Friday 30 August 2019

Release Blitz & Review...Evermore by B.B. Reid

"B.B. Reid gave us a delicious appetizer before the main meal, The Punk and the Plaything. Get ready for the wildest ride ever." - Karolina, SinfulSoulRead AvailableNow
Grab your dancing shoes and put on your prettiest dress. It's prom season in Blackwood Keep and forever can't wait any longer!
Four Archer was the toughest girl around. Just ask anyone. She's the street racing daredevil who brought the King of Brynwood Academy to his knees. But watching her boyfriend fawn over his childhood playmate--even though it was just an act--would be her toughest challenge yet. When jealousy rears its ugly head, Four questions if she can handle playing the sideline. Ever McNamara has the world at his fingertips, but not even a private jet and a seven-figure trust fund can get him out of this rock and a hard place. When a childhood pact puts their fairytale in peril, Ever must risk it all to keep her.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
  • Evermore is a 15K bonus novella that will release in ebook format only.
  • It is strongly advised that you read The Peer and the Puppet and The Moth and the Flame before diving in. Content suitable for 18+
  • You do not need to read Evermore to continue the series.
  • The audio is FREE via the Read Me Romance podcast.
  • The ebook will also be FREE via Kindle Unlimited.
  • I have not added additional content to the ebook nor do I plan to.
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ABOUT B.B. REID
B.B. Reid is the author of nine novels including the hit enemies-to-lovers Fear Me. She grew up the only daughter and middle child in a small town in North Carolina. After graduating with a Bachelors in Finance, she started her career at an investment research firm while continuing to serve in the National Guard. She currently resides in Charlotte with her moody cat and enjoys collecting Chuck Taylors and binge-eating chocolate.
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This is not a stand-alone. You do need to read the previous books in this series before reading this novella. 

I’ve been impatiently waiting for more from this series and this novella was just enough to tie me over until the next book is released. I loved catching up with Four, Ever and the rest of the gang. It was like been back with old friends again. My only complaint about this book is that it ended way too soon and if anything only made me even more desperate for The Puppet and the Plaything. Another fantastic book from BB Reid.

Cover & Blurb Reveal...The Living Canvas by Pepper Winters

The Living Canvas 
Pepper Winters
(Master of Trickery Duet #2)
Publication date: November 15th 2019
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

“Must be brave, stubborn, and impervious to the tempers of loved ones.”The first line hissed with history.

“Hours are endless, pay is non-existence, quitting absolutely forbidden.”The second line ached with truth.

“Able to function on no sleep, refrain from running when times get hard, and be more than just a living canvas but a lover.” The third thrummed with honesty.

“Other attributes required: forgiving, opinionated, and not afraid to tell me when I’m wrong. Must also enjoy being touched and kissed at any time of my choosing.”The fourth glowed with promise.

“Call or email ‘YOUR HEART, HIS SOUL’ if interested in applying.”The final made my future unfold.
 
The advert was so similar to one I should never have applied for. 
A twist of fate that brought two destined people back together. 
A job I would take in a heartbeat if the employer could offer such terms.
But I wasn’t free.
Neither was Gil. 
Therefore, my interview could never happen.


The second and final book in the Master of Trickery Duet.
Sequel to:


Author Bio:
Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestseller.
After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She's an multiple #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. She's also honoured to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie Bestseller.
Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work. Her Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.
Her books have garnered foreign interest and are currently being translated into numerous languages, including already released titles in Italian, French, German, Hebrew, and Turkish.

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Wednesday 28 August 2019

Cover Reveal...The Billionaire Book Club by Max Monroe

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It’s safe to say that I, Caplin Hawkins, the man most women would call The Ultimate Player, have finally met my match, and man oh man, has my end game changed.

The Billionaire Book Club, an all-new hilarious romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe, is coming September 12th and we have the steamy cover!

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The Billionaire Book Club Questionnaire
#1: Who is your least favorite character in the book?
Me—Caplin Hawkins. I am an absolute idiot.
#2: Who is your favorite character?
Gorgeous, addictive, insanely challenging Ruby.
She’s smart, driven, self-confident, and so beautiful, she makes my chest ache.
#3 What is your biggest takeaway from the story?
Ruby Rockford and I are meant to be.
I just have to prove it to her.
For the entirety of my adult life, I’ve been content.
Content in my single lifestyle, content in my stressful-but-extremely-successful job as the main corporate counsel for almost every Fortune 500 company in North America, and content in my playful, spontaneous ways.
I had no idea it was possible for someone to change my mind.
The endless women and work are no longer enough, and just as Ruby Rockford told me—it’s about time I grow up.
It’s going to take a strategic attack from more than a couple brilliant minds to win her affection, but luckily, I know exactly where to find the right guys for the job…
The Billionaire Book Club.
It’s safe to say that I, Caplin Hawkins, the man most women would call The Ultimate Player, have finally met my match, and man oh man, has my end game changed.
I’m coming for you, Ruby.
And soon, you’ll be coming for me, too.
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About Max Monroe
A secret duo of romance authors team up under the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling pseudonym Max Monroe to bring you sexy, laugh-out-loud reads.
Max Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of more than ten contemporary romance titles. Favorite writing partners and long time friends, Max and Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their Facebook newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they’ve found their other half. This is their most favorite adventure thus far. ​
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Tuesday 27 August 2019

Release Blitz...That Forever Girl by Meghan Quinn

RELEASE BLITZ Title: That Forever Girl Author: Meghan Quinn Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: August 27, 2019 ThatForeverGirl_FBprofile-availnowbanner BLURB USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn’s second book in the Getting Lucky series brings heart, humor, and heat back to Port Snow. There are two little words every small-town man dreads: She’s back. Harper Sanders, the girl who was supposed to be my forever, has returned to Port Snow, Maine, for good—and she’s bringing back memories of our shared past. We once had a bright future together, but when tragedy struck, I threw it all away and pushed her out of my life. People in our small town think I’m cursed, but I know better. I did it all to myself. And now she’s creating a life of her own in the place where we first fell in love. I can’t fight my feelings for her—or the strong attraction that keeps pulling us together. But after all this time, can she forgive the past and fall in love with me all over again? Everyone hopes to find that forever girl…I just hope I haven’t lost mine for good. THAT FOREVER GIRL
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There is no way in hell she’s here.
My family isn’t that cruel. Right?
From my car, I try to gauge the number of bodies in my parents’ house through the windows. Ugh, I can’t see shit.
She can’t possibly be at family dinner. My family loves Harper, but they wouldn’t invite her, not after I called my mom the other day, telling her to put her matchmaking skills to rest. She just chuckled but reassured me she knew what she was doing. Whatever the hell that means.
I was very adamant about leaving Harper alone. The Knightlys can be too much at times, and I’m sure we’re the last thing she needs right when she’s trying to settle back into town.
Resigning myself to the inevitable, I retrieve my keys from the ignition and make my way to the front door. Hand on the doorknob, I take a deep breath and walk into the house I grew up in. The warm walls and carefully hung family pictures greet me first, followed by my family’s raucous laughter emanating from the back of the house.
I remove my shoes and hang my suit jacket on the coat hanger by the front door before cautiously making my way down the long hallway to the connected kitchen and large dining room. Ren, Griffin’s girlfriend, is the first to spot me. She gives me a small smile and a little wave. The rest of the family is scattered around the kitchen as usual, getting in my parents’ way as they try to finish up the dinner prep.
Griffin sees me next. “Ah, you finally decided to join us.” He checks his watch. “I think that was eight minutes in the car. Who had eight minutes?”
Reid raises his hand and hops off the counter, grabbing a bowl from the center of the table and pocketing the wad of cash inside. “I know him too well.” Reid pats me on the back and slips me a one-dollar bill. “Here, this is for you. Thanks for taking eight minutes to prepare yourself to come in the house. Daddy is going to buy a new pair of jeans.” He pats his pockets.
Ignoring everyone and their stupid bet, I pop the fridge door open and grab a water. Reid joins me, sticking his head in the fridge so I’m forced to look at him. “Aren’t you going to ask?”
“Ask what?” I grit out.
“If she’s here. I know that’s why you were hanging out in your car, debating if you should come in or not.”
My skin prickles, and I brace myself for the answer as I shut the fridge door. “Is she here?” I hiss.
Slowly, Reid smiles and nods. “Yup, she’s in the bathroom.”
“Are you fucking kidding me?” I angrily squeeze my water bottle, nearly popping the top off. “Why? Why is she here?”
Reid shrugs. “I don’t know, maybe because she wants to be here.”
“Who invited her? Was it Mom?” I don’t wait for an answer. Instead, I walk over to the culprit, who’s hovering over the stove, stirring a huge pot of chili.
“Oh, hey, sweetie. Cornbread is in the oven, honey is in the crock, and I also got tortilla chips because I know how much you like crumbling them in your chili.”
“Mom, why did you invite her? I told you to leave her alone, to leave usalone.”
“What are you talking about?” My mom looks me up and down and then goes back to the chili.
“Harper. I asked you not to invite Harper.”
The bathroom door opens, and Jen pops out, rubbing her hands together. “Did he come in yet?” Her eyes light up as she spots me. “What time was it?”
“Eight minutes. Reid won.”
Disappointed, she snaps her fingers. “Damn, I for sure thought I was going to win.”
Confused, I turn back to my mom. “Harper isn’t here?”
“No, of course not. I wouldn’t invite her so early. She needs time to settle. What made you think she was here?”
I whip around to find Reid leaning against the kitchen wall, arms crossed and with a giant grin on his face. I point at him. “You better run, because I’m going to fucking kill you.”
Like a bolt of lightning, he takes off, and I chase after him, nothing but pure murder on my mind.
ThatForeverGirl_teaser-6-2 ThatForeverGirl_teaser-9-2 AUTHOR BIO: USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book. M_Quinn_photo AUTHOR LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meghanquinnauthor Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7360513.Meghan_Quinn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authormeghanquinn/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorMegQuinn Website: http://authormeghanquinn.com/

Release Blitz & Review...Wild, Steamy Hook-Up by Piper Rayne



He’s the quiet brooding guy who’s owned my heart since I was sixteen but has refused to claim it.
I’m the naïve woman who believes that someday our time will come.
I just didn’t realize that someday would include waking up in Vegas with a raging hangover and a ring on my finger.
If we believed in fate, maybe one of us would’ve trusted that something more powerful than ourselves interceded because our love is one of tangled vines. As twisted and frayed as they’ve become over the years, they’ve never broken.
An annulment seemed like the easy way out. We should’ve known it wouldn’t be fate that intervened, but our Italian Mamas. They can deliver Oscar-worthy performances when heaping on the guilt.
We thought it’d be easyHe’s the quiet brooding guy who’s owned my heart since I was sixteen but has refused to claim it.
I’m the naïve woman who believes that someday our time will come.
I just didn’t realize that someday would include waking up in Vegas with a raging hangover and a ring on my finger.
If we believed in fate, maybe one of us would’ve trusted that something more powerful than ourselves interceded because our love is one of tangled vines. As twisted and frayed as they’ve become over the years, they’ve never broken.
An annulment seemed like the easy way out. We should’ve known it wouldn’t be fate that intervened, but our Italian Mamas. They can deliver Oscar-worthy performances when heaping on the guilt.
We thought it’d be easy to pretend to be a happily married couple in front of our families for three months and then say we gave it our best shot and go our separate ways.
But nothing is easy when it comes to Dominic Mancini and me. Nothing. to pretend to be a happily married couple in front of our families for three months and then say we gave it our best shot and go our separate ways.
But nothing is easy when it comes to Dominic Mancini and me. Nothing.

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The last single Mancini man is no longer single! The last thing Dom was expecting to do when in Vegas was to end up married but that’s exactly what happens. Waking up wearing a wedding ring and with his new wife in bed next to him is a surprise to say the least but Don has a plan. Annulment. Unfortunately for the newly married couple their parents have other ideas and they really have no choice but to go along with their parents plan. 

I love this kind of story line so I was super excited to start this and it didn’t disappoint. These characters already share a past, they are really easy to like and I have to admit I was firmly on their parents side. This is another great book from these authors that’s impossible to put down and I can’t wait for more from them. 

Friday 23 August 2019

Release Blitz & Review...War Of Hearts by Nina Levine


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War of Hearts is LIVE & FREE in Kindle Unlimited!!! 

This is a FORBIDDEN MC ROMANCE.

I tried not to look at her.
I tried not to want her.
I tried not to love her.
But she won this war of hearts and now I'm a man on my knees.
This love may kill me.
My president will see to that.
No one touches his daughter.
He's removed me from her life.
He's sent me to hell where every day is a bloodbath.
If he thinks he's won, he's wrong.
Every battle is won before it's fought and she won this battle a long time ago.
I surrendered in our war of hearts and now I'll fight to the death for my queen.

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"From beginning to end this story was simply superb. I cannot count how many times I yelled, threatened to punch a character, cried tears of sorrow and joy, was completely wordless or just sighed out of utter contentment." - Reading Is Our Satisfaction





I’m not quite sure where to start with this review. The first part concentrates on Zara and Fury’s relationship. Zara is 18, the presidents daughter and completely off limits. Fury is loyal to his president and his club and he’s determined to keep Zara at arms length. Zara was a surprise for me. She wasn’t what I was expecting. She’s only 18 but she’s dealing with some stuff and it’s making her grow up fast. When her dad hears she could be in danger he sends Fury to keep an eye on her to make sure she’s safe, throwing the two of them together. What starts off as just chemistry turns into more. As they develop a friendship Fury gets to know the real Zara and really likes what he sees. I loved watching their relationship progress and develop as Fury tried his best to help Zara and their mutual attraction turned into something more. Then we have the second part which seemed to focus more on the club side of things. Four years later and the club is still trying to eliminate its enemies. Zara has matured and healed (her character development was fantastic) and Fury once again finds himself drawn to her. This time around though he’s not going to be stopped from getting what he wants. That is until his president finds out what’s been going on, and feeling betrayed sends Fury away on club business, leaving Fury trying to mend friendships and relationships while trying to end the threats towards his club. 

I really enjoyed this book but I wasn’t crazy about way the focus of the story left Zara and Fury and concentrated more on the club side of things in the second part. I’m not complaining because I love all things club related and it did all tie in with what had been happening but I guess I’m just a little greedy and wanted more from Fury and Zara. Overall this is a great book. If you’ve read other books by this author than you’ll probably love this one too.


Cover Reveal...Evermore by B.B. Reid

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COMING AUG 30TH! 
SERIES: When Rivals Play #2.5 GENRE: New Adult

Grab your dancing shoes and put on your prettiest dress. It's prom season in Blackwood Keep and forever can't wait any longer!
Four Archer was the toughest girl around. Just ask anyone. She's the street racing daredevil who brought the King of Brynwood Academy to his knees. But watching her boyfriend fawn over his childhood playmate--even though it was just an act--would be her toughest challenge yet. When jealousy rears its ugly head, Four questions if she can handle playing the sideline.
Ever McNamara has the world at his fingertips, but not even a private jet and a seven-figure trust fund can get him out of this rock and a hard place. When a childhood pact puts their fairytale in peril, Ever must risk it all to keep her.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
 Evermore is a 15K bonus novella that will release in ebook format only.
 It is strongly advised that you read The Peer and the Puppet and The Moth and the Flame before diving in. Content suitable for 18+
 You do not need to read Evermore to continue the series.
 The audio is FREE via the Read Me Romance podcast.
 The ebook will also be FREE via Kindle Unlimited.
 I have not added additional content to the ebook nor do I plan to.
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B.B. Reid is the author of nine novels including the hit enemies-to-lovers Fear Me. She grew up the only daughter and middle child in a small town in North Carolina. After graduating with a Bachelors in Finance, she started her career at an investment research firm while continuing to serve in the National Guard. She currently resides in Charlotte with her moody cat and enjoys collecting Chuck Taylors and binge-eating chocolate.
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Excerpt Reveal...That Forever Girl by Meghan Quinn

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There is no way in hell she’s here.
My family isn’t that cruel. Right?
From my car, I try to gauge the number of bodies in my parents’ house through the windows. Ugh, I can’t see shit.
She can’t possibly be at family dinner. My family loves Harper, but they wouldn’t invite her, not after I called my mom the other day, telling her to put her matchmaking skills to rest. She just chuckled but reassured me she knew what she was doing. Whatever the hell that means.
I was very adamant about leaving Harper alone. The Knightlys can be too much at times, and I’m sure we’re the last thing she needs right when she’s trying to settle back into town.
Resigning myself to the inevitable, I retrieve my keys from the ignition and make my way to the front door. Hand on the doorknob, I take a deep breath and walk into the house I grew up in. The warm walls and carefully hung family pictures greet me first, followed by my family’s raucous laughter emanating from the back of the house.
I remove my shoes and hang my suit jacket on the coat hanger by the front door before cautiously making my way down the long hallway to the connected kitchen and large dining room. Ren, Griffin’s girlfriend, is the first to spot me. She gives me a small smile and a little wave. The rest of the family is scattered around the kitchen as usual, getting in my parents’ way as they try to finish up the dinner prep.
Griffin sees me next. “Ah, you finally decided to join us.” He checks his watch. “I think that was eight minutes in the car. Who had eight minutes?”
Reid raises his hand and hops off the counter, grabbing a bowl from the center of the table and pocketing the wad of cash inside. “I know him too well.” Reid pats me on the back and slips me a one-dollar bill. “Here, this is for you. Thanks for taking eight minutes to prepare yourself to come in the house. Daddy is going to buy a new pair of jeans.” He pats his pockets.
Ignoring everyone and their stupid bet, I pop the fridge door open and grab a water. Reid joins me, sticking his head in the fridge so I’m forced to look at him. “Aren’t you going to ask?”
“Ask what?” I grit out.
“If she’s here. I know that’s why you were hanging out in your car, debating if you should come in or not.”
My skin prickles, and I brace myself for the answer as I shut the fridge door. “Is she here?” I hiss.
Slowly, Reid smiles and nods. “Yup, she’s in the bathroom.”
“Are you fucking kidding me?” I angrily squeeze my water bottle, nearly popping the top off. “Why? Why is she here?”
Reid shrugs. “I don’t know, maybe because she wants to be here.”
“Who invited her? Was it Mom?” I don’t wait for an answer. Instead, I walk over to the culprit, who’s hovering over the stove, stirring a huge pot of chili.
“Oh, hey, sweetie. Cornbread is in the oven, honey is in the crock, and I also got tortilla chips because I know how much you like crumbling them in your chili.”
“Mom, why did you invite her? I told you to leave her alone, to leave usalone.”
“What are you talking about?” My mom looks me up and down and then goes back to the chili.
“Harper. I asked you not to invite Harper.”
The bathroom door opens, and Jen pops out, rubbing her hands together. “Did he come in yet?” Her eyes light up as she spots me. “What time was it?”
“Eight minutes. Reid won.”
Disappointed, she snaps her fingers. “Damn, I for sure thought I was going to win.”
Confused, I turn back to my mom. “Harper isn’t here?”
“No, of course not. I wouldn’t invite her so early. She needs time to settle. What made you think she was here?”
I whip around to find Reid leaning against the kitchen wall, arms crossed and with a giant grin on his face. I point at him. “You better run, because I’m going to fucking kill you.”
Like a bolt of lightning, he takes off, and I chase after him, nothing but pure murder on my mind.
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Wednesday 21 August 2019

Cover Reveal...Forever & All The Afters by KI Lynn

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Release Date: September 23, 2019
Cover Design: T.E. Black Designs


Synopsis

He promised me forever.

Then he boarded a plane for a college a thousand miles away and never returned. A decade later
there’s a ring on my finger with a new promise from a new love.

Just as my life falls into place, pretty as the pages of a magazine, my world is knocked over.
The moment he touches me everything around me begins to crack, exposing all the lies I’ve told
myself.

Every glance reminds me. Every touch ignites.

Things aren’t how they used to be. 

Love isn’t easy.



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Excerpt

The air burns my lungs, my morning run down. For months I’d been running, building up
endurance and trying to slim my thighs down. I’ve made it up to about three miles, which is
good considering when I started I could barely do one.

While my shape has improved, I still have a ways to go. The wedding is fast approaching and I
want to look perfect for Caleb. Monday I’m going to push myself and do four miles.

He has a meeting today with the engineer and he’s allowed me to be there. I’m excited to see
what they say and to get designing the space.

As soon as I get home my phone goes off with a text from Caleb.

Hey, babe, when are you bringing my coffee? – Caleb

Shit, my day is already a mess and it’s only eight in the morning.

Where are you? – Aubrey

Before I even get to shower I’m in my car and off again. The Starbucks is so close I’m still
sweating when I step in. While the run helps get me going, I need coffee. At least the delay
getting home will give it enough time to cool down.

I can drop it off before heading home.

Warmth spreads through me as I smile down at the screen and the little kisses. In just over six
months I will be Aubrey Manning. Someone different, and hopefully better than my former self.
I want to be better, for him.

There’s still so much to do, we’ve barely scratched the surface, and I’m thankful for my mom
and Nora are around to help. Thankfully we were able to secure the location. It isn’t my dream
venue, but Caleb was able to book it on our shorter timetable. Considering we got engaged at
Christmas, we were doing pretty good.

With Nora and my mom, we were heading wedding dress shopping in a week. Caleb insisted on
going against tradition to help me pick out the perfect dress.

“What can I get started for you?” the barista asks.

I manage to remember my order and pay before stepping to the side to wait with the others.

Speaking of Nora, I pull up my messenger and look at the pictures she sent me this morning
while I wait. She sent me three outfits last night and two this morning. Two have possibilities,
but the others are a no. I shoot her back the ones for our fashion show on Saturday before
making a few suggestions.

As I type a tingle spreads across my back. Almost like a wave of heat from a fire. I’ve felt it
before. Years ago.

The energy radiating from behind me flickers in the back of my brain, igniting memories from
long ago. Forgotten times buried under heartache. I can never forget it–forget him–but I refuse
to turn around to believe it.

Pike isn’t here. 

He lives in New York, why would he come back to Indianapolis? 

Not only that, how in the world would the two of us end up at the same place at the same time?

I draw in a ragged breath as heat surges through my body.

One man in my entire life made me feel this way. Only one.

My knees grow weak and I want to blame it on my run, but I know the truth. The mere thought
of Pike being close has sent every part of me into chaos. Ten years of silence is suddenly as loud
as a rock concert surging through me.

I don’t even have the courage to turn around, to see if it is him. Too scared that I’ll have to face
him after years apart. That I’ll have to admit that it’s him doing this complete system hijak.

I take a deep breath, that is shaky as hell, and peek over my shoulder. The hair of my ponytail
over my shoulder hides my face some, but one small glance and every fear is confirmed–Pike
Warren is home. Not only is Pike back in Indiana, he somehow wound up at the same Starbucks
as me at the same time, miles from where we grew up.

His lips are parted, blue eyes dark as he stares at me, catching me in my casual attempt to spy.
It almost looks like he is just as shocked as I am.

“Aubrey?”

Suddenly he seems to be growing taller, and it isn’t until I feel the shock of his hands on my
waist that I realize it’s my knees giving up the ghost. Warmth crawls through me from his touch,
taking over.

“Whoa, are you okay?” he asks as he pulls me up and to him.

Okay? Okay?

No, I am not okay. I was perfectly fine before he got in line behind me minutes ago. But after, my
life is suddenly in an upheaval of epic proportions.

Fuck you, Pike.

“Yeah, fine,” I say as I struggle to get my legs under me again. But my hands are on his chest and
he’s holding me close and everything is wrong but so right. Stronger, larger, angular and still
every bit the boy I loved. “Um…Hi.”

“Hi.”


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About the Author

K.I. Lynn is the USA Today Bestselling Author from The Bend Anthology and the Amazon
Bestselling Series, Breach. She spent her life in the arts, everything from music to painting
and ceramics, then to writing. Characters have always run around in her head, acting out
their stories, but it wasn’t until later in life she would put them to pen. It would turn out to be
the one thing she was really passionate about. 


Since she began posting stories online, she’s garnered acclaim for her diverse stories and hard
hitting writing style. Two stories and characters are never the same, her brain moving
through different ideas faster than she can write them down as it also plots its quest for world
domination…or cheese. Whichever is easier to obtain… Usually it’s cheese. 

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