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DRILLED – out today!

Do you remember DRILLED? 😉

This story was originally released as part of the FILTHY AND RICH box set right at the beginning of this year. Now, it’s available all on its own, with an amazing cover! ❀

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When construction worker Danni goes to the latest job site over the weekend to redo some of her crew’s sloppy work, she doesn’t expect the billionaire owners of the company, Blake and Evan, to be working overtime as well. What starts out as a flirty invitation to cool down with a swim turns hotter than Danni could’ve ever imagined. Soon Danni finds herself longing for more than a casual fling with her billionaires, but how could they ever want more with a simple construction worker?

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I have been releasing little snippets and teasers on my Facebook Page and in my newsletter. Now, as a special treat, here is a full excerpt from DRILLED, just for you…

Danni’s heart pounded. Had this stunningly attractive man just asked her out? She was dressed in her denims and plaid shirt, the two of them in their expensive shirts and dress pants. She was sure the matching suit jackets and ties were back in their offices. Why the hell would these corporate suits want to have a drink with her?
Both men were well-built and muscled. One had his shirt open to the waist, and she could see glimpses of his six-pack abs. The other’s chest was visible above his few open buttons and he also clearly worked out. They weren’t just desk jockeys.
The one who’d asked her for a drink had thick, wavy hair that was long and glossy on top and trimmed short on the sides. And his voice was so velvety deep she thought she’d melt on the spot.
He was essentially clean shaven, with just the hint of a shadow around his jaw, whereas the other had a beard, thick and close cropped. His hair was straight and a sandy brown, but with natural golden highlights.
“I’m not really dressed to go out anywhere,” she pointed out, hoping they weren’t serious about reporting her if she didn’t join them for a drink. “I was going to go for a swim afterward. That’s why I’m wearing my bathing suit.”
She’d seen them eyeing her bikini top. The shock on their faces made her realize they thought she was blatantly revealing her bra.
“What a brilliant idea,” the sandy-haired man said. “There’s a pool in the building. Blake and I would love to cool off, too. Why don’t we all go for a swim together?”
“I’m down for that,” the man called Blake said.
“Is it a health club or something?” she asked.
“No, it’s a private pool.”
Wow, Topaz Industries was known for treating its employees well, but she didn’t realize they had a private pool. She wished she worked for them. She had intended to stop at a public pool near her town house. It was always crowded, which she hated, but she loved being in the water.
“You wouldn’t be breaking any company rules taking me with you?” she asked.
Blake grinned. “No worries there.”
“I guess that would be okay. I still have about two hours’ work.” She frowned. “Except that you wanted me to stop drilling.”
“Don’t worry about it. We’ll figure it out. Do you have a cell with you?”
She nodded and grabbed her phone from her bag and handed it to him. He tapped in a number.
“Text me when you’re done.” He smiled, his face beaming. “I’m Blake, by the way. And this is Evan.”
She shook his hand firmly. Then Evan’s. “I’m Danni.”
Evan grinned. “Well, you’re the prettiest Danni I’ve ever met.”
As they turned and walked away, she couldn’t help admiring their tight butts.
Their names were Blake and Evan. Something about those names nagged at her, but she couldn’t quite place why…

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JENNA’S BEST FRIEND’S FATHER, COLLECTION 1 – out now!

JENNA’S BEST FRIEND’S FATHER, COLLECTION 1, the set of the first two stories in my Jenna series from me writing as Ruby Carew, is available now!

As Ruby I write red hot erotica stories that’ll curl your toes. 😉 All of Ruby’s stories are short and sexy little treats – for adults only! This book contains taboo erotic BDSM encounters between a younger woman and an off-limits sexy older man – and his best friend! They two stories can be read alone, or you can follow Jenna through her whole journey…

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I’ve been attracted to him for a long time, but he is totally out of bounds. He’s my best friend’s father and I know I shouldn’t be lusting after him. But now he’s offered me a summer job at his place and things are heating up between us. He has just one rule. Don’t look inside the room.

But I just can’t resist… When I look inside, everything changes.

Then, when his friend shows up, and a spark flares between us, I find that the punishment and pleasure skyrocket as I am mastered by both sexy older men.

Warning: This taboo story is for adults only. It contains erotic encounters between two sexy older men and a younger woman. All characters are 18 and over.

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Some secrets are worth pursuing – especially when discovering them means you might be punished…

JENNA’S BEST FRIEND’S FATHER, COLLECTION 1: http://bit.ly/2smxATY

Book 1, Jenna’s Punishment: http://bit.ly/2sk7zaU
Book 2, Jenna’s Two Masters: http://bit.ly/2s99Gig

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I’ve also been releasing snippets, excerpts, and teasers on my Facebook Page and in my newsletter from both stories. Sign up and pop over to make sure you can see all the sneak peeks! 😉

Here are a few to get you started…

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Read all about Jenna’s Best Friend’s Father now…

 

 

JENNA’S PUNISHMENT – new from Ruby Carew!

The newest story from my naughty alter ego, Ruby Carew, is out today!

JENNA’S PUNISHMENT, Book 1 in Jenna’s Best Friend’s Father series.

As Ruby I write red hot erotica stories that’ll curl your toes. 😉 All of Ruby’s stories are short and sexy little treats – for adults only! This book contains taboo erotic BDSM encounters between a younger woman and an off-limits sexy older man. And the stories can be stand-alone, or you can follow Jenna through the whole series…

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I’ve been attracted to him for a long time, but he is totally out of bounds. He’s my best friend’s father and I know I shouldn’t be lusting after him. But now he’s offered me a summer job at his place and things are heating up between us. He has just one rule. Don’t look inside the room.

But I just can’t resist…

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Some secrets are worth pursuing – especially when discovering them means you might be punished…

Jenna’s Punishment (Book 1) – OUT NOW!: books2read.com/u/mZw9MR

Jenna’s Two Masters (Book 2) – coming June 27th: books2read.com/u/3kZRn8

And, just like Ruby’s other releases, both stories will also be available in one box set – Jenna’s Best Friend’s Father, Collection 1 – coming soon!

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I’ve also been releasing snippets, excerpts, and teasers on my Facebook Page and in my newsletter! Sign up and pop over to make sure you can see all the sneak peeks! 😉

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Here’s a sexy little snippet for you…

I stepped from the shower and dried off. Oh, damn, I’d left my clothing out by the pool. I glanced at my bathing suit floating in the sink where I’d left it to rinse. I really didn’t want to pull on that wet thing again.

I sighed and wrapped the bath towel around myself. Cade had gone out to do some grocery shopping and had told me he probably wouldn’t be back until after I’d gone home. I opened the door and peered out, then hurried down the hallway to the kitchen, and out the patio doors. I picked up my clothes from the patio chair, but then glanced around, and decided to pull them on right here.

I leaned over and stepped into my shorts, then pulled them up. As I was fastening them, the towel slipped away and fell to the ground.

Damn. I leaned over and picked it up, then turned back to the chair.

“Jenna.”

I glanced up at Cade’s shocked voice, then my cheeks heated as his gaze glided over my naked breasts.

Oh, God, I was both mortified, and extremely turned on. His gaze locked onto my nipples as they peaked to hard nubs.

Then he spun around. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to
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I grabbed my top and pulled it on. “It’s okay. It wasn’t your fault. I forgot my clothes out here and thought
 well, it doesn’t matter. You can
 uh
 turn around.”

Slowly, he turned back to me and I noticed a huge bulge pushing against his jeans. And his gaze wavered over my breasts as he tried valiantly not to look at my hard nipples pushing against the thin cotton of my top.

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Read all about Jenna’s Punishment now…

HEAT is your next scorching summer read!

My next release, HEAT, is available now!

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When Rikki’s first love dies in the line of duty she vows to keep her heart guarded and never give it away again.

After moving to a new town for a fresh start, she is given the opportunity to show off her photography skills and shoot a sexy fireman calendar. Although taking the job might bring up painful memories, she knows this is her best chance at fulfilling her dreams of becoming a professional photographer.

While out with her new roommates, Rikki meets Simon and Carter and feels an instant spark of attraction
 to both equally gorgeous and tempting men. This is the same intense feeling she had the first time she fell in love. But how can she feel that way about two men?

When she arrives at the firehouse to shoot the calendar, she is surprised to find that Simon and Carter are firefighters so she immediately pulls back on their growing flirtation. But Simon and Carter are men who know what they want, and they want Riki. As the chemistry between them ignites Rikki finds it hard to resist falling prey to her steamiest fantasies.

Now she has to choose between keeping her heart safe… or taking a chance on love
 and possibly losing everything.

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With passion so blazing hot, you don’t want to put this fire out…

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Here are the first couple teasers I’ve been releasing in my newsletter! I’ve been posting snippets, excerpts, and teasers on my Facebook Page too. Sign up and pop over to make sure you can see all the sneak peeks! 😉

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Take home TWO sexy firemen today!

DIRTY TALK is complete!

Dirty Talk, Blissful Surrender, the fourth and final episode in my Dirty Talk series, is available now! If you’ve been waiting for the whole story to start in on Tal and Sonny’s journey, now is your chance.

WARNING: If you are not caught up on this series, there may be spoilers below – just scroll right to the bottom for all the links you need! 😉

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Sonny has a debilitating fear of men. Tal is a scary looking tattooed bad-ass. Can Tal get Sonny past her fear and help her become whole?

After the incident with a man from Sonny’s past, Tal’s actions drop a barrier between him and Sonny that might be too devastating for either of them to get past.

Tal’s future is uncertain and Sonny has to face some things she doesn’t know if she can handle. Especially without Tal.

Although their relationship seems broken beyond repair, Tal tries to be there to support Sonny through her ordeal. Sonny finds strength in all that’s happened to her
 and to Tal
 and fights for what she wants.

She tries to convince Tal that despite what has happened, his nature is not that of a violent good-for-nothing as he’s come to believe most of his life. She opens herself to him, showing him her full vulnerability and trust, and they experience an intimacy and closeness neither would have believed possible.

Afterward, will Tal close up again and walk away, denying the future they could have together? Or will Sonny be able to convince him that, despite what they’ve both suffered, love can conquer all?

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SPECIAL BONUS:

Just like with the other three stories, when you buy this book, you’ll also receive an erotic audio from the story. Be sure to listen to it alone—or with your lover—and be ready for your panties to melt right off! 😉

Take home this very tender and moving HOT erotic romance series today!

http://books2read.com/u/bzpz6G

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Blissful Surrender is the fourth and final exciting episode in my Dirty Talk series, a poignant erotic romance about a woman struggling with her sexuality because of a devastating trauma from her past, and the strong, sensitive man who helps her find her way. If you love wounded bad-assed alpha heroes with a strong, protective streak like I do, then you’ll want to follow Sonny and Tal on their very special journey!

Here is the first couple teasers I’ve been releasing in my newsletter! I’ve been posting snippets, excerpts, and teasers on my Facebook Page too. Sign up and pop over to make sure you can see all the sneak peeks! 😉

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http://www.OpalCarew.com/ReaderGroup

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The full Dirty Talk series includes:

#1: Dirty Talk, Secret Pleasure: books2read.com/u/mBeLMR
#2: Dirty Talk, Whispers in the Dark: books2read.com/u/mV7Vap
#3: Dirty Talk, Sweet Release: books2read.com/u/38D7Ka
#4: Dirty Talk, Blissful Surrender: books2read.com/u/4Xg9La

 

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DIRTY TALK 3, SWEET RELEASE is available now!

Dirty Talk, Sweet Release, the third episode in my Dirty Talk series, is out today!

AND the final episode of this series, Dirty Talk, Blissful Surrender, is up for pre-order now – and set for release next week! The wait is almost over!

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Sonny has a debilitating fear of men. Tal is a scary looking tattooed bad-ass. Can Tal get Sonny past her fear and help her become whole?

After learning a terrifying secret about Tal, Sonny is been thrown into emotional turmoil and draws away from him. Tal thinks she’s backing away because of the step forward he helped her take in her sexuality.

Later, Sonny finally learns about Tal’s past demons and that draws the two of them closer together. She asks him a very special
intimate
 favor that helps her take another tentative step forward in her healing journey.

But as the oppressive bonds of pain begin to loosen, and she starts to think she might become whole again, she runs into someone from her past, and that encounter strips her of all the progress she’s gained.

Can Tal save her from the devastating pain of losing herself again? Or will his actions only make things worse?

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SPECIAL BONUS:
Just like with the first two stories, when you buy this book, you’ll also receive an erotic audio from the story. Be sure to listen to it alone—or with your lover—and be ready for your panties to melt right off! 😉

Take home this very tender and moving HOT erotic romance series today!

books2read.com/u/38D7Ka

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Sweet Release is the third exciting episode in my Dirty Talk series, a poignant erotic romance about a woman struggling with her sexuality because of a devastating trauma from her past, and the strong, sensitive man who helps her find her way. If you love wounded bad-assed alpha heroes with a strong, protective streak like I do, then you’ll want to follow Sonny and Tal on their very special journey!

Here is the first couple teasers I’ve been releasing in my newsletter! I’ve been posting snippets, excerpts, and teasers on my Facebook Page too. Sign up and pop over to make sure you can see all the sneak peeks! 😉

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And remember, if you do sign up for my newsletter, you’ll also receive a free erotic read!
http://www.OpalCarew.com/ReaderGroup

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The full Dirty Talk series includes:

#1: Dirty Talk, Secret Pleasure: books2read.com/u/mBeLMR
#2: Dirty Talk, Whispers in the Dark: books2read.com/u/mV7Vap
#3: Dirty Talk, Sweet Release: books2read.com/u/38D7Ka
#4: Dirty Talk, Blissful Surrender: books2read.com/u/4Xg9La

A FARE TO REMEMBER is out now!

A FARE TO REMEMBER is now available – the wait is over!

This is a very special release for me. It was actually my husband who suggested the idea for this book, years ago. It’s been 15 years in the making, and now it’s finally out there! I’m so excited to hear what you think!

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Stevie has given up on love and just wants a simple life driving her taxi. But her plans are turned upside down when gorgeous billionaire Reid Jacobs steps into the back of her cab. Commanding and mysterious, he’s a temptation she can’t resist—and soon their torrid one night stand leads to an intoxicating affair.

In Reid’s strong arms, Stevie finds herself falling harder than she ever imagined. But is she ready to trust again? And when his business partner falls for Stevie, will it change everything? One thing is clear: she’s about to take the ride of her life
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Take home the sexy ride of A FARE TO REMEMBER now!

https://books2read.com/u/mlKOAZ

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Here is the first of the teasers I’ve been releasing in my newsletter! I’ve been posting snippets, excerpts, and even a sex teaser on my Facebook Page too. Sign up and pop over to make sure you can see all the sneak peeks! 😉

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And remember, if you do sign up for my newsletter, you’ll also receive a free erotic read!
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DIRTY TALK, Whispers in the Dark, is out now!

DIRTY TALK, Whispers in the Dark, is out now! The wait is over! 😉

Whispers in the Dark is the second exciting episode in my Dirty Talk series. If you love erotic romance with a poignant story, a deeply wounded alpha hero who will do anything to protect his woman, and a heroine struggling to accept love, then this is the book for you!

BONUS: When you buy this book, you’ll also receive the erotic audio that Sonny listens to in the story. (This is a second audio, different than the one from the first story.) Be sure to listen to it alone–or with your lover—and be ready for your panties to melt right off!

Just buy DIRTY TALK, Whispers in the Dark and you’ll find instructions inside on how to get it. 

You can listen to the PG version of the audio sample from Book 1 here: https://youtu.be/62_UJcReJAY

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Sonny has a debilitating fear of men. Tal is a scary looking tattooed bad-ass. Can Tal get Sonny past her fear and help her become whole?

Sonny longs to feel the intimate touch of a man. But she is haunted by a past trauma that leaves her terrified of being with a man.

She has found one way to cope. A stranger’s voice has been her salvation. She regularly listens to the sensual audio she found on-line, submitting to the man’s voice and allowing him to take her to ecstasy again and again. His sexy yet deeply caring tone makes her experience what it would be like to be truly desired by a man. She’s come to trust that voice.

Despite his scary appearance, Sonny feels an overwhelming attraction to her new next-door neighbor. She should be afraid of him, but something about him overrides that fear.

When Sonny is finally introduced to Tal, and hears his voice, she is shocked to find he is the man from the tape. She avoids him, unable to face the stranger who unknowingly brings her to ecstasy.

When Tal meets Sonny, he senses in her a kindred spirit. The haunting pain in her eyes draws him, but he flinches every time fear flickers across her face when she sees him.

When he finally confronts her, asking why she’s avoiding him, she tells him she heard the audio he’d published on the erotica sight and, to his total shock, she tells him that audio saved her life. Then she tells him about her past, tearing his heart in two.

It becomes clear that she is as deeply attracted to him as he is to her. He vows to find a way to help her get past her pain and be with a man.

Buy Whispers in the Dark today to follow this touching yet sexy story!

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TO BUY THE BOOK:

To buy DIRTY TALK, Whispers in the Dark (second in the series, out now!):
https://books2read.com/u/mV7Vap

And just in case you have not read DIRTY TALK, Secret Pleasure (first in the series):
https://books2read.com/u/mBeLMR

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Here are some of the teasers that I’ve been releasing on my Facebook Page. Hop over to see all the snippets and sneak peeks!

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Sign up for my Reader Group for exclusive uncensored samples of the erotic audios: www.Opalcarew.com/ReaderGroup

(And as always, you’ll also get some great free reads!)

 

MEAT – New Delicious Release!

The wait is over! Get your taste of MEAT today!

Warning: This is a hot one! 😉

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Just one taste isn’t enough


I ran into Rex Keene—literally—when I was trying to catch my flight and his muscled, tattooed arms stopped my fall. Then our flight gets canceled, and we’re stranded in the same hotel room together…it ended up being the steamiest night of my life. All I knew is that I had to see him again.

I just didn’t expect him to show up a week later in the restaurant I manage
as our new head chef. But the generous, tender man I spent that night with is gone; instead he’s arrogant, demanding, and terrorizing the staff. But he won’t give up until we’re together – and I’m not sure I can stay away.
Which man is real? Who is Rex Keene?

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I’ve been releasing sexy quotes and snippets on Facebook leading up to my release day. Here are a few of the quotes I’ve been posting…

“I’m cold and . . .” She bit her lip.
He stood up, hoping this was going where his fantasies had gone moments before.
She stepped closer, gazing up at him with need in her doe-like eyes. She rested her hand on his chest, the feel of her soft fingers on his naked flesh causing an ache in his groin.
“I thought maybe you could help me warm up.”
He almost groaned out loud.

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“I’ve got to warn you. I’m big,” he said.
She grinned and stroked her hands over his shoulders. “You know, you don’t have to sell yourself. I’m already on board.”
“No, I mean, I’m big enough you might have problems.”
She quirked her eyebrow. “Are you saying you’re more man than I can handle?”

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And MEAT is getting rave reviews!

The Mile High KINK Book Club gave Meat a 6-star.. er… I mean 6-KINK review!

“The storyline is perfect and crafty with a great fairytale HEA. What more can you want? Oh yeah, toe-curling, sheet-pulling and table grabbing hot sex!”

“Opal Carew is my new favorite author. If her library is filled with this much intoxicating and scorching hot sex, I will have to create a 6-KINK TBR list with just her books alone.”

Check out the full review here.

And get your taste of MEAT now! 😉

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Mastered 2 Box Set Author Spotlight Series, Day 5: Resistor by Madelynne Ellis

mastered2 quote card madelynneEllisWhat’s more irresistible than a hot, tattooed alpha rock star? One playing hard to get! Rocker, Spook, is about to take a sinful turn in Madelynne Ellis’ Mastered 2 story, “Resistor”!

Sex is the last thing on Spook’s mind, or he wishes it was. “Resistor” by @MadelynneEllis, part of #Mastered2! http://amzn.to/1EyxSHj #BDSM

Rhythm guitarist, Spook Mortensen doesn’t want a second chance with sound engineer, Allegra Hutton– not over a table, in a limo or in bed.

Spook Mortensen has one rule when it comes to relationships: just say no. He has his reasons. Good reasons. His policy of total abstinence has kept him out of trouble for years. Sex ought to be the last thing on his mind, but whenever go-getting sound engineer Allegra Hutton shows up, she doesn’t just hijack his libido, she downright screws with it. The only way to deal with her is to tie her up.

Alle realizes she’s upsetting Spook’s rhythm, but she’s under no illusion that he’s the right top to warm her bottom.

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“Let’s go into the party suite.”

It was only a few short steps across the hall. Spook tried the door handle, then ushered her inside. The huge room was all decked out for when the auditorium emptied. Tables and chairs set out around the edges, canapés on the bar, and row upon row of filled crystal glasses waiting to be served.

Spook grabbed a glass off the nearest tray and downed it in one long gulp before reaching for another.

“In need of Dutch courage?” she asked.

“Guess so.” Second drained, he went for a third. “Course it’d help if it was something stronger than pissing sherry.” He slammed the glass back down against the tablecloth, then looked a little sheepish, possibly over how much force he’d used, though equally it could have been over his treatment of her. Perhaps indicative of its quality, the glass remained intact.

“OK!” He paused to drag both hands through the front of his hair, which left the blond strands sticking up. “Yeah. I’m sorry, I —”

“I’ve driven you to drink,” she remarked, casting a glance at the row of empties.

“Demented,” he corrected her. “You’ve driven me demented, as if the band didn’t do that already.”

“Pretty impressive of me, given we haven’t spoken for months.”

He took a deep breath and sighed, but faced her straight on. “I thought about you. A lot.

Maybe too much. Definitely too much.”

“Nice things?” she asked. Yes, she was fishing for compliments, but hey, five minutes ago she didn’t think they’d ever be having this conversation.

“Depends on your definition of nice.”

“Naughty,” she replied. “As in things that turned you on, and maybe got you sweating a little, and hard.” She flicked her gaze down to his loins and back.

Spook gave a groan. “I’d be lying if I said otherwise.”

“So, why didn’t you call?”

His hand shot out to seize another drink. Alle curled her fingers around his outstretched arm, making him pause. Slowly, he released the stem of the glass and steadied his gaze upon her face again. “Because this can’t be.”

“Why not? Is there someone else?”

“No — hell, no!” His brow furrowed. “There’s nobody.”

“Then you’re making no sense. What’s wrong with us enjoying some adult fun?” She sought his hand to link their fingers together.

Spook’s frown only deepened at the sight of their palms pressed together so tightly, but, she noticed, he didn’t pull away. “Alle, I can’t be who you want me to be.”

The ludicrousness of the remark surprised a smile out of her. “You are who I want you to be.”

“No.” He freed his fingers from her grip and used them to cover her mouth. ‘I’m not. I know you think you’ve found the person who’ll give you what you’re craving, but I’m not that man. I can’t
 I’m sorry.’

‘Did I imagine you tanning my arse?’

‘No.’

‘Am I supposed to believe you’re not interested in doing it again?’

‘Of course not.

“Then what? Why? If you want it and I want it
 Spook, we want the same thing, don’t we?

Why are you so dead against exploring that?”

He clammed up, lips pursed, deep, ocean-blue eyes downcast as he turned his hand to cup her cheek and chase a tear of frustration that tracked down her face.

“It was good between us, Spook.”

“Yes, it was. Better than good.”

She blinked, trying to clear her eyes, and not crumple into a blubbering heap. She was stronger than that. She didn’t cry, not with four brothers who’d mocked her mercilessly for it.

Tears had never got her what she wanted, quite the opposite. At home, her tears were what had marked her as a girl and had stopped her from getting her the same deal as the rest of her siblings. She couldn’t wipe the salt tracks from her skin though, without knocking Spook’s hand out of the way, and no matter what, she wouldn’t break that contact.

“I’m not worth crying over.”

“I’m not crying.”

He caught another tear on his fingertips and brought it to the tip of his tongue. Mesmerized, she watched him taste it, and felt her panties get wet. Sweet mercy! She could see him doing that after he’d pushed her to the limits of her endurance and she was just a breath away from numbness, sunk deep into a sort of sub-space of stretched nerves, surrender, and bliss. Her gasp left her lips gently parted and the remainder of her breath caught in the top of her lungs.

Spook’s gaze fixed upon her breasts, then lifted slowly back to her mouth.

She was going to kiss him.

She didn’t care if he pushed her away.

She was going to kiss him.

Kiss him now.