do.” “I’m great at a lot of things. I’d like to tell you more about me.” “But I’d rather not know.” Her voice took on an edge. Frustration ate at him. This situation was ridiculous. He was used to working hard, and hard work resulted in a reward of some kind, yet no matter how much he pushed, she wouldn’t budge an inch on them sharing more information with each other. “So, you’re just going to leave?” He straightened. She turned to face him and tipped back her head. “I thought we understood each other, Axel.” He’d given her his real name and was glad he did. The sound of her panting those four letters during each orgasm was branded into his brain. “Do we? I understand that you’re about to leave without giving me any more information about yourself, though we both had a great time on this trip.” “And that’s all it was—a great time. Today I go back to reality.” She dropped her gaze and eased past him. He caught her arm above the elbow and forced her gaze higher. There was something in her voice. Regret. Disappointment. She didn’t want to go back to the life she left, wherever that was. “Stay another day with me.” “I can’t.” She shook her head slowly, regretfully. “I can’t give you anything more. If we’re meant to be, we’ll meet again.” The tightness in his chest increased. She was really going to leave, and he’d have nothing but memories and a fake name. “You can give me something else. One more time,” Axel said. His need for her overwhelmed him, and that need was obvious in the heated sound of his voice. He may not know much about her, but he knew that her need matched his, and if he touched her just right, her body would go up in flames like it did every time since they first made love. Axel bent his head and tasted her lips. They were wide and full and downright delicious. “One more time,” he whispered against her mouth. Her right hand caressed his chest, gliding over the tight nipples on his pecs before smoothing over the hair-roughened skin of his abs. His body hardened, and she paused at his left hip, her gaze focused on his rigid flesh. “One more time,” she said shakily. Then she licked her lips, and that did it. Axel crushed her mouth beneath his and lifted her from the carpet. Her soft moans filled his ears as he carried her to the bed. He placed her across the mattress and swiftly dragged her panties past her ankles and tossed them to the floor. He dropped several kisses at the apex of her thighs, inhaling her feminine scent and savoring his last taste of heaven. He hurriedly put on a condom, and with desperation born from gut-rending hunger, he sliced his length into her and began to thrust in earnest. His hips drove hard between her thighs. Bending his head, he showered her throat and face with kisses. How was he supposed to forget her after this? How the hell could he go back to the emptiness his life used to be? Her fingernails clawed his back and ass, and he flinched against the pain that simultaneously brought pleasure. With a rough groan, he continued to drive into her. Their shallow breaths beat against each other, eyes wide open and gazes bound together as if by a rope of yearning and a plea for more. As she came, her eyes shuttered closed and her head fell back. Her lips parted on a sound that sent shivers down his spine as she cried out his name one last time—her voice bouncing back and forth against the walls. BUY LINKS
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