Craven
and his friend Anthony are in over their heads the night they're
caught spying on Beresford Hall. When Craven meets the dark,
mysterious Dominic Beresford, he wonders if fate really does step in
and take you by surprise when you least expect it.
Dominic
Beresford has led a licentious existence, one that includes wealth,
luxury and a carefree attitude when it comes to sexual liaisons . . .
until the night he catches two young men spying on his property.
Intending to frighten them into never breaching the privacy of
another again, he takes them at gunpoint into Beresford Hall.
He
is inexplicably drawn to one of the young spies, Craven Saunders, and
cannot fathom how this handsome young man was able to turn his world
upside down in such a short time. Dominic’s game of cat and mouse
suddenly runs amuck.
The
question is . . . just who is the cat and who is the mouse?
Review
Snippets
“Magnolia
Heat is well worth the read. I will be looking for more from Ms.
Diablo in the future (especially if Craven and Dominic are involved.”
Book of The Week and 4.5 Stars” Whipped Cream Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Carnal
delights that are erotically written and hot, hot, hot to read. The
sexual interactions are incredibly well written.” Rainbow Reviews 5
Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“This
book moves along at a very fast pace, keeping you on the edge of your
seat, panting for more. Magnolia Heat is a great read!” Dark Divas
5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The
way Diablo breathes life into her characters is fabulous. From the
sexy mysterious Dominic Beresford to the unassuming student Craven, I
was hooked from page one!” Moonlight, Lace and Mayhem, 5 Stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excerpt
“Craven
Saunders, sir, and we weren’t snooping―”
“What
do you call it, young man, agate-picking?” He shook his head, his
voice stern. “I detest it when someone lies to me. If you’re
determined to spy on others, be man enough to admit it.”
“Yes,
sir.”
“Yes,
sir, what?”
Craven’s
tone took on the innocent pleading of a child. “We were spying, Mr.
Beresford, but I promise it won’t happen again.”
“Oh,
I’ve no doubt about that, Mr. Saunders.” He arched his neck, the
sleek, hair shining like onyx beneath the candlelight in the room. “I
must inform you, my valet, Higginbotham, claims you’ve been spying
for weeks. Knowing Higginbotham is an honest man, I conducted an
investigation myself last Friday eve.” The man swiped a hand across
his erotic mouth, the gesture turning Craven’s knees to marmalade
and his already dry throat to an arid desert.
Craven
hung his head. Damn, he could do nothing but confess. “Your man
spoke the truth.”
When
Craven garnered the courage to look at him again, the man gave a
shake of his head. “Craven, an odd name, is it not?”
“Yes,
sir,” he interjected. “It means―”
“I
know what it means―weak, spineless, fearful.” The world tilted on
its axis when the man took another step toward him and raked him over
with those deep blue orbs. “Do the adjectives describe you,
Saunders?”
“No,
Mr. Beresford, sir, I don’t believe they do.”
He
studied the man, captivated by smooth, silky cadence of his voice. If
indeed Beresford stood before him, Anthony couldn’t have been more
correct. Magnificently stunning, he oozed male virility. The dim
light of the bedchamber could not hide it. His mouth full, his nose
straight, every feature of his face must have been crafted by a
skilled artisan, or, perhaps, a patient God. Craven couldn’t drag
his gaze away from the man’s luminescent orbs. His stomach
somersaulted and he longed to be touched by him, fucked senseless.
Had he been out in the sun too long that day?
“Well,
we shall test the theory about your namesake.” The man’s languid
once-over sent shivers down his spine. Closing the remaining distance
between them, he took Craven’s chin between his thumb and index
finger and forced him to look into those piercing eyes. “What makes
you think my name is Beresford?”
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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.
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