by HELEN HARDT
I accompanied them to their suite on the top floor. My mother ushered me to a lush bathroom.
“You can change in here, darling.”
I hurriedly changed and took a look at my reflection in the mirror. Not too bad, after that huge meal I had just eaten. I might not be waif thin, but no one could call me fat. I smiled to myself. Talon had certainly liked what he’d seen.
I walked out of the bathroom and tried to ignore Nico’s lascivious gaze. The man made me squeamish.
But then a flash of color caught my eye. A tattoo on his forearm.
“Oh, you have a tattoo,” I said. Tattoos fascinated me. I hadn’t gotten one myself yet because I hadn’t found the perfect image.
“Oh, yes, isn’t it beautiful?” my mother said.
I walked closer to get a better look. It was indeed beautiful—a bird enveloped in colors of fuchsia, purple, orange, and teal. Its wings were flames, and it rose from ashes.
It was a phoenix.
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Also by Helen Hardt
The Sex and the Season Series:
Lily and the Duke
Rose in Bloom
Lady Alexandra’s Lover
Sophie’s Voice
The Perils of Patricia (coming soon)
The Temptation Saga:
Tempting Dusty
Teasing Annie
Taking Catie
Taming Angelina
Treasuring Amber
Trusting Sydney
Tantalizing Maria (October 25, 2016)
Daughters of the Prairie:
The Outlaw’s Angel
Lessons of the Heart
Song of the Raven
The Steel Brothers Saga:
Craving
Obsession
Possession
Melt (December 20th, 2016)
Burn (February 14, 2017)
Surrender (May 16, 2017)
Collections:
Destination Desire
Her Two Lovers
Non-Fiction:
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Discussion Questions
The theme of a story is its central idea or ideas. To put it simply, it’s what the story means. How would you characterize the theme of Craving?
Compare and contrast Jade and Marjorie. How are they alike and how are they different?
What do we know so far about Talon’s past? How does this explain some of his actions?
Discuss Jonah’s and Ryan’s feelings about Talon’s ordeal. Why do they feel the guilt that they do?
Discuss Jade’s relationship with her mother. How has it affected the woman Jade has become?
We know little, yet, about Talon’s experiences in the military. What do you think might have happened there? How might this have affected the man he is now?
Why is Talon so reluctant to help himself? What does this say about his character?
Discuss the author’s use of flashbacks in the story. Though the book is written in first person, she shifts to third person for the flashbacks. How does this add to the story, and what is its significance?
What do you think the brothers might be hiding? What might be the significance of Marjorie’s birth certificate? Of her mother’s maiden name?
Discuss Jade’s role in the sexual relationship. Is she a submissive? Why or why not?
Discuss Talon’s role in the sexual relationship. Why is he so drawn to Jade? Why is he unable to love her?
What do you think the future holds for Jade and Talon in Obsession? What about Jonah and Ryan? Marjorie?
Acknowledgments
Starting a new series is always exciting. These characters are very special to me, and I hope you all love them as much as I do. I’ve written the tortured hero before, but Talon is in a class of his own. Keep reading. I promise he will get the happy ending he deserves!
As always, thank you to my brilliant editor, Michele Hamner Moore, and my eagle-eyed proofreader, Jenny Rarden. Thank you to all the great people at Waterhouse Press—Meredith, David, Kurt, Shayla, Jon, and Yvonne. The cover art for this series is beyond perfect, thanks to Meredith and Yvonne.
Thank you to the members of my street team, Hardt and Soul. HS members got the first look at Craving, and I appreciate all your support, reviews, and general good vibes. I have the best street team in the universe!
Thanks to my always supportive family and friends, and to all of the fans who eagerly waited for this new series. I hope you love it!
About the Author
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Helen Hardt's passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.
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