About HARD TO HANDLE:
ONCE BURNED
Sadie Howard never dates a guy more than once-but Fate has other plans for her when it comes to Aiden Downey, the one that got away. Aiden loved her, left her, and broke her heart. Yet suddenly she's bumping into him at every turn, driven to distraction by his wicked grin and rock-hard body. Now she can't resist finishing what they started-as long as she doesn't let herself fall in love . . .
TWICE AS TEMPTING
Aiden Downey threw away the best thing he ever had when he let Sadie go, and now he's determined to win back the woman he's always wanted. Sadie agrees to let him into her life-and her bed-as long as there are no strings attached. But Aiden's not about to make the same mistake again. Can he convince her to take a second chance on a once-in-a-lifetime love?
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You can checkout my original thoughts on Hard to Handle: http://sillymelody.blogspot.com/2013/10/spotlight-review-hard-to-handle-by.html. However, a quick some up would be Sadie and Aiden are hot for one another. Aiden was a bone head, but has a good heart. Sadie has personal issues to deal with.
Excerpt from Hard to Handle:
Excerpt from Hard to Handle:
“Sadie!” He caught her easily, snagging her elbow and pulling her
into the one of the open, unoccupied rooms along the hallway. The room was
dark, the only light came from the hall and sliced across the floor at an arc.
Aiden steered her behind the open door, out of sight from any passersby.
He released her arm. She wouldn’t look at him. “Sadie.”
It took every drop of her dwindling courage, but she finally lifted
her eyes to his.
“That’s it?” he asked, his mouth a grim line.
She blinked at him, feeling a flash of fear and regret that soon
morphed into anger. “You asked, I said no,” she said, her voice shaking.
“Actually, you said you were sorry.”
She sighed. “I am.” Because she couldn’t marry Aiden. She couldn’t
marry anyone. She was a hopeless wreck where men were concerned and—
“So my only options are to take you to bed or lose you forever?”
She blinked at him. “Are you quoting Top Gun?”
“Maybe.” The corner of her lip tipped into a cautious smile. “Are
those my only options?” he asked, his voice quiet.
“I can’t marry you, Aiden,” she whispered, closing her eyes so she
wouldn’t have to look at the disappointment swimming in his.
She felt his hand caress her shoulder and a moment later was
enveloped in heat as he stepped into her comfort zone. Only, when Aiden was in
it, she felt more comfortable, not less.
“Okay,” he said, stroking her face.
She opened her eyes.
“You win.”
His eyes held no clue as to what he meant by that. “What?”
“Did you mean it when you asked me to take you to bed tonight?”
Her heart slammed into third gear. He wasn’t serious…was he? She
made the mistake of challenging how serious he was moments ago. She’d been dead
wrong. Now he was suggesting…oh. Wow. But that was before…before he’d proposed
to her. Before he’d forced her into a tight, dark corner where she couldn’t
breathe. “Aiden—”
“I want you to ask me again.” He walked her one step backward. Then
two. She allowed him to advance until her butt bumped against the wall.
She shook her head, but there was no conviction in it.
“Ask me again,” he repeated, looking scarily serious. His hands
were heating her hips through the material of her dress. He kept his stormy
eyes on hers, refusing to allow her to escape. “But only if you still want me.”
Her breaths came in short pants. “I do.”
“Then ask.”
When he was this close, she couldn’t fight. But maybe…maybe she
didn’t want to fight. Not about this. She wanted him; she hadn’t lied about
that. And he’d be worth it, she knew. Being with Aiden here, or anywhere, would
be better than going home alone and reliving the pain of turning him down. But
Aiden wasn’t arguing about his proposal. Which made this decision that much
easier.
Sadie licked her lips, took a breath, and asked the damn question.
“Will you…take me to bed?”
His hold tightened on her hips. “Yes” came his gravelly response.
“To bed.” He kissed her lips. “To your car.” He kissed her neck. “Up against
this wall.” He leaned into her body, his erection pressing firmly against her
belly.
About Jessica Lemmon:
Jessica
Lemmon has always been a dreamer. At some point, she decided head-in-the-clouds
thinking was childish, went out, and got herself a job . . . and then she got
another one because that one was lousy. And when that one stopped being
fulfilling, she went out and got another . . . and another. Soon it became
apparent she'd only be truly happy doing what she loved. And since "eating
potato chips" isn't a viable career, she opted to become a writer. With
fire in her heart, she dusted off a book she'd started years prior, finished
it, and submitted it. It may have been the worst book ever, but it didn't stop
her from writing another one. Now she has several books finished, several more
started, and even more marinating in her brain (which currently resides in the
clouds, thankyouverymuch), and she couldn't be happier. She firmly believes God
gifts us with talents for a purpose, and with His help, you can create the life
you want. (While eating potato chips.)
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Both books looks good! Thank you for the great giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt!! Very intense! Thanks!
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