Thursday, July 30, 2015
Teaser Thursday: FLAME by Erin Noelle
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Teaser Tuesday: OVERTIME by Toni Aleo
Overtime by Toni Aleo
Series: Assassins Series #7
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Down and out with an injury keeping him away from the game, Assassins’ defenseman Jordie Thomas lives for the blades of his skates on the ice and the feeling of oblivion off it. With no choice but to heal, he’s forced away from the sport that runs through his veins. With everything at stake and darkness setting in, he quickly finds himself spiraling even further out of control. As his life begins to come crashing down around him and his contract with the Nashville Assassins on the line, he’s given an ultimatum. Ready or not, Jordie is forced to face his past, the fears that consume him, and the one woman he let walk away.
Kacey King had her professional dreams come true, yet her heart was battered and broken. With an Olympic gold medal around her neck, she’s ready to look forward to the future but without the one man she wanted in it. She’s missing the key pieces of her heart she left months ago with the only person who was capable of destroying it, causing her to falter in all her plans to move on.
In the game of life, there are winners and losers, and neither Jordie nor Kacey want to be on the losing bench. If only Jordie could convince Kacey he’s a changed man and that he wants her right by his side as his MVP for the biggest and best parts of a life they build together. With emotions running high and the game on the line, can two proud people find happiness with each other, or will their hearts and souls be left in the cold? Will they see that sometimes having someone by your side who knows the good, bad, and broken is better than going it alone and losing everything through the back of the net? They are out of time on the game clock and fighting for the win of their lives.
But overtime was made for an Assassin like Jordie.
---------- Teaser ----------
“What? Scared I’ll get
my feelings hurt?”
my feelings hurt?”
“You don’t have
feelings, Jordie. You’re allergic to them,” she said simply, her hand digging
deeper into his skin.
feelings, Jordie. You’re allergic to them,” she said simply, her hand digging
deeper into his skin.
He smiled, covering the
grimace that was surfacing. She did her job great, but she had always been a
little rough. “That’s not true. I have feelings for you.”
grimace that was surfacing. She did her job great, but she had always been a
little rough. “That’s not true. I have feelings for you.”
She paused and looked up
at him. “Wanting to fuck me may be a feeling but not the feelings I want.”
at him. “Wanting to fuck me may be a feeling but not the feelings I want.”
---------- About the Author ----------
Toni Aleo is the author of the Nasvhille Assassins series: Taking Shots, Trying to Score, Empty Net, Falling for the Backup, and Blue Lines.When not rooting for her beloved Nashville Predators, she’s probably going to her husband’s and son’s hockey games and her daughter’s dance competitions, taking pictures, scrapbooking, or reading the latest romance novel.She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, two children, and a bulldog. Read more about Toni here.
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Blog Tour: MINE WOULD BE YOU by Danielle Jamie
Title: Mine Would Be You
Series: Sweet Home Alabama
Author: Danielle Jamie
Release Date: July 20, 2015
Emelyn LaClaire was honored to be the Maid of Honor in her best friend’s wedding, but it came with a catch. She has to walk down the aisle with her ex fiancé, Lawson McCoy. He's not just the Best Man; he's also her best friend’s brother, and she’s loved him since she was eight years old.
Emelyn has avoided any kind of contact with Lawson since the day everything fell apart during her sophomore year at the University of Alabama. Now, after four years of avoiding him, she's not just seeing him, she also has to walk down the aisle with him - the one man she dreamt of marrying almost all her life...
Lawson McCoy only has a single regret, and it's throwing away the one thing that was good in his life. When his sister, Delilah, and her fiancé, Grayson, asked him to be the Best Man, it came with a stipulation. Do not in any way mess up their wedding. That’s easier said than done, especially when the one girl who would rather stick hot pokers in her eyes than look at him will be walking down the aisle beside him....
This is a second chance romance that is the perfect blend of ANGST-FILLED, EMOTIONAL & MELT YOUR KINDLE HOTTT MOMENTS!!!!
***This is a complete story! No Cliffhanger!***
Coming Soon on iTunes
I am a hot mess. I am a smoldering, frustrated mess, because just his damn eyes are setting my body on fire. I swear I can feel his eyes on me as if they're caressing my body as they slide up and down my stumbling, blushing, hot mess self as he takes me in.
It’s been way too long since I’ve had a good and proper fuck.
Yes, I’m supposed to be a sweet southern belle, but it’s totally possible to be sweet and slightly naughty all at the same time.
I love sex…especially Lawson sex. No one has come even close to doing to my body what this man has done to me probably a million times before we broke up.
“Woah.” Wrapping his arms around me, he holds me against him, stopping me from falling flat on my face and completely embarrassing myself.
“Oh my gosh, I’m sorry.” I can only imagine how red my cheeks are right now. My hands are flush against his chest and I find myself loving the feeling of his body beneath them. I inhale deeply and breathe him in.
God, he smells amazing.
Laughing, he holds me tighter, making it clear he isn’t letting me go yet. He brings his mouth down to my ear and the feeling of his breath against my skin makes my body become blanketed in goose bumps. “No need to be sorry. I’ll gladly catch you anytime you fall.”
Ahh, hell.
My heart jumps in my damn chest as I imagine a little mini sledgehammer smashing away a tiny piece of the wall that’s been guarding my heart for the last four years.
Review
We all deserve a second chance when we make a mistake and are sorry about it and that is the essence of this stunningly fantastic book. Danielle Jamie your writing gets better with each book you write and as I love them all, I really don't know how you manage it!!! Your characterization is simply superb. Emelyn is a strong and independent female who I adore and admire immediately, not many people could be knocked down so dramatically yet be able to pick themselves up and dust themselves off. Then there is Lawson, despite his mistake I love him. When these two are together the heat and passion between them is scalding hot!!! The supporting cast of family and friends and realism and humour and I can't wait to read their individual stories as the series develops. This is one hot book and I award it 5 scorching stars ~ Rosie
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author who took a chance and wrote her first book in 2013. It was the beginning to a magical journey into the world of a published author with now 14 books available on ebook retailers sites!
Danielle Jamie is a contemporary romance author who loves getting lost in a good book or writing a memorable love story. Her most popular works are her Bestselling Savannah Series, her heart wrenching standalone Tempt my Heart and her steamy new taboo novellas in her Stepbrother Series!
She lives in Upstate NY with her husband, two daughters and son. She loves traveling and seeing the world all the while meeting her fans along the way at Author Events.
Cover Reveal: STARVING FAITHFUL by Amy Lynn
Cover Reveal
STARVING FAITHFUL
by
Amy Lynn
Synopsis:
Ava Lauren has it all.
Everything a woman could ever want.
Until everything fades away.....
Everything a woman could ever want.
Until everything fades away.....
Despite his parent's disapproval, Bradley Lauren married the love of his life. He looks at Ava as if she is the purest angel of them all, but he has a secret. One that could destroy them.
Abram Kent is unadulterated sex in a suit. A successful bachelor who's used to getting what he wants and this time, his sights are set on a pair of wings.
What could go wrong?
Even when she's Starving....
Will she still be Faithful?
Even when she's Starving....
Will she still be Faithful?
Monday, July 27, 2015
Blog Tour: QUARTER MILE HEARTS by Jenny Siegel
Title: Quarter Mile Hearts: An
American Muscle Novel
American Muscle Novel
Author: Jenny Siegel
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 7, 2015
Following an accident injuring her dad, twenty-four
year old Leigh Storm returns home to the town she was once so desperate to
escape.
year old Leigh Storm returns home to the town she was once so desperate to
escape.
It is only a matter of hours before she runs into
Max 'Manwhore' Morgan. Dark eyed and
dangerous to her heart, he is the very last person she wants to see. It might
have been four years since she saw him last, but there's no denying the
chemistry between them is as potent as ever. Max makes it clear he isn't about
to let her run again, even if he is the one thing Leigh vowed to herself she
would never date: a street racer.
Max 'Manwhore' Morgan. Dark eyed and
dangerous to her heart, he is the very last person she wants to see. It might
have been four years since she saw him last, but there's no denying the
chemistry between them is as potent as ever. Max makes it clear he isn't about
to let her run again, even if he is the one thing Leigh vowed to herself she
would never date: a street racer.
After racing tore apart her own family and left a
path of destruction in its wake, Leigh decided long ago that it is not the life
she wants for herself. But when a wager gone wrong threatens her dad's
livelihood, Leigh must go against everything she believes in.
path of destruction in its wake, Leigh decided long ago that it is not the life
she wants for herself. But when a wager gone wrong threatens her dad's
livelihood, Leigh must go against everything she believes in.
This time there's more at stake on the quarter mile
that just the family business-She's risking her heart as well.
that just the family business-She's risking her heart as well.
Review
What a gem of a book this is. I started and finished it in one sitting!! It had multiple storylines running alongside the main one staring Leigh and Max, this gave the book much more depth and realism. Max won my heart immediately, although I don't think you are meant to like him at the beginning. I love a bad boy with a good heart and this is totally what Max is. Leigh on the other hand is a good girl with ideals she is trying her hardest to live to, however she didn't expect love to cause a problem with these ideals. I love the car racing theme as it is new and fresh. We are introduced to the family and friends of Max and Leigh and they are great. I really enjoyed this book from an author who is new to me. I will look out for more books from her in the future. I award this book 4 stars~ Rosie
What a gem of a book this is. I started and finished it in one sitting!! It had multiple storylines running alongside the main one staring Leigh and Max, this gave the book much more depth and realism. Max won my heart immediately, although I don't think you are meant to like him at the beginning. I love a bad boy with a good heart and this is totally what Max is. Leigh on the other hand is a good girl with ideals she is trying her hardest to live to, however she didn't expect love to cause a problem with these ideals. I love the car racing theme as it is new and fresh. We are introduced to the family and friends of Max and Leigh and they are great. I really enjoyed this book from an author who is new to me. I will look out for more books from her in the future. I award this book 4 stars~ Rosie
Jenny Siegel writes new adult
romance. When she's not writing (or entertaining two little terrors) Jenny is
glued to her Kindle, or plotting (also known as daydreaming) about hot tattooed
heroes that will sweep a girl off her feet.
romance. When she's not writing (or entertaining two little terrors) Jenny is
glued to her Kindle, or plotting (also known as daydreaming) about hot tattooed
heroes that will sweep a girl off her feet.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Blog Tour: RELINQUISH by SOME.E.Dean
Title: Relinquish (Embrace, #1)
Author: S.E. Dean
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 7, 2015
Synopsis
Kingston “King” James is THE male supermodel. He’s at the top of his game, yet he’s bored. Money and fame come easy, women even easier — until her.
She’s everything he thought never existed…For Phoenix Ryan every day is a reminder of heartache, of all the agony that poisons her soul. She’ll go to any length to appear strong, including convincing herself that she’s actually living —
until him.
He’s everything she can’t stand…
As their lives relentlessly cross will they give in? Will they Relinquish?
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Excerpt
PHOENIX
“Aw, Kitten,” he places his hands on both sides of my face, “Don’t be mad, I had to make sure you couldn’t leave…and I really don’t regret one fucking bit of it. Seeing you like this is worth it,” he says as he leans in to place a quick kiss to my lips.
“You’re straight up crazy, you know that, right?”
“That’s debatable.”
“No, there’s no debate, you, sir, are fucking cuckoo for cocoa puffs.”
“Uh huh, that has to be the lamest thing I’ve ever heard come out of your mouth.”
My jaw drops at his ribbing. “Dick!” I yell as I smack him in the arm.
“Okay, sorry…but it’s the truth.”
I smack him again, “Watch it, mister, I bite.”
“Oh, don’t threaten me with a good time, Kitten,” he says with a gleam in his eye.
“Good God!”
The doorbell rings. “Saved,” he laughs, “Ready to eat?”
I walk away from him, and out of his bedroom, doing my best to sashay my ass as I pass, and throw over my shoulder, “I have something you can eat.”
He growls, fucking growls so low and deep that the tingling is back between my legs. He snatches my upper arms and flings me backwards to him, my back to his bare chest.
“Careful, Kitten, I already want to make sure your pussy feels me there for the next week. Keep that shit up and I’ll make sure you ache from my cock for the next fucking year.”
REVIEW
Holy cow this brilliant book has my mind in a spin. So many surprises which took my breath away. A great mixture of romance and suspense! I can't put into words the journey this book has taken my mind on, but what a wonderful journey it was. I didn't really know what to expect from this book as I hadn't heard of the author but now I will be first one clicking other books. So brilliant I would love to award it 10 stars but 5 will have to suffice. Brilliant book full of wonderful gritty characters who are also very alpha male and very hot too!! Wonderful!!
About The Author
SE Dean lives in the Midwest with her husband, two small children, and their bed-hogging dog, Harley. To add to the craziness, last year she decided to go back to school to fulfill a dream of a graduate degree in nursing, and is currently striving towards that goal (pass the coffee and antacid please!). Her love of romance novels led her to writing, and she has plans for many more books in the future.
If SE isn’t working, studying, or being a “super-hero mom” (as dubbed by her eldest – no pressure! Thanks kid!), you can often find her gulping down her beloved Starbucks, glued to her Kindle reading a saucy book, offering free sarcastic comments, cheering on her favorite basketball team, or watching titillating movies.
SE is currently working on the next book in the Embrace series, and can’t wait to share the story with you!
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Thursday, July 23, 2015
Teaser Thursday: FLAME by Erin Noelle
I’m soaring.
After years of hard work and determination, I am exactly where I want to be in life. As the top ranked Freestyle Motocross rider in the world, I have more money than I could ever dream of spending and gorgeous women throwing themselves at me in every city I land. I have everything I could ever want.
Everything except her.
While in Breckenridge for my best friend’s wedding, I was introduced to Dakota Shavell, a friend of the bride-to-be, and from the moment our blue gazes met, sparks flew.
What I initially intended to be a single steamy night together turned into a scorching two week road trip to New Orleans with a sassy-mouthed blonde. Being between her legs gave me a bigger adrenaline rush than I’d ever gotten from flying through the air while straddling a bike.
It was supposed to just be fun, a good time. I planned to walk away unchanged.
But it was more. Feelings I never intended to have got involved, and I’ll never be the same.
Yet, I still walked away.
Except now I’m injured and my outlook has changed. Priorities have become clear.
And I’m going back to reclaim her…to show her that together we can make the fire between us burst into flames.
***Though Flame is the second
book in the Fire on the Mountain Series, it is an interconnected stand alone
novel***
book in the Fire on the Mountain Series, it is an interconnected stand alone
novel***
I'm failing.
My younger brother
is getting worse, and my job - my duty - is to help him at all costs. We've
tried everything modern medicine has to offer and nothing works.
is getting worse, and my job - my duty - is to help him at all costs. We've
tried everything modern medicine has to offer and nothing works.
Nothing.
Deciding to turn
to unconventional treatments, we end up at Fire-on-the-Mountain, a holistic
resort deep in the Rockies.
to unconventional treatments, we end up at Fire-on-the-Mountain, a holistic
resort deep in the Rockies.
In our search for
medical marijuana, I find beautiful, free-spirited Hudson Shavell - a girl who
may not only hold the key to heal my brother, but to fix me as well. Even
though I can't afford distractions right now, she's all I can think about. All
that I want.
medical marijuana, I find beautiful, free-spirited Hudson Shavell - a girl who
may not only hold the key to heal my brother, but to fix me as well. Even
though I can't afford distractions right now, she's all I can think about. All
that I want.
It's funny how
everything can change with one little SPARK.
everything can change with one little SPARK.
***Though Spark is
the first book in the Fire on the Mountain Series, it is a stand alone novel***
the first book in the Fire on the Mountain Series, it is a stand alone novel***
***Intended for
mature audiences only***
mature audiences only***
AMAZON
Erin Noelle is a Texas native, where she lives with her husband and two young daughters. While earning her degree in History at the University of Houston, she rediscovered her love for reading that was first instilled by her grandmother when she was a young child.
A lover of happily-ever-afters, both historical and current, Erin is an avid reader of all romance novels.
Her titles published include the Book Boyfriend Series, the Dusk ‘Til Dawn Series, Translucent, Conspire — co-authored with SE Hall, Surviving Us, MILF: Wrong Kind of Love and Spark.
Her titles published include the Book Boyfriend Series, the Dusk ‘Til Dawn Series, Translucent, Conspire — co-authored with SE Hall, Surviving Us, MILF: Wrong Kind of Love and Spark.
Her books have been a part of the USA Today Bestselling list and the Amazon and Barnes & Noble overall Top 100.
Release Day Launch: ENDLESS FATE by Alicia Rae
We’re having a release day launch for ENDLESS FATE by Alicia Rae. I am so excited to bring you the third book in her Fate of Love series! For her release day, Alicia is sharing a fantastic excerpt with us, along with a great giveaway! Be sure to check it all out!!
Endless Fate Synopsis:
Book Three in the Fate for Love Series
Colton Kingston is set on rebuilding his ranch to what it once was before his livelihood was diminished to a pile of ashes from a revengeful dark act of arson. His brothers at heart are there with him every step of the way to help pick up the pieces of the old and replace them with the new.
Paige Summers finds her inner strength to battle through her burdens of taking another person’s life. Standing in her rightful place by Colton’s side, she’s finally holding her own and living her dream of training horses.
Together, Colton and Paige have endured their fair share of obstacles and tragedies, and it has only made them stronger. With Hank Ulrich out of their lives, Colton is determined to make Paige, the girl he’s loved since he was five years old, his wife—forever.
But as one door closes, another opens, and a new danger is lurking in the shadows, threatening to stand in their way.
Will Colton and Paige’s love be endless, the way it was always meant to be? Or will a new devastation fall upon them and ruin their fate?
*Contains Mature Content*
Buy Links:
Amazon: pending
Barnes and Noble: pending
Exclusive Excerpt:
Deep sobs raked through my body, recalling how I’d indeed watched the life seep out of Hank and the deep satisfaction it had given me to do so.
What kind of person does that?
I felt his proximity before I heard him, and in seconds, Colton’s hand came to the base of my shoulder blade where he spread his fingertips wide and glided them upward bit by bit.
“Jesus, Paige,” he murmured, barely above a choked whisper. “You’re shaking.”
I hated that I had been distancing myself from him, inadvertently hurting him, but I was powerless to stop it. My mind was my worst enemy.
I closed my eyes, overcome with shame. Colton had never witnessed one of my shower breakdowns before. I preferred to do them in private. I didn’t want anyone to see me fall apart. Especially not Colton. I wanted to be strong for him. I had my pride.
Seconds ticked by before I finally braved spinning around on my heel until I was facing him. Unable to look him in the eyes, I bowed my head and stared at his chest.
How do I explain to him that no matter how many times I shower, I still feel dirty because I have blood on my hands?
Eddie had made me feel weak when he pointed a gun to my head while kidnapping me before knocking me unconscious. Hank had done so by treating me like I was worthless and disposable, as if my life had no value. It was as though they’d stripped me bare, stolen my confidence and my pride…me. Then, I’d become a monster myself and killed without mercy.
So, which one of us is evil?
I shook my head, grief-stricken. Nothing made sense to me anymore.
Colton gently grasped my chin and lifted my gaze to meet his. A crease formed between his brows, and he frowned at me. Worry and regret clouded his normally bright baby-blue eyes.
“Tell me what to do.” Panic filled his voice. “Tell me how I can help you move past this. I will do anything to get rid of that look in those beautiful eyes that I love so much.”
The worst part was knowing that I had no answer for him. I felt robbed of my own mind to make the decision of what I needed to heal. My heart was vacant. I was an empty shell, lost and alone, stuck somewhere in my own private hell.
“Do you remember when you found out the barn fire was arson and you sent me away?” I broke off at the painful memory, recalling what it had felt like when he pushed me away. I was doing no better now, but I was incapable to stop it. I tried to collect my thoughts on where I was going with this.
He winced. “Yes.” His tone was low and full of remorse.
“Then, remember you later snuck in my window and asked me to let you hold me”—I swallowed, stifling the urge to cry—“without any questions or explanations?”
His shoulders rose and fell. Understanding filled his baby-blue eyes. His arms were already in motion, wrapping around my waist. “Yes,” he answered, pulling me close.
“That’s what I need right now. No questions, no judgment…” My voice cracked, and I placed my hands on the center of his chest. “I just need you to hold me.”
An overwhelming pain appeared in his features before he tightly hugged me. He nuzzled his nose into my neck, and I could feel his warm breath along my skin.
“No one’s judging you, Paige. Please, please don’t be so hard on yourself.”
His words sent my heart into a tailspin. I laid my head against his sternum and sobbed uncontrollably. I cried for the lives I’d affected by Hank’s death, mainly his wife and two college-aged children. I silently pleaded for forgiveness for my actions even though it had been self-defense. I prayed my mind would let me let go of this evil head-trip I was currently suffering through and allow me to move forward with my life. I dreamed my life with Colton would return to a normal, simple one.
Eventually, I ran out of tears, and my breathing began to level out until I could only hear the water running and the sounds of my and Colton’s breaths as he continued to comfort me. Somewhere along the way, Colton must have adjusted the nozzle because the water temperature had changed.
“The water’s warmer,” I stated quietly, wanting to break the silence. My lungs were scratchy and raw from all my crying.
“I didn’t want to brave hypothermia.” His lips seemed to curve into a smile, and his hands soothed up and down my sides. “Though, I fear our hot water tank will run empty any minute now, and we’ll be left shivering again.” He shifted fractionally and brought one hand to the base of my chin.
As his thumb started to stroke back and forth across my cheek, he gazed into my eyes. An endless array of emotions rippled out of him, matching the intense look in his baby-blue eyes. “You’ve lost your way before, and so have I.” The lonely ache in his voice seized my heart. “And that’s okay. Heartache has a powerful impact on the soul, and we all get lost now and then. But I need you to promise me that you’ll come back to me, Paige, because nothing will keep us apart. I won’t accept anything less than forever with you.”
I desperately clung to the feeling of hope he sparked somewhere deep within me, and a genuine small smile spread across my lips at his natural ability to make me swoon with his tender words.
“You promise?” For some unknown reason, I needed his reassurance in this moment.
He bent forward and kissed the tip of my nose. “I promise.”
Alicia Rae Bio:
Alicia Rae is a Contemporary Romance Author who lives in Dekalb, Illinois, with her husband and three beautiful boys. Alicia has a passion for reading all types of romance, writing to bring a story to life, and photography.
Thank you to my dear sister, Kels, who showed me a few years ago how much I truly missed reading. And to my loving husband, for not throwing away my Nook, and planting the seed of writing in my mind. I am forever grateful. Xo
Readers, words cannot thank you enough for supporting me along this incredible journey. I hope you enjoy my novels as much as I do writing them. I thank each and every one of you.
Believe in yourself and follow your dreams...
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Endless Fate Synopsis:
Book Three in the Fate for Love Series
Colton Kingston is set on rebuilding his ranch to what it once was before his livelihood was diminished to a pile of ashes from a revengeful dark act of arson. His brothers at heart are there with him every step of the way to help pick up the pieces of the old and replace them with the new.
Paige Summers finds her inner strength to battle through her burdens of taking another person’s life. Standing in her rightful place by Colton’s side, she’s finally holding her own and living her dream of training horses.
Together, Colton and Paige have endured their fair share of obstacles and tragedies, and it has only made them stronger. With Hank Ulrich out of their lives, Colton is determined to make Paige, the girl he’s loved since he was five years old, his wife—forever.
But as one door closes, another opens, and a new danger is lurking in the shadows, threatening to stand in their way.
Will Colton and Paige’s love be endless, the way it was always meant to be? Or will a new devastation fall upon them and ruin their fate?
*Contains Mature Content*
Buy Links:
Amazon: pending
Barnes and Noble: pending
Exclusive Excerpt:
Deep sobs raked through my body, recalling how I’d indeed watched the life seep out of Hank and the deep satisfaction it had given me to do so.
What kind of person does that?
I felt his proximity before I heard him, and in seconds, Colton’s hand came to the base of my shoulder blade where he spread his fingertips wide and glided them upward bit by bit.
“Jesus, Paige,” he murmured, barely above a choked whisper. “You’re shaking.”
I hated that I had been distancing myself from him, inadvertently hurting him, but I was powerless to stop it. My mind was my worst enemy.
I closed my eyes, overcome with shame. Colton had never witnessed one of my shower breakdowns before. I preferred to do them in private. I didn’t want anyone to see me fall apart. Especially not Colton. I wanted to be strong for him. I had my pride.
Seconds ticked by before I finally braved spinning around on my heel until I was facing him. Unable to look him in the eyes, I bowed my head and stared at his chest.
How do I explain to him that no matter how many times I shower, I still feel dirty because I have blood on my hands?
Eddie had made me feel weak when he pointed a gun to my head while kidnapping me before knocking me unconscious. Hank had done so by treating me like I was worthless and disposable, as if my life had no value. It was as though they’d stripped me bare, stolen my confidence and my pride…me. Then, I’d become a monster myself and killed without mercy.
So, which one of us is evil?
I shook my head, grief-stricken. Nothing made sense to me anymore.
Colton gently grasped my chin and lifted my gaze to meet his. A crease formed between his brows, and he frowned at me. Worry and regret clouded his normally bright baby-blue eyes.
“Tell me what to do.” Panic filled his voice. “Tell me how I can help you move past this. I will do anything to get rid of that look in those beautiful eyes that I love so much.”
The worst part was knowing that I had no answer for him. I felt robbed of my own mind to make the decision of what I needed to heal. My heart was vacant. I was an empty shell, lost and alone, stuck somewhere in my own private hell.
“Do you remember when you found out the barn fire was arson and you sent me away?” I broke off at the painful memory, recalling what it had felt like when he pushed me away. I was doing no better now, but I was incapable to stop it. I tried to collect my thoughts on where I was going with this.
He winced. “Yes.” His tone was low and full of remorse.
“Then, remember you later snuck in my window and asked me to let you hold me”—I swallowed, stifling the urge to cry—“without any questions or explanations?”
His shoulders rose and fell. Understanding filled his baby-blue eyes. His arms were already in motion, wrapping around my waist. “Yes,” he answered, pulling me close.
“That’s what I need right now. No questions, no judgment…” My voice cracked, and I placed my hands on the center of his chest. “I just need you to hold me.”
An overwhelming pain appeared in his features before he tightly hugged me. He nuzzled his nose into my neck, and I could feel his warm breath along my skin.
“No one’s judging you, Paige. Please, please don’t be so hard on yourself.”
His words sent my heart into a tailspin. I laid my head against his sternum and sobbed uncontrollably. I cried for the lives I’d affected by Hank’s death, mainly his wife and two college-aged children. I silently pleaded for forgiveness for my actions even though it had been self-defense. I prayed my mind would let me let go of this evil head-trip I was currently suffering through and allow me to move forward with my life. I dreamed my life with Colton would return to a normal, simple one.
Eventually, I ran out of tears, and my breathing began to level out until I could only hear the water running and the sounds of my and Colton’s breaths as he continued to comfort me. Somewhere along the way, Colton must have adjusted the nozzle because the water temperature had changed.
“The water’s warmer,” I stated quietly, wanting to break the silence. My lungs were scratchy and raw from all my crying.
“I didn’t want to brave hypothermia.” His lips seemed to curve into a smile, and his hands soothed up and down my sides. “Though, I fear our hot water tank will run empty any minute now, and we’ll be left shivering again.” He shifted fractionally and brought one hand to the base of my chin.
As his thumb started to stroke back and forth across my cheek, he gazed into my eyes. An endless array of emotions rippled out of him, matching the intense look in his baby-blue eyes. “You’ve lost your way before, and so have I.” The lonely ache in his voice seized my heart. “And that’s okay. Heartache has a powerful impact on the soul, and we all get lost now and then. But I need you to promise me that you’ll come back to me, Paige, because nothing will keep us apart. I won’t accept anything less than forever with you.”
I desperately clung to the feeling of hope he sparked somewhere deep within me, and a genuine small smile spread across my lips at his natural ability to make me swoon with his tender words.
“You promise?” For some unknown reason, I needed his reassurance in this moment.
He bent forward and kissed the tip of my nose. “I promise.”
Alicia Rae Bio:
Alicia Rae is a Contemporary Romance Author who lives in Dekalb, Illinois, with her husband and three beautiful boys. Alicia has a passion for reading all types of romance, writing to bring a story to life, and photography.Thank you to my dear sister, Kels, who showed me a few years ago how much I truly missed reading. And to my loving husband, for not throwing away my Nook, and planting the seed of writing in my mind. I am forever grateful. Xo
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