by Megan Keith
Ruby was asleep at the foot of Micky’s bed, snoring loudly of course. I gave her a pat before I left the room. She was getting on in years but you wouldn’t know it to look at her. She still had plenty of energy and loved to play with the kids.
Next, I tucked in Nate who was sleeping peacefully in his cot but, of course, had kicked his blanket off. I ran my hand lightly over his golden blond locks and he stirred ever so slightly. I backed out the room and into a solid, hard chest.
“You scared me,” I said with a jump.
“I got sick of waiting for you. C’mon, stop staring at the kids and get your arse into bed woman.”
He pulled me hard against his body and licked the side of my neck. His stubble sent shivers through me. I relaxed my body into him and moaned loudly as he nibbled my ear.
“Shh, you don’t wanna wake the kids,” he said.
He grabbed my hand and pulled me down the other end of the house, to our room, closing the door behind him. I yawned, I was damned tired.
“Get your clothes off,” Joel said huskily.
I turned to face him, the heat in his eyes and the sound of his voice set my heart racing, waking me instantly. I pulled my pyjama top off and dropped it on the floor.
“You remember I’m going shopping with Raelene and Rita tomorrow?”
“Of course.”
“Is there anything you need?”
“Yeah, I need you to shut your mouth and take your shorts off.” Joel sprawled out on the bed with a roguish grin.
“Bossy.”
“You love it.” He’s right, I do.
He tucked his hands behind his head and I slowly pushed my pyjama shorts down before I flung them at him. I hooked my thumbs into the waistband of my underwear and bit my lip to tease him.
“Uh uh, leave them on tonight. You know I love fucking you with your knickers on. So fuckin’ sexy!”
He moved rapidly across the bed, grabbing my wrist and tugging me forward. I landed on my stomach with a giggle and he quickly jumped on top of me. He rubbed his erection against my arse. Pinning my hands above me on the bed with one hand, while his other trailed down my back, followed by his mouth. Pushing my knickers to the side he plunged his fingers inside and I gasped. He withdrew them just as quickly and I bucked up against him, wanting more.
“Stop wriggling.”
He moved down between my legs and ran his tongue up my thigh. I writhed and lifted my hips trying to get closer. He pinned my legs down with his arm across my thighs.
“No. Let me tease you.”
“Joel,” I grumbled.
“Liv?” I could hear the smile in his voice. God, he loved to torture me. I loved him for it, but it still drove me nuts. I was about to argue with him when he said, “You know, I’m so happy I reached for a packet of Tim Tams that day.”
And just like that, he had me. Joel, my romantic, sex god of a husband, he always knew how to push my buttons.
He owned me.
First and foremost I have to thank my little party of four ~ my hubby and kids. Thank you so much for putting up with me when my mind is consumed with the characters in my head and all of the other business that goes along with this authoring gig. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Renee Kubisch – what can I say? Thank you for being part of my life. For loving Joel and helping me shape this book into what it is. For staying up ‘til the wee hours of the morning helping me out. For making great teasers and pimping me lots. For sharing dirty pictures and even dirtier stories. For making me laugh and making me cry. Thanks for pointing out edits needed in my Facebook posts (not!) and sharing a love for the same books as me. But most of all, thank you for being my friend. You can expect that delivery of menacing cats any day now…
Marie Obradovic, you have been a fantastic friend these past few months. A tremendous support when I needed it most. I can always rely on you to pull me from a slump or just to understand and have bitch with. Always good for a laugh, I’m lucky to have you!
Kellie Donaldson – the wind beneath my wings! Mistress of ideas! Lover of all things Carlos! You rock! Thank you so much for your friendship and devotion to all things minion like. Your support has meant so damn much to me that I struggle to find the words.
Special thanks to my minions. The best thing I ever did was get you lovely ladies all together in one place. You girls keep me sane, laughing and in supply of hot men! I love that I can head onto our page and automatically feel great!
I also want to thank AJ Summer, Laramie Briscoe, Kristine Raymond, Katt Sterling and all of the Cover to Cover authors for their friendship and inspiring words. It’s so great to be able to connect with you girls and to swap words of wisdom on the publishing world on such a regular basis.
Kari at Cover to Cover Designs – this cover knocked the others out of the park! I love, love, love it! Stunningly beautiful, perfect for the story, so very pretty, gorgeous, love the colours, love the talent, so glad to have you! Did I mention I love the cover?
To one of my biggest writing inspirations, Ella Frank. The stories you write are so out-of-this-world fantastic! You amaze me with every book. I feel so honoured to be part of your team and doubly-honoured that you take the time to chat with me and read my books!
Spank you to Alice for your ever-inspiring words of wisdom - you’re one funny chick! Thank you also to Tash, Tami and Tiffany for providing me with feedback and pointing out my errors.
There are so many bloggers out there to thank, but I’m only going to mention the ones that have helped me out the most (recently) otherwise I’d be here all day. So, to the best bloggers out there - Holly at Holly’s Hot Reads, Tami Norman at Into The Night Reviews, Melanie at Sassy Mum Book Blog, Tash at Confessions from Romaholics, Alicia, Kellie and Amanda at A.K.A. The Book Harlots Review, Tiffany Marie at Everything Marie, Tiffany Tillman at This Redhead Loves Books, Lori & Lee Ann at Hopelessly Hooked on Books, Marina Skinner at MI Bookshelf, Grace Regla at One-click Addicts Anonymous and the girls at Forever Me Romance. Thank you!
Megan Keith is an Australian independent author living in rural NSW. She is a happily married mother of three, who has been addicted to reading books for as long as she can remember. Her love of writing is much more recent though - she published her first novel in June 2013.
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Mysterious.
Dangerous.
Brooding.
Sexy.
Once a week he frequents the bar where Mackenzie works. He orders the same drink, scotch on the rocks, and he sits back on the same lounge chair, quietly watching… waiting…
He has money - that much is obvious. He wears his tailored suits well. He smells divine, of expensive cologne, and orders his scotch from the top shelf.
He drinks alone, but he never leaves that way. With a snap of his fingers, a flick of his eyes, a glimmer of a smile, he gets the attention of the most attractive women in the bar.
This time his focus is on Mackenzie. Instead of feeling nervous Mackenzie is enthralled, intrigued … and aroused.