We're so excited about the release of STROKED LONG by Meghan Quinn!
STROKED LONG by Meghan Quinn
Release Date: Septeember 20, 2016
Sports Romance
Book Description:
From his dirty-blond hair and breathtaking smile, to the abs from heaven and the irresistible V in his waistline, everything about Bodi Olympic-gold-medalist Banks screams hot piece of @$$.
Yet there’s more.
Dark shadows lurk behind his soulful, serious eyes.
I’m enamored. He’s captured me.
How can running an art foundation with Bodi Banks turns into a slow-burning, epic romance, even though he tries to push me away at every chance? How can I stay away from a broken, routine-driven man whose soul cries to be forgiven for a crime only he believes he committed? Or is that a lie?
Buy Links:
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2cgngbj
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2cwFEKy
Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/2bMRByM
iBooks: http://apple.co/2cdfGyN
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2cEIijR
Excerpt:
My palms are sweaty; my anxiety is at an all-time high; and I’m so
fucking nervous I’m two seconds from retreating. I’m sitting in the classroom
next to the one Ruby teaches in, leaning against some cabinets while holding a
bouquet of daisies—Eva’s idea. One of the girls who works at the club is
pulling Ruby out of the classroom right now and what should be a two-minute
task seems like an hour as I wait impatiently, running my apology over and over
in my head.
Just as I’m about to give up and leave, the door to the classroom
opens and Ruby enters, looking confused and asking, “What’s going on?” over her
shoulder. When she turns toward me, her face falls and her cheeks redden. Shit.
She doesn’t look happy. Is she embarrassed?
From behind, the girl who helped me shuts the door, giving us
complete privacy.
“Hey,” I say lamely.
Looking around, Ruby asks, “Um, can I help you with something,
Bodi?” She’s being professional. I have to hand it to her; she’s much stronger
than I am.
Extending the flowers out to her like a robot, I say, “I got you
flowers.”
A little finesse, Bodi. Christ.
She doesn’t move so I realize I have to make a better attempt at
this apology. I can’t be Robot-Bodi; I need to use my feelings. I sound
like Eva.
Stepping forward, I hand her the flowers, and she graciously takes
them. What I think is going to warm her up, only confuses her even more. Her
brow is furrowing.
Sticking my hands in my pockets, I shift in place and take a deep
breath. “I was an ass this morning. I know you heard what I said to Eva, and I
want you to know I didn’t mean any of it.”
“Bodi, you don’t need to explain,” Ruby cuts in. “We’re
colleagues, I get it. Last night I overstepped your boundaries and asked too
much. I apologize and promise it won’t happen again. From now on, we act
strictly professional toward one another.”
Fuck that and fuck me. This is not the same Ruby I’ve grown to
know. Like. Feel safe around. There isn’t a spark in her eye,
a smirk to her pouty lips, or energy in her beautiful voice. She’s lacking her
sparkle, and it’s slowly splintering me in half. Because I caused this.
“I don’t want that,” I say honestly. “You are more than someone I
work with, Ruby.” I grab the back of my neck, feeling unsure of my footing, and
then choose to speak to her honestly. “I’m not good with this kind of stuff,
and I really have no experience, but you make me want to try. Maybe we can be
friends.”
“Friends?” There is a slight twitch of her lips that makes me
think my Ruby is coming back.
My Ruby? Shit.
“Yeah, friends. I, uh . . .” I clear my throat and look her in the
eyes. “I like talking to you. And even though you try to get me to eat sweets,
I like hanging out with you as well. You make my days fun.”
Now there is a full-on, mega-watt smile gracing her beautiful
face. The flowers in her hand are now pressed against her chest in a hug, and
she’s moving toward me.
“I would love to be friends with you, Bodi.” Opening her arms, she
steps into my space and pulls me into a hug. Her face rests against my chest,
and smelling the sweet scent of her shampoo instantly puts me at ease.
Wanting to reciprocate the affection, I wrap my arms around her
and pull her small body closer into mine. That’s bullshit. I want to
hold her because I like holding her. Not because I want to
reciprocate. “I’m sorry for being an ass this morning, Ruby. Sometimes I react
before stopping to think. And poorly at that. I enjoyed last night.”
“It’s okay, Bodi. I could see you were under duress.”
“You don’t have to forgive me that easily.” I chuckle. Eva was
right. I’m pretty sure Ruby will let you off easy. She’s cool like
that. Yeah, she is cool like that.
BOOK ONE IN SERIES!
STROKED by Meghan Quinn
Released: July 19, 2016
Cover Designer: Murphy Rae
NA Romantic Comedy
Buy Links:
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/29NWtAh
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/29B4I0E
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2a0cGU6
Nook: http://bit.ly/29W377i
iBooks: http://apple.co/2accSSI
Book Description:
Reese King: Olympic medalist, underwear model, Greek god.
His body is chiseled from rock, sculpted by the weight room, and refined by water.
On a daily basis his skin is completely bare for everyone to see, tan and defined, only covered up by a minuscule piece of spandex. There is no denying his sex appeal.
I hate to admit it, but I’m head over heels infatuated with him.
There is one HUGE problem though. His achingly gorgeous abs, inked up arm, and cocky swagger belong to my boss, the high-profile, reality star bitch from hell and certified heinous human being, Bellini Chambers.
What I think is going to be an easy job assisting a glorified wench turns into a cluster f*ck of epic proportions.
About the Author:
Born in New York and raised in Southern California, Meghan has grown into a sassy, peanut butter eating, blonde haired swearing, animal hoarding lady. She is known to bust out and dance if "It's Raining Men" starts beating through the air and heaven forbid you get a margarita in her, protect your legs because they may be humped.
Once she started commuting for an hour and twenty minutes every day to work for three years, she began to have conversations play in her head, real life, deep male voices and dainty lady coos kind of conversations. Perturbed and confused, she decided to either see a therapist about the hot and steamy voices running through her head or start writing them down. She decided to go with the cheaper option and started writing... enter her first novel, Caught Looking.
Now you can find the spicy, most definitely on the border of lunacy, kind of crazy lady residing in Colorado with the love of her life and her five, furry four legged children, hiking a trail or hiding behind shelves at grocery stores, wondering what kind of lube the nervous stranger will bring home to his wife. Oh and she loves a good boob squeeze!
Like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meghanquinnauthor
Find me on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7360513.Meghan_Quinn
No comments:
Post a Comment