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Sep 25, 2017

Spotlight: THE BOYS NEXT DOOR by Miranda Silver

 
Title: The Boys Next Door: An MFM Menage Romance
Author: Miranda Silver
Date of Publication: June 23, 2017
Genre: MFM Menage Romance
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Synopsis
Diana Cooper is 18, eager to graduate and go to Yale, and too shy to really look a boy in the eye. No one suspects the sexy lingerie hiding under her vintage dresses. No one suspects the dirty fantasies running through her mind. Brendan and Ian O'Brian, the hot twins next door, are home from UConn for the summer: gorgeous, athletic, basking in popularity. Brendan, the "good twin," attracts everyone with his easygoing friendliness. Ian, the "bad twin," leaves a mess of pranks, collisions, girls, and attitude behind. As kids, the O'Brian twins were practically Diana's brothers. But a year away changed everything. Now, Di can barely handle a hello to Brendan. And Ian — well, it’s easier to look the other way and pretend she doesn’t see his smirk. Right before graduation, Brendan breaks the silence to invite Di for a swim. She figures she’ll test the waters, but that night pulls her into the steamiest deep end imaginable. And it’s just the beginning. Can she dive in and live out her fantasies? Can she let the past go and learn to trust? And when no one’s who they seem — good twin, bad twin, or shy honors student — will her heart tell a different story? She’d never admit it. But she might be over her head.  
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Excerpt
“Are you okay?” Brendan’s voice came through the door. “Fine,” she croaked. “Can I come in?” “Uh—“ Diana blinked as the door opened. Brendan’s broad grin turned her prickling skin into liquid heat. Too startled to look away, she stared into his hazel eyes. “You look great. Let’s go.” “I— I can’t.” She shook her head. “What do you mean?” He crossed to her and put a hand on her bare shoulder. Oh God, why did he have to do that? His palm was so warm, his hand big and masculine. She could smell his male scent, cologne or deodorant or something else, salty and fresh. He didn’t even seem to notice that he was touching her, but she could barely breathe. “You’re all ready. You don’t have anything else important to do.” He cocked his head teasingly toward the pile of books and papers on her desk next to her laptop. “Come have fun.” Diana’s head swam. Brendan stood close enough to feel the heat coming off his body. Holy fuck, her underwear drawer stood open and spilling over with lingerie, her pack of pills was all too obvious on the dresser, and her dildo lay in plain sight on her pillow. She prayed Brendan wouldn’t notice. He seemed to be keeping his eyes on her face. “You don’t understand.” She hated the way her voice dropped to a whisper. Dammit, when would she get past this insane shyness? When would she just be able to express herself like a normal person, as easy and comfortable as Brendan was right now? “I don’t do parties. I don’t hang out with people I don’t know.” Brendan looked surprised, but he didn’t take his hand off her shoulder. “You need to get past that. You’re going to college soon. Everyone you meet will be a person you don’t know, and the parties—“ “I’m scared.” Jesus, had she really just admitted that? And was Brendan moving closer and putting his arm around her? He couldn’t be. Yes, he was. He was standing next to her, right up close, with his arm around her shoulders. And all she could think was that she was in her swimsuit, with her skin more exposed than covered, and he was almost naked too, and tall and muscular and very male, and she was hot and cold— “What are you scared of?” he murmured. “People,” she muttered. “Guys especially.” “Tell me,” he said softly. “Why guys?” Oh. My. God. He was rubbing her back, gently, and she felt like her body was on fire. Her crotch, especially. Her pussy was going to explode. “I— had some bad experiences awhile back. I’ve never told anyone. Nothing really bad,” she said quickly, “but enough to scare me. I don’t trust guys. And I don’t know what to do with them.” She looked up from the floor. Brendan’s head was cocked toward her, listening. His hand still stroked her back. “I’ve never…I’ve never kissed anyone. I’ve never even let a guy touch me the way you are, since—“ She broke off. She’d said way too much. Any minute now, Brendan would flee her house, repelled by her complete uncoolness. He definitely wouldn’t be leaning toward her the way he was right now, turning his head and lifting her chin with his fingers as he— Lips brushed hers in a light kiss. She stared at him, shocked, as he pulled back. Smiling hazel eyes met hers. “Now you have,” he said softly. “Not so bad, right?” It was a second before she found her voice. “That was a peck,” she said hoarsely. “That wasn’t a real kiss.” Brendan’s eyebrows shot up. Before she could backtrack, he cupped her neck, twining his fingers in her hair, and pulled her close. No. Yes. He was kissing her, his lips soft and alive, the beer on his breath sexier than she could have expected, and — oh God, that really was his tongue snaking into her mouth, hot and wet, touching her tongue, even licking it. Her nipples were achingly hard, her whole body quivering. Her hands were pressed against Brendan’s chest — yes, his bare chest, feeling thick hair and hot skin. Her bikini bottoms were completely soaked with excitement. His other hand still toyed with her back, sending shivers down her spine and straight to her pussy. Her mouth opened eagerly to his as he sucked on her lower lip. All too soon, he let go. “Come over,” he said softly. “We’ll take care of you.”  
About The Author
Miranda Silver has always loved getting lost in a book and living where the story is. After years of daydreaming through classes and meetings, she realized she could create her own stories. She adores drama (on the page), a dash of mind games, good intentions, and open-ended happy endings. Miranda is relieved — at long last — to be putting her English degree to use.  

Dec 21, 2015

Blog Tour/ Character Bio: “Blood Enchantment (Blood Series, #6)” By Tamara Rose Blodgett





Blood Enchantment 
(Blood Series, #6)
by Tamara Rose Blodgett

Blurb: 
Julia's spirit is crushed as she sits trapped in the Singer bunker while heaven knows what happens to her people in the evil hands of Praile.

Meanwhile, the insidious demon's spore flourishes, reeking havoc on what makes her angelic. Now it's a waiting game until Julia and Scott are released from their forced protection into a potential second catastrophe.

Adi and Slash have fallen prey to the corrupt Were, as Tramack doggedly seeks that which he does not deserve. Can Tessa and Tahlia escape? Will Lanarre royalty cage Tahlia, or will Drek set her free?

Does Lazarus escape the depths of hell, only to fail in his pursuit of the ultimate forbidden fruit?





Character BIO


NAME: Julia

TALENT: Rare One

BLOOD SINGER: As a sub-species of humanity who possess the most pure blood of all (Angelic), paranormal talents are a natural part of their lives. The Rare One holds the prophesied pivotal role as queen of her people. With a myriad of different paranormal gifts, she is foretold to unify her own species and the other who run parallel to the Singers.

CAREER: Julia has a lot on her shoulders and as such, she is fiercely guarded from those other species of shapeshifters, Were and vampire who would want her for their own. Julia's talents have been “becoming” since book #1, but now a catalysis event has occurred which will mature all her talents at once. Her role is to unify her species, beginning with the devastated Region One.

HAIR: Champagne/Strawberry blonde, waist length, loose waves.

EYES: Amber/whiskey colored.

BODY: Julia has never been athletic but as her powers have grown, so has her strength. Standing at 5'4” she has the typical coloring and size of a Singer female, yet behind the fragile Singer exterior is a female who is formidable.

PERSONALITY: Julia began as a gentle soul in book #1. She'd had a hard life as an orphaned child living with an aunt who didn't want the responsibility of raising her brother's child. When her new husband is killed, and Julia discovers she is essentially the “blood messiah” to a ton of different supernatural groups, she has to dig deep to shore up a core of steel she didn't know she possessed. Julia's deeply loyal to her friends and loved ones and sacrificial to a fault.

HABITS: She tends to hesitate when violence is needed. She loves to run, and would read a great book if the chaos would still for two seconds. 



STATUS: Soul-meld to Scott.

PASSION: Hanging on to who she is, with a world teeming with otherness.

QUOTE:
“... Julia found she couldn't love someone who tried to kill her, call it self-preservation...”


About The Author

Tamara Rose Blodgett is the author of over seventy titles, including her New York Times bestselling novel, A Terrible Love, and the international bestselling TOKEN serial, written under the pen name Marata Eros. Tamara writes a variety of dark fiction in the genres of erotica, fantasy, horror, romance, suspense and sci-fi. She and her husband live in the midwest with their four sons and three disrespectful dogs. Tamara's #1 hobby is reading; she loves interacting with her readers.











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Nov 20, 2015

Blog Tour: LONG WAY DOWN by Krista & Becca Ritchie




The moment has come! This is officially the last Addicted / Calloway Sisters blog tour on this blog. I'm incredibly excited for LWD, because I've no doubt it'll be EPIC! I've grown to love Daisy & Ryke so much and I can't wait to read the ending of their story. LWD comes out TODAY, so make sure to grab your copy. :) 

TEXT MESSAGE: GROUP TEXT

Ryke Meadows is the male protagonist of Long Way Down. He’s the adventurous, pushy, loud-mouthed one of the group that constantly drops the “f” word into every conversation. So be warned. There will be some fucks. Here are some of his more interesting texts: 


GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Long Way Down
Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Series: Calloway Sisters #4
Pub Date: November 20th, 2015
Amazon: Purchase links not available until November 20th 



SUMMARY 

With a seven-year age difference, Ryke & Daisy have faced an uphill battle in the eyes of the world and their families. Known as the most adventurous, fast-paced couple — their next step has always been elusive to the rabid media.

Behind the scenes, heartbreaking troubles continue to test Ryke & Daisy’s resilience and shape their future together. 

They promise:

To never slow down. 
To never compromise who they are. 
To never abandon their love for each other. 

But preserving their happiness also means adding more risks. Ones that Connor Cobalt wouldn’t even take. As a professional free-solo climber, Ryke is no stranger to risk, but his next step with Daisy wagers more than just his health. 

With their lives on the line, Ryke & Daisy head towards the vast, wild unknown in this epic final conclusion to the Addicted series.



AUTHOR BIOS

Krista & Becca Ritchie are New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors and identical twins—one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek—but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. Now in their early twenties, they write about other twenty-somethings navigating through life, college, and romance. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love. 

AUTHOR LINKS

Website: http://kbritchie.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbritchie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KBRitchie
Tumblr: http://kbmritchie.tumblr.com/
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/kbmritchie/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kbmritchie/


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xoxo,
Beatrix

Mar 27, 2015

Promo Tour: FUEL THE FIRE by Krista & Becca Ritchie - Loren Hale’s Favorite Things



Hello Fizzle Force! 
It's time for another Addicted series promo tour. I feel like we're sending another one of our babies into the world. :D And I'm being totally bias now, but I feel it's the best one yet! :D Of course the fact that Fuel the Fire is the book about the awesome Connor Cobalt and Rose Calloway has everything to do with it. 
Today we have a guest post - LOREN HALE’S FAVORITE THINGS and there's an awesome giveaway involved too! Follow the tour here because there's plentitute of awesome posts coming your way until FTF releases on April 3rd! 

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Loren Hale is the main male character of the Addicted series, but he’ll be back in Fuel the Fire as a supporting character. Here are some of his favorite things: 

FAVORITES
Color: Red/Black
Season: Winter
Food: Tacos
Dessert: Cinnamon Rolls
Drink: Whisky and Fizz
Current TV Show: Game of Thrones
Book: X-Men Messiah Complex
Movie: X-2
Movie Genre: Sci-Fi
Music: Kid Cudi
Comic Book Character: Julian Keller (comics) and Wolverine (movies)
Favorite Thing About Lily’s Features (Body & Personality): Lo loves Lily’s gangly body type (though he wouldn’t mind if she gained some weight) and he loves her warm heart and goofy personality.
Favorite Quote: “Remember: the real horror is that unless we stop it, it's just a prologue.” – Cyclops, Uncanny X-Men Vol 2 #47



GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Fuel the Fire
Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Series: Calloway Sisters #3
Pub Date: April 3rd, 2015

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Amazon: Purchase links not available until April 3rd


SUMMARY 

Protect your family. At all costs.

It’d take the impossible to hurt Connor Cobalt, even for a moment.

Protect your family. At all costs. 

At twenty-six, his narcissistic tendencies have made room for the people he loves.

Protect your family. At all costs.

And he loves Rose. But when his love is threatened, when his greatest dreams with her are compromised — what is the cost then? 

Protect your family. At all costs.

Love will guide his choices. 
For the first time in his life.

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AUTHOR BIOS

Krista & Becca Ritchie are identical twins—one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek—but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. Now in their early twenties, they write about other twenty-somethings navigating through life, college, and romance. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love. 
They are the New Adult authors of the Addicted series and Calloway Sisters spin-off series, and you can find them on almost every social media, frolicking around like wannabe unicorns.



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xoxo,
Beatrix


Mar 18, 2015

BLOG TOUR: Suspicious Minds (Fate, #3) by Elizabeth Reyes

Title: Suspicious Minds (Fate, #3)
Author: Elizabeth Reyes
Genre: NA | Contemporary Romance
Release Date:  February 21, 2015
Tour Hosted by: As the Pages Turn




Synopsis:

Good girls cheat too.

It's a bitter reality Lorenzo Moreno knows all too well.
After his "good girl" fiancée blind sides him by cheating on him with her ex Lorenzo swears off relationships for a while, if not forever.

Until Fate steps in.

Unable to fight the incredible pull he feels to Olivia, a girl who was supposed to be just a meaningless one night stand, Lorenzo gives into his heart. But only after making one thing utterly clear. He will not deal with any exe's or other men in her life. Period. 

She's not that person anymore.

For too long Olivia Romero shamefully put up with an manipulative and overly controlling boyfriend. So when fate pairs her up with the gorgeous but intense Air Force pilot she's ready to stand her ground. Cutting all ties with her ex is no sacrifice for Olivia. It's why she willingly complies with Lorenzo's uncompromising stipulation. 

As their relationship intensifies so do Lorenzo's suspicions about any man in her life. Determined to not be that weak girl anymore, Olivia demands to be trusted. Despite how vehement her new boyfriend can be, her diligence seems to be working.

But when an unforeseen crisis arises Olivia is forced to make a decision. A decision she knows in Lorenzo's jaded and suspicious mind could be unforgivable.





Walking smack into a wall jolted her instantly out of her thoughts. The moment she realized the solid wall was actually a man’s chest was mortifying enough, but when her eyes met Lorenzo’s uncompromising expression, her legs went weak.

“I’m sorry,” she said, feeling her face go hot, and pulled her hand away from his chest where it’d flown in reflex.

She was caught in his intense eyes as she had been earlier. Like she had been so many times the night she met him. But it was only momentarily.

“Don’t be,” he said, glancing away quickly, and if she weren’t mistaken, he seemed a bit panicked. Maybe his wife or fiancée was here. “I wasn’t paying attention either.”

They stood there in heavy silence for a few awkward seconds until she finally smiled and shrugged. “Small world, huh?”

The miniscule nod said he agreed, but his vacant expression now bordered on hard. His eyes lowered, and she gulped when she realized he was staring at her lips. He licked his lips as the memory of his kisses inundated her. Is that what he was thinking of too? She stared at his lips as she felt his face lean in a little closer to hers and froze when she could actually feel his warm breath so close to her lips. Just when she’d been certain he was going to kiss her, he froze too and their eyes met again. “Too small maybe.”

Ouch.

“I can assure you,” he went on as he pulled back suddenly, “if I’d known you’d be here . . .” He glanced away with a frown without finishing then tipped the edge of his hat with a painfully forced smile. “My apologies for running into you,” he said tersely. “Have a good day.”







USA Today Bestselling Author, Elizabeth Reyes continues to answer to her calling on a daily basis. Since releasing her debut novel Forever Mine (Moreno Brothers #1) in 2010 she has now published 9 full length novels total and fast at work on the next. The excitement her Moreno Brothers, 5th Street, and Fate series have garnered has far exceeded her wildest dreams. It is with as much excitement that she'll continue to put out books related to these series as well as introduce brand new ones very soon.

In 2014 she will take her next step in the exciting world of writing and publish her first traditionally published book with Simon & Schuster/Atria. But she will continue putting out self-published books as well.


Elizabeth is offering up the following prizes. The giveaway is international and ends at 11:59 PM CST on 03/24/2015.
  • (1) Signed set of the Fate series (Fate, Breaking Brandon & Suspicious Minds) (INTL)
  • (15) eBook copy of Suspicious Minds (INTL)


xoxo, 

Purple

Mar 16, 2015

ARC REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Part Time Cowboy (Cooper Ridge, #1) by Maisey Yates


Published by: Harlequin
Publication date: March 31st 2015 by Harlequin

Part Time Cowboy (Cooper Ridge, #1) 
by Maisey Yates


Synopsis:

A one-time bad girl comes home to small-town Oregon in the first in a sexy, heartfelt new series from USA TODAY bestselling author Maisey Yates…

Sadie Miller isn’t expecting any welcome-home parades on her return to Copper Ridge. Least of all from part-time rancher, full-time lawman Eli Garrett. The straight-laced, impossibly hot deputy sheriff glares at her like she’s the same teenage hoodlum who fled town ten years ago. But running from her demons has brought Sadie full circle, ready to make a commitment at last. Not to a man, but to a B and B. On Garrett land. Okay, so her plan has a tiny flaw…

Eli works too hard to let a blonde ball of trouble mess up his town. But keeping an eye on Sadie makes it tough to keep his hands off her. And if she’s so wrong for him, why does being with her feel so right?

Buy Links: Goodreads / B&N / Amazon


*** REVIEW ***

First thing that drew my attention to this book was definitely the super-cute and romantic cover and the 2nd thing was my New Years's resolution to be more open-minded to books with cowboy heroes since everyone seems to love them and I just keep making excuses for not reading them, so this book seemed as the perfect answer. Ok, I cheated a bit, because the male hero isn't a cowboy in its true sense, but more of a modern version of a cowboy, but that counts too, right? ;)

I'm always a bit skeptic when starting a book from authors with whose work I'm not familiar with, but this time there was no need for worries, because the story got me hooked right from the very beginning. A huge part of that is because I felt an instant connection and girl crush on the main female character- Sadie. We meet her at the beginning of the story when she, after years of searching for herself and moving from city to city, is returning back to the place where it all started- her hometown Copper Ridge.

Sadie had a hard childhood and there are lot of bad memories connected to that place, but this time she is more than determined to stick around, start a business and make herself a home there. This time there's no more running. What's admirable about her is that she's been through a lot in her life- having left her home as a young teenager and from then on had to take care of herself  and live on her own, but she never gave up fighting- got a scholarship, went to collage and became a therapist. She is fun, witty, compassionate and she's not afraid to speak her mind. The girl cracked me up with her jokes, snarky remarks and sexual innuendos, especially when dealing with Eli and this was one of the rare stories where I actually liked the heroine more than the hero.

In comparison to her, Eli was one tough cookie to break, but Sadie never backed up from challenges. Just like her, he didn't have an easy life and had to grow up pretty young which affected a lot on the person he became- hard worker, ambitious, perfectionist, closed off to anyone except his siblings and afraid of commitment. A free spirit like Sadie is the last thing he needs, especially while he is running a campaign for the county sheriff, but no matter how hard he tries to fight his new-found feelings, he just can't stay away.

The story was fun, sweet, romantic and emotional with endearing characters. The romance was slow building and high on sexy banter and sexual tension. Plus, it was a hate-to-love type of a relationship, so expect a nice amount of make up sex.

The only "flaws" for me were some unnecessary drama and the "barley-there" conflict which developed and solved in 2-3 pages in the 2nd half of the story. I wish the author had done those parts a bit differently, but it didn't make the story less enjoyable. 

All in all- if you're in mood for a fun, lighter on the drama, emotional and steamy romance with modern cowboys take a chance on this series.






 ABOUT THE AUTHOR:


USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit.

In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard. She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world.



Author Links: WEBSITE / GOODREADS / FACEBOOK / TWITTER



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xoxo

Jan 5, 2015

SPOTLIGHT TOUR & GIVEAWAY: A Little On the Wild Side (Wild Thing, #3) by Robin Kaye


Expected Publication: January 6th, 2015 by Sourcebooks Casablanca

SYNOPSIS:

A woman who gets what she wants…

Bianca Ferrari—ex-supermodel turned successful business woman—seems to have it all: beauty, brains and a career she loves. And she did it all by herself…through sheer force of will and ruthless determination. So when her life is suddenly turned upside down, it’s hard for her to admit that going it alone may not be an option…

A man who knows what she needs…

Sexy, rugged and down-to-earth, Trapper Kincaid has a knack for attracting all kinds of women—mostly the wrong kind. When he finds out that the exhaustingly independent and drop-dead gorgeous Bianca is in serious need of help, he knows he’s the man for the job. But Bianca isn’t going to make it easy…

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About the Author:

Robin Kaye is a professional writer and winner of the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award for her first novel, Romeo, Romeo. Her romantic comedies feature sexy, nurturing heroes and feisty, independent heroines. She lives with her husband and three children in Mt. Airy, Maryland.


Connect with Robin Kaye: www.robinkayewrites.com | Facebook | Twitter |Goodreads


Excerpt:

Trapper sweet--talked his way into Bianca’s office with a bouquet of flowers and chocolate. He liked her receptionist, Terri. He’d talked to her several times when he and Bianca had been seeing each other, and it didn’t sound as if she’d heard he was persona non grata lately. He hoped he wasn’t getting Terri into trouble, but damn, he didn’t know what the hell to do. Bianca’s doorman refused his bribe the night before and wouldn’t let him into the building without announcing him first. This was his only other option.

Terri had been easy. He just dropped his sister--in--law Toni’s name, and she let him wait in Bianca’s office. She even promised not to tip off Bianca and spoil his surprise. Then she told him she wished her boyfriend was half as romantic, gave him a wink, and unlocked Bianca’s office door.

He stepped into her corner office, and the scent of Bianca hit him—-he was hard in a matter of seconds. He digested the differences between her office and her apartment. Her office was cool, modern, sleek, and so unlike her home. He’d been shocked when Bianca invited him to her place, opened the door, and he saw the collection of comfortable antiques—-not like something you’d see in a museum. No, it looked like something you’d see in your grandmother’s house—-a feather--stuffed sofa with an old quilt hanging over the back. Beautiful, yet comfortable pillows were scattered everywhere. Low lighting from torchieres gave the place a romantic glow. Rolled arms to drape a lover over, and sturdy oak tables in the kitchen and dining room, perfect for dinner or sex—-one memorable evening, both—-added to the reasons he’d fallen in love with the place.

Trapper took a seat behind Bianca’s desk and pulled his cowboy hat low over his eyes to cut the glare from the cold, hard--recessed lighting. He put his feet up and settled for a long wait. Terri had told him Bianca had canceled her morning appointments and was expected before noon. He sat back with his e--reader and caught up on law journals, while trying to keep his dick 
at half-mast.

At eleven thirty the door swooshed open. Bianca walked in, her black cape floating around her. Her hair was longer than he remembered, and she had big bags under her eyes that no amount of makeup could disguise. She looked beautiful, way too thin, and ill.

She still hadn’t noticed him. She spun around, tossed her briefcase on the leather sofa, and turned her back, tugging off her cape. She might have lost weight, but damn, she still had the finest ass he’d ever seen.

He put a smile on his face—-the one he was told made women swoon. He figured he needed all the help he could get. He had a strong feeling she wouldn’t be happy being ambushed, but what choice did she give him?

He walked around her desk, leaned against it, watched, and waited for her to hang her cape—-a difficult task since the darn thing had no sleeves.

She turned. The first thing he noticed was that her breasts were larger, but maybe they just looked that way since she’d lost quite a bit of weight.

His gaze headed south and made an unplanned stop at her waistline. His smile froze. His jaw clenched. Blood rushed through his ears, making his temples throb. Every muscle in his body tensed.

Bianca—-his Bianca—-was pregnant? Definitely pregnant—-past the point where a man would wonder. Not ready--to--pop pregnant, but just--about--time--for--maternity--clothes pregnant. He wasn’t sure how pregnant that was, but shit, he was sure the baby she carried was his. He knew it the second she spotted him grinning like the fool he was and flashed him a guilty look. That was a nanosecond before what little color she’d had drained from the beautiful face that haunted his every waking moment and his dreams, leaving her looking like a corpse three weeks past her expiration date.

Bianca blinked, and her wide, green eyes rolled back in her head.

Oh shit. He raced for her.

Her long legs buckled, and he caught her just before she hit the floor.

His heart didn’t beat again until he felt her shallow breaths against his neck. He carried her to the couch and laid her down, brushing the baby--fine hair off her face. He sat beside her, waiting for her to wake up.

Trapper had heard pregnant women sometimes fainted, but he didn’t think they passed out for this long. It seemed like an eternity. He checked his watch. It had been less than a minute. He took a deep breath, felt her pulse strong and steady on her neck, and tried to keep the anger, terror, and helplessness out of his voice. “Come on, sweetheart. Time to wake up.”

Nothing.

Panic scratched at his insides like a feral cat trying to escape a trap.

She didn’t move.

Her lips were pale. The blue veins stood out in her forehead.

She looked like death.

He ran to the door and slammed it open. “I need some help here!”

In three strides, he returned to Bianca’s side, took her cold hand, warming it between his. “Bianca, sweetheart, please, just open your eyes.”

Terri ran in. She took one look at Bianca and stepped back.

“She passed out.”

“I’ll get James.” She ran from the room, screaming James’s name.

It seemed like forever until James ran in. “What happened?”

“I was waiting for Bianca when she arrived. She took one look at me and took a nosedive. I caught her just before she hit the floor.”

“She pukes all the time, but she’s never passed out that I know of.” He looked as panicked as Trapper felt. He turned to Terri. “Call 9--1--1.” When she didn’t move, he screamed. “Now!”

The poor girl burst into tears and grabbed Bianca’s phone.

Trapper placed Bianca’s hand on her belly, on top of the other resting there protectively. He stared in wonder. They were having a baby. He was going to be a father. He expected the fierce protectiveness, but he hadn’t expected the fear or the joy or the awesome weight of responsibility that settled on his chest. But most of all, he hadn’t expected the exhilarating feeling of knowing that together they had created a child. A child he loved. A child he would give his life for. A child who needed him.

His gaze rounded on James. He wanted to pick the man up and toss him out of the floor to ceiling window for allowing Bianca to get in this bad a shape. “What the hell happened to her?” His voice was low, threatening, and a hell of a lot calmer than he felt.

Terri’s eyes went wide, and she skittered away.

James stood his ground like a man preparing for a shootout. He arched a scholarly brow. “Nothing that won’t be remedied in five months. Where the hell have you been? Since I’ve handled the first four months, you get her for the finale. The woman is a full--time job. I recommend you clear your schedule.” He handed Trapper a copy of What to Expect When You’re Expecting. “Here, you might want to read this. So far, Bianca’s only looked at the pictures.”


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