✯Release Review✯The Temptation of Dirty Secrets (The Boys of Clermont Bay #6) by Holly Renee

We became a secret that neither of us could keep.
A devastating secret that would destroy everything.

The Temptation of Dirty Secrets, the highly-anticipated conclusion to The Seduction of Pretty Lies Duet from bestselling author Holly Renee is available now!

Captivating. Vulnerable. Agonizing. Seductive. Frankie Clermont was supposed to be like a sister to me for as long as I’d known her.

But no one knew the depths of our lies.

I had been in love with her before… before everything changed what we could be.

Undeniably connected and effortlessly infatuated, the two of us had remained each other’s weaknesses through everything.

I couldn’t afford to allow her to be my weakness anymore. I was in love with someone else. I was engaged.

But it didn’t matter how much time had passed, the moment I saw her again, I knew I would never escape her.

I never should have touched her again. Whispering her name in the dark was a mistake.

She was still everything I wanted and nothing I should have had.

We became a secret that neither of us could keep.
A devastating secret that would destroy everything.

✯✯5 Tear Jerking Filled Stars!!!✯✯

Wow talk about saving the best for last!! I been waiting for Frankie and Olly to get their HEA since book one of this series and when I finished The Seduction of Pretty Lies I knew it wasn’t going to be easy for them to get it. 

We pick up right where we left off. Olly realizing Frankie has left him in the middle of the night. Frankie’s hurt that Olly chose Beck and their friendship over her. 

An entire year passes and they’ve had minimal contact. Olly is trying to fake it till he makes and Frankie’s doing that same thing. Even though they’ve technically moved on but in reality they’re still in the same place they were in and that’s still wanting to be with the other one. But, Bc Frankie doesn’t trust Olly to not hurt her again they spend one night together and go their separate ways. 

Over the next year these two continue to pretend like they are doing great and that they’re in happy relationships. These two continue checking in with each other with phone calls and every time gets harder and harder Bc they miss each other and both wish things were different but they’re both too stubborn to give into what they both want. 

I was dying while reading this book Bc I didn’t know if Olly and Frankie would ever get their HEA. I’m not going to lie there was a ton of times I was crying Bc these two were crazy in love but their pride made them not give into what they both truly wanted and by doing that they not only hurt themselves and each other but they dragged two other people in and it went on for way to long. 

I was hoping and praying that Beck would open up his eye’s and see that Bc of his actions and demand’s that two people he loved were hurting and that he’d do the right thing. He definitely made me smile but ugh he sure did take his sweet time. 

I’m in love with this couple, this group of friend’s and series and I’m so sad that it’s ending. I’m excited to see what Holly Renee releases next. 

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Excerpt from The Seduction of Pretty Lies, Book One

Prologue
Olly

Two Years Earlier

God, she was so pretty.
I clenched my hand at my side to avoid reaching out and touching her.
She was also too young for me and she was my best friend’s little sister, but neither of those things seemed to matter when I was looking at her.
I was always looking at her, but she was looking at him.
Lucas grinned at her from across the table, and a soft blush bloomed across her cheeks. He was one of my best friends too, but I wanted to kill him when he looked at her like that. My stomach hardened as I watched them. I knew I didn’t have the right. She wasn’t mine, but for some reason, she felt like it.
She had felt like it for far longer than I liked to admit.
“What are you up to today, Frankie?”
She pulled her attention away from Lucas long enough to look over at me. “Not a whole lot. I thought I might go for a swim before the party tonight. You’re going, right?”
“Yeah.” I nodded. “I’ll be there.”
“Good.” She smiled at me as she leaned against her hand. “What about you, Lucas? Are you going to be there?”
I clenched my teeth as I waited for his response. He always treated Frankie as if she wasn’t important. He treated her like she wasn’t the most important person in the room even though she looked at him like he was the most crucial thing in her life.
“Of course.” He rubbed his hands together as he talked, but he was barely looking at her. “I need to get fucked up or laid tonight.”
Frankie’s shoulder slumped the smallest bit, and she looked away before either of us could see her face.
A face I knew she was attempting to school to hide her hurt.
“Real classy, Lucas.” I rolled my eyes because even though I had been friends with Lucas for what felt like forever, I still didn’t see what Frankie saw in him. I was beginning to wonder why I was friends with him at all. “Come on, Frankie. Let’s go hit the beach before the party.”

“Okay.” She nodded and stood from her seat. “Let me grab my suit.”
As soon as she left the kitchen, Lucas leaned back in his chair and chuckled.
“What the fuck is wrong with you?” I glared at him.
“What’s wrong with you?” He laughed harder. “You look like a lovesick puppy over Beck’s little sister when you can get any pussy you want in the entire school. Don’t let a piece of ass make you look so pathetic.”
“Don’t fucking talk about her like that.” My pulse was racing as I clenched my fists at my sides. “You have no idea…”
“What are you assholes talking about?” Beck interrupted us as he walked into the kitchen and grabbed an apple off the island.
“Trying to get Olly laid.” Lucas smirked, and my fingers tingled with the urge to knock it off his face.
“It’s about damn time.” Beck wrapped an arm over my shoulder and laughed. “You’ve been a little tense.”
“Fuck you both.” I shrugged Beck off me just as Frankie came back around the corner. She was wearing a simple black bikini, but I couldn’t look away.
“Hey, you ready?” She held a towel against her stomach, and I watched as her eyes flashed over to Lucas before looking back at me.
“Yeah. Let’s go.” I opened the back door and waited for her to walk through. This was Frankie’s house, but I felt like I knew it as well as my own. I practically lived here most days. Frankie walked in front of me, and I stared at the soft slope of her back as she pushed through the back gate and out onto the sand.

About Holly
I’m Holly Renee, a small-town east Tennessee girl who is obsessed with all things romance. I love bringing flawed, sassy, and real characters to life in a way that makes you feel like you’ve been best friends with them for years. No two Holly Renee books are the same, but if you love real, relatable, fun female characters and swoon-worthy heroes, I’m your girl.
When I’m not writing or reading, you can find me momming so hard, being disgustingly in love with my husband, or chilling in the middle of a lake with my sunglasses and a float. #lakelife
I have a 2-year-old adorable little man who is as wild and sweet as they come and a baby girl on the way.

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✯Release Review✯The Seduction of Pretty Lies (The Boys of Clermont Bay #5) by Holly Renee

He was leaving regardless, and I couldn’t hang on tight enough for the both of us.

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Devoted. Loyal. Shameless. The Boys of Clermont Bay had been my protectors for as long as I could remember.

And Olly Warner took the job to heart.

He was intense and all-consuming, and I had been in love with him for years.

Alarmingly handsome and recklessly charming, he attempted to deny there was ever anything between us.

But we slipped over that invisible line, and the moment we gave in, something fractured.

He was leaving regardless, and I couldn’t hang on tight enough for the both of us.

Olly had always been the boy I could never have, but I couldn’t help losing myself in him.

A searing affair, the guarantee of a broken heart, and the desperation of careless promises.

Olly and I were never meant to be, and we had become nothing more than a pretty lie.

✯✯5 Olly & Frankie Filled Stars!!!!✯✯ 

OMG I’ve been waiting for Frankie and Olly’s story since the beginning of this series!!! And, I’m telling you the wait for them ESP Olly was SO worth it. 

Frankie trusted the wrong guy a few years ago. Since then she feels like her brother and his friends look at her like she’s the girl who was assaulted and nothing more than that and she wants to move past that. ESP since Frankie wants Olly in way’s she knows her brother will never allow and she’s tired of waiting so she’s taking matters or Olly into her own hands. 

Olly has always had a crush on Frankie. Even before Lucas took advantage of her. Since then he’s super protective of her. Though the more time he spends with her the closer they’re becoming and the harder it is to not cross that line. His life at home with his parents aren’t too good and if he ever went for Frankie his best friend, her brother Beck would destroy him and Olly doesn’t wanna upset him. 

When Frankie finally lets Olly know that she wants him and doesn’t care about what her brother wants Olly gives into what they’ve both wanted for awhile. Except now that he’s had his taste of Frankie he doesn’t wanna stop at once. He’s just hoping Beck doesn’t find out. 

The first part of this duet is legit smoking, smoking hot!! Olly and Frankie are fire. Unlike the first two couples this first part doesn’t end with a cliffhanger that left me shocked and speechless Bc I didn’t see that coming. My heart was broken for these two Bc they really are best friends in love and yet Bc of other people they can’t be together and they are drowning. I’m hoping Olly and Frankie can find a way to get back together. 

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Excerpt

Prologue
Olly

Two Years Earlier

God, she was so pretty. 

I clenched my hand at my side to avoid reaching out and touching her. 

She was also too young for me and she was my best friend’s little sister, but neither of those things seemed to matter when I was looking at her. 

I was always looking at her, but she was looking at him. 

Lucas grinned at her from across the table, and a soft blush bloomed across her cheeks. He was one of my best friends too, but I wanted to kill him when he looked at her like that. My stomach hardened as I watched them. I knew I didn’t have the right. She wasn’t mine, but for some reason, she felt like it. 

She had felt like it for far longer than I liked to admit. 

“What are you up to today, Frankie?” 

She pulled her attention away from Lucas long enough to look over at me. “Not a whole lot. I thought I might go for a swim before the party tonight. You’re going, right?” 

“Yeah.” I nodded. “I’ll be there.” 

“Good.” She smiled at me as she leaned against her hand. “What about you, Lucas? Are you going to be there?” 

I clenched my teeth as I waited for his response. He always treated Frankie as if she wasn’t important. He treated her like she wasn’t the most important person in the room even though she looked at him like he was the most crucial thing in her life. 

“Of course.” He rubbed his hands together as he talked, but he was barely looking at her. “I need to get fucked up or laid tonight.” 

Frankie’s shoulder slumped the smallest bit, and she looked away before either of us could see her face. 

A face I knew she was attempting to school to hide her hurt. 

“Real classy, Lucas.” I rolled my eyes because even though I had been friends with Lucas for what felt like forever, I still didn’t see what Frankie saw in him. I was beginning to wonder why I was friends with him at all. “Come on, Frankie. Let’s go hit the beach before the party.”

“Okay.” She nodded and stood from her seat. “Let me grab my suit.” 

As soon as she left the kitchen, Lucas leaned back in his chair and chuckled. 

“What the fuck is wrong with you?” I glared at him. 

“What’s wrong with you?” He laughed harder. “You look like a lovesick puppy over Beck’s little sister when you can get any pussy you want in the entire school. Don’t let a piece of ass make you look so pathetic.” 

“Don’t fucking talk about her like that.” My pulse was racing as I clenched my fists at my sides. “You have no idea…” 

“What are you assholes talking about?” Beck interrupted us as he walked into the kitchen and grabbed an apple off the island. 

“Trying to get Olly laid.” Lucas smirked, and my fingers tingled with the urge to knock it off his face. 

“It’s about damn time.” Beck wrapped an arm over my shoulder and laughed. “You’ve been a little tense.” 

“Fuck you both.” I shrugged Beck off me just as Frankie came back around the corner. She was wearing a simple black bikini, but I couldn’t look away. 

“Hey, you ready?” She held a towel against her stomach, and I watched as her eyes flashed over to Lucas before looking back at me. 

“Yeah. Let’s go.” I opened the back door and waited for her to walk through. This was Frankie’s house, but I felt like I knew it as well as my own. I practically lived here most days. Frankie walked in front of me, and I stared at the soft slope of her back as she pushed through the back gate and out onto the sand.

About Holly
I’m Holly Renee, a small-town east Tennessee girl who is obsessed with all things romance. I love bringing flawed, sassy, and real characters to life in a way that makes you feel like you’ve been best friends with them for years. No two Holly Renee books are the same, but if you love real, relatable, fun female characters and swoon-worthy heroes, I’m your girl.
When I’m not writing or reading, you can find me momming so hard, being disgustingly in love with my husband, or chilling in the middle of a lake with my sunglasses and a float. #lakelife
I have a 2-year-old adorable little man who is as wild and sweet as they come and a baby girl on the way.

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✯Release Review✯Forcing You Away (Archer & Everleigh #1) by Kennedy Fox

 

Forcing You Away

Archer & Everleigh, #1

   

Forcing You Away is now available on all retailers!

As I search for a fresh start, a friend convinces me to move to his small town. Considering I don’t have a place to live, his little sister offers me her spare room. She’s every man’s dream—witty, down to earth, and gorgeous as hell—too bad she’s off-limits. Unspoken words and stolen glances have me eager to please her in all the forbidden ways. My broken past makes it hard to open up, however, she inspires me to face my demons and be the man she deserves. I shouldn’t fantasize about my roommate, but it’s impossible when Everleigh’s sleeping next to me—her lips whispering my name.    

✯✯5 Archer & Everleigh Filled Stars!!!✯✯

I’ve been waiting for Everleigh’s book ever since I started Tyler’s book. Even though this is only the first part of their story it was totally worth the wait. 

Archer went to prison to protect his pregnant sister and he’d do it again. While in prison he met Tyler and they became best friends. Tyler told Archer whenever he gets out to come to Lawton Ridge where he grew up. Archer’s taking Tyler up on his offer and he’s looking forward to starting over and reconnecting with his sister and niece. 

Tyler hooked Archer up with a job at the gym he just opened up. Archer’s also got a place to stay with Tyler’s younger sister Everleigh. That’s the only rule Tyler’s made. Tyler want’s Archer to worry about himself. Get back in the routine out of prison and that his sister’s a man-eater. Archer agreed but when he met Everleigh he knew she was going to change everything. 

When Tyler’s friend was needing a place to stay at Everleigh was more than happy to let him stay with her. No questions asked. 

Everleigh’s known as a man-eater according to her brother but she won’t apologize for loving her life The way she does. 

When Everleigh meets Archer she’s instantly attracted to him but he’s insisting on following her brother’s stupid rules. Everleigh goes along with the rule’s and her and Archer go from roommates to becoming best friends with extremely hot chemistry that everyone who’s around them can see. 

But, both Everleigh and Archer have thing’s in their pasts that are still lingering in their present. Both of them have felt like they’re being watched but don’t know by who or why. It’s also getting harder and harder for them to keep their hands to themselves. ESP when they sleep next to each other everything. 

Just when these two can explore anything there’s a knock on the door and their lives are rocked to the core. 

OMG talk about a great start to the story. I’m dying for the next part. 

 

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✯Release Review✯Mr. Park Lane (The Mister Series #4) by Louise Bay

Release Date: September 28 I haven’t seen him in over a decade, but Joshua Luca can still get to me. And I hate it. At twenty-nine, I’m a doctor and I’ve travelled the world, but just the thought of him has me sliding my sweaty palms down my jeans and wishing I could steady my racing heartbeat. Joshua was an almost obsession until, at seventeen, he cost me my future. In one night, I grew up and let go of my silly crush. My infatuation for Joshua is dead and buried. Forever. It doesn’t matter that he’s my new flat mate. Or that he still has that same sexy smile. I barely notice how that, despite his billions, he’s the kindest man I know. Or that when he touches me, a thousand tiny fireworks explode all over my body. I’m completely over Joshua Luca. ✯✯5 Joshua & Hartford Filled Stars!!!✯✯  I’m a huge fan of Louise Bay! I’ve read every book of hers and they’re all in my favorite read book. This was no different.  This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Joshua Luca. His mates have been the book’s before in this series and I’m glad to meet Joshua.  Joshua Luca has made his millions by opening a successful marketing and advertising firm and are known for their luxury brands. He’s been single since his college day’s when he was stood up at the alter. Now, Joshua doesn’t do relationships. He has arrangements, like Miss Tuesday night and doesn’t plan to change it. No matter how many of his mates falling in love and pressuring him to do the same.  Hartford Kent wanted to become a ballerina when she was younger. When she got into a car accident just before graduation and broke her leg she ended up going to medical school and becoming a doctor.  Hartford has been in Yemen working with Medicines Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders) and has broken her leg again and is forced to comeback to London to recoup and start her new job  as a pediatrician.  Hartford only has the clothes that fit in a bag and is starting off brand new. Her mother was nice enough to find her a place to stay till she can get her own place and she’s not happy about it.  Hartford has had the hugest and biggest crush on her older brother’s best friend and she hates that her mom made it where she’ll be staying with him.   Hartford can’t believe he’s even more gorgeous than she saw him ten years ago. She’s very quirky and tends to say whatever she’s thinking. But, they get along great.  Hartford has taken up baking and even dating. She can blame it on her boss for wanting her to have a life outside of work but she’s enjoying her time. ESP the time she’s spending with Joshua.  Joshua’s even set up a few of the dates. But, the more time they spend together the harder it is for her to keep her schoolgirl crush in the past. Hartford just needs to keep reminding herself no matter what vibe’s Joshua is putting out that he’s a playboy and she can never be a Miss Thursday. Even though he’s an amazing kisser she just can’t do it.  Joshua doesn’t remember much of Hartford from when they were younger but she’s not the same as she was the last time they saw each other. Joshua’s realizing how much he likes spending time with her. She says whatever’s on her mind and not shy about what she says.  Josh is also confused by his feelings toward her. He’s never become friends with a woman outside of his mates girlfriend’s. He thought having her live next door and make sure she’s OK would be a burden but he’s secretly loving every minute of it and he’s not looking forward to her getting her own place and moving out.  With the help of his friend’s he realizes how he really feels about her and he’s afraid to lose her. He offers to take her on a practice date in hopes she’d realize how good they could be together.  If that wasn’t the only hurdle these two had going on between them. They’re both working on a project at work and due to NDA they can’t speak about it. When they do find out they quickly realize that they’re on opposite sides of the same coin.  Joshua will do whatever it takes to fix things with Hartford. It took him too long to finally found the one for him and he doesn’t plan on loosing her now.  This was such a good book!! I couldn’t put it down once I picked it up. I lost two nights of sleep and I don’t care LOL.  I’m really looking forward to seeing what Louise Bay releases next!!

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✯Release Review✯All or Nothing (Love in Chaos #1) by Missy Johnson

Title: All or Nothing

Series: Love in Chaos #1

Author: Missy Johnson

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 13, 2020

BLURB

BEN

Seven days to find myself a wife, or my best friend gets my company. 

All because of a stupid, drunken bet. 

Charming a woman into marrying me should be easy. 

And it would’ve been, 

if Jake wasn’t doing everything in his power to sabotage me, 

like stranding me on a boat full of horny pensioners—including our moms. 

But Jake’s little sister, Liv, tagged along. 

Under any other circumstance, I’d never go there. 

But if he’s going to play dirty, 

then so am I. 

LIV 

I haven’t seen Ben since I was fourteen years old. 

Until last night, when he tried picking me up in a bar. 

He had no idea who I was then, but he certainly knows now. 

Second chances don’t come around often, 

but I don’t think I’m supposed to take this one. 

He’s my brother’s best friend, and he’s off-limits. 

No matter how much I want to go there.

✯✯ Ben & Liv Filled Stars!!!✯✯

Finally!! I feel like I’ve waited forever for Missy Johnson to hit publish again. Her last series Awkward Love use to have me Lmao and her books before that had me ugly crying. There’s never been a book of hers that didn’t end up on my favorite read shelf. All or Nothing was no different. 

Ben has worked hard to get where he is today. When his grandfather passed away and left him his business  Ben  had a lot to prove to everybody; his employees, clients and father that he might be young but he’s the right guy for the job. All his hard work paid off. 

Ben wake’s up hungover one morning to find out he made the biggest mistake of his life. His life long friend  Jake and him made a bet that  Ben could find a wife within seven days and he can’t flash his money around either to help his case and if he’s not married by the end of day seven Jake gets his business. 

Ben knows Jake will 100% take his business without caring. He knows he could take Jake to court but it’ll end up in the media and it’ll get ugly and he’d loose the trust of his clients. Either way  Ben will loose the company he’s worked so hard for. 

Ben thought he knew Jake would play dirty to get the win. With the week almost over and Jake got Ben stuck on a cruise ship with their mothers and the cruise is specifically set up for single citizens looking for love he’s screwed. 

Until he notices Jake’s younger sister Olivia AKA Liv. Ben hasn’t seen her in five years after her mom sent her to Australia to live with her father. Ben had heard about the rumors of him and her all those years ago but knew they weren’t true so he didn’t think anything of it. 

Ben finds himself attracted to Liv. It would be a win-win for him. Marry her and get to keep his business. Ben couldn’t ask for anything better. Until his feelings turn real for Liv and he’d hate to marry her to win the bet and end up losing her in the end. 

Liv is back in the states after being shipped to her dads in Australia five years earlier. She didn’t wanna go and now she doesn’t wanna be back. But, in order to get her trust that was left for her she must comeback to graduate college. 

Liv’s mom doesn’t trust her to leave her alone for the weekend so she drags her in a cruise for single senior’s. Liv talks her best friend Tara into going with her and was shocked to see Ben. Her brothers good friend or so she thought. 

Liv  tries hiding from Ben but it proves to not be an easy thing to do as their 2 of the 3 youngest on the boat lol. 

Liv  finds out from Ben quick about the predicament he’s in bc of her brother (not shocking) and Jake demands she tell him everything  Ben is doing but to stay far away from him. Famous last words. 

Liv can’t stay away from Ben. Even though her brother and mom say to. She was sent away years ago bc there was a rumor about her and  Ben. Even though  they were rumors, Liv didn’t say anything bc she was trying to protect somebody else. She thought she was doing the right thing but at 15 things aren’t at all as they seem. 

When Liv is about to jump in head first and help  Ben beat her brother she hears something and she plans to run. If only she asked questions things would be easier for them both. 

I read this in one evening. There were some parts I was Lmao and other parts my heart hurt for Liv. I absolutely disliked Jake!! I kinda guessed why he acted the way he did. Just couldn’t figure out why he didn’t ask questions and waited so long. 

I do hope Jake gets a story bc he redeemed himself and after everything  deserves a HEA. I’d love some more Tara as well. 

The relationship between  Ben and Claudia  had me Lmao in the very beginning and by the epilogue  had me cheesing wife and tearing up. It truly was special. 

I’m really looking forward to Missy Johnson’s next release. The wait was totally worth it. 

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EXCERPT

“Shall we test that theory, then?” 

I jump at the sound of the sexy British accent coming from behind me in the next booth. There’s a familiarity to his voice that catches me off guard, but I can’t quite place where I know it from. I swallow, because Tara wasn’t kidding about the accent thing and this guy sounds like a snack. 

Oh shit. Tara. He must’ve been eavesdropping on our conversation. 

“What theory is that?” I ask, both annoyed and embarrassed. 

Then I tell myself off for getting ahead of myself, because I don’t even know for sure he overheard our conversation— 

“The one where your will panties soak at the sound of my accent.” 

Okay. Now I’m sure. 

“What, no response?” he teases. “We can talk about something else if you want. Like how your friend abandoned you?” 

“She’s getting our drinks,” I reply. 

“This has got to be the longest drink collection in history,” he remarks. “And I’m pretty sure I saw her disappear around the back with the guy behind the bar.” 

I’m not sure whether to believe him or not, but she has been gone awhile, and I’m more than a little worried she’s been kicked out for being underaged. 

Me: Did you get caught? 

Tara: Sorry. Distracted. Turns out Germans really do have long tongues ;) 

I groan inwardly and set my phone down on the table. 

Way, way too much information. 

“Yeah, she’s abandoned me,” I grumble. 

“I guess I’ll join you, then.” 

I sit straight upright, because suddenly, he’s right there, sliding into my booth across from me. My eyes widen, because this isn’t just some random guy trying to hit on me. It’s Ben, my brother’s best friend, the source of the rumors all those years ago, and the one person I didn’t want to run into. Ever.

I silently curse Tara for choosing this bar of all places, and then I hold my breath and wait for the recognition to spark in his eyes, but it doesn’t. I stare right at him and he smiles back, his lopsided grin enough to send my heart into overdrive. My heart thumps as it hits me. 

He has no idea who I am. 

“Are you okay?” 

I jump at the sound of his voice and force myself to nod. 

That accent sounds so fake now that I know it’s Ben. I have to stop myself from laughing. Is this what he does, hang around in bars, pretending to be someone he isn’t just so he can pick up? I shiver at the thought of going home with him, because silly accent aside, he’s still the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen. 

He’s even hotter than he was the last time I saw him, which was almost six years ago. Those intense green eyes feel like they’re penetrating my soul and every now and then he casually rakes his long fingers through his dark, short cropped hair. When he rubs his lightly stubbled jaw, I lean forward as my nipples harden against the raw silk of my top. 

“Cold?” he smirks. 

I go red. 

He nods at my arms in explanation. “Goosebumps.” 

Oh. 

“I’m Ben, by the way.” 

“I’m…Louise,” I finish, using my middle name instead of Liv. 

“Louise,” he repeats, my name rolling off his tongue. I swallow, because my middle name has never sounded so sexy. “So, you’re alone and I’m alone …” 

“It appears that way,” I squeak. 

“So…” His eyes meet mine. “No panties, huh?” 

Oh god. 

I’m so embarrassed. I look away and immediately wish I hadn’t. My heart races as I spot Jake walking toward the exit. When he stops and turns around, I do the only thing I can think of; slide under the table until I’m on the floor, much to the amusement of Ben. 

He peers down between his legs, a smirk on his lips, like he’s trying to work out what the hell I’m doing. My face flames, because God only knows what he’s thinking—probably that all his dreams are about to come true. 

“I’m not going to lie, this has taken a turn I wasn’t expecting,” he admits. 

“Don’t flatter yourself,” I snap, my face even redder. “I dropped an earring.” 

Really? That’s what I’m going with? 

“You dropped an earring?” he repeats, a bemused smile on his face. “Is that even a thing? Do earrings really pop out at the most inconvenient of moments that leave you crouching between the legs of your date?” He leans down so we’re face to face. “Funny, looks to me like you have both earrings where they should be.” 

“Date?” I chortle, conveniently ignoring his observation. “When did this become a date?” 

“When your friend abandoned you and I felt obligated to step in?” he suggests.

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Releasing January 19

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

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Missy lives in central Victoria with her husband, three-year-old daughter, two cats, two dogs and turtle. When she's not writing, she can usually be found …oh wait. She’s always writing.

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