“Yeah? She any good?” Matt asked, unfazed by what Clark just told him.
Clark shrugged. “She’s a screamer. Oh man, you know what she really likes?” They started walking away as Matt listened intently to what Clark had to say. I shook my head and Izzy laughed.
“They’ll never stop, will they,” she said, watching them walk over to where the girls were. One day they’ll both get over the heartaches they’ve had in the past. I’m sure as hell glad I got over mine.
I shrugged. “I hope so. I hope one day they find the love of their life like I have.” I looked deep into her eyes as she smiled back at me. She put her arms around my neck and reached up to give me a kiss. I picked her up and kissed her with everything I had for my amazing bride. My amazing bride that I promised to love with all of my heart and soul.
I always keep my promises.
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Josie Bordeaux is the author of the Alluring Promises series. Her romance novels revolve around friendships, sizzling attraction and steamy sex scenes. Lust, passion and love are all entwined with a lot of drama and fun-filled friendships. Josie lives in the sunshine state with her best friend (AKA - husband) and two sweet, and very creative daughters.
When she's not driving her kids around town, she's usually clicking her fingernails on her keyboard or down at the beach where her eyes are glued to her kindle app reading.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I could go on and on saying those two words. Somehow they still don’t convey the feeling I have for so many people who have encouraged, believed in me and, at times, forced me out of my comfort zone. To be honest, as I finished this book, staring at the enormous stack of papers on my desk, I honestly didn’t really want to publish it. It sounds strange to say after all the countless hours I spent on it. Waking at 4am with a scene I just “had to type out” so I wouldn’t forget. Asking my two daughters to “hold on a second” way too many times. Dinners…consisting of crackers and cheese (I added in some grapes for some sort of nutritional value) because I lost track of time and forgot to run to the store that day. And let’s not forget my constant text messages…it’s a good thing I have iMessage and unlimited texts. And yet, here I sit, writing out the last element of my book.
To my first fan, my first reader, Deanna. From the bottom of my heart— Thank You. Really, it still doesn’t seem to say how I feel. Your friendship has meant the world to me. And not just because you liked my book! You were always there for me (via text!) with encouragement, support and a “soft” kick in the ass. Without you, this book would just be a few chapters saved to my computer. Not to mention your countless hours spent on editing and creating an amazing cover! It took me awhile, but I am thrilled I wrote a book that was able to “induce the void” for you! I cannot wait for Chelsea and Knox’ story to induce another void! After the Jordan/Colton/Justin book, of course! Seriously, I love you. Thank you so much for believing in me and pushing me way out of my comfort zone.
My Baker boy. You were the only one who really knew that I wanted to write a book. You are the one person I can tell all my hopes, fears and secrets to and I love you so much. Your encouragement to take a chance and just try, led me to write out a couple of scenes to see what would happen, worked! I wrote a book! The shock on your face when you saw the stack of papers sitting on the dining room table was priceless! You encouraged me to try and I did—who knows what will happen next. I’m so happy to be able to share this journey with you. I love you so much and thank you so much for everything…including having to pause your YouTube videos to listen to my new ideas, scenes or listen to me vent about my lack of technical computer skills. Thank you for just…being there.
To my daughters…my amazing, wonderful girls. Thank you. Thank you for “holding on” for the hundredth time, waiting for me to either finish a thought or struggle with the computer. I can’t wait until both of you can help me out with the tech side of this. I love you both so very much. You are both such bright, intelligent children and will grow up way too fast. If you are reading this, you’ve already done that. I hope it’s not until you’ve become grown-ups…I mean, this is an adult book, after all.
To my sister in law, Kristen. Thank you for being excited for me, thank you for my amazing author photos (and a fun photo shoot!) and thank you for encouraging me to ‘go for it’! I love you!
Karen, thank you for all the questions you had about missing items from the book. All your questions were an invaluable tool to create the book that it is today.
To all my friends and family who supported and encouraged me…when I finally had the courage to break the news to you that I wrote a book! Thank you all so very much and I hope you enjoyed my first of many novels to come! I love all of you so very much and your support has meant the world to me!
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Thank you all again very much, from the bottom of my heart!
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ROMANTIC PROMISES
ALLURING PROMISES SERIES, BOOK TWO
Romantic Promises
Copyright © 2013 Janice Baker for pen name, Josie Bordeaux
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CHAPTER ONE
Matt
“GIMME YOUR DAMN PHONE. Actually, both of you,” I yelled above the music. I held out my hand and gestured for them to hand their phones over to me. I watched Z and Flynn both hastily type a text on their phones. “We’re at your bachelor party, Flynn. Can you at least take a look at the tits in front of you?” I yelled at him as I waved my hand toward the stage full of strippers swinging from their respective poles.
I glanced back at the stage and noticed Misty doing her signature move. She jumped up, grabbed the pole with one hand and bent backward displaying her gorgeous fake breasts. As she wrapped her other hand around the pole, she tilted her body upside down, spread her legs fully and slid down. Her jet black hair touched the floor before she gracefully arched her back and bent her right leg so her spiked heel could touch the stage first. Fuck, that’s hot.
“I am. I was just telling Mel to have fun,” Flynn huffed as I tore my eyes from the stage to look back at him. He rolled his eyes at me as I grabbed his phone out of his hand. He was annoying the shit out of me already. Clark was on the same page as me and grabbed Z’s phone from his hand, placing it on the small table in between us.
I cupped a hand to each side of my mouth and yelled, “BACHELOR PARTY,” to both of them. Z shook his head, took a swig from his beer and then my little brother flipped me off.
This weekend worked out perfectly for Flynn’s bachelor party since I was called into the corporate office to meet with my boss on Monday. They asked me to visit the office for the week, so I get to write off the entire trip. Well, minus the antics that’ll occur tonight. I know all these drinks and lap dances won’t pass through accounts payable. I’ve tried it before. It turns out “Client Entertainment” needs a little more of an explanation on your expense sheet. Mimi in accounts payable told me she tried to push it through, but Maxine, her boss, said it was a no go. Hey, you never know until you try, right?
I looked around the room, caught the buxom bombshell’s eyes and motioned for little Ms. Candy Cane to come over so I could buy Flynn a lap dance. I watched her hips sway in her tiny black leather G-string as she sauntered toward me. My eyes grazed up her taut lean stomach and full heavy breasts before finally locking eyes with her. She licked her full crimson lips as her blonde hair flowed with her stride. She straddled me, pressing her fantastic fake breasts against my chest as I grinned at her and handed her a fifty.
She leaned in and whispered, “Whatcha want, baby?” Her hot breath on my neck and sweet sexy voice was enough to drive me insane. I made sure to grab her hips, pulling her tight to the hardness pressing against the zipper of my jeans. Her lips curled into a seductive smile as she ground her hips into mine.
I cupped her ass and squeezed firmly. Not wanting to let go, I reluctantly instructed her, “Give my buddy a nice lap dance. He’s getting married in two weeks.”
She glanced over at Flynn and then looked back, giving me an agreeable smile. She gave me another rock with her hips before she stood up, slowly swinging her leg off me. She leaned back down and whispered, “I’m not finished with you yet.” The corner of my mouth curled up in agreement. She strutted over to Flynn, took his beer from his hand and placed it on the table. Then she grabbed both his hands and placed them firmly on her hips as she straddled his lap.
God, I love this place. Touching strippers at any other place will get you tossed out on your ass. Not here. At this place, touching is encouraged so you get horned up and pay for extra time with them in the back.
I don’t get sucked into that sales pitch — well, except for one girl here. I felt a soft hand on my shoulder and I knew it was the one girl I was thinking about. Her perfectly manicured hot pink fingernails were the first thing I noticed, then that yellow flower ring. I smiled as my eyes met her gorgeous hazel eyes. Her long straight brown hair was pulled over to one side, giving her an innocent façade. Kara. I almost let out an audible groan.
Kara has and always will be my favorite girl. Watching her dance is my favorite perk here, although I can get my own private showing anytime I want in my hotel room. Believe me, I make sure to call her every time I’m in town. And no, if you’re thinking I have to pay for her, I don’t. She’s pretty much my friend with benefits — and I call or text to make sure those benefits are face to face whenever possible. I’ve even had her come down to Atlanta several times for friendly visits.
I have to say, she’s also quite the chatty one. That gets her in trouble all the time at work. I feel bad for her so I pay for a lap dance while she talks. What do we talk about? Her desire to find a new job.
She straddled my lap and bit her lip while she put her hands all over me, grinding herself on my hard dick. “I sent out my résumé to fifty places and I got two callbacks, Matty.” She gave a little jiggle bounce that felt fantastic on my cock. “I’ve got an interview at both of them. Aren’t you excited for me?”
I rubbed my arms up and down her back. God, her skin is so fucking smooth and sexy. “That’s fantastic, Kara. I’m so happy for you. When’s your first interview?” I asked pretending to really care. Actually, I do care a little. I like Kara. I like her a lot. I also like the fact that my “niceness” will most likely get me some head.
“Thursday.” Then she tilted her head to the side and gave me a sheepish look. “Do you think you can help me practice for the interview?” Her hazel eyes silently begged me while her long lashes fluttered in a teasing way. How could I say no to that?
“Sure. Are you off Tuesday or Wednesday night?” I asked as I pulled her close and nuzzled her neck, smelling her sweet scent. I gave her a quick kiss on her neck before looking back into her eyes.
She licked her lips and shook her head briefly, tossing her hair out of her eyes, “Both nights.” Her chest rose as the corner of her mouth turned up slightly while pulling in that full bottom lip between her teeth. The manner in which she replied led me to believe she really wanted to prepare.
My eyes grazed down to her breasts and I watched her nipples harden to tight peaks, anticipating my reply. My tongue ran over my bottom lip as I remembered the last time I had my mouth covering her breasts while I sucked on her hard tight pink buds.
My eyes flicked back to hers as I replied, “Well then maybe you should come over both nights to practice.” Two nights in a row with her would really be nice. The last time I helped her with her résumé, she was very grateful. I thoroughly enjoy her gratitude.
Her eyes lit up and her face showed relief that I was going to help her out again. “Perfect. I’ll be over at six again like last time?” She asked as she leaned over and ran her tongue along my ear lobe. I nodded, agreeing to the time and what she was doing to me. “Come with me to the back room,” she whispered huskily. Damn straight I will.
I leaned over to Clark and yelled above the music, “Hey, I’ll be right back. Make sure these idiots don’t do anything stupid.”
Clark nodded his head as Serena straddled his lap. Without taking his eyes off Ser
ena’s eyes, he replied, “Yep. Got it.” Clark ran his hands along the outside of Serena’s thighs.
Kara took my hand and led me around the stage. It was leather night, so all the girls were dressed up like naughty biker chicks. They were all decked out in leather with whips and spiked bands on their wrists. I prefer lingerie night, but I can get into this too. Kara looked back at me knowing I was checking out the chicks on stage. She gave me a knowing grin.
“How come you’re not up there? I thought with your long dark hair, they’d want you up there for this.” I know she prefers to be up on stage dancing.
“They wanted me out here for lap dances,” she replied with a small eye roll. I nodded my head as I glanced down at her smooth sexy ass. Man, I can’t wait to get my hands on her again. I glanced back up to her eyes and she smiled sweetly at me while she squeezed my hand again. She led me to the small office off to the side that the girls use during their breaks to make private phone calls.
I nodded at Eddie, the bouncer with the largest guns I’ve ever seen. His muscles were so huge, any guy would be an idiot to try something stupid. He always stands guard just outside the door and he also has a key to the door, just in case.
He reached out for a hand shake. “Hey Matt. How ya doin?” He asked with a broad smile as I shook his hand.
“I’m doing really well. Thanks for asking,” I exclaimed. He clapped my back and told me to have fun with Kara. “I always do, Eddie.” He gave me a knowing smile while nodding his head.
I followed Kara into the small room and sat down while she straddled my lap and kissed my neck. “I always love being with you, Matty,” she whispered into my ear and then nibbled on it.
I gave a small groan as I quirked up my left eyebrow and smiled, “Oh yeah? Why is that, Kara?”
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