One woman…two men. Who will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli Daniels has been down on her luck for quite some time. She's been homeless, hungry and alone for far too long. When an intriguing, older stranger enters the strip club where she's waitressing her life takes on a new direction.
Successful attorney Jackson Avis maintains complete control of every aspect in his life. When he sets his sight on the beautiful, young Lilli he's captivated and has to have her. He tempts her with a life of privilege and security. He introduces her to a world she never knew existed. Complications arise when Jackson's son Cameron expresses an interest in his father's girlfriend.
Lilli fights the attraction, but Cameron wants to give into his heart's desire. He's the complete opposite of his controlling, manipulative father and will stop at nothing to protect the woman he's falling in love with. Even if it means suffering the wrath of his father.
Sometimes life leads you down one path only to bring you to your true destiny. Can Lilli come to terms and figure out exactly who her heart belongs to?
***Contains adult content. ***If you're looking for a different kind of romance, one that steps outside the box and breaks away from formula, this might be the one for you.
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Can an unexpected baby and a quirky nanny tame a wild billionaire?
I knocked up a twenty year old waitress but in my defense I thought she was twenty-two. Seriously.
It was a sex-fueled fun three weeks with no strings until she got possessive of my time and my money. No one tells me where to be and when to be there and no one is entitled to my fortune. I broke things off and went about my privileged life. She resurfaces nine months later with a baby she claims is mine.
Can we say paternity test? She drops the kid off on my doorstep and leaves. Now I’m in over my head until a hot nanny shows up and all is taken care of. Including me...
***
Cocky fitness club owner Kyler Barton is having one hell of a ride. His business is booming and his social life couldn’t be better. From society girls to strippers he’s had them all and shows no sign of slowing down. Until... the mistake he thought he was done with nine months ago delivers a surprise package. His life changes in seconds when he’s left to care for a baby he has no idea what to do with.
Jenna Cranford can’t seem to find herself. At twenty-five she has no ambition to pursue a real career. When she shows up on Kyler’s doorstep hoping he’ll donate to a charity gala she’s organizing he mistakes her for his new nanny. Jenna adores kids so she gladly steps in. But for how long?
Kyler is overwhelmed with the responsibility of being an instant father. Can Jenna help him become the man he needs to be for his son? There’s an immediate attraction between the two. But when Jenna’s insecurities seep through and Kyler’s ex comes back for their baby, demanding they become a family, things get a whole lot more complicated.
College student Tessa Burke is on the verge of eviction. Her life changed when her dad was in a bad car accident. He’s been in the hospital for months and making little progress. Desperation is setting in. They’re about to lose everything.
Successful architect Chase Carlisle has made a name for himself among the rich and famous. His work keeps him busy, leaving little time for a social life. When an old family friend contacts him and asks him to care for his vibrant, sassy daughter, Chase feels obligated to take her in. Patrick Burke had helped him when he was a troubled teenager, heading down a path of destruction. If not for Pat, he would have never become the man he is today.
The wild child turns Chase’s world upside down, tempting him in ways he can’t resist. The sexy younger woman shows him what he’s been missing the past few years. Their attraction is obvious from the beginning despite Chase’s apprehension to getting involved with Pat’s daughter. Tessa wears him down but gets caught in her own trap when she becomes the object of his deepest, darkest desires.
*** “I want to back away from you. I don’t want to let you in.” How much longer could he fight her? Fight these baser instincts? “Then go.” The certainty in her eyes gave him clarity. This was her last attempt where he was concerned. “I can’t, Tessa. Your pull is too strong.” He lowered his mouth to hers, focusing on those forbidden lips. The devil did exist. She stood in front of him as the flirtatious redhead who now consumed his mind, body and soul. “I can’t resist your temptation anymore.” “Then don’t.”
One woman…two men. Who will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli Daniels has been down on her luck for quite some time. She's been homeless, hungry and alone for far too long. When an intriguing, older stranger enters the strip club where she's waitressing her life takes on a new direction.
Successful attorney Jackson Avis maintains complete control of every aspect in his life. When he sets his sight on the beautiful, young Lilli he's captivated and has to have her. He tempts her with a life of privilege and security. He introduces her to a world she never knew existed. Complications arise when Jackson's son Cameron expresses an interest in his father's girlfriend.
Lilli fights the attraction, but Cameron wants to give into his heart's desire. He's the complete opposite of his controlling, manipulative father and will stop at nothing to protect the woman he's falling in love with. Even if it means suffering the wrath of his father.
Sometimes life leads you down one path only to bring you to your true destiny. Can Lilli come to terms and figure out exactly who her heart belongs to?
***Contains adult content. ***If you're looking for a different kind of romance, one that steps outside the box and breaks away from formula, this might be the one for you.
Pleasure Inn… Where all of your fantasies become reality.
Executive chef Elyse Clapton has had it with city life. She’s spent the last few years building her cheating ex-boyfriend’s trendy NYC restaurant into a success. When their relationship ends, so does her desire to be in his kitchen. She flees to a quaint inn she remembers visiting as a child. She gets more than she bargains for when she meets the sexy, reclusive inn keeper.
Handyman Logan Cole inherited Pleasure Inn against his wishes. Ever since he got caught up in a scandal involving another man’s wife he keeps to himself, finding solace in a bottle. He didn’t realize how lonely he’d become until Elyse shows up on his porch. He’s instantly drawn to her and convinces her to stay at the Bed and Breakfast.
Elyse comes to town looking for a getaway. She never expects to fall for Logan. It doesn’t take her long to believe in the inn’s motto. Logan’s dominance in the bedroom makes all of her fantasies a reality.
Pleasure Inn Series Steamy Short. Featuring Logan and Elyse from Master of The Inn.
Meet the first guests to stay at Pleasure Inn… Where all of your fantasies become reality.
Professor Marcus Santos has become unsatisfied in his life. His career is at an all time high but he has no one to share it with. He’s buried himself in his work for so long he’s missed out on a social life. His policy of not dating university students has limited his search to find the perfect girlfriend. While out at a bar one night he runs into his intriguing research assistant. Their brief encounter changes the dynamics of their relationship. Shy graduate student Jacqueline Kincaid has been taken with Professor Santos since her freshman year. His charismatic personality and driven work ethic drew her to him, but now that she’s getting to know him on a personal level she can’t get him out of her head. He shows interest in her but won’t take things further than kissing. Marcus offers her a special graduation present. Spend two nights at Pleasure Inn with him. Jacqueline jumps at the chance to move forward in their new relationship. Now that she’s no longer his student he wants more with her. Pleasure Inn is just the place to make all of their fantasies realty.
***The Pleasure Inn Series is a collection of erotic short stories all set at Pleasure Inn. Indulging the Professor is approximately 14,000 words. This book contains mature and graphic sexual content.
***All books stand alone and can be read in any order but to see how it all began check out Master of the Inn.
Innkeepers Logan and Elyse Cole have been making people’s fantasies a reality for the past six months at their popular bed and breakfast. While running Pleasure Inn has been a rewarding experience for the happy couple, it also requires long hours and busy weekends. Catering to their guests’ whims and fantasies doesn’t leave much free time for the Coles. They need a few days to reconnect and indulge in their own fantasies.
Logan makes that happen with a surprise gift to his wife. He reserves the inn for just the two of them several days before Christmas. Two nights of uninterrupted romance is exactly what this couple needs. Logan reminds Elyse what drew her to him in the first place. He vows to make good on his promise to always make all of her fantasies a reality.
She wants nothing more than for the Master of the Inn to make an appearance this holiday season.
A Pleasure Inn series short, featuring Logan and Elyse from Master of the Inn. All books in this series can stand alone and/or can be read in any order. This is a quick steamy read.
Last month the publisher who held the rights to Passion's Pain closed it's doors. I received my rights back, reworked the book and had a fresh cover made. I'm happy to announce the novel is live again!
Check out this full length novel for just $2.99. If you're looking for a different kind of romance, one that breaks the traditional mold of others you've read this one might be the one for you.
One woman…two men. Who will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli Daniels has been down on her luck for quite some time. She's been homeless, hungry and alone for far too long. When an intriguing, older stranger enters the strip club where she's waitressing her life takes on a new direction.
Successful attorney Jackson Avis maintains complete control of every aspect in his life. When he sets his sight on the beautiful, young Lilli he's captivated and has to have her. He tempts her with a life of privilege and security. He introduces her to a world she never knew existed. Complications arise when Jackson's son Cameron expresses an interest in his father's girlfriend.
Lilli fights the attraction, but Cameron wants to give into his heart's desire. He's the complete opposite of his controlling, manipulative father and will stop at nothing to protect the woman he's falling in love with. Even if it means suffering the wrath of his father.
Sometimes life leads you down one path only to bring you to your true destiny. Can Lilli come to terms and figure out exactly who her heart belongs to?
“Oh, God no.” Lilli laughed as she stared at his card. “He was a year older than me, popular, and would never give a girl like me a second glance. I was from the wrong side of the tracks.” She rolled her eyes. “But you can probably already see that.”
“Hmm.” Jack had a clearer picture of who Lilli was.
“I was shy and kept to myself,” she continued. “He was gorgeous, smart, and came from money. Definitely not my type.”
“Really?” Jack grinned as he got up from the table. “It seems to me I’ll have to have a talk with my son about not recognizing a good thing when he sees it.”
“Oh.”
He saw the look of horror cross her face as he threw a twenty down on the table and headed for the exit. “Take care, Lilli Daniels.”
Lilli's Perspective...
“I’ll indulge you.”
“Good girl,” Jack said. “We’ll talk later. I have to get some work done now. I’ll be here the rest of the evenings this week.”
“Okay, I know you’re busy.”
He wiped the tears from her face and then gently kissed her lips. Lilli moved closer to him, parting her mouth and granting him access. She allowed herself to get lost for a few minutes. He let his hands explore her body, but then the doors to his study flew open and she heard a voice calling for Jack.
Lilli jumped back and looked in the direction of the sound. She’d remembered him like it was yesterday. He was five years older now and he looked more like a man than a high school senior, but he was even more stunning than she’d remembered. Her school girl crush stood before her as if not a day had gone by.
“Dad?”
Cameron's Perspective...
Cameron tried not to watch, but she was a beautiful woman with an amazing body. He couldn’t help but stare when she exited the hot tub in that tiny bathing suit and toweled off. The water beaded off her skin and dripped down her stomach, trailing lower and lower. He didn’t think it was possible to be envious of a drop of water until now.
He shifted uncomfortably in his seat and was thankful the water hid his obvious excitement over his father’s girlfriend’s wet body. This attraction he had developed for Lilli in such a short time could only lead to problems for all three of them.
I haven't done this segment in a while but since I'm rereleasing Passion's Pain next week I thought I'd tease you with the opening chapter...
One woman…two men. Who will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli Daniels has been down on her luck for quite some time. She's been homeless, hungry and alone for far too long. When an intriguing, older stranger enters the strip club where she's waitressing her life takes on a new direction.
Successful attorney Jackson Avis maintains complete control of every aspect in his life. When he sets his sight on the beautiful, young Lilli he's captivated and has to have her. He tempts her with a life of privilege and security. He introduces her to a world she never knew existed. Complications arise when Jackson's son Cameron expresses an interest in his father's girlfriend.
Lilli fights the attraction, but Cameron wants to give into his heart's desire. He's the complete opposite of his controlling, manipulative father and will stop at nothing to protect the woman he's falling in love with. Even if it means suffering the wrath of his father.
Sometimes life leads you down one path only to bring you to your true destiny. Can Lilli come to terms and figure out exactly who her heart belongs to?
As a rule, Jackson Avis hated strip clubs. They were dark, seedy, and smelled of stale beer. This one claimed to be high end, but if it was, he couldn't see how. It appeared just like any other sordid joint this side of Chicago he’d ever been in.
He looked around and shook his head at the number of men staring at the floor show. What were these losers doing here on a Wednesday afternoon? Doesn't anyone work? The only reason he was there was because he was doing a favor for Pat, the owner of this lovely establishment. One of Pat’s most popular girls—Kitty—had the misfortune of being in the car when her crack-head boyfriend got arrested. Jackson made it a point to never take cases like that, but since Pat was a childhood friend, he’d made an exception.
Jackson dealt with upscale clients, more white collar criminals, like lawyers, doctors, and public officials. The upper crust of society who didn’t know right from wrong, and that kept him in business. Their wives and children usually made just as many mistakes. They kept him in a comfortable lifestyle, so he couldn’t complain.
He’d just dropped off the final paperwork detailing Kitty’s community service sentence. She’d gotten off easy, but not without some persuasion on Jackson’s part. He’d made a solid case for her. He was known for finding loopholes and weaknesses in the system.
His work on the case was done, but Pat insisted he sit down and have a drink. If he argued, his friend would be offended, so here he was on a Wednesday afternoon, in the shittiest part of town, watching a girl no older than his own two kids shaking her money maker.
“Jack.” Pat motioned to a table front and center. “Order whatever you want.” He looked around the room, tapping the table in agitation. “Now where is that little twit of a waitress?”
“New girl?”
“Not for long,” Pat huffed. “I hired her against my better judgment as a favor to the guitarist in the band that plays next door on Friday nights. She’s crashing on his couch and is down on her luck, so I gave her a job. You should see the rack on this one.” He laughed. “Such a waste.”
“What do you mean?”
“She fuckin’ refuses to strip. Let me tell you, she’d make a much better stripper than a waitress. Where does she get off refusing that kind of cash?” He scratched the top of his balding head. “If she’s so fuckin’ hungry, she should jump at the opportunity. Right?”
“Maybe she has some morals?” Jack stared up at the stage and watched as the skinny little blonde gyrated against the pole, winking at him through her false lashes.
“Morals, my ass. This is good, honest work. I’m not prostituting anyone, and if the girl is so down on her luck, she should be willing to try it.”
“Look,” Jack said. “I’m really not thirsty and I have to get back to the office.”
“No, wait,” Pat said as he stared over at the bar. “Here comes the princess now.”
Jack studied up at the leggy brunette heading in their direction. Her striking beauty made her stick out like a sore thumb in this tired old place. Even dressed in the required tight, ripped, barely-there jean shorts and a thin white dress shirt that tied above her belly button and hardly covered her tits, she didn’t appear trashy. Jack noticed right away there was a certain grace about her, a dignity most girls who ended up in a place like this just didn’t have. He could tell she didn’t want to be here as she approached their table.
Pat hopped up and moved closer to her. “It’s ’bout time. My friend has been waiting a long time for a drink. Is this how you treat my guests?”
“No, I-I was waiting for the other table’s drinks, but I put the wrong order in and Billy had to redo them.” The flustered, meek waitress appeared afraid. “I’m sorry.”
“Now you know why you’re not workin’ on Friday and Saturday nights,” he told her. “I could never trust you to wait on a packed club, could I?”
She shook her head. “I’m learning.”
“It’s been three weeks,” Pat reminded. “Maybe you’d do better up there?” He pointed to the stage. Jack noticed the disgust in her distinctive eyes. He wanted to put her out of her misery.
“Pat,” Jack said. “I’d like to order now.”
“Of course,” Pat said. “Sugar, this is Mr. Jackson Avis. He’s an old friend of mine and he just did me a really big favor, so you take care of him and give him whatever he wants.”
She nodded.
“Jack.” Pat extended his hand for Jack to shake. “Thanks again for all your help with Kitty Kat.”
“I’d like to say it was my pleasure, but…” Jack smirked.
“I know, you have high morals too.” Pat shook his head and spoke over his shoulder. “Just tell Lilli over here what you want and hopefully she won’t screw it up.”
Lilli glanced down at the floor for a few seconds before looking up and giving Jack a small smile. Her long black hair fell down the center of her back and curled slightly at the ends. Her alluring eyes pulled him in. He couldn’t tell for sure in the dim lighting, but they almost appeared violet. He’d never encountered such a unique woman before. A girl like her didn’t belong in a shit-hole like this.
“What would you like?” She looked down at the pad she held and waited for his order.
“For you to have a seat.” He got up, pulled the chair out, and then motioned for her to sit.
“What? No, I can’t. I’m working.”
Jack looked around and noted it wasn’t that busy.
“I think you can sit for a few minutes.” He pointed to the chair. “Pat said you should give me what I want.”
“I-I don’t do that.” For the first time she looked him straight in the eyes. “Some of the other girls here do, but not me.”
“I’m only asking you to sit and I rarely ask twice.” A sense of relief came over him when she admitted she didn't prostitute herself to the customers in this disgusting place. “Please,” he softened his tone.
“Just for a few minutes.” She looked around the bar and then quickly took a seat.
“It’s nice to meet you, Lilli,” he said. “Do you have a last name?”
“I do.” She was too busy gazing into his eyes that he thought maybe she forgot to finish answering.
Jack smiled and cleared his throat when he realized she was staring at him longer than necessary.
“Oh, it’s Daniels.”
“What do you do besides work here, Lilli Daniels?”
“I work at the bookstore over at the community college,” she said. “I’m hoping to save enough money to take a few classes there in the fall.”
“It’s only January,” Jack said. “Why wait so long?”
“Classes are expensive.” She nervously fidgeted with the cocktail napkin sitting on the table. “So, what do you do?”
“I’m an attorney. I have my own practice in the city.”
“Oh, that sounds interesting. I’d like to study law someday, too.”
“A pretty ambitious goal.” He teased. “How old are you?”
“Twenty-two.”
Well, at least she's legal. For a girl working in a strip club trying to save money for school, she seemed awfully naïve. He briefly wondered if it was an act to get men to feel sorry for her. Maybe she knew exactly how to get a bigger tip out of her customers.
“Getting a bit of a late start with school, aren’t you?” Jack asked. “My son is about your age and he's in medical school.”
“My father’s not an attorney.” When she ran her fingers through her hair, Jack immediately recognized she was uncomfortable when she mentioned her father. The lawyer in him needed to investigate a little further.
“What does your father do?”
“Are you ready to order?” she said. “I should be getting back to work.”
“Not just yet.” He wondered why she changed the subject so quickly. “I’m curious why a girl like you is in a place like this.”
“Me too.” She looked around the dark room. “I fell on some hard times and I’m just trying to get my life back together. It’s honest work.”
“What kind of hard times?” He was trying not to interrogate her, but he wanted to know more about her.
“I can tell you’re a lawyer.” Her full pink lips curved into a smile. Jackson wondered what it would feel like to have her mouth against his. She was probably soft and warm.
“It’s in my nature to ask questions.” He wanted to know more about this beauty.
“Do you always get your answers?”
“I always get everything I want.” He let his eyes wander down her flawless body. He shouldn't have been entertaining any possibilities at all, but then again, when did he ever let anything stop him from getting what he wanted?
Jack reached into his pocket, pulled out his business card, and handed it to her. He couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. “I have to get back to the office now, but I’ve rather enjoyed your company. If Pat gives you a hard time, please give me a call. I’ll set him straight.” He should leave her alone. He wasn't interested in getting involved with a girl in her situation, but he wasn’t ready to walk away. Not yet.
She glanced down at the card. “I went to high school with a Cameron Avis.”
“Did you date?” That would be far too amusing.
“Oh, God no.” She laughed as she stared at his card. “He was a year older than me, popular, and would never give a girl like me a second glance. I was from the wrong side of the tracks.” She rolled her eyes. “But you can probably already see that.”
“Hmm.” Jack had a clearer picture of who Lilli was.
“I was shy and kept to myself,” she continued. “He was gorgeous, smart, and came from money. Definitely not my type.”
“Really?” Jack grinned as he got up from the table. “It seems to me I’ll have to have a talk with my son about not recognizing a good thing when he sees it.”
“Oh.”
He saw the look of horror cross her face as he threw a twenty down on the table and headed for the exit. “Take care, Lilli Daniels.”
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It's different... outside the box and certainly not your formula romance novel.
"It will never work."
"Reader's don't want to invest in two love interests."
"You broke the mold. You can't have the heroine with another man for 50% of the book."
Oh, yeah? Watch me.
What am I talking about? Passion's Pain. I wrote this novel almost 5 years ago and the above were some of the initial feedback I received. It was a touchy concept, maybe even a little taboo back then. It was contracted twice. The first attempt the editor was not on board at all and when your editor isn't on board, well, things can get messy. She wanted me to cut a 75k book down to a 35k book and in the process would have me delete most of my heroine's journey. I was a rookie back then and I tried to accommodate the editor and the publisher, but every time I deleted a scene I felt like I was deleting a piece of me. At the end of the day I got my rights back. No harm, no foul.
I queried the book to a few other places and the feedback was that the book wouldn't work for today's romance reader. The heroine should only be with one man. Okay, so I get no cheating. I personally don't want to read a book where the main characters cheat on one another. But, Passion's Pain has no cheating. It's a journey of a down-on-her-luck woman who needs some help in life. She's young, vulnerable and alone. She falls for a rich, sexy, older man. Like in real life sometimes we don't find the right one on the first try. She's too naive to see he is controlling and manipulative, but while she's with him she grows as person and becomea strong and independent. Isn't that what a romance reader wants to see? Character growth and development?
I think so too. We also like a good conflict and Passion's Pain has that too. Here's where a few editors got icked out. And again, swore this book would never sell. Why? Because the other man is the older man's son. Creepy, right? To me no. Our heroine has always had a crush on the son (they went to high school together) and it turns out the feeling is mutual. By the time we get to the second half of the book, enough time has passed and our heroine has become a different woman. One who makes better choices this time. She herself is apprehensive about mingling with her former lover's son, but he is so determined to win the woman who has stolen his heart.
Taboo? Maybe a few years ago it would have been, but now, thanks to self-publishing, almost anything goes. I think there are enough tastes out there that almost any book has a market. I grew up on shows like Dynasty, Dallas and Falcon Crest. Lifetime movies were my addiction long before I became published. It wasn't an odd troupe to watch (or even read) about a father and a son falling for the same woman. Can you remember mini-series like North and South, Lace and the Thorn Birds? Two of those started as books. What didn't occur between those families? Watching sagas like that helped to shape my imagination.
I've digressed a little from my initial reason for posting this blog. What I wanted to say was the publisher who finally took a chance on the book four years ago unfortunately closed it's doors at the beginning of September. The rights have been reverted to me and I've given the book a makeover. I've added back a few scenes that were taken out during the editing process, I've freshened up some dialogue and it has a new cover. The novel is basically the same, but because I've come a long way in four years as a writer, I was able to apply some of the things I've learned along the way.
I plan to release the newer version by October 1 (maybe a few days earlier). It had some wonderful reviews so I'm hoping they'll pop up when I put the book back up. I'm also hoping to bring the novel into the spotlight again and find some new readers.
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One woman…two men. Who will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli Daniels has been down on her luck for quite some time. She's been homeless, hungry and alone for far too long. When an intriguing, older stranger enters the strip club where she's waitressing her life takes on a new direction.
Successful attorney Jackson Avis maintains complete control of every aspect in his life. When he sets his sight on the beautiful, young Lilli he's captivated and has to have her. He tempts her with a life of privilege and security. He introduces her to a world she never knew existed. Complications arise when Jackson's son Cameron expresses an interest in his father's girlfriend.
Lilli fights the attraction, but Cameron wants to give into his heart's desire. He's the complete opposite of his controlling, manipulative father and will stop at nothing to protect the woman he's falling in love with. Even if it means suffering the wrath of his father.
Sometimes life leads you down one path only to bring you to your true destiny. Can Lilli come to terms and figure out exactly who her heart belongs to?
***
I'm excited to get this back out there. I hope you'll give it a chance. It's a book that I couldn't give up on.
Here we are again. This week I'm featuring Passion's Pain. Leave a comment and I'll choose one person to win an eBook copy of this full length novel.
One woman…two men. Who will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli Daniels has been down on her luck for quite some time. She's been homeless, hungry and alone for far too long. When an intriguing, older stranger enters the strip club where she's waitressing her life takes on a new direction.
Successful attorney Jackson Avis maintains complete control of every aspect in his life. When he lays eyes on the beautiful, young Lilli he's captivated and has to have her. He tempts her with a life of privilege and security. He introduces her to a world she never knew existed. Complications arise when Jackson's son and aspiring doctor Cameron expresses an interest in his father's girlfriend.
Lilli fights the attraction, but Cameron wants to give into his heart's desire. He's the complete opposite of his controlling, manipulative father and will stop at nothing to protect the woman he's falling in love with.
Sometimes life leads you down one path only to bring you to your true destiny. Can Lilli come to terms and figure out exactly who her heart belongs to?
GIVEAWAY
Leave a comment for your chance to win an eBook copy of Passion's Pain. I'll choose a winner on Tuesday October 29, 2013.
The idea for Passion’s Pain has been with me for a
few years, but it was one of those books that I kept putting on the back
burner. The characters spoke prominently to me, but I just didn’t think I could
pull this one off. I’m really glad I changed my mind.
Passion’s Pain is an unconventional romance and I’ve
created a triangle you don’t see often. As a matter of fact, when I began to
pitch the story, I was told it wouldn’t work. One publisher went as far as to
contract it, acquisitions loved the plot, but when it got to edits, the editor
said it wasn’t mainstream enough and romance readers weren’t going to take to it.
They asked me to cut my 72k novel into a 35k novella. Needless to say, I asked
for my rights back. I didn’t begrudge the publisher for their opinion, but
something inside me couldn’t abandon this story. I put the book aside, feeling
discouraged and worked on other projects. My novel was always on my mind, so I
decided to sub it out again. And, the rest is history.
Passion’s Pain is a love story at the core, but it’s
also a journey of a young woman who falls on some hard times. Often when we’re
young, we make mistakes especially when it comes to love. Lilli, my heroine,
hits a rough patch, but when she meets Jackson, an intriguing, older stranger,
she’s mislead into believing he’s the answer to her problems. When she moves
into his house, she realizes he isn’t what he seems. Lilli tries to make the
best of it, hoping Jackson is the man she needs him to be. Things get
complicated when Jackson’s son Cameron expresses interest in Lilli. The two
went to high school together and each had a secret crush on the other. Lilli
would never betray Jackson. Cameron tries to fight his feelings for Lilli, but
when things are meant to be sometimes it can’t be helped. Lilli has to come to
terms with her decisions and decide which path to choose.
As you can see, my romance is a bit different than
what you may be used to, but there is a strong love story throughout. I hope
that you enjoy my characters as much as I loved created them. Even Jackson, my
villain, holds a special place in my heart. You’ll see why if you read Passion’s
Pain.
Blurb
One woman…two men. Who
will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli Daniels has been down on her luck for quite some time. She's
been homeless, hungry and alone for far too long. When an intriguing, older
stranger enters the strip club where she's waitressing her life takes on a new
direction.
Successful attorney Jackson Avis maintains complete control of
every aspect in his life. When he lays eyes on the beautiful, young Lilli he's
captivated and has to have her. He tempts her with a life of privilege and
security. He introduces her to a world she never knew existed. Complications
arise when Jackson's son and aspiring doctor Cameron expresses an interest in
his father's girlfriend.
Lilli fights the attraction, but Cameron wants to give into his
heart's desire. He's the complete opposite of his controlling, manipulative
father and will stop at nothing to protect the woman he's falling in love with.
Sometimes life leads you down one path only to bring you to your
true destiny. Can Lilli come to terms and figure out exactly who her heart
belongs to?
As soon as Cameron entered the room, he stopped,
embarrassed about what he’d walked in on. He definitely wasn’t expecting to
catch his father in the middle of a make out session.
“Oh, I didn’t mean to interrupt,” he said in a low voice
as his gaze landed on Lilli’s face. He'd recognized her immediately, but he
didn’t get what she’d be doing in his father’s study, much less his arms.
His father cleared his throat as he released Lilli from his
hold. “It’s fine, Cameron. I’d like you to meet—”
"Lilli, isn't it?"
***
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Looking for a steamy, sexy weekend novel? Do you want something different? A romance with a new flair? Maybe you're looking for Passion's Pain...
Passion's Pain is my newest contemporary romance. This one is a little different than what you may be used to from me. I broke the traditional romance story formula and here's what I came up with...
One
woman…two men. Who will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli Daniels has been down on her
luck for quite some time. She's been homeless, hungry and alone for far too
long. When an intriguing, older stranger enters the strip club where she's
waitressing her life takes on a new direction.
Successful attorney Jackson Avis
maintains complete control of every aspect in his life. When he lays eyes on
the beautiful, young Lilli he's captivated and has to have her. He tempts her
with a life of privilege and security. He introduces her to a world she never
knew existed. Complications arise when Jackson's son and aspiring doctor
Cameron expresses an interest in his father's girlfriend.
Lilli fights the attraction, but
Cameron wants to give into his heart's desire. He's the complete opposite of
his controlling, manipulative father and will stop at nothing to protect the
woman he's falling in love with.
Sometimes life leads you down one
path only to bring you to your true destiny. Can Lilli come to terms and figure
out exactly who her heart belongs to?
***
Passion’s Pain is a romance at the
core, but it’s also a journey about a woman who has fallen on some hard times
and wants to find some peace and stability. She thinks she’s finally found it
when she meets an intriguing older stranger, but she soon realizes the man she
thought was her savior was only the one who would bring her to her true
destiny.
I'll leave you with the an excerpt and trailer...
Excerpt
Lilli glanced down at the floor for a few seconds before looking
up and giving Jack a small smile. Her long black hair fell down the center of
her back and curled slightly at the ends. Her eyes were a most alluring color.
Jack couldn’t tell for sure in the dim lighting, but they almost appeared
violet. He’d never encountered such a unique woman before. He knew right away a
girl like her didn’t belong in a shit-hole like this.
“What would you like?” She looked down at the pad she held and
waited for his order.
“For you to have a seat.” He got up, pulled the chair out, and
then motioned for her to sit.
“What? No, I can’t. I’m working.”
Jack looked around and noted it wasn’t that busy.
“I think you can sit for a few minutes.” He smiled. “Pat said you
should give me what I want.”
“I-I don’t do that.” She shook her head. "Some of the other
girls here do, but not me."
“I’m only asking you to sit and I rarely ask twice.” He felt a
sense of relief knowing she didn't prostitute herself to the customers in this
disgusting place. “Please.”
“Just for a few minutes.” She looked around the bar and then
quickly took a seat.
“It’s nice to meet you, Lilli,” he said. “Do you have a last
name?”
“I do.” She was too busy looking into his eyes that he thought
maybe she forgot to finish answering.
Jack smiled and cleared his throat when he realized she was
staring at him.
“Oh, it’s Daniels.”
“I see. What do you do besides work here, Lilli Daniels?”
“I work at the bookstore over at the community college,” she said.
“I’m hoping to save enough money to take a few classes there in the fall.”
“It’s only January,” Jack said. “Why wait so long?”
“Classes are expensive.” She nervously fidgeted with the cocktail
napkin sitting on the table. “So, what do you do?”
“I’m an attorney. I have my own practice in the city.”
“Oh, that sounds interesting. I’d like to study law someday, too.”
“A pretty ambitious goal.” He teased. “How old are you?”
“Twenty-two.”
Well, at
least she's legal. But, for a girl working in a strip club trying to save money for
school, she seemed awfully naïve. He briefly wondered if it was an act to get
men to feel sorry for her. Maybe she knew exactly how to get a bigger tip out
of her customers.
“Getting a bit of a late start with school, aren’t you?” Jack
asked. “My son is about your age and he's in medical school.”
“My father’s not an attorney.” She ran her fingers through her
hair and Jack immediately recognized she was uncomfortable when she mentioned
her father. The lawyer in him needed to investigate a little further.
“What does your father do?”
“Are you ready to order?” she said. “I should be getting back to
work.”
“Not just yet.” He wondered why she changed the subject so
quickly. “I’m curious as to what a girl like you is doing in a place like
this.”
“Me, too.” She looked around the dark room. “I fell on some hard
times and I’m just trying to get my life back together. It’s honest work.”
“What kind of hard times?” He was trying not to interrogate her,
but he wanted to know more about her.
“I can tell you’re a lawyer.” Her full pink lips curved into a
smile. Jackson wondered what it would feel like to have her mouth against his.
She was probably soft and warm.
“It’s in my nature to ask questions.” He wanted to know more about
this beauty.
“Do you always get your answers?”
“I always get everything I want.” He let his eyes wander down her
body. She was flawless, but he shouldn't have been entertaining any
possibilities at all. But then again, when did he ever let anything stop him
from getting what he wanted?
Jack reached into his pocket, pulled out his business card, and
handed it to her. He couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. “I have to get back
to the office now, but I’ve rather enjoyed your company. If Pat gives you a
hard time, please give me a call. I’ll set him straight.” He knew he should
leave her alone. He wasn't sure he’d be interested in getting involved with a
girl in her situation, but he wasn’t ready to walk away. Not yet.
She glanced down at the card. “I went to high school with a Cameron
Avis.”
“Did you date?” That would be far too amusing.
“Oh, God no.” She laughed. “He was a year older than me, popular,
and would never give a girl like me a second glance. I was from the wrong side
of the tracks.” She rolled her eyes.
“Hmm.” Jack began to get a clearer picture of who Lilli was.
“I was shy and kept to myself,” she said. “He was gorgeous, smart,
and came from money. Definitely not my type."
“Really?” Jack grinned as he got up from the table. “It seems to
me I’ll have to have a talk with my son about not recognizing a good thing when
he sees it.”
