Well Built
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He nodded. “Yes. Specifically, this one. Right here. Like this.”
She laughed, and he couldn’t blame her for the odd look she was giving him. “It’s kind of far to drive to every night, don’t you think?”
Kyle turned toward her and took both of her hands in his, wanting to make sure she understood what he was about to say. “It won’t be far to drive to it at all, because this is where we’re going to live.”
Her breath caught, and her eyes grew round. “What?”
Confusion. Disbelief. Hope. It all flitted across her expression and told him he’d made the right decision to buy this plot of land. “This right here is your wedding gift, Sunshine,” he said, smiling at her. “Over ten acres of land. I’m going to build you a house here. And it’s going to be big so we can fill it with love and laughter and at least three kids and a dog and a cat. Hell, we’ve got so much land you can have a farm if you want,” he added teasingly. “The best part is, it’s only twenty minutes away from your store, and twenty minutes closer to the city for my work.”
“Nice compromise, City Boy,” she said in a voice that reflected the tears shimmering in her eyes.
“Right?” He laughed for a moment, then grew serious as he reached out and skimmed his fingers along her pretty face. A face he was going to be lucky enough to look at for the rest of his days. “But it honestly doesn’t matter where we live. You are my home, Ella. Where you are, that will always be home to me.”
She closed her eyes and rubbed her cheek against the palm of his hand. “I’m not sure I deserve you.”
“Yes, you do. We deserve each other.” He tipped her chin up and kissed her, slow and sensual and packed with emotion. “I love you, Mrs. Coleman,” he murmured against her lips.
“And I love you, Mr. Coleman,” she whispered, then grinned against his mouth. “Now let’s go consummate this marriage.”
It was an order Kyle wasn’t about to refuse.
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Connor Prescott doesn’t do one night stands (yes, ladies, he’s an anomaly) so when he meets a beautiful woman during a snowed in night at the airport who wants to forget her heartache, he makes an exception. Their night together is incendiary, and by morning Connor wants more . . . except his sexy stranger is gone. He’s pretty sure he’ll never see her again, until three and a half years later she finds him, and changes his entire world with three little words . . . You’re a daddy.
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Rock Me
September 19, 2017
Bodyguard Bad Boys . . . Sexy, Hot, and oh so protective!
A pop star in danger. Her reluctant bodyguard. A past they can’t deny.
Summer Michelle is on the verge of ultimate fame. Ben Hollander has sworn off mixing business with pleasure. But keeping his hands off of the sexy songstress is easier said than done and once the threat is neutralized, will she choose fame over love?
ROCK ME EXCERPT
They filed into the room where Dan had already taken up lead position at the head of the table. When not working, their boss was a big believer in blowing off steam during off hours, hence the game room with the pool table, dart board, and during lunch, an endless supply of eats. Located in the Whitestone area of the Bronx, there was no better bodyguard agency to work for in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
“Okay kids, time for new assignments,” Dan said.
Ben rolled his shoulders, leaning his elbow on the table. “Let me have it, boss.”
“You might not be so eager when you hear what it is but keep in mind, we are out of options. Everyone’s on another assignment.” Dan eyed him with a healthy dose of an apology in his gaze followed by his tough shit look.
The hair on the back of Ben’s neck stood on end. “What’s going on?”
“A little show and tell is in order for this assignment,” Dan said, gesturing to the screen behind him. He pulled out his computer and tapped a few keys.
Up popped a photograph of Jade Glow, one of the world’s most popular contemporary recording artists in the world. “Jade Glow needs an opening act and couldn’t decide between two up and coming singers. Her solution? To give both women a chance to build their star power while she waits, watches audience reaction, and makes a decision.”
Dan chose his words carefully. He always did. Which was why the words star power stood out like a beacon to Ben. Four years ago, he’d been a security guard on the set of the hit television show of the same name, where he’d met, fucked and then proceeded to be fucked over by one of the show’s up and coming stars.
He’d not only had sex with one of the contestants, Summer Michelle, he’d violated his contract by doing so. Someone had turned him in but the producers made it clear to him – the word had leaked from Summer herself. Ben had lost his job for consorting with the talent, while she’d gone on to tie for runner up in the show. His current boss knew the whole sordid story but he believed in second chances and besides, Ben had come highly recommended from the firm he’d worked for prior to Dan’s. He’d had to take a trial period while he earned his position and proved to his then-bosses he could be trusted to think smart on the job. Be a professional. Keep his dick in his pants. Not get taken in by a pretty face.
Ben’s lesson had been learned the hard way.
“No. Fucking. Way.” Another thing about Dan. He invited his people to speak their mind, which was why Ben had no problem expressing himself now. “If you are telling me I’m now bodyguard to Summer Michelle . . . that’s a hell no.”
Dan ran a hand over his cropped short, salt and pepper hair. “I’m not finished with the explanation, although now that you’ve put together who’s involved . . .” Dan hit a key on the laptop and Summer’s picture jumped onto the screen alongside a girl he remembered from the show as well, Tawny Renee.
Ben’s visceral reaction to Summer’s photo didn’t bode well for this potential assignment. He hadn’t seen Summer in years but looking at her was like a punch to the gut and a kick start to his groin all at the same time. The publicity photo accentuated her glossy black hair still long, still curling over her shoulders in a glorious silken wave. Her golden brown eyes stared back at him while her pink lips were glossed in a pretty pout. And he distinctly remembered having those same lips wrapped around his dick, while her tongue did her best to make him come.
She laughed, and he couldn’t blame her for the odd look she was giving him. “It’s kind of far to drive to every night, don’t you think?”
Kyle turned toward her and took both of her hands in his, wanting to make sure she understood what he was about to say. “It won’t be far to drive to it at all, because this is where we’re going to live.”
Her breath caught, and her eyes grew round. “What?”
Confusion. Disbelief. Hope. It all flitted across her expression and told him he’d made the right decision to buy this plot of land. “This right here is your wedding gift, Sunshine,” he said, smiling at her. “Over ten acres of land. I’m going to build you a house here. And it’s going to be big so we can fill it with love and laughter and at least three kids and a dog and a cat. Hell, we’ve got so much land you can have a farm if you want,” he added teasingly. “The best part is, it’s only twenty minutes away from your store, and twenty minutes closer to the city for my work.”
“Nice compromise, City Boy,” she said in a voice that reflected the tears shimmering in her eyes.
“Right?” He laughed for a moment, then grew serious as he reached out and skimmed his fingers along her pretty face. A face he was going to be lucky enough to look at for the rest of his days. “But it honestly doesn’t matter where we live. You are my home, Ella. Where you are, that will always be home to me.”
She closed her eyes and rubbed her cheek against the palm of his hand. “I’m not sure I deserve you.”
“Yes, you do. We deserve each other.” He tipped her chin up and kissed her, slow and sensual and packed with emotion. “I love you, Mrs. Coleman,” he murmured against her lips.
“And I love you, Mr. Coleman,” she whispered, then grinned against his mouth. “Now let’s go consummate this marriage.”
It was an order Kyle wasn’t about to refuse.
Thank you for reading WELL BUILT. We hope you enjoyed Kyle and Ella’s story! We would appreciate it if you would help others enjoy this book by leaving a review at your preferred e-tailer. Thank you!
Up next, Connor Prescott in ROCK SOLID.
Connor Prescott doesn’t do one night stands (yes, ladies, he’s an anomaly) so when he meets a beautiful woman during a snowed in night at the airport who wants to forget her heartache, he makes an exception. Their night together is incendiary, and by morning Connor wants more . . . except his sexy stranger is gone. He’s pretty sure he’ll never see her again, until three and a half years later she finds him, and changes his entire world with three little words . . . You’re a daddy.
Order ROCK SOLID today!
COMING NEXT FROM CARLY!
Rock Me
September 19, 2017
Bodyguard Bad Boys . . . Sexy, Hot, and oh so protective!
A pop star in danger. Her reluctant bodyguard. A past they can’t deny.
Summer Michelle is on the verge of ultimate fame. Ben Hollander has sworn off mixing business with pleasure. But keeping his hands off of the sexy songstress is easier said than done and once the threat is neutralized, will she choose fame over love?
ROCK ME EXCERPT
They filed into the room where Dan had already taken up lead position at the head of the table. When not working, their boss was a big believer in blowing off steam during off hours, hence the game room with the pool table, dart board, and during lunch, an endless supply of eats. Located in the Whitestone area of the Bronx, there was no better bodyguard agency to work for in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
“Okay kids, time for new assignments,” Dan said.
Ben rolled his shoulders, leaning his elbow on the table. “Let me have it, boss.”
“You might not be so eager when you hear what it is but keep in mind, we are out of options. Everyone’s on another assignment.” Dan eyed him with a healthy dose of an apology in his gaze followed by his tough shit look.
The hair on the back of Ben’s neck stood on end. “What’s going on?”
“A little show and tell is in order for this assignment,” Dan said, gesturing to the screen behind him. He pulled out his computer and tapped a few keys.
Up popped a photograph of Jade Glow, one of the world’s most popular contemporary recording artists in the world. “Jade Glow needs an opening act and couldn’t decide between two up and coming singers. Her solution? To give both women a chance to build their star power while she waits, watches audience reaction, and makes a decision.”
Dan chose his words carefully. He always did. Which was why the words star power stood out like a beacon to Ben. Four years ago, he’d been a security guard on the set of the hit television show of the same name, where he’d met, fucked and then proceeded to be fucked over by one of the show’s up and coming stars.
He’d not only had sex with one of the contestants, Summer Michelle, he’d violated his contract by doing so. Someone had turned him in but the producers made it clear to him – the word had leaked from Summer herself. Ben had lost his job for consorting with the talent, while she’d gone on to tie for runner up in the show. His current boss knew the whole sordid story but he believed in second chances and besides, Ben had come highly recommended from the firm he’d worked for prior to Dan’s. He’d had to take a trial period while he earned his position and proved to his then-bosses he could be trusted to think smart on the job. Be a professional. Keep his dick in his pants. Not get taken in by a pretty face.
Ben’s lesson had been learned the hard way.
“No. Fucking. Way.” Another thing about Dan. He invited his people to speak their mind, which was why Ben had no problem expressing himself now. “If you are telling me I’m now bodyguard to Summer Michelle . . . that’s a hell no.”
Dan ran a hand over his cropped short, salt and pepper hair. “I’m not finished with the explanation, although now that you’ve put together who’s involved . . .” Dan hit a key on the laptop and Summer’s picture jumped onto the screen alongside a girl he remembered from the show as well, Tawny Renee.
Ben’s visceral reaction to Summer’s photo didn’t bode well for this potential assignment. He hadn’t seen Summer in years but looking at her was like a punch to the gut and a kick start to his groin all at the same time. The publicity photo accentuated her glossy black hair still long, still curling over her shoulders in a glorious silken wave. Her golden brown eyes stared back at him while her pink lips were glossed in a pretty pout. And he distinctly remembered having those same lips wrapped around his dick, while her tongue did her best to make him come.
