Rush Into You

by Brianna Lee

Rush Into You Synopsis:

I had it all.

I was captain of the cheerleading squad and star of the debate team.

I was smart and popular and living the dream.

Until that night.

That one fateful night changed everything.

Now everyone hates me—everyone.

They stay far away.

It’s safer.

Drugs numb the pain, and sex pays for the drugs.

Being alive is my punishment.

Then I meet him.

Ryker Rosse.

Tattoos, sinful body…and his eyes. His eyes are irresistible.

He is captivating. He treats me with respect.

He sees me.

Ryker brings happiness into my life of regret, but I don’t know if I deserve happiness.

Some mistakes can never be forgiven.

Or can they?

Excerpt

“How come I’ve never seen you here before?” I blurted.

“I work at a different bar about twenty minutes from here. Sometimes I help out at different places when they are short staffed, and I got sent here as a favor tonight. The money’s good…the company better.” He winked.

My eyes widened, and I opened my mouth to respond but closed it again. I didn’t know what to say to that.

Ryker nodded at my shot as he reached for his Coke. Lifting his glass, his unblinking blue and gold eyes pinned me with their fire. I squirmed slightly on the wooden barstool, his intense focus making me nervous. Several rapid heartbeats later, his dropped voice rang clear in my ears, “To worthy women.”

All the air rushed from my lungs in surprise. I was completely caught off guard by his toast and didn’t know what to say. He took a sip of his drink and eyed me expectantly, waiting for me to take my own shot. I knew I wasn’t a worthy woman, but I reluctantly tipped the glass back and relished the burn spreading through my chest. I didn’t make any embarrassing faces this time since my tastebuds were a bit numb from my earlier beer and shot, but Ryker still wore a bright smile when I looked at him.

“Thanks. A year later, and I finally get my welcome and some proper service.” I shook my head.

Ryker’s husky chuckle made my lower body clench with desire. I’d never had that kind of reaction to a man’s laugh before. My body felt warm to the touch, and I knew the alcohol was working its way through my bloodstream and loosening me up.

He braced his strong arms on the bar and leaned into my space. I found myself leaning closer as well, eager to hear his next words. He tentatively reached out and swept my hair behind my ear. “You have the most beautiful eyes.”

I smiled as a blush heated my cheeks. “Thank you,” I muttered awkwardly.

Spending the past five years isolated from the world, with the exception of drug dealers and prison inmates had really damaged my social skills. Long gone was the confident and popular girl. Now, I was socially awkward and hated.

It had been too long since someone was nice to me, and although I was suspicious at first, it felt good talking to Ryker. Within minutes of meeting him, he’d found a way through my protective layers and into the normal girl I kept locked within. He found the girl who used to smile and laugh.

I didn’t think he would have been as welcoming and understanding if he knew the girl he was talking to was locked inside the body of a heroin addict and murderer.

Brianna Lee Bio:

Brianna Lee is an avid reader and flavored ice coffee addict. She is also a book blogger for Brianna Lee Book Reviews and lives in Massachusetts with her beautiful daughter.

As a busy mom and aunt, she often has to write her stories in a notepad app on her cell phone, but late at night you will find her typing on her laptop until she passes out on her keyboard…literally.

Brianna encourages readers to contact her as she loves to hear from you! Email her at authorbriannalee@live.com.

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