Another Hopping Month of Releases

Released This April

In case you missed any of the fabulous releases this past month I’d like to take a moment do a quick recap of some of, not only my favorite books, but also top sellers that were published this past month.

Contained on this list will be books that I’ve read and books on my TBR lists. I swear my TBR pile gets bigger every day with so many delicious authors and books hitting the market, yet I promise I will never to steer you wrong when it comes to cozying up with a good book.

So, without further ado…I’m beginning with one of my favorite reads from this past month. A sexy, heartfelt jock who is looking for love, unfortunately he falls in love with a woman who is in the business of ending relationships. 

Ditched; A Sports Romance 

by R.C. Boldt

He’s playing for the heart she’s had sidelined for years. 

IVY HAYES
Dating can be a rocky journey. Once the new shine wears off, you may end up with a case of buyer’s remorse.

That’s where I come in. I set the backdrop and coach you through the breakup.

Don’t want overblown drama, hard feelings, or a drink tossed in your face? Then I’m your fairy godmother, child.

BECKET JONES
As an NFL quarterback, endorsement ads and the media pandering after me are all part of the game.

Ivy Hayes is the first woman who doesn’t care about my money and the notoriety that goes along with it.

But I’m a long-term guy, and she operates strictly in the now. Which means I need to bring my A-game.

Otherwise, I’ll end up getting ditched.

**Ditched is a sports romance/contemporary romance with a bit of a twist. It is a standalone, full-length novel.**

ebook, 330 pages

♥Expected publication: April 3rd 2018♥

This next title is the second in the Summerhaven series and boy was it good. Okay, let me start again, the first was good, the second was amazing, and I believe the third, which is set to release in June will be explosive. Katy Regnery has a magnetic pull with her series.  They draw you in and keep you enraptured.

Smiling Irish; The Summerhaven Trio #2

by Katy Regnery

Tierney Haven and Burr O’Leary come from completely different worlds…

…but there’s a reason they say “opposites attract.”

Bookish Tierney Haven has always preferred places to people, and she especially loves the peace and quiet of Moonstone Manor, an estate museum located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where she is head docent, chief historian and live-in caretaker. The very last thing she expects to find on the doorstep at midnight is bruised and bloodied stranger, Burr O’Leary, in desperate need of her help.

Against her better judgement and at the risk of her brothers’ wrath, Tierney offers Burr sanctuary at Moonstone Manor, and nurses him back to health, surprised to discover that the dashing, enigmatic stranger loves the history and peace of Moonstone as much as she. But Burr has a dark history, and those who hurt him will stop at nothing to eliminate him…placing Tierney in grave danger until he is well enough to find them first.

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♥Expected publication: April 3rd 2018♥

Geeky hero, smart heroine, and a masquerade ball where anything goes. This story is one to fall in love with.

Come As You Are 

by Lauren Blakely

I couldn’t have scripted a more perfect night.

For one fantastic evening, at a masquerade party in the heart of Manhattan, I’m not the millionaire everyone wants a piece of. Fine—multimillionaire. But who’s counting all those commas? Not me, and not the most intriguing woman I’ve ever met, who happens to like dancing, witty banter, and hot, passionate up-against-the-wall sex as much as I do.

There’s no need for names or business cards. And that’s why I’m eager to get to know her more, since my mystery woman seems to like me for me, rather than for my huge…bank account.

Everything’s coming up aces. Until the next day when things get a little complicated. (Newsflash — a lot complicated.)

***

He’s charming, brilliant, an incredible lover, and right now I want to stab fate in the eyeballs.

I’ve had one goal I’ve been working toward, and lo and behold, my mystery man is the very person who stands between me and my dream job. A job I desperately need since my hard-knock life has nothing in common with his star-kissed one.

But it’s time to put that fairytale night behind me, and focus on learning what makes him tick. Too bad it turns out his quirks are my quirks, and his love affair with New York matches mine.

And as we spend our days together, I discover something else that feels like a cruel twist of fate — I’m falling for this naughty prince charming, and that’s not an ending I can write to our story.

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♥Expected publication: April 16th 2018♥

 

Part of a series, the Royals Undercover set fire to April releasing two books in one month, one at the beginning of the month and the other right at the end. Let’s hear it for a Cheeky Royal King.

Cheeky Royal and Cheeky King; Royals Undercover

by Nana Malone

All they want is everything they can’t have.

Penny…

Yes, yes, I’ve heard the rumors.
The prince is royal, and cocky and has a—well never mind about all that.
The problem is, he’s also my job.

When the King called on me to retrieve the wayward prince, I was ready to walk away.

Then I caught my boyfriend cheating—and suddenly leaving never felt like a better idea.

Sebastian…

I never wanted the throne.

When I left behind my gilded cage of a palace, it all sounded so simple: find my long-lost brother & make him the prince so I don’t have to rule the kingdom like my father expects.

Then I meet my new neighbor, and quickly realize I’ve found the queen of my heart—and bed.

Just one problem, I can’t let her find out who I really am.

What good is a King without his Queen?

Sebastian…

I never wanted the crown, but now it’s mine.
Instead of my freedom–instead of her.
But even though she’s not mine to keep, I can’t seem to stay away.

Penny…

The moment he became king, I knew we were over.

Now I’ve returned home some kind of conquering hero.
If only they all knew that we’d both lost our hearts.
If only I could stay out of the royal bed.

What good is being cocky if you can’t get what you want?

ebooks

♥Expected publication: April 2nd and April 30th 2018♥

This book has not received enough attention. For a new adult read it touched on every emotion and dug out feelings on top of feelings. Written as a duet, it ended on a huge cliffhanger, which can leave readers a tad wanting and waiting for the second part to be released until they even pickup the first part, but…there is light at the end of the tunnel. The second half of the duet is due to be released this summer, so what are you waiting for…it is so good.

The Theory of Unrequited; The Science of Unrequited #1

by Len Webster

Atomic number: 8
Name of chemical element: Oxygen
Symbol: O

Every theory has a test subject … even between best friends.

The pact: Stanford.
The betrayal: AJ attending Duke.
The reason: She did something stupid like fall in love with Evan.
The problem: Evan’s not ready to let this betrayal go so easily.
The solution: Find AJ and fix them.

The Theory of Unrequited, Book One in The Science of Unrequited: The Story of AJ & Evan.

ebook, 384 pages

♥Expected publication: April 18th 2018♥

I gave you an excellent choice with a geek hero above, this next read has the perfect geek heroine.  Not only that, the hero is affectionate and also built like Adonis. For all the fans of Princess Bride, Star Wars, or other additional fandoms this book will make you smile. So I dare you to read it.

I Dare You; The Hook Up #1

by Ilsa Madden-Mills

NEW STAND-ALONE RELEASE

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills kicks off a brand-new, sexy, heartfelt contemporary romance series with I DARE YOU!

Badass Athlete: I dare you to…
Delaney Shaw: Who is this?

The late night text is random, but “Badass Athlete” sure seems to know who she is…

Delaney Shaw.
Good girl.
Lover of fluffy kitties and Star Wars.
Curious.

His dare? Spend one night in his bed—a night he promises will be unforgettable—and she can solve the mystery of who he is.

She knows she shouldn’t, but what else is she going to do with her boring Valentine’s Day?

One sexy hook-up later, her mind is blown and the secret’s out.

Maverick Monroe.
Bad boy.
The most talented football player in the country.
Just ask him.

Too bad for him Delaney’s sworn off dating athletes forever after her last heartbreak.

But Maverick wants more than one night and refuses to give up on winning Delaney’s heart. She isn’t one to be fazed by a set of broad shoulders.

Will the bad boy land the nerd girl or will the secrets they keep from each other separate them forever?

ebook

♥Expected publication: April 28th 2018♥

 

I love reading tough men who are mushy-gushy about their women. This next pick has six to choose from. It also has another tie in to one of my favorite authors. Lexi Blake loaned out her world to five wonderful authors. You have an opportunity to read, perhaps, a favorite author of your own while they dabble in Lexi’s world. I’m so excited for these books and what each author has to bring.

The Lexi Blake Crossover Collection

Lexi Blake – Close Cover
Larissa Ione – Her Guardian Angel
J. Kenner – Justify Me
Corinne Michaels – Say You Won’t Let Go
Carly Phillips – His to Protect
Susan Stoker – Rescuing Sadie

by Lexi Blake Crossover Collection

Welcome to the Lexi Blake Crossover Collection.

Over the past year, Lexi Blake has introduced you to five new characters and five new and brilliant worlds. You should know and love these characters – sisters from another mister, brothers from another mother. Here is a little information about the worlds from each author.

Stark International

J. Kenner’s glitzy and beautiful world where the wealthy and powerful live and fall in love. Join Nikki and Damien’s world filled with friends and lovers. Julie writes sexy and amazing heroes and heroines you’ll fall in love with!

Bodyguard Bad Boys

Carly Philips is flirty and fun and this world will transport you to a place where hot men are willing to give up everything to save their women. With sizzling sex scenes and plots that you keep you guessing, you won’t want to leave this world.

Return to Me

Corinne Michaels writes beautifully broken characters. Cowboys and country singers, real people living real lives, needing real love. You can’t go wrong with her deeply emotional stories.

Delta Force Heroes

Susan Stoker’s world is frentic and frenzied. Filled with danger and suspense and a surprising number of kidnappings, her Delta Force team will make your heart pound even as you fall for military heroes.

Demonica Underworld

Larissa Ione’s one of the best writers working in paranormal today. Demonica is a harsh world where opposites attract and even a demon can find true love.

And all these worlds will blend with Lexi Blakes. Six New York Times bestsellers bringing you a world unlike any you’ve seen.

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♥Expected publication: April 10th 2018♥

 

*All book synopsis’ given by GoodReads except for the Lexi Blake Crossover Collection.

For a bigger list of published books released this past month that includes Romance, YA, Science Fiction, Fiction, YA, etc…Find it on Goodreads

Review – Opened Up

Opened Up; An Exposed Dreams Novel (Standalone)
by Eva Moore (Author)

This review is from: May 1, 2018 By Kay Daniels (Kindle Edition-Goodreads)
Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat Level:🔥🔥🔥

Sofia Valenti works for her family’s business, Valenti Brothers Construction. And even though her dreams are to design homes using her interior designing skills, she is stuck in the office running payroll, entering invoices for shipping/receiving, billing, accounts receivable, etc… she is a one woman show for a multiple person job. Her dreams seem to slip further and further from her grasp as more jobs fall on her desk everyday sending Sofia’s agitation higher. It doesn’t help when Adrian Villanueva stops in and continually refers to her as beautiful or gorgeous. She is anything but. Since taking on more responsibility at work, she’s put on a few well placed pounds and feels anything but beautiful. She doesn’t need Adrian rubbing in just how untrue the statement really is.

Adrian Villanueva has been working at Valenti Brothers Construction since he was a young man. Taking care of his family since his father was deported has been his top priority, but now that his youngest sister is almost finished with her schooling Adrian can finally focus on himself for the first time. He’s always found Sofia a beautiful woman, even when she was just a teenage girl, but now that she’s blossomed into a woman he can barely keep his eyes off her. Problem. She’s the bosses daughter. What can he offer her?  He needs to prove himself first then perhaps she will finally look his way.

When Adrian and Sofia are put together to work on a big project for the company their attraction blossoms, but they both know what is on the line if the project fails. Can they keep their growing attraction under wraps until they both have a chance to prove themselves?

I love watching HGTV. The transformation that happens on screen, along with any drama the show can drum up is always fascinating, so I was fascinated to read Opened Up. In the beginning the chemistry between Adrian and Sofia fell flat multiple times, which pulled me out of the story.  Also since fiction should take me away from reality, unfortunately when it came to Sofia, I’ve worked in a company where I was undervalued. You will quickly find out that not only is Sofia worked to the bone, no one listens to her or wants her opinion, yet they all want to use her for their own gains. Basically the Dirty Dancing mentality of “let’s keep Baby in the corner”.

Adrian is her hero and pulls her out of that proverbial corner and makes sure Sofia understands that she is sexy even though she has packed on a few pounds. He loves that she has a brilliant mind and they make a good team. If only we all had an “Adrian” in our everyday work situations to come rescue us from insufferable bosses.

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♥ The 6th Annual Mental Health Awareness Book Fundraiser ♥

Welcome the 6th Annual Mental Health Awareness Month Book Fundraiser benefiting the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

For the 6th year, an amazing group of authors have generously agreed to donate a portion of their May sales to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund.

Here is how you can help raise money and awareness for mental health:

• You can purchase a book from the amazing books listed below! We hope you will #1click4charity a number of these amazing books! Please note that although are Amazon Kindle buy links, the portion of sales is from any platform: digital, print and audio.
• Share the image below or any of the custom photos the participating authors share on social media to raise awareness and to show your support.
• Make a tax-deductible donation directly to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at AFSP.

Thank you in advance for your support as we work to bring mental illness out of the darkness.

6th Annual May Mental Health Awareness Book Fundraiser

Author	Book	Buy Link
Alison G Bailey	Present Perfect	https://amzn.to/2GXior2
	The Dance	https://amzn.to/2uLCI9X
Amy Harmon	The Smallest Part	https://amzn.to/2q6ZS4W
Alyson Santos	Night Shifts Black (NSB #1)	https://amzn.to/2IrIDTm
	Tracing Holland (NSB #2)	https://amzn.to/2cTC3cL
	Viper (NSB #3)	https://amzn.to/2EnhPS0
	Limelight (NSB #4)	https://amzn.to/2GxViYD
	Traitor	https://amzn.to/2GRhnRf
	TRICENT Commissioning	https://amzn.to/2uLjhOh
Amy Daws	The One Moment	https://amzn.to/2vGWlQQ
Amy Lane	Chase in Shadows	https://amzn.to/2EjRxjs
B Cranford	The Brightest Star	https://amzn.to/2EjRzrA
	A Little Bit Crazy	https://amzn.to/2Iu006a
	A Crazy Christmas	https://amzn.to/2JjjpHX
Brenda Rothert	Do you Like my Wiener?	https://amzn.to/2q4LbzX
Corinne Michaels	Say You’ll Stay	https://amzn.to/2JkqdFs
Drew Elyse	Dissonance (Dissonance Series #1)	https://amzn.to/2GB0jvs
	Harmony (Dissonance Series #2)	https://amzn.to/2q5iCT4
	Savage Disciples Series	https://amzn.to/2uIC6lc
	Clutch (Savage Disciples MC #1)	https://amzn.to/2uLGJLz
	Shift (Savage Disciples MC #2)	https://amzn.to/2uRPSSM
	Engage (Savage Disciples MC #3)	https://amzn.to/2GBGW9y
	Ignite (Savage Disciples MC #4)	https://amzn.to/2EhKXKg
	Combust (Savage Disciples MC #5)	https://amzn.to/2GBHfBe
	Cruise (Savage Disciples MC #6)	https://amzn.to/2q72EHo
Emily Snow	Distraction	https://amzn.to/2EmBzF6
ES Carter	Love By Number Series:	https://amzn.to/2GUPbNa
	Nineteen	https://amzn.to/2H9d9SH
	Twenty One	https://amzn.to/2HbXFgQ
	Three	https://amzn.to/2GR5SJx
	Thirteen	https://amzn.to/2H9deFZ
	One	https://amzn.to/2GYnfs1
	Eight	https://amzn.to/2uMNkoQ
Felicia Lynn	Love’s Learning Curve	https://amzn.to/2vIj1QB
	Trouble with the Curve	https://amzn.to/2HYQ1GZ
Ginger Scott	Waiting on the Sidelines	https://amzn.to/2uUaOIX
	Going Long	https://amzn.to/2GvclKC
	Blindness	https://amzn.to/2EkJCSJ
	How We Deal With Gravity	https://amzn.to/2Ek2odc
	This Is Falling	https://amzn.to/2q711cO
	You and Everything After	https://amzn.to/2Hc6lnq
	The Girl I Was Before	https://amzn.to/2uMQ8m2
	In Your Dreams	https://amzn.to/2GUekI2
	Hold My Breath	https://amzn.to/2GYz8OF
	The Hard Count	https://amzn.to/2GARUMn
	A Boy Like You	https://amzn.to/2q6gKZn
	A Girl Like Me	https://amzn.to/2EjORT0
	Wild Reckless	https://amzn.to/2q7224j
	Wicked Restless	https://amzn.to/2EktgJS
	Memphis	https://amzn.to/2GxRaHZ
Harper Sloan	Corps Security 6 book series	https://amzn.to/2GTKgJd
	Alex (Corps Security book 1)	https://amzn.to/2GU7bnR
	Cage (Corps Security book 2)	https://amzn.to/2HbWGzs
	Beck (Corps Security book 3)	https://amzn.to/2qrjbG6
	Uncaged (Corps Security book 4)	https://amzn.to/2ILvOna
	Cooper (Corps Security book 5)	https://amzn.to/2ED24GH
	Locke (Corps Security book 6)	https://amzn.to/2HskVaq
K Bromberg	Sweet Cheeks	https://amzn.to/2qbe91t
Katy Evans	REAL	https://amzn.to/2EhOkAU
	RACER	https://amzn.to/2q5kEmh
Kelly Jamieson	Shut Out: A Bayard Hockey Novel	https://amzn.to/2EjIajQ
Kennedy Ryan	Long Shot	https://amzn.to/2GRkY1H
Kindle Alexander	Double Full	https://amzn.to/2Gxv6NE
Laura Ward	Because of You
Laurelin Paige	Free Me	https://amzn.to/2GCnmFY
Leylah Attar	53 Letters For My Lover	https://amzn.to/2IvwI6T
	The Paper Swan	https://amzn.to/2JjorEk
	Mists of The Serengeti	https://amzn.to/2Jh1WQq
Melanie Harlow	Some Sort of Happy	https://amzn.to/2q4x4dU
Melanie Moreland	Into the Storm	https://amzn.to/2Jl99yX
	Beneath the Scars	https://amzn.to/2q5Wt7n
	Over the Fence	https://amzn.to/2GAQTnx
	The Contract	https://amzn.to/2H9ciBp
	The Baby Clause	https://amzn.to/2uLx5se
	It Started with a Kiss	https://amzn.to/2q590rl
	My Image of You	https://amzn.to/2q2GQfY
	Bentley – Vested Interest #1	https://amzn.to/2IuJLWz
	Aiden – Vested Interest #2	https://amzn.to/2pMeM0Z
Melissa Collins	As I Am	https://amzn.to/2FgSv0a
Michelle Mankin	The Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances series	https://amzn.to/2Jl5FfS
	Outside	https://amzn.to/2EjVrJ8
	Riptide	https://amzn.to/2Gxp7sa
	Oceanside	https://amzn.to/2uPfq2V
Natasha Madison	Something so Unscripted	https://amzn.to/2JjncVH
Nicole Edwards	Sniper 1 Security series	https://amzn.to/2GB2NtI
	Wait for Morning	https://amzn.to/2q3Oesu
	Never Say Never	https://amzn.to/2q2yoxg
	Tomorrow’s Too Late	https://amzn.to/2GWZeRQ
Raine Miller	Filthy Rich	https://amzn.to/2Empdgq
RK Lilley	Bad Things	https://amzn.to/2qoAPub
Sawyer Bennett	Atticus	https://amzn.to/2EkkgVf
Sierra Simone	American Queen	https://amzn.to/2uLL41j
Susan Stoker	Rescuing Wendy	https://amzn.to/2uMnBgn
Timothy Hilke	I am not Broken	https://amzn.to/2q4ZB3a
Toni Aleo	Overtime	https://amzn.to/2GxtZcQ
Virna De Paul	Kiss Talent Agency series	https://amzn.to/2Ej9heI
	Book 1: Lip Action (Book 1)	https://amzn.to/2H8iERm
	Book 2: Locking Lips (Book 2)	https://amzn.to/2GxoZ7R

Keith Milano Memorial Fund

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Fund Information:

The Keith Milano Memorial Fund was established to help raise awareness about the devastating and deadly disease that is mental illness. Keith’s spirit and laughter is kept alive through our efforts to increase awareness about mental illness and to raise money for education and imperative research. Keith often struggled with society’s perception of mental illness. Our hope is that by having the strength to say that Keith was “Bipolar” we can strip away the stigma and help others to be more open about their disease.

If you want to know more about Keith or why Denise does what she does, here is short video/interview that speaks to that!

The Keith Milano Memorial Fund benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). At the end of the event, participating authors will pay AFSP directly.

AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide. AFSP is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Delaware with primary offices in New York City. Federal tax ID # is 13-3393329. AFSP’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) number is 10545. Donations to AFSP are tax deductible.

Cover Reveal – The Belle Jar

The Belle Jar
Darkholm book #2

by Aria Adams

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The beasts want to destroy her. The mirror-world won’t let her stay. The castle hides too many secrets. What’s a girl to do? And when Marea finds out how to break the curse, is she willing to do whatever it takes to save two creatures of pure evil, to whom she is nothing?

Marea Belle was doomed at birth. In Darkholm, having red hair means only one thing: Witch.

After her parents are executed in a witch hunt, the only thing that saves Marea is the chastity device that proves her purity. Spared the flames, Marea is dumped in a sack at the doors of a cursed castle; a sacrifice to appease the monsters within.

The denizens of the castle want nothing more than to devour Marea’s soul. The huge, terrifying beasts within take her to an underground experiment room and make her their plaything. Somehow, she survives and escapes the monsters, hiding deep within the castle, where she finds a magic mirror which becomes her sanctuary.

Inside the looking glass, she falls in love with two men. But she can only remain there for a few hours at a time before she has to return to the castle and the inevitable horrors within. No-one can escape the castle, and no-one can survive the beasts within. When Marea is forced to give herself to the beasts, she risks losing herself forever, but will her sacrifice be enough to break the ancient curse?

This full-length story is grim and a little complicated. This is a dark fairytale that tiptoes on the boundary between horror and romance. It is disturbing, bleak, and certainly not for the faint-hearted.

Aria is an author of dark erotic romance that dances on the boundary between horror and romance. Her heroes are not always immediately obvious, and neither are the villains. Her books often have elements of horror, and the characters at the end of a story are forever changed by the events that befell them. But she always makes sure there’s a happy ending, even if the characters have to work for it.

Aria also writes the warm fuzzy romance stuff as Katie Douglas, and writing as Katie, she has had USA Today and multiple number 1 bestselling books in the US and worldwide.

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New Release – Two To Love

 

Re-released in a second edition with new content.

Three lost souls

Growing up in the eclectic, small town of Bliss was wonderful for Callie Sheppard. She loved everything about it, except for the lack of potential romantic partners. She only went wild once in her life, sharing a perfect weekend in Dallas with two incredible men she never thought she would see again. When they parted, she was left with a hole in her heart she feared would never be filled.

One romantic weekend

DEA agents Nathan Wright and Zane Hollister were thrilled when Callie agreed to spend the weekend with them. Just days away from a long, undercover assignment, they considered this passionate affair to be an ideal way to spend their last days of freedom. They never expected to fall in love. Leaving her behind was the hardest decision of their lives.

An unexpected reunion

Six years later, Callie is preparing to break in a new sheriff after Rye Harper walked out on the job. Her heart skips a few beats when the man walking through the door is none other than Nate Wright. Nate and Zane have come to Bliss, but their time undercover has left them broken and scarred. The boys are determined to win back Callie’s heart. But when the criminals they took down come seeking revenge, Nate and Zane may have to save the strange little town of Bliss before they can reclaim the woman they love.

AVAILABLE NOW

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | Kobo | GooglePlay | Smashwords

 

 

EXCERPT

Callie Sheppard was startled by the sound of the door opening. She sat straight up in bed and wondered what the hell she was doing. It had seemed like a great idea at the time, but now a tremor of trepidation ran through her system. She was naked in a notorious BDSM club, waiting for two men to walk in and take her virginity.

It wasn’t that she minded losing her virginity. She wasn’t doing anything interesting with it in the first place. It needed to go, but now she worried this wasn’t the way to do it. She wanted some affection and kindness. Would they give that to her? Oh, god, Stef had found her two guys for her birthday. She’d made him a loaf of zucchini bread and shared a bottle of cheap wine for his. What was she doing?

Could she run? She was naked. That didn’t really bother her, but it could confound a lot of people.

“Hello.” The deepest voice she’d ever heard pulled her from her panic.

She turned and hoped there wasn’t a line of drool running out of her mouth as she caught sight of them. Best birthday present ever. Stef might be straight, but he knew how to pick gorgeous men.

She climbed as gracefully as she could off the big bed and faced them. They were perfect. The one who had spoken was tall. She doubted she would reach his shoulders when she stood against him. He was at least six and a half feet, and his body was corded with muscle. Every piece of him seemed chiseled out of granite. He was male model perfection, with a strong jaw and piercing green eyes. His hair was inky black and curled sweetly over his ears.

His partner wasn’t quite as tall but still was no small man. He was a few inches shorter than the gorgeous monster, and his body held a lean strength. If the black-haired devil was a linebacker, this man was a swimmer. His eyes were a stark blue. His skin was sun kissed and smooth. Callie was fascinated with the idea of soft skin covering steel. His hair was cut in a military style. It was a rich brown. The intimate light of the room caught the gold and red streaks. He looked like a man who laughed often.

Everything inside her heated up at the sight of them, and she wasn’t so scared anymore. Why the hell would she run from all that hotness? And they were handpicked by a man who would never, ever hurt her. She was safe with them.

“Hello.” It seemed like a dumb thing to say to two glorious men when she was naked as the day she was born, but it was all she could think of.

“Hello, Callie.” The other man’s voice was deep, too, but there was an inherent friendliness to his Texas accent. It looked like Stef had found her a couple of cowboys. The blue-eyed man watched her. He gave her a small, calm smile, like he didn’t want to scare her. “Are you nervous, sweetheart? We don’t want you to be. Nothing happens here that you don’t want. All you have to do is say the word and everything stops.”

Their eyes were on her body. Callie had never thought much about her body before. It was a natural thing. She’d grown up in a household where nudity wasn’t frowned on. She was comfortable in her skin, only now she wasn’t. Now she was starting to feel hot and restless. They weren’t avoiding her private parts the way the nudists politely did back in Bliss. These men stared boldly at her breasts, and her breasts seemed to be staring right back. Her nipples were hard nubs.

“Do I get a safe word?” The question came out on a breathy sigh. She’d always wanted to know what it felt like to truly submit. Stefan’s subs always seemed satisfied.

The blue-eyed man’s mouth turned down. “Your safe word is no. We don’t have to play games. All you have to do is say no and we stop.”

“But we can play games if you want to.” That came from the big guy. His husky voice did all sorts of things to her libido. He walked boldly up to her and placed his hands on her hips. His touch lit up her skin. “Do you want to play, darlin’?”

Oh, yeah, she wanted to play.

 

 

NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.

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