Blurb
The
dreaded day had arrived. And this year, February 14th, had
a dual meaning. Since his breakup a month ago with his boyfriend,
Valentine Giovanni, Deke’s life seemed meaningless. What had he
expected? The moment Val found out he’d cheated on him, the shit
hit the fan... and Deke’s shoes hit the pavement.
He
didn’t have time to explain why he cheated, and Val wouldn’t
believe him. Val deserved better, a submissive that completely
trusted him, who’d commit wholly to his rough sex and demands. So
rather than talk over his fears and insecurities, Deke forced a
breakup by exposing a liaison with another man.
It
was a painful scene, an angry, gut-wrenching debacle that ended in a
screaming match. Deke thought he’d feel relief when it was over,
but every day was more dismal than the last, and all he felt was
emptiness. He’d never loved anyone like he loved Val. He realized
that now.
And
tonight, he planned to grovel and beg for forgiveness, prove his love
to the man.
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Scorchingly hot (handcuffs, bondage, spanking)
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Standalone novella
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No cliffhangers
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Happily-Ever-After
Excerpt
Val’s
rage filled up the empty space between them. It radiated off him like
hot vapors. Deke realized so many things at that moment, his stupid
compulsiveness, his underestimation of what made Val tick. Even if
Val decided to give him another chance, and that was a big if,
Deke would have to regain his trust, prove he could take whatever his
Dom dished out. Right now, both seemed insurmountable.
Deke
closed the distance between them again. “I’m asking for another
chance. I won’t ever hurt you again, and deep down, I know I make
you happy.”
Val
stared at him and pushed a long lock of ebony hair from his forehead.
When his blue eyes bore into his, Deke almost dropped to his knees
and begged.
“This
is something you realized just now?”
“No,
I realized it in the month we’ve been apart. I dissected every
moment of our relationship, tore apart every fiber and reason for my
indiscretion.”
“Ha!”
Another curt laugh from Val. “Is that how you dismiss cheating,
call it an indiscretion. Jesus, Deke, I don’t know whether
to laugh at the absurdity or cry over the stupidity.” He blew a
long puff of exasperated air. “Why should I believe you wouldn’t
cheat again?”
Stammering
like a school boy, he said, “I’ll prove it to you, do anything
you ask.”
“Anything?”
“Yes.”
His heart thudded at the thought of what Val would demand from him.
“I’ll do whatever it takes to have you back in my life again,
like it was before.”
“Your
punishment will be severe.”
Deke
swallowed, hard. “I expect it to be. I can take it; let me come
home with you and prove it.”
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About the Author
Keta
Diablo lives in the Midwest part of the United States on six acres of
gorgeous woodland. When she isn't writing or gardening, she loves to
commune with nature. A pair of barn owls returns to the property
every year to birth their young and show them off in the high
branches of the oak trees. Nothing more adorable than these white
fluffy babies with heart-shaped faces. A lifelong animal lover, Keta
devotes her time and support to the local animal shelter. Emma
LaPounce, a rescued feline, has been her furry companion for the last
ten years.
Keta
is an award-winning and bestselling author who writes in several
genres: Western Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance and
Contemporary Romance. Occasionally, she writes Gay Romance.
Her
books have received numerous accolades, including RWA contest
finalist, Authors After Dark finalist, Top Pick of the Month and
Recommended Review from many top review sites, and Best Romance
Finalist from The Independent Author Network.
Keta
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1 comment:
Hello, Keta!
Welcome to Beyond Romance!
This sounds intense. Many authors shy away from the depth that exists in a D/s relationship, but clearly you don't.
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