Anna’s career as a high-level CIA operative is put
on involuntary hiatus. When a trusted colleague passes along the information
for the 1Night Stand service, Anna decides to take the plunge against her
better judgment and seek some intimate company. But her CIA instincts can’t be
ignored, and when she contacts Madame Eve, she uses an alias.
Brendan owns a lucrative manufacturing company, but
he’s yet to achieve the goal of finding a woman with whom he can share his
successes and joys. But beneath his polished, capable exterior hides the
painfully shy teenager he’s never been able to escape. When his own efforts in
the dating scene fall short, he turns to 1Night Stand.
It would be so easy to fall in love with Brendan,
and Anna’s protective mask slides away, piece-by-piece, revealing more of
herself than she should dare. Before she can slip away with the sunrise,
Brendan shows their encounter in a new light. Will Anna take a chance on their
future, or will she choose to return to her undercover, but lonely life?
Second
Skin
1Night
Stand
What
Readers are saying:
“If you're looking for a read that can balance
titillation with a meditation on the double-edged sword of intimacy - fear of
it, and desire for it - this is the story for you.” ~ Amazon.com review
“The sex is hot, the story and characters are
believable. Can't ask for much more!” ~ Amazon.com review
About
the Author:
Thea Landen lives in New York with her husband and a
variety of houseplants. A former educator, she strives to encourage creativity
and passion in all those around her, and uses writing to help inspire. Though
she reads and writes in nearly all genres, she has a special fondness for
science fiction, fantasy, and adventure and anything that pushes the
imagination beyond its usual limits. When she’s not writing, or thinking about
writing, her hands and mind are occupied by either yarn crafts or role-playing
games.
Contact
Details:
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Email: thealanden@gmail.com
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Enjoy the following excerpt for SECOND
SKIN:
“It’s beautiful out here, isn’t it?” His breath
danced across the tip of her ear.
“Mm-hmm.”
“Summers in this region are always nice, but they’re
nothing compared to the autumn foliage,” he said. “Have you ever been up here
during that time of year?”
Anna continued tracing idle lines from his wrist to
his elbow. “No, I haven’t.”
His head dipped lower and his lips grazed her skin.
“I realize it’s early for us, but I’d love to come back here with you. We could
watch the changing colors, cuddle in front of a roaring fire….”
Anguish stabbed at her. The images he described
sounded flawless and enticing. Every part of her yearned to agree to whatever
he offered, but planning a rendezvous posed too much of a risk. She hadn’t
predicted the difficulties of keeping up an ongoing charade with the man she
met.
“That sounds lovely.” She swallowed hard and turned
toward him. Her cheek rested in the crook of his neck, though its comfort did
nothing to assuage her unexpected guilt over the upcoming lie. “Maybe we can
work something out.”
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