Friday, November 25, 2016

BLACK FRIDAY SALE ~ ROMANCE ~ BEACHWALK PRESS READS




If you haven't picked up your copy of Love's Encore or Night Magic, grab a copy today at the Black Friday Sale at All Romance Ebooks! 25 % Off TODAY!

Get 25% off all Beachwalk Press books. You can find a complete listing of our books here: http://ow.ly/QYRCa

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

COVER REVEAL ~ MASTERING HER SENSES ~ BY LAURA KAYE

Decadent… Sensual… Forbidden…

12 Masters. 12 Desires. 12 Fantasies Come to Life. Meet the Masters of Blasphemy…

Releasing February 21, 2017, MASTERING HER SENSES is the second full-length novel in Laura Kaye's Blasphemy Series. Check out the amazing cover created by Kim Killion from The Killion Group below!

 

A Note from Laura Kaye:

Friends! I’m so excited to share the cover for Mastering Her Senses, the second book in my new erotic Blasphemy series! I’ve been dying to write Master Quinton since he first appeared on the page, and now he is coming your way this February. I’m also excited because the heroine, Cassia Locke, is the sister of one of the Raven Riders (Jagger Locke), so there will be some fun series crossover happening in this book, too! So, so much to love! I hope you’ll check it out and the other books in the series, too!

xo, Laura

12 Masters. Infinite fantasies. Welcome to Blasphemy…

He wants to dominate her senses—and her heart…

Quinton Ross has always been a thrill-seeker—so it’s no surprise that he’s drawn to extremes in the bedroom and at his BDSM club, Blasphemy, where he creates sense-depriving scenarios that blow submissives’ minds. Now if he could just find one who needs the rush as much as him…

When an accident leaves Cassia Locke with a paralyzing fear of the dark, she’ll try anything to get help. Ready to fight, she knows just who to ask for help—the hard-bodied, funny-as-hell Dom she’d always crushed on—and once stood up.

Quinton is shocked and a little leery to see Cassia, but he can’t pass up the chance to dominate the alluring little sub this time. Introducing her to sensory deprivation becomes his new favorite obsession, and watching her fight fear is its own thrill. But when doubt threatens to send her running again, Quinton must find a way to master her senses—and her heart.

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Hard to Serve #.5

Bound to Submit #1

Mastering Her Senses #2 – 2/21/17

Eyes on You #3 – 7/11/17



ABOUT LAURA KAYE:

 Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thirty books in contemporary and erotic romance and romantic suspense, including the Blasphemy, Hard Ink, and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. Laura also writes historical fiction as the NYT bestselling author, Laura Kamoie. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.


   

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

SPOTLIGHT ~ THE VIRGIN BET ~ BY OLIVIA STARKE








TITLE: THE VIRGIN BET
Author: Olivia Starke
Release Date: 09/20/16 

Can Tippy handle Brent's rougher side?

Can fiery Tippy handle Brent's rough touch & sweet discipline?

 Blurb

Tippy Madison has a pretty big secret—she’s a twenty-eight year old virgin. Thanks to her awkward teenage years, then a crazy college schedule, and, finally, her struggling bookstore, she simply hasn’t had time to date. When her beloved bookstore burns down one night, she ends up having a confrontation with a cop that leaves her handcuffed in the backseat of his police cruiser. A cop who happens to be Brent Kingston, the hot former quarterback she tutored back in high school. Though she finds him infuriating, she also finds herself having some pretty wicked thoughts about him.

Brent had a pretty big crush on the opinionated redhead who helped him pass English class. Now grown, Tippy is even more stunning—and just as strong headed. A good turn over his knee and a sound spanking is exactly what she needs, but it’s not enough for Brent. Tippy draws out his darker, kinkier, side, yet he quickly learns she is still a virgin. He worries that the feisty redhead won’t be able to handle this side of sex, but she is full of surprises.

As their relationship grows so does Tippy’s old high school insecurities. Can she overcome the shadows of the past, or will it drive them apart forever?

(WARNING: contains adult spanking, graphic sex, and explicit language)

Purchase Links
http://amazon.com/author/oliviastarke
http://www.authoroliviastarke.com/blushing-books.php

Excerpt


(ADULT)
He spun her around to face away from him, his strong arm wrapping around her torso, holding her tight. He nuzzled her earlobe. “Are you ready?” he asked.

Ready? She still wasn’t sure what was happening. His free hand inched its way down her stomach and dipped beneath the waistband of her yoga pants. When his fingers brushed over the front of her panties, she gasped, and tried to wriggle away.

“What are you doing?” she hissed between her teeth, fearful they might be overheard.

“Hush.” His tone broached no argument, and she clammed up.

His fingertips teased over her clit, and she sucked in a shaky breath. Then he pressed it in tight circles, and the world tipped on end. Her legs trembled as she opened wider, needing more. Needing it harder. Needing him to take her right there, yards away from a public pathway.

“Please,” she whispered between ragged breaths. “I-I….”

“That’s it, Tippy, enjoy yourself. You’re beautiful when you’re aroused. I can feel how wet you are for me through your panties.”

The tight circles changed to hard rubs, just what she needed. Her gasps turned to sharp inhales, and Brent’s hand closed over her mouth just as the orgasm hit. She screamed into his palm as the intensity of it washed through her, leaving her limp as a ragdoll.

“Good girl,” he said, his hot breath brushing by her ear. He turned her around, and kissed her lips. This time a gentle touch, before he pulled away. “I’ve been wanting to do that for the past two weeks.”

She drifted in dreamy bliss, looking into his smiling face. Her hand slipped down, and, feeling braver, cupped his erection through his shorts. She stroked him, enjoying the way he closed his eyes, and groaned. His Adam’s apple bobbed up and down. Finally, he took her hand, and moved it away.

“Not now,” he said. “You touch me anymore like this, and I won’t be able to control myself.”

“Maybe that’s okay with me,” she replied, trying to sound coy and seductive.

His face darkened, and when he met her eyes, a hot rush shot up her spine. “I play rough, Tippy. This isn’t the time or place for that.”

Her knees wanted to buckle, and she couldn’t begin to imagine what he meant by rough.
“Go home,” he said, leaning against the tree, rubbing his hands over his face, before shoving his fingers into his hair.

“What?” Surely he wouldn’t dismiss her so quickly, after giving her the only guy-induced orgasm she’d ever had.

“Go home, now.”





Author Bio                               

Author of super hot paranormal and contemporary romance

Olivia Starke calls the Ozarks home. One of the most beautiful areas in the country, she loves hiking trails with her dogs, and enjoying southern Missouri's fresh air and sunshine.

She's also 'Mom' to four dogs, a growing number of kitties that show up at her door, and four VERY spoiled horses that do little to earn their keep. Not that she'd ever hold that against them.

She's a HUGE fangirl of Doctor Who and to a lesser extent Supernatural, and has a pretty interesting love triangle (or square?) going on in her head between the Doctor and the Winchesters. She is also sort of completely in love with BBC's Sherlock.





Monday, September 5, 2016

SPOTLIGHT ~ LOVE NEVER FAILS ~ BY GINNI CONQUEST



Happy Labor Day!

My friend, the talented author, Ginni Conquest has a new release. If you're in the mood for a swoon over romance, pick up your copy of Love Never Fails. Hop on over to Ginny's website to learn more about her and check out her other stories. You can also see her at one of her upcoming appearances. She loves to make new friends and chat with her readers.

Join me in congratulation Ginni on her newest release. 

Grab your print copy here.

KINDLE EDITION HERE



Multi-millionaire CEO Damien Stone of Stone Oil Industries has made great strides with being environmentally conscious by hiring Geologist Dr. Selina Harrison.

 Selina moved across the country to get a fresh start after a disastrous engagement. Without divulging any last names or what their careers were, Selina wanted Damien to be her one night stand to help her forget the heartbreak she left behind. What Selina didn't factor into her plan was now that Damien shared a night with her, he was never going to let her go. 


From the moment he laid his eyes on her, Damien knew that Selina would be his at whatever cost and he never lost when it came to business or love.


VISIT GINNI'S WEBSITE.

GRAB YOUR COPY OF LOVE NEVER FAILS HERE.



Sunday, August 7, 2016

SPOTLIGHT ~ TAPE TO TAPE ~ BOOK 3 ~ BY V. L. LOCEY

Tape to Tape, Venom # 3
V.L. Locey
M/F Erotic Hockey Romance


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Blurb:
Venom defensive coach Dot "The Shadow" West has made a nice life for herself. She's found a new position on an up-and-coming women's professional hockey team, her daughter is thriving, she gets along well with her fellow coaches and her players admire and respect her. She's proud to have accomplished so much by herself. Everything is running smoothly in her life with no help from anyone, thank you very much.

Sadly, there's one annoying glitch in Dot's new life, and it's in the form of good-looking Theo Grier, former Wildcat goalie and co-host of a controversial sports talk radio show based in Philadelphia, home of the Venom. When Dot loses her cool and calls in to spar with Theo on the air her structured and solitary existence takes a sudden unexpected turn. Before she can hip check the smug fool out of her life she somehow ends up working with him on a new talk radio sports program.



Can she defend her heart against the unwanted feelings Theo is stirring up? Or will she continue to guard herself, and her past decisions, against the offensive moves being made by the ex-goalie? The only man to ignite her passions - and ire - in years?

Can she defend her heart against the unwanted feelings Theo is stirring up? Or will she continue to guard herself, and her past decisions, against the offensive moves being made by the ex-goalie? The only man to ignite her passions - and ire - in years?


Excerpt:

"Security lets you down here?" I asked.
"I'm an old 'Cat. They love me down here," he informed me. I walked past him and began to pull on a mitten. "I thought maybe we could grab a cup of coffee and discuss the show next Monday." That made me pause for a scant moment but just for a moment. I kept walking and dressing. Theo caught up to me with ease. His legs were as long as a thoroughbred's. "Did you hear me?"
"Yes, I heard you. I then chose to ignore you." I wrapped a red and black scarf around my neck, nodded at Eddie the security guard stationed by the staff/players entrance, and then stepped out into a freezing cold Philadelphia night.
"You plan on treating me this coldly forever?" Theo asked as I slid past him. If he thought holding the door open for me would chill me out, he was sorely mistaken.
"Probably," I said with my eyes locked on my blue Honda Pilot. "My grandmother always said that the best way to deal with a wart was to freeze it."
"Ouch," Theo chuckled while keeping up with my pace easily. Each breath out clouded in front of my face. "I hope I'm just a finger wart and not an anal wart."
"Oh, you're an anal wart. One of the biggest ones that I have ever had the misfortune to encounter," I parried as my Honda got closer and closer. Theo jumped ahead of me to bar my path. I gave him a lethal glare. He smiled and held out his hand. I eyed it warily as if it were an asp ready to strike.
"Coach West, I think we need to start over," Theo said as his hand hung in the cold air. I raised my eyes from his big hand to his face. Then I gave him a strong "Please spare me" look. The man didn't have the sense to stop trying to be sexy. A gust right off an iceberg howled around the Houseman, lifting Theo's white scarf high into the air behind him. "It's a pleasure to meet you in person, Coach West. I'm Theo Grier, ex-goalie and world's largest walking anal wart."
I snorted and glanced up at the LED parking lot light wobbling overhead.
"Could that have been a smile I saw on 'The Shadow's' face?" Theo asked. I rolled my eyes then shook my head.
"It was a tiny sneeze."
"Right, a sneeze," he said with just a hint of skepticism. "Maybe you should shake my hand so you can get out of this nasty cold weather. A hot cup of coffee at the Black Boar Bar & Grill might be just what you need to help thaw out, Coach West."
"For your information, Mr. Grier, I do not need to thaw out. I'm quite comfortable, toasty warm, hot even," I replied keeping my arms crossed over my chest.
"Yes, that you are," Theo said in a vibrating voice that had dropped just a smidgeon. There was something about his voice, the way he held himself, and that damned large hand of his still waiting for mine that made me feel a trifle too warm inside my coat.
"Flattery will get you nowhere, Mr. Grier." I pushed around him.
"How about honesty then," he said and then planted his massive self in front of me once again.
"You're persistent, I'll give you that," I sighed.
"When I see something I want, I go after it."
"And you want me?" I asked.
"Yeah, I want you to shake my hand and join me for coffee," he countered smoothly. I studied his face then with a huff extended my hand, all toasty warm in my mitten, to him. His fingers curled around mine, making my hand glow like a red coal in a fire pit. We shook slowly, one could have said sensuously, but handshakes with mittens blocking the skin-to-skin can't be sensual, can they?




ABOUT THE AUTHOR


V.L. Locey loves worn jeans, yoga, belly laughs, reading and writing lusty tales, Greek mythology, the New York Rangers, comic books, and coffee. (Not necessarily in that order.) She shares her life with her husband, her daughter, one dog, two cats, a flock of assorted domestic fowl, and two Jersey steers.
When not writing spicy romances, she enjoys spending her day with her menagerie in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania with a cup of fresh java in hand. She can also be found online on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and GoodReads.

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Gone Writing Publishing Backlist Books and Upcoming Releases
Pink Pucks & Power Plays (Book One of the To Love a Wildcat Series)
A Most Unlikely Countess (Book Two of the To Love a Wildcat Series)
O Captain! My Captain! (Book Three of the To Love a Wildcat Series)
Reality Check (Book Four of the To Love a Wildcat Series)
Language of Love (Book Five of the To Love a Wildcat Series)
Final Shifts (Book Six of the To Love a Wildcat Series)
Clean Sweep (Book One of the Venom Series)
Twirly Girl (Book Two of the Venom Series)
Tape to Tape (Book Three of the Venom Series)

Coming Nov. 16…Roster Addition (a To Love a Wildcat hockey romance novella)

Torquere Press Backlist and Upcoming Releases
Two Guys Walk Into an Apocalypse (Part of the He Loves Me For My Brainssss anthology)
Two Guys Walk Into an Apocalypse 2: It Came From Birmingham
Two Guys Walk Into an Apocalypse 3: He's a Lumberjack and He`s Undead
Love of the Hunter
Goaltender`s Penalty
All I Want for Christmas - A Toms & Tabbies Tale
Early to Rise - A Toms & Tabbies Tale
 Every Sunday at One (Part of the 2013 Charity Sip Anthology)
 Night of the Jackal
An Erie Halloween
An Erie Operetta
An Erie Garden Party
Back to the Garden (Also part of the Mythologically Torqued Anthology)

Ellora`s Cave Backlist and Upcoming Releases
Bound, Boarded and Bagged
Two Man Advantage
Game Misconduct
Full Strength
Shutdown Pair
Long Change

Independent Releases
Coming October 5, 2016…On Broadway (part of the Changing on the Fly M/M hockey romance charity novella)
Coming Dec. 20, 2016…Holly & Hockey Boots (a gay erotic holiday hockey romance)










Thursday, July 21, 2016

NIGHT MAGIC, BOOK 1 MOONLIGHT & JASMINE SERIES BY KATHLEEN ANN GALLAGHER






Secrets can put a halt to happiness, unless you free yourself of fear. 

Grab your copy for the beach! Only 99 cents for a limited offer. http://amzn.to/29G91sd
Krista Winter is in need of legal counsel. Several years ago she was forced to flee her life as a teacher in New Jersey after being shunned for practicing witchcraft, and her past is about to catch up with her.
Jon Bartolo is a dedicated attorney. His days are spent helping his clients with their struggles, and his nights are spent in agony, lost in a world between life and death. His mother, who died three years ago, lurks in his house, suffering from a curse for eternity, without a final resting place.
A smoldering fire ignites between Jon and Krista almost immediately, however, he's sure his secret would frighten any woman away. An afternoon escape brings them closer, but doubts linger between the love-struck couple.
Burning questions about how to fuse their futures together with so much of their past still clouding the future becomes a heavy burden that they're both trying to bear on their own. It will take a touch of magic if there's any hope in sight.




Saturday, June 25, 2016

DRAGONFLY MULTICULTURAL ART CENTER PRESENTS TWELFTH NIGHT




 TWELFTH NIGHT, BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AT THE JERSEY SHORE ARTS CENTER

Less than a month away from opening night for Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center's performance of TWELFTH NIGHT in The Herbst Theater at the JSAC. Make sure to get your tickets ahead of time. You can purchase by calling 732-502-0050 or visiting: https://squareup.com/store/jersey-shore-arts-center/

I hope you come out to see one of our performances. I'm playing Fabian. We will also be at Tommy's Pond, in Metuchen on July 30 and 31.

Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center is also looking for sponsors to underwrite their outdoor performances of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at Tommy's Pond in Metuchen July 30 and 31. Support the arts! Find information here:http://www.dragonflyartsnj.com/#!about3/c3kc


Sunday, May 29, 2016

SPOTLIGHT ~THE GRIFFIN'S SECRET BY CATE MASTERS ~ 99 CENTS LIMITED OFFER



Kensington Publishing is putting my friend, Cate Masters contemporary fantasy/reimagined fairy tale, The Griffin’s Secret, on sale for 99 cents from May 29 – July 3. The story’s a novella, about 33k.




Blurb:

In this contemporary re-telling of Grimm’s classic fairy tale The Griffin, two people must risk everything to free themselves from the invisible prisons that keep them from love…

Jackson Grant had it all—the girl he loved, his Harley, and his guitar. Until a tragic accident stole it all away. Now, more than scars and a tattoo remain. Jackson has a secret. Cursed by his dead girlfriend’s mother, he can never fall in love again or his beloved will die. With his heart on lockdown, he keeps to himself—until a roadie gig with Malcontent, the world’s most popular band, entwines his fate with sweet, wounded Layla’s…

Music is what Layla lives for. She has no choice. She’s bound by magic to serve Malcontent, cursed to propel them to stardom with her musical powers. Then Jackson appears and gives her hope that he’s the hero who will save her. A reluctant hero, yet one she can’t resist. But freedom will come at price—and who will pay…?

What reviewers are saying:

I loved this one! The author did an excellent job of fitting this Grimm's Tale into a rock music world. Readers will be intrigued and pulled into the story quickly. – Night Owl Reviews – TOP PICK https://romance.nightowlreviews.com/v5/reviews/arlenadean-reviews-the-griffins-secret-by-cate-masters

I loved this one! You will be hooked into this read from the very start. Be prepared for a lots of twist and turns, suspense as well as to be intrigued from this well told story – KK’s Reviews https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1283727028?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
 A good blend of paranormal and contemporary romance – KiltsandSwords https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1273705790?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

The premise was interesting and unique. - Angela Street’s Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1249483226?book_show_action=true&page=1

About the Author
Award-winning author Cate Masters loves stories of any genre. Multi-published in contemporary to historical, fantasy/dark fantasy to paranormal, she sometimes mashes genres. Look for her at http://catemasters.blogspot.com and in strange nooks and far-flung corners of the web.

Connect with Cate
Twitter:  @CateMasters



Saturday, May 28, 2016

COVER REVEAL & GIVEAWAY~ NIGHT MAGIC ~ MOONLIGHT & JASMINE SERIES, BOOK 1







Night Magic:  Moonlight & Jasmine Series, Book 1
Blurb:

The beautiful but lonely owner of a bath and body shop, Krista Winter, is in need of legal counsel She was forced to flee from her life as a teacher in New Jersey aer bing shunned for practicing witchcraft, and her past is about to catch up with her.

Jon Bartolo is a dedicated lawyer, living in the town of Conway, New Hampshire. His days are spent helping his clients with their struggles, and his nights are spnt in agony, lost in a world betwee life and death. His mother, who died three years ago lurks in his house, suffering fom a curse for eeternity, without a final resting place.

A smoldering fire ingites between Jon and Krista almost immediatelyy, however, he's sure his secret would frighten any woman away. An afternoon escape brings them close, but doubts linger betwee the love-struck couple.

Burning questions about how to fuse their lives together with so much of their past still clouding the future becomes a heavy burden. 

It will take a touch of magic if there's any hope in sight.

COMING IN JULY TO BEACHWALK PRESS.





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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

LOVE'S ENCORE ~ 99 CENTS SPECIAL OFFER




LOVE'S ENCORE ~ CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE ~ LIMITED TIME FOR 99 CENTS. http://amzn.to/1sMlMKH
Sadie Layne is celebrating the end of chemo, and her recovery from breast cancer. She is off to LA with her two best friends. Sadie never expecting to run into her theater buddy, and secret crush, Vince De Carlo in the hotel lobby. Sadie spends the day lounging by the pool with her besties, exploring the beaches, shopping, and long steamy nights with Vince. Life is good! Will the reunited friends make it work when they get back to the real world?

Monday, May 23, 2016

Beach Reads

  
Here's a quick video I made for Love's Encore. I can't wait for summer.  Since my hero and heroine, Sadie and Vince live in a seashore town in New Jersey, and come together again in LA, I added a beach theme. 

Pick up  your copy for 99 CENTS now. Limited offer. 

Thursday, May 19, 2016

BOOK BLAST TOUR ~ LOVE'S ENCORE



Today is my book blast tour for Love's Encore. Here is one of my stops and a great review from Liz Gavin. Follow the link to the rest of the tour for more chances to win the GIVEAWAY. 25.00 GIFT CARD UP FOR GRABS. 

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

LOVE'S ENCORE IS RELEASED 99 CENTS LIMITED OFFER

LOVE'S ENCORE ~ CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE




Release day for Love's Encore is here! You can grab a copy for only 99 CENTS. 
 http://amzn.to/1Tg5oYT

Desire wins the lead role 

BLURB

Sadie Layne, a creative and motivated high school drama teacher, is grateful for second chances. After surviving breast cancer, she embarks on a celebratory trip to LA with her two best friends. Sadie never expected to run into the handsome and charming Vince De Carlo in the hotel lobby. She hasn't seen Vince much since they worked together in a theater company years ago. Their meeting interrupts her plans and reminds her of the life she left behind. 

Vince, a struggling actor and cover model, is in LA to promote a television pilot. His old attraction to Sadie is stronger than ever. He never forgot her, even though a trusted friendship and a scripted kiss was all they'd shared. 

The reunited pair give in to temptation, but reality soon collides with lust as strong doubts about their blossoming romance get in the way. Sadie dreads facing her defeat as an actress, and Vince doesn't think a struggling actor like himself is capable of providing the accomplished teacher with what she deserves. 

Will the couple find a way to keep their sizzling romance alive and build a future together? Or will their uncertainty win the lead role and smother the flames? 
EXCERPT

Vince gave Sadie the cutest smile that made her shiver. It was as if she’d told him the secret to the universe. Vince put the menu on the bed. He reached for her, gently took hold of her shoulders, and pulled her close. This time, the kiss was hot and heavy. His fingers trailed along her back, and each stroke made her temperature rise. The sound of her heart beating pounded in her ears as she melted into his strong arms. Who needs food?
“I didn’t bring you up here to seduce you,” he said, his tone deep, yet low.
“I know, Vince. It’s been a long time coming.” Sadie sighed as she held his gaze. She wasn’t going to miss out on the opportunity to be with Vince. Life was far too short. She had first-hand experience. She was one of the lucky ones. A few of the friends she’d made in the oncologist office weren’t as fortunate. They’d lost their battle.
He rested his hand on her thigh. “Do you mean it? If you’d rather grab something in the food court, I’d go along with you.”
“I’m fine. I’ve changed my mind about eating.”
“It’s funny, now that you mention it, so have I. All of the excitement from the show and then being with you. I’m one privileged man.” He cradled her face in his hands and moved up close. His lips found hers and locked into an embrace. She uttered a soft moan.
Her decision to push fear aside, along with the gift of a full recovery, gave Sadie the green light to move forward. She smiled and raised her hand to Vince’s chest and massaged it, going in circles, moving close enough to feel his warm breath on her face. Every stroke was smooth and unplanned, as if her heart had taken over and led the way. Vince’s breathing sped up as he slowly unbuttoned the top of his shirt. She went with raw instinct coupled with intense desire. She hadn’t unleashed her sensual side like this before, and now, alone in his room, she wanted nothing more than to make love to the man she’d let get away so very long ago.