Blurb
She’s
just inherited a tattoo parlor…and the hunk who comes with it.
Lauren’s
in a helluva mess. Not only has she lost her corporate HR job, she’s
just inherited Wicked Brand, a struggling West Palm Beach tattoo
parlor…along with the virile dude who runs it. Lauren’s
full-figured, sorta pretty, and wanting him badly. Dream
on. She’s here to sell the place
as quickly as possible for some much-needed cash and score a new
position in the corporate world.
Dante’s
sinfully hot with a killer smile and beautifully inked biceps. He
sees the heat in Lauren’s eyes despite her conservative appearance,
recognizing the dynamite woman she could be if she’d just loosen up
and have some wicked fun. Dominance and submission. Making love in a
public place. Having her lush body always accessible to and ready for
his.
Unwilling
and unable to keep their hands to themselves, Lauren and Dante turn
to carnal games and seduction. Until lust turns to surprising need
and friendship to something deeper that might just change their
futures.
Excerpt
“Are
you here for a piercing?” He gestured to another wall filled with
pictures. His biceps flexed.
Lauren
wanted to touch them, feel their strength and heat.
“You
can see what we offer in those photos. We also have binders of what
we’ve done for past clients to give you an idea of what you might
like.”
For
someone who prided herself on her no-nonsense professionalism, she
was having a hard time not drooling over his freaking arms. What was
wrong with her? She knew better than to lust after a guy like him.
That path only led to her nursing a humiliating rejection at best and
a broken heart at worst. She tore her gaze from his biceps and looked
at the photos he was showing her. “Do people really get their
tongues tattooed?”
He
grinned, showing perfect teeth. “You bet.”
“Why?”
He
shrugged good-naturedly. “Why not?”
He
wasn’t the least bit uptight. How Lauren envied that. “Have you?”
“Have
I what?”
“Had
your tongue tattooed? Or are the ones on your arms the only ones you
have?”
His
smile broadened. He spoke conspiratorially. “I have another, though
not on my tongue.”
She
hoped he hadn’t inked the prize behind his fly. His equipment had
to be as awesome as the rest of him. No way could anyone improve on
nature’s perfection.
He
regarded her thoughtfully, his gaze warming her in places she hadn’t
thought about in far too long. Easily, he took in her short blond
hair, her clothes, and her features, including the small mole near
her mouth. There, he lingered. A faint smile touched his lips.
Lauren’s
throat and cheeks grew hot. With his approving gaze, too much desire
rushed through her, making it difficult to breathe.
He
flushed, too. “Let me get those binders so you can look through
them.”
“No,
don’t. Please. That’s not why I’m here.”
His
dark eyebrows lifted. “You’re selling something?” He glanced at
her purse and looked around her, possibly for an organization caddy
stuffed with her product line.
“Uh
no. I’m here to take over.”
“Take
over?”
“Uh-huh.”
He
looked lost. “As in what?”
“This
place.” She gestured to the parlor. “I own this business and
everything in it, including you.”
About Tina
Tina
is an Amazon and international bestselling novelist in erotic,
paranormal, contemporary and historical romance for traditional
publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic
Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. Three
of her
erotic
novels
were
Readers'
Choice
Award
winners.
Another
three were
named
finalists
in the
EPIC
competition.
One of
her erotic
contemporary
romances
was chosen
Book of
the Year
at the
French
review site
Blue Moon
reviews.
The Golden
Nib Award
at Miz
Love Loves
Books was
created
specifically
for one
of her
erotic
romances.
Two of
her titles
received an
Award of
Merit in
the RWA
Holt
Medallion
competition. Another two
won second place in the NEC RWA contest (different years). Tina is
featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before
penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company
in Story Direction.
