Chasing Perfection: Vol 1 Blog Tour and Giveaway

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They all think they can sleep their way to the top – blondes, brunettes and redheads. That is, until they meet me. My name is DeVon Ricci and I’m an asshole. At least they all seem to think so. But I don’t give a shit because they never last long. Two or three weeks tops, then they’re gone. Not that it matters. There’s always another talent waiting to take a seat on the casting couch, but I’ve yet to find what I’m looking for. I know what I want and I won’t settle for less. I’m always chasing perfection.

The embodiment of the American dream, DeVon Ricci had come to America from Italy when he was a teenager and then, with hard work and perseverance, had worked his way up in a cutthroat industry to emerge as the head of one of the top talent agencies in Los Angeles. Now it looks like he has everything he could ever want, except for the perfect woman.

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M. S. Parker is the author of the Erotic Romance series, Club Privè.
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They all think they can sleep their way to the top – blondes, brunettes and redheads. That is, until they meet me. My name is DeVon Ricci and I’m an asshole. At least they all seem to think so. But I don’t give a shit because they never last long. Two or three weeks tops, then they’re gone. Not that it matters. There’s always another talent waiting to take a seat on the casting couch, but I’ve yet to find what I’m looking for. I know what I want and I won’t settle for less. I’m always chasing perfection.

The embodiment of the American dream, DeVon Ricci had come to America from Italy when he was a teenager and then, with hard work and perseverance, had worked his way up in a cutthroat industry to emerge as the head of one of the top talent agencies in Los Angeles. Now it looks like he has everything he could ever want, except for the perfect woman.

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Review

DeVon is the head of one of the top talent agencies in LA. He is not only ruthless in his business but also his sex life. Knowing he can get any woman he wants, he does frequently and he is always in charge whether they are calling him Sir or Master. Krissy has just become part of the agency and having started off getting the job through the most unconventional “interviews”, Krissy is willing to do whatever it takes to make it in this career, even if that means taking on the top man himself.

“My name is DeVon Ricci and I’m an asshole. At least they all seem to think so. But I don’t give a shit because they never last long.”

I freaking LOVED this book hard. I have been searching and searching for an erotic/romance book that was as good as some of my favourites, for so long now I never thought I would find another 5 star. But this story delivered it and more and I rate it up there with some of my all time favourites.

DeVon was beyond sexy. One of the best dominants I have ever read. He was cold, calculating, ruthless, demanding, sexy, hot, powerful…I could go on and on describing how much I loved him and why but honestly ladies you deserve to discover him for yourself. Just be prepared to read this book in private so you can fully enjoy all that is DeVon.

” I never lost control. I WAS control.”

Krissy was an amazing female lead. Normally in this sort of genre the female can be a little weak or too passive for my liking. There was nothing passive about Krissy. Feisty, determined, strong, confident- she is the best example to prove that you don’t have to be meek or shy to like being controlled in the bedroom.

“He’d f**k me hard enough to make me see stars. He wouldn’t treat me like I could break, but he’d try to break me.”

The plot itself was massively entertaining. I read through this so quickly as it kept me hooked, not wanting to stop and put it down. The sex scenes were hot, the amount of drama was just right and the interaction of Krissy and Devon was just the cherry on top for me. The writing was brilliant; the story just flowed so well and the language used especially in the sex scenes and conversations between the main two was just perfect. Not over the top or forceful in trying to be sexy. I literally couldn’t stop reading.

“His face held the promise of something I’d never felt before…”

My one negative…I WANT MORE! This is a shorter story with around 200 pages but with the next two books coming out rather quickly this hasn’t annoyed me as it normally does and I can’t wait for the next one to find out what happens between Devon and Krissy.

This story is up there with my favourites of this genre and a huge well done to the author for achieving a brilliant book in what is a very competitive genre.

Bethany

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Tess in Boots by Courtney Rice Gager

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Tess in Boots Cover RevealTess Dougherty plans every aspect of her life right down to the last detail. But she doesn’t plan on running her boyfriend off by bringing up the topic of marriage before he’s ready. And she doesn’t plan to lose her job on the day she’s set to receive a huge promotion. So when her perfect world unravels, Tess makes a new plan: disappear.

Tess packs her bags and leaves her city apartment for a remote vineyard in North Carolina. At first, she’s put off by the slow pace of small-town life in the South. She’s especially irritated by Thatcher, the vineyard’s smart-mouth, dimple-faced farmhand. But she soon begins to appreciate the area’s charm, and Thatcher’s charm, too. She even swaps her trademark heels for a pair of cowboy boots. As Tess spends more time getting to know Thatcher, she finds herself loosening her grip on her old life little by little. Unfortunately, things on the vineyard aren’t as simple as they seem. There’s a secret here, and when the truth comes to light, Tess is forced to reconsider every plan she’s ever made.

 
 

Release Date: December 2, 2014

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Courtney Rice GagerCourtney Rice Gager graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a minor in creative writing. Courtney is also the author of The Buggy List. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and daughter.

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Burying Water by K.A. Tucker Cover Reveal

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The top-selling, beloved indie author of Ten Tiny Breaths returns with a new romance about a young woman who loses her memory—and the man who knows that the only way to protect her is to stay away.

Left for dead in the fields of rural Oregon, a young woman defies all odds and survives—but she awakens with no idea who she is, or what happened to her. Refusing to answer to “Jane Doe” for another day, the woman renames herself “Water” for the tiny, hidden marking on her body—the only clue to her past. Taken in by old Ginny Fitzgerald, a crotchety but kind lady living on a nearby horse farm, Water slowly begins building a new life. But as she attempts to piece together the fleeting slivers of her memory, more questions emerge: Who is the next-door neighbor, quietly toiling under the hood of his Barracuda? Why won’t Ginny let him step foot on her property? And why does Water feel she recognizes him?

Twenty-four-year-old Jesse Welles doesn’t know how long it will be before Water gets her memory back. For her sake, Jesse hopes the answer is never. He knows that she’ll stay so much safer—and happier—that way. And that’s why, as hard as it is, he needs to keep his distance. Because getting too close could flood her with realities better left buried.

The trouble is, water always seems to find its way to the surface.

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Born in small-town Ontario, Kathleen published her first book at the age of six with the help of her elementary school librarian and a box of crayons. She is a voracious reader and the farthest thing from a genre-snob, loving everything from High Fantasy to Chick Lit. Kathleen currently resides in a quaint small town outside of Toronto with her husband, two beautiful girls, and an exhausting brood of four-legged creatures.

 

 

 

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Surrender To Me by Monica James Release Blitz

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Surrender To Me

by Monica James

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Blurb:

Ava Thompson left her one true love, Jasper White, to unearth her destiny. It was the only way for Ava to grow into the woman she’s always wanted to become.

Sadly, that destiny has led her back to the place that broke her … Singapore.

And more importantly, it has led her back to the man who broke her … Harper.

Ava is no longer the scared, lost girl she once was. She is stronger and determined to accomplish her dreams in order to find happiness. Hopefully, at the end of it all, she will return into the loving arms of Jasper White.

Six months later, Ava travels back to Los Angeles for an event that embraces the true meaning of love. Sadly for Ava, her meaning of true love has been lost.

Los Angeles is not how Ava left it. Things have changed. People have changed. She has changed. However, what has remained untouched is her passionate love for Jasper White.

But does Jasper feel the same?

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He inches his face towards mine, and I too edge forward, so not in control of my actions right now, because kissing him is the only thing I can think of. But then I remember he’s drunk, and this kiss will be meaningless in the morning.

Pulling back and shaking my head, in hopes of knocking some sense into my lust-filled brain, I whisper, “You’re drunk, Jasper.”

Jasper smiles, but it’s a sad smile.

His eyes focus on mine as he confesses, “I’m drunk on you. You’re my poison, Ava, and I don’t know how to stop consuming you.”

A breath catches in my throat as words that should be interpreted harshly, aren’t at all perceived that way. I don’t know how to reply, so I don’t. I close my eyes and take five steadying breaths.

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Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.

Reopening my eyes, I see that I’m alone.

Peering up at Jasper’s house, I witness him turning back towards my car from his front door. The porch light reflects off his beautiful face, and his expression is mirroring mine. And that expression is one I have been trying so hard to keep at bay, but sadly have been failing at.

That expression is one of submission and surrender.

We both surrender.

And that fact scares the living shit out of me.

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Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson.

When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two.

She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers, and her inspiration comes from every day life. She is an Amazon best selling author in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals.

She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.

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I Surrender (I surrender Book 1)
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Singapore has stolen a piece of Ava Thompson.

It took one life shattering moment for her to realize her ex-boyfriend is not the man she believed him to be. Returning home to Los Angeles was never going to be easy for Ava, as her heart has been shattered to smithereens and she’s convinced it’ll never heal. Or, so she thought.

Enter Jasper White.

Unbeknown to Ava, he will change her life forever.

The attraction is instantaneous, which troubles Ava, who has sworn off men indefinitely. Yet, she is finding resisting Jasper—with his tousled bedroom hair and piercing cerulean eyes—harder than she ever imagined. That’s because Jasper knows what he wants … and he wants her.

Can Ava surrender to her feelings for the one man who compels her to love again? What happens if love isn’t enough?

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Something Like Normal
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Mia Lee has a secret…

A secret she’s kept hidden since she was eight years old, however, Mia will no longer allow that secret to define her.

An irrevocable decision has left Mia Lee a fugitive and on the run—a circumstance that should leave her weak and scared, yet Mia has never felt so alive.

Under the pseudonym of Paige Cassidy, Mia is ready to live the life she’s never had, and she’s determined not to allow her tainted past dictate her promising future.

Paige is on a Greyhound bus heading from L.A. to South Boston, Virginia, to start a new life. A life that includes finding her mother, who abandoned her at age three. But what she finds, is four people, who will change her life forever.

Yet no one can outrun their past…

Especially one filled with bitter memories, which refuse to remain hidden.

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Stripped by C.A. Harms Blog Tour

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by C.A. Harms
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content.

 

 

 

At twenty years old Kylie finds herself in a situation she never could’ve imagined…
 

 

She was abandoned by her husband with their five month old baby and a mountain of debt.

 

 

 

 

She’s forced to look for a job, but as a high school drop-out her choices are limited.

 

 

 

 

Kylie had no choice but to become a stripper…

 

 

 

 

While working one night, Kylie feels a connection with a handsome stranger.

 

 

When she runs into him the next day, he asks to take her out, but she knows she doesn’t belong in his perfect world.
 

 

The problem is, Evan can’t seem to get the sexy stripper out of his mind.

 

 

 

 

He knows she doesn’t belong there and something about her makes him feel alive. But when her past comes knocking, his trust issues cause him to run.

 

 

 

 

Will Kylies past continue to sabotage her? Or will she be able to break free once and for all?
 
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C.A. Harms is like any other addicted reader. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories. She hasn’t always been a lover of Romance and had once been addicted to a good Mystery. Just recently she has taken on a new liking and now is a full blown Romance novel addict.
She lives in Illinois and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. You will always find her with her kindle or paperback in hand as it is her favorite pass time.
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**Mature Content Warning** Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual content.

At twenty years old Kylie finds herself in a situation she never could’ve imagined…

She was abandoned by her husband with their five month old baby and a mountain of debt.

She’s forced to look for a job, but as a high school drop-out her choices are limited.

Kylie had no choice but to become a stripper…

While working one night, Kylie feels a connection with a handsome stranger.

When she runs into him the next day, he asks to take her out, but she knows she doesn’t belong in his perfect world.

The problem is, Evan can’t seem to get the sexy stripper out of his mind.

He knows she doesn’t belong there and something about her makes him feel alive. But when her past comes knocking, his trust issues cause him to run.

Will Kylies past continue to sabotage her? Or will she be able to break free once and for all?

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Aww! I thought this book was so good! Kylie was a single mom when her husband Brad just up and left and left her with no explanation, no money and a pile of  bills. She had 98 dollars to her name and a baby.  She knew that the only way to improve her situation was to find a job and find one fast. So she decided to be a Stripper. She met HAWT ass Evan one night while stripping and her world began to change although she tried to fight it.  This was a easy read and a new author for me. I really enjoyed this book. I loved the relationship between Evan and Kylie although sometimes I wanted to smack Kylie because she was so worried about what others thought about her and her job that she kept running away from the one person that truly loved her so much.. Evan.  This is a HEA and is a stand alone book.  This book is for mature readers and has some hot love scenes = )
5 smooches!
Tricia
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Tempting Sydney by Angela Corbett Blog Tour and Giveaway

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“Someone needs to make you come completely undone, Sydney Parker.” His tongue moved slowly over his lips. “That someone is going to be me.” 

Goal-oriented Sydney Parker has never had a problem focusing. She’s about to start law school, the first step on her way to the Supreme Court. With no time for relationships, she lives vicariously through her best friend Brynn, who has recently decided to use sex as a research tool. Sydney, however, hasn’t been laid in years. Men are a distraction, one Sydney has diligently avoided…until Jackson West crashes into her life, and under her hood.

The last thing Sydney needs is a hot mechanic working on her ‘69 Camaro. Especially a hot mechanic with eyes like the ocean and lick-me abs, who claims to be better in bed than a werewolf.

Jax thinks that’s exactly what Sydney needs.

But Sydney has goals, and a relationship with the enigmatic Jax would challenge her.

Distract her.

Tempt her.

Sydney is about to find out that temptation is very hard to resist.

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The light from the setting sun glared off the truck door as it opened. The person was in shadow, but his outline showed a large, tall, imposing frame. Wide shoulders, narrow waist, full head of hair. I thinned my eyes. Since Red was just a little above hobbit size and balding, I figured this must be one of his employees, and not one I recognized by silhouette. I lifted my hand to block the light and try to get a better view. It didn’t help. He kept walking toward me and was five feet away before I realized who it was.

Confident, gorgeous blue eyes held mine. It was the guy. And he was standing in front of me…about to work on my engine. I had a momentary hot flash and took a deep, steadying breath to try to calm down.

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Jax pulled a piece of candy from his pocket, unwrapping it as he watched me, like he was waiting for my next move and totally amused by the internal struggle I seemed to be having. He put the candy in his mouth, rolling it against the inside of his cheek, then cocked a brow. “Hey, sixty-nine. Want a piece?”

I shook my head, candy the very last thing on my mind.

“Want a piece of candy, then?”

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Halfway through the movie, he shifted, his leg falling down, opening wider. His whole body angled in toward me. Electricity pulsed between us and my heart was thumping out of my chest. His eyes latched to mine as he reached down and started pulling my hand…up.

I forgot to breathe as I watched my fingers drag over the inner seam of his jeans. I only remembered to gasp in air when I was almost ready to pass out. As my hand moved, I hazarded a glance at his face. His sapphire eyes were dark and fiery with need and anticipation.

And he kept moving my hand. Slowly.

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Angela Corbett graduated from Westminster College where she double majored in communication and sociology. She has worked as a journalist, freelance writer, and director of communications and marketing. She loves classic cars, traveling, and listening to U2. She lives in Utah with her incredibly supportive husband and their five-pound Pomeranian, Pippin, whose following of fangirls could rival Justin Bieber’s. She writes YA/NA titles as Angela Corbett. She writes Adult titles as Destiny Ford.

 

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Synopsis

“Someone needs to make you come completely undone, Sydney Parker.” His tongue moved slowly over his lips. “That someone is going to be me.”

Goal-oriented Sydney Parker has never had a problem focusing. She’s about to start law school, the first step on her way to the Supreme Court. With no time for relationships, she lives vicariously through her best friend Brynn, who has recently decided to use sex as a research tool. Sydney, however, hasn’t been laid in years. Men are a distraction, one Sydney has diligently avoided…until Jackson West crashes into her life, and under her hood.

The last thing Sydney needs is a hot mechanic working on her ‘69 Camaro. Especially a hot mechanic with eyes like the ocean and lick-me abs, who claims to be better in bed than a werewolf.

Jax thinks that’s exactly what Sydney needs.

But Sydney has goals, and a relationship with the enigmatic Jax would challenge her.

Distract her.

Tempt her.

Sydney is about to find out that temptation is very hard to resist

Review

Sydney Parker has her priorities straight, nothing will get in the way of her goals! Law school is going to require a lot of studying and boys are not going to get in her way. Or so she thought. A pair of ‘Blue Eyes’ at Soup and Spoon challenge Sydney, her goals, and her comfort zone.
“Someone need to make you come completely undone Sydney Parker…that someone is going to be me” 
Holy hotness, Jax West has a way with words and uses his fair share of innuendos. But I didn’t mind. He made me blush! I connected with these two instantly. I felt their emotions, the fun banter, the moments that make your heart clench when you realize you said something mean to the one you love.
“Too much what? Too much emotion? Too much commitment? Because that’s what relationships are. Intimacy, commitment, emotion. Love.”
This author did an excellent job. These two were very relatable. Broken Jax and studious Sydney find the right amount of compromise for their blossoming relationship. Their story was beautifully written and captivated me from the very start. 4 smooches for Tempting Sydney by Angela Corbett.
Sarah
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Wife Number Seven by Melissa Brown Blog Tour and Giveaway

TITLE: WIFE NUMBER SEVEN
AUTHOR: MELISSA BROWN
RELEASED: JULY 21st
Lipstick. Bright, red lipstick. Nothing but lipstick. Even though it’s against our faith to wear a color that screams of sexual promiscuity and deviant behavior, I’m not allowed to protest. But, I want to. So badly.
You see, there’s more to me than the braid that spills down my back. More to me than the layers of heavy fabric that maintain my modesty. And so much more than the oppressive wedding band that adorns my finger–the same band that each of my sister wives wear. So much more. To protest would be sinful. I must keep sweet, that is my duty.
So I’ll wear the lipstick. I’ll do as I’m told. And I’ll do my best to silence the resistance within me, to push him from my mind. If only my heart would do the same.

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“Wait.” Porter hopped up from the couch and ran in front of me, closing the door. He turned, forcing me against the wall of the hallway. Then he placed his hands on the wall on either side of me, and stood much too close to me. My heart thumped inside my chest and sweat formed on the back of my neck. He was trapping me. How could I have been so stupid? Why did I come here? What did I expect to happen? Silly girl. Foolish girl. Stupid girl. Porter tilted his head, narrowing his eyes as he asked, “Why are you really here?” “I-I already t-told you.” I clenched my eyes tightly, scolding myself for stumbling on my words. “No, that’s not why. Tell me the truth.” He leaned in closer, whispering into my ear, “It’s okay, you can say it.” Slowly, he inched closer. I felt like his prey as he backed me into the wall, one arm above each of my shoulders. With my back pressed against the wall and his breath on the sensitive skin of my neck, my anxiety ramped up and the area between my legs began to throb. “Say what?” I whispered, finally allowing my gaze to meet his. His eyes had darkened, become intense, and focused on me as if everything else in the world had ceased to exist. No one had ever looked at me like that. He sees me. Really sees me. What on earth have I gotten myself into? “You’ve been thinking about me, haven’t you?” he asked, his voice low. He lifted one hand from the wall and tucked a stray piece of hair behind my ear. I shook my head. “You’re lying,” he insisted. “I know it.” Again, I shook my head from side to side, closing my eyes tightly, resisting the urge to place my lips on his, just like I had in my dreams. “I’ve been thinking about you,” he said softly. “I don’t want to, but I can’t stop. Ever since you came here that day, I can’t get you out of my fucking head.” I flinched. That awful word made my shoulders tense. But my heart fluttered at the idea of Porter thinking of me, wanting me, dreaming of me like I dreamed of him. I said nothing, but met his stare with my own. “Tell me something,” he whispered when I didn’t respond to his confession. “Do you love him?” Again, this wholly inappropriate question. Only this time, I wanted to answer. I wanted to scream it through the apartment. I wanted him to know that Lehi Cluff could never own my heart. When I didn’t answer, he moved in closer, so close I could feel the thumping of his heart against mine. I shook my head in answer to his question, and he sighed. “I see.” He nuzzled the hot skin of my neck with his nose, before he pulled back to look into my eyes. “Tell me something else.” I glanced away quickly, afraid to look back into his icy eyes. “Does he make you come?” I wanted to pretend that I knew what he meant. But I didn’t. I had no idea. I glanced up, searching his eyes for an explanation. “C-come where?” I asked finally. He chuckled again under his breath. “Come,” he said again as he ran his finger down the side of my neck, then skimmed it along the neckline of my dress. “It’s not a place, it’s a feeling,” he explained. “A feeling so intense you come apart.” Porter continued to drag his fingers gently across the delicate skin at the base of my neck. I held my breath, but the rise and fall of my chest didn’t stop. “It’s what happens when a man knows how to touch a woman the right way. Make her feel things no one else can. Make her respond with the lightest touch, in just the right place.” His face was inches from mine. I could taste his breath. Feel the heat. “Oh.” I swallowed hard. My throat was dry, my breath harsh. He was talking about orgasms. Rebecca had explained them to me, about losing herself in Burt. I’d never lost myself, but something told me I could easily lose myself in Porter. Part of me was already lost in him, in his smoky voice, in the heat of his breath on my ear, in the tip of his finger against the fabric of my dress. “I’d make you come . . . so hard.” His voice was rough as his finger continued to dip down beneath the cotton. The pulsing in my private area increased, so much that I had to press my thighs together to numb the sensation. He glanced down at my crossed feet and smiled. “Come on, Brin. Admit it,” he insisted softly. “You think about me, just as I think about you. I know you do.” Involuntarily, as if somehow detached from the reasonable side of my brain, my head nodded up and down. Slowly. So slowly.
Melissa Brown was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She attended the University of Illinois and is the mother of two fantastic kids. She’s an avid reader who enjoys making handmade gifts for her family and friends, as well as baking and painting. She speaks fluent movie quotes from the 1980s and ’90s.Her romance titles include Bouquet Toss, Champagne Toast, Picturing Perfect and Unwanted Stars. She is currently developing a Young Adult series called Sorority of Three.

Why I wrote this story…

Quite a few people have asked me why I decided to write this story— why I chose this subject matter instead of writing another light romance like the “Love of my Life” series.  For some, this book seems out of character for a “Melissa Brown book.” The best answer I can give is that I just had to. I’ve been fascinated by this lifestyle for years, unable to wrap my brain around how a woman could share her husband.   The idea for Brinley’s story came to me over a year ago, and it stuck with me. I kept seeing the characters in my head and I knew that eventually I had to tell her story.  Whenever I shared my idea with friends, they were intrigued. I think we’re all drawn to taboo subjects such as polygamy. We’re curious about those who live their lives so differently than we live our own. I’ve read several autobiographies from those who have left polygamous compounds, and have been fascinated. For everything I learned, I wanted to learn more. So, I watched documentaries, read more, devoured all of the information that I could. If I was going to tackle this topic, I knew that I had to be accurate.  For my readers who have enjoyed my contemporary romance novels, I hope you will give this one a try, as well. It’s different—that’s true. It’s a little darker, it pushes boundaries in a way that my other books have not. But, as a writer, this excites me. I want to continue to push myself as my career continues.  I am not finished with light romance, but I’ve really enjoyed pushing myself in this way. And for that reason, this book has become my very favorite of anything I’ve written. And I promise, within the darkness there is still hope in this story.  I can’t completely abandon my inner optimist.