Welcome
to the weekly Marketing for Romance Writers Book Hooks blog hop! Each
week, a bunch of talented authors share snippets from their books for
your pleasure.
Today
I’ve got a bit from my contemporary BDSM erotic romance novel The Gazillionaire and the Virgin.
When
you’re finished with my offering, I do hope you’ll visit some of
the other authors participating in today’s hop. You’ll find links
at the end of the post.
Blurb
Trust
can’t be bought—it has to be earned.
When
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Rachel Zelinsky meets reclusive genius
Theo Moore, she finds him strangely compelling. Theo is both arrogant
and socially awkward, but he has an aura of power that speaks to
Rachel’s carefully-hidden submissive side. Disturbed and aroused,
she tries to focus on her original objective—a deal to incorporate
his Artificial Intelligence software into her company’s popular
virtual world. Rachel’s not a woman who lets pleasure interfere
with business, but for some reason, she can’t resist Theo’s geeky
appeal.
Theo
Moore can’t be bought. His past battles with poverty make him
deeply suspicious of the billionaire CEO. Still, with her voluptuous
curves and brilliant mind, Rachel embodies his ultimate sexual
fantasy. Too bad his knowledge about sex derives from extensive
research and a stash of kinky porn rather than real-world experience.
That
doesn’t bother Rachel, however. In his bed—in his arms—in his
bonds—she discovers the bliss of total surrender. Rachel may be
Theo’s first lover, but Theo is Rachel’s first true Master—and
the first man to truly touch her heart. It seems that love may
harmonize their differing goals and values, until Rachel’s
unwitting violation of Theo’s trust threatens to tear them apart
forever.
The
Hook
The
minutes tick by, but there’s no sign of him. Should I climb up to
his door and ring? Or wait for him to work up the courage to come out
by himself? Does he realize I’ve arrived? Is he watching out his
window? Or cowering in his room?
I
get more annoyed by the second. I am considering honking the horn,
which I know will embarrass him, when he appears on the second floor
landing. I recognize him by his height and bulk. Otherwise, he’s
transformed.
In
the custom tailored tuxedo, he’s distinguished and elegant. The
sleek black trousers cling to what are obviously powerful, muscular
legs. The jacket highlights his broad shoulders and trim waist. Not
fat, oh no! He moves with unexpected grace, as if the formal clothing
bestowed a sort of gravitas to subdue his usual gawkiness. With his
dark hair slicked back from his forehead, he looks like some
international man of mystery. The spectacles just heighten the
impression of intelligence and sophistication.
Holding
the rail of the gallery that runs along the second floor, he scans
the parking area.
“Over
here, Theo,” I call out of the open window.
He
jumps at the sound of my voice. I think he’s about to bolt, to flee
back into his condo and slam the door. I can practically see the
struggle going on in his body. I hold my breath, waiting for the
outcome. Finally he raises his hand in a feeble wave, and fumbles his
way down the stairs. The strong, self-assured man of a few moments
earlier has vanished. But I remember him. That’s the Theo Moore I
need to cultivate.
He
makes it to the car. I press the auto-release and the door swings
open. “Hi, Theo. Come on, get in. We’re running somewhat late.”
He
ducks his head, folds his long limbs and maneuvers his massive body
onto the leather upholstery. After fastening his seat belt, he
focuses his attention on the blinking, teak-inlaid instrument panel.
He neither greets me nor apologizes.
With
a shrug, I trigger the ignition and back out onto the road. “You
look fantastic, by the way.”
“I
feel ridiculous. Like some performer in a circus. Or maybe a trained
seal.”
“I’m
sorry you’re uncomfortable.” I swing the car out of his complex
onto El Camino Real. “In a way, I guess this is a kind of
performance. The tux really looks great on you, though. You’re
going to impress the donors. And that’s what’s important, isn’t
it?”
“I
suppose so.” He slumps into the bucket seat, sulking.
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https://www.amazon.com/The-Gazillionaire-and-the-Virgin/dp/B075WZS3TN/
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4 comments:
Great excerept. Love the touch of humor.
Is this guy the dom? There must be quite a transformation when he's in private!
Fascinating blurb! This looks hot. :)
I loved this book! SO hot! Theo turns out to be her every dream come true, as she is his. But first they have to learn to trust each other.
My favorite part is that SHE is the gazillionaire, and he's the virgin! Turns that boring trope on its head, and makes it new and exciting!
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