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Yesterday, a curse. Today, an inheritance. Tomorrow…may never come.

The Power of Three

by Teri Polen

Genre

 YA Horror 

 “Polen weaves an imaginative paranormal tale brimming with engaging characters, thrilling action, and well-crafted suspense. Perfect for fans of Supernatural and Grimm, The Power of Three will keep you on the edge of your seat until you turn the final page.” –Jane McGarry, fantasy author

Yesterday, a curse. Today, an inheritance. Tomorrow…may never come.

Beck Teller's family bounced from one rental to another his entire life. When his father inherits an ancestral home, he and his siblings are thrilled to finally settle down, especially somewhere his family has roots. And those roots run deep—right to the on-site family cemetery where tombstone dates prove too many members met untimely fates.

When Beck and his two brothers begin experiencing inexplicable things, they grasp for practical explanations. Then their little sister gets a warning from beyond the grave, and the time for rationalizing is over. They pledge to protect their family and set out to identify the source of the danger and a means to defeat it.

They never expected to discover their house is haunted by a vengeful spirit who has vowed to destroy every descendant in the Teller line.

Centuries earlier, three Teller brothers battled the evil entity. Since then, her wrath has caused generations of suffering and untimely deaths. Now, three more Teller brothers will stand against this wicked being. But this time, the curse must be broken. If they win the final fight, they'll banish the malevolent force forever. But if they lose, their family line ends…and they unleash hell on Earth.

 

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My gaze slid to the headstone beside them. Macie Williams Teller. It looked like Cousin Macie had been their mother. How sad that she’d outlived all three of her children. The pain she’d experienced must have been unfathomable, and she’d lost her sons on the same day. I imagined Mom losing two of us like that. It would destroy her. Dad, too. Sure, they’d still have two of us left, but a loss like that rips your soul apart, and it never quite fits back together the way it once did. 

On the other side of Macie’s grave was Thomas Teller, who I presumed was her husband. He’d passed away five years before their sons. My heart ached for Macie. She’d lost her husband and children far too early, then lived in this big house all alone until she died last year.  

I turned and once again looked over the sea of graves before me. Dozens and dozens of them. Dad was an only child and beyond his parents, I’d never really known any other family on his side. But this branch of the Tellers wasn’t a small family by any means. All these people were related to me in some way. According to Macie’s attorney, my father was the last of the Tellers. 

What happened to this family?

Teri Polen is the author of young adult horror, science fiction, and fantasy novels. Sarah, her debut novel, was a horror finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. ReadFREE.ly named Subject A36 one of the 50 Best Indie Books of 2020. An avid reader, movie watcher, and chocolate lover, Teri lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband and Feline Overlord, Bond. Visit her at TeriPolen.com or on Instagram @Tpolen6

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Frit Woman by Kate Rigby Blog Tour!

 Fruit Woman

Fruit Woman is narrated by Helen Scutt, a quirky and naïve twenty-seven-year-old. The image of the Fruit Woman has appeared to Helen at important times in her life, particularly in relation to her own sexual and spiritual awakening. 

But only now, while on holiday with her extended family, does she get her first warning message from the Fruit Woman. Set in the l980s, Helen returns with her extended family, after a twelve year break, to spend a fortnight at their favourite holiday destination in Devon: Myrtle Cottages.

Due to join them for the second week of the holiday are: Helen's old friend, Bella, Bella's brother, Dominic, and Helen's cousin, Les. But shortly after the family have arrived on holiday, Helen's mother announces that she has also invited along someone from church for the second week of their holiday: Christine Wigg, a friend of the family, and victim of a rape several years before. 

In the context of the family holiday, where games of cards, scatological worries, and deep discussions abound, the story centres on Helen's anxieties over the second week's 'guest list'.

 She's not seen Bella for years, she’s attracted to Dominic in spite of his religious beliefs, and she thinks it a bad idea for her mother to have invited Les, who was originally accused of Christine's rape by her in-laws. Helen's concerns trigger off all sorts of childhood and adolescent memories, but as her anxieties mount, can she make sense at last of what happened years before?

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Kate Rigby has been writing for many decades and is widely published. She's mainly written novels, many of them hard-hitting and/or edgy. She's been published by traditional and small presses before going independent and embracing the digital technology.

 She's also written & published short stories, flash fiction and poems and is currently writing memoirs. She was diagnosed with autism and ADHD late in life which has been life changing.

 She has started a Facebook group for autistic book lovers as well as a second blog called Authistic Words. She is also an M.E. and Fibromyalgia warrior, a hyperhidrosis and migraine sufferer and has suffered lifelong anxiety. Her other interests are reading, music, photography, cats & LFC.

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A Temptress For the Troll Monster Match Book 3 by Rose Kent Book Tour! @SilverDaggerBookTours # #aTemptressForTheTroll #MonsterMatch @rosekentauthor @rosekentwrites

Matchmaking monsters, one heart at a time.

A Temptress For the Troll

Monster Match Book 3

by Rose Kent

Genre

Paranormal Romance

Kate always had a soft spot for the misunderstood and the lonely. As the founder of Monster Match, the premiere matchmaking service for creatures of the night, she took pride in helping vampires, werewolves, sasquatches, and ghosts find their mates. But her latest client would be her most challenging yet.

Grug the troll was a 7-foot, awkward yet gentle giant who loved poetry, daisies, and long walks through the cemetery. After centuries alone under his bridge, he was ready to find love. But female trolls were notoriously picky. Kate would have to dig deep and think outside the crypt to find Grug's perfect match.

Things take a dark turn when Kate discovers that several female trolls who used Monster Match have gone missing. As she investigates, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous underworld of troll politics, ancient curses, and deadly secrets. With Grug's help, Kate must solve the mystery before more lady trolls disappear. Will Kate find Grug a match before he gives up on love forever?

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Step into the supernatural world crafted by Rose Kent, me, the daring alter ego of a passionate science teacher, devoted mom, and proud pet owner. Within my paranormal, fantasy romance stories you will find a fiery mix of lust, love, and magic. I work hard to weave vivid tales of forbidden love, uncomfortable angst, pulse-pounding action, and otherworldly creatures that will keep you hooked from the very first page. Come join me on a wild ride through the realm of the supernatural, where passion and the unknown collide to create a truly magical reading experience.

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Chapter 1- Kate 

“One more pinch of toad wart, a sprinkle of dried rosemary, and a dash of dragon's breath. That should do it, Kate.” Cassie smiled as she wiped her hands on her blue apron adorned with flying cats and dogs.

The aroma of herbs filled the shop, mingling with the sound of fire crackling in the background. The arrival of autumn was sudden and fierce, like a train barreling through our small town of Denny Bay.

I watched Cassie work her magic. She has improved a great deal since we started brewing together. I’d helped her hone her skills, and she had helped me with my newfound powers of channeling nature. “You forgot one ingredient.” I laughed while reaching for a jar of shimmering moon dust on the top shelf. As I sprinkled it into the bubbling cauldron, the potion let out a soft hum and bubbled with a shimmering sheen. 

“Oh, flying broomsticks! I always forget the moon dust.” She frowned as she shook her head. Cassie’s blonde, wavy hair sparkled in the warm glow of the fire. “I’ll remember next time.”

"Don’t worry about it, Cass. We all have those moments," I reassured her with a grin, knowing that her overabundance of excitement for everything she did could lead her to overlook the finer details. Cassie was always moving faster than everyone else. Her wit outmatched most, and her ability to care for nature had always been something I admired.

"It smells perfect," Cassie said, taking a deep breath in through her nose. She had been brewing the potion for a few months now, perfecting the recipe as we gained a reputation as the go-to place for anyone in need of a little extra joy in their life.

She carefully poured the potion into small vials, labeling them with neat handwriting. Each one was unique, tailored to the individual who had requested it. Some were for heartache, others for anxiety or stress. Whatever the ailment, we had a potion for it.

Working with Cassie had become more than just brewing potions with my bestie. We had a true partnership. We blended our unique talents to create something truly magical for the supernatural folk of Denny Bay and beyond. I was just so thrilled. She was happy, and I was happy, and now we could grow the business together like Gram would have wanted.

“This should last the rest of the week. Maybe you should take some time off. I can’t imagine your new husband loves being alone most days.” 

“Wilder knows I’m committed to the shop and to Monster Match,” Cassie said with a smile. “But he does ask me to come home as soon as I can before I even step off the castle’s grounds.”

“That sounds about right. I think you should take the rest of the week off. This is our slow time.”

“It won’t be that slow. Our busiest week is coming up,” Cassie said with an excited grin.

“It’s over a month away. If it’s Halloween you’re talking about.” I laughed.

“You know it’s my favorite time of year. I can’t help but love all the decorations, the pumpkin spice muffins, and let’s not forget Mabel’s famous pumpkin pie, which will be on display at the fair in only a few weeks.”

“Oh, Cass, you crack me up. Take the week off. It’s only September. We have plenty of time for all of that.”

Cassie paused to consider my suggestion, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "Maybe it wouldn't hurt to take a little break," she finally conceded, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "I could use some quality time with Wilder, and maybe even plan a little surprise for him."

I chuckled at her obvious eagerness. "Oh, I can only imagine what kind of surprise you have in mind. Just promise me it won't involve any love potions this time."

Cassie feigned innocence, batting her eyelashes playfully. "Who, me? Use a love potion on my own husband? Perish the thought! Lesson learned." Her face reddened as her mind likely drifted off to an embarrassing moment. One that I hoped she didn’t share.

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Title: Guarded from Sabotage (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) (Blade and Arrow Security Bravo Team Book 2) 

Author: Gia Cobie 

Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Release Date: November 12, 2024 

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I never imagined my life could fall apart so quickly. It all started when my credit card was stolen. I chalked it up to bad luck. A minor annoyance. Until more things started happening—fraudulent loans taken out in my name, my bank accounts drained, and I was even accused of a crime I couldn’t possibly have committed.

And it became terrifyingly clear this wasn’t just bad luck. This was intentional. Someone was methodically tearing apart my entire life, and when I tried to get help, no one would believe me. As the walls closed in, I kept asking myself, who would do this to me? Where can I turn? 

Then my best friend connected me with Blade and Arrow Security, and I realized there’s a silver lining in all this. Dante. A man I met once and never forgot. He believes me. And as this identity theft turns to something much more dangerous, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect me. 

There was a spark from the first time we met. When I met Sarah at our friends’ wedding, there was just something about her that drew me. But she wasn’t available, and I wasn’t looking for a relationship. Not to mention, she lived almost two thousand miles from me. 

A year and a half later, everything changed. I moved to Texas to start up the new branch of Blade and Arrow Security with a group of former Green Berets, just like me. Not long after, Sarah came to us for help. When I go to meet her, she’s just as amazing as I remember. Beautiful. Smart. Kind. 

Single. And now we live less than a hundred miles from each other. Close enough to see if this spark between us can turn into something more. Except she’s a client, and I’m in charge of her case. And I’m worried that pursuing a relationship will cloud my focus. Put her in more danger than she already is. But it’s getting harder to deny my feelings for her. And the more time I spend with her, the less I want to.

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Tears well up, and I sniff against them as I say, “When I told them my car was stolen, they said I was wrong. It wasn’t. The car company repossessed my car. I didn’t know.” My words get higher and faster. “I always pay on time, Dante. Always. Even with all of this… I know I made my last payment. I did.”

 “Sarah…” He carefully cradles my hand between his. “I’m sure you did.”

 “They think I’m making it all up. First the car in Austin, then reporting my car stolen here… I don’t even know if they believe I was mugged. They—” A sob escapes. “They probably think I’m making that up, too.”

 Dante’s expression shifts from compassion to anger.

 In a cold tone he directs at the police, he says, “This is unacceptable. Denying basic first aid? Treating her like she’s a criminal instead of a victim? I’ll be speaking to my contacts on the force about this.”

 Then he turns his attention to me, and his expression softens. “I’m so sorry, Sarah. For all of this.”

 His kindness after everything is my undoing, and I burst into tears.

Gia Cobie is a librarian and author living in upstate New York. In her spare time, Gia enjoys reading and spending time in the Adirondacks. She has a soft spot for cheesy reality romance shows, although she also enjoys paranormal and fantasy.

Gia loves writing about protective heroes and strong heroines in her Blade and Arrow Security, Heroes of Sleepy Hollow, and Green Mountain Guardians series. In the mood for some paranormal romance? 

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A Broken Reflection by Shelly M. Patel October 7 - November 1, 2024, Virtual Book Tour!

In the game of deception and betrayal, nothing is ever as it seems, not even murder.

Secrets would be revealed in the dead of night, and lives would be changed forever. With each body count rising, Claire and Stephen began to unveil the truth, exposing the dark side of their seemingly perfect lives. In the shadows, Jessica watched from the sidelines with grave anticipation, ready to take hold of her moment. The game of cat and mouse had begun. Will Claire and Stephen be able to ride out the storm and rebuild their lives? Will Jessica seal her place next to Stephen no matter what the cost? Will the killer ever be caught?

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Genre: Mystery/Suspense

Published by: Self-Published

Publication Date: October 2024

Number of Pages: 256

ISBN 9798350963038

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Claire

It’s probably going to sound crazy to you, but I felt as though someone was watching me all the time, night, and day. You know how it is—you sense these things. Well, I did, anyway.

That’s right; I could sense it. A hole the size of a crater slowly burned in the back of my head, created by their stares. By ‘they,’ it wasn’t clear who it was that watched me yet.

But they were there, for sure.

An eerie silence had seemed to follow me everywhere, and it was impossible to shake that feeling of someone observing from afar. Someone spying, tracking me.

Knowing everything…

I shook my head quickly as if it could banish the intrusiveness from my head.

Damn, these wretched thoughts! I said to myself. But every time, a chill would run down my spine like icy fingertips tracing their way up and down my back. Taunting me, Poking fun at me.

My eyes darted, nervously searching for any sign of movement in the crowd, but there wasn’t anyone out of place; everyone seemed totally normal. Well, except for me, of course.

Okay, I’m just exaggerating, but you know how it is when you feel pursued like that.

I almost dared not glance back, afraid to ask who it could be, feeling as if they were observing me again, peering in on everything like a pervert.

The idea sent shivers up my spine, making the hair on my arms and back stand on end. And my gut clenched as if it would make me vomit, just that sensation of someone there, knowing everything I did, every tiny move. Initially, a tingling came to my scalp, which gradually traveled down my head and neck before settling into the back of my skull.

It was the same nervousness that had pervaded me when taking my dental admission test; it was that cold bite gnawing at my gut, a feeling unwilling to go away. This was a warning, and that was clear; a terrible thing was about to occur.

It was an omen, a premonition if you like. Something very bad would be coming my way.

Soon.

To try and regain my composure, I closed my eyes.

There was little doubt that if Stephen had overheard me saying all this, he’d have me committed to a mental institution.

I needed to zero down on the task at hand.

So, I took a half-day off work, using it to come here.

I’m all by myself now. See. Look around! Who can wish me harm?

Choosing the proper dress for the charity ball hadn’t been easy either; after all, who liked wasting time wandering from store to store? I supposed some girls didn’t mind it. Some even claimed to like shopping. As for me, it was loathsome, a chore, and irritating.

However, the attire had to be suitable for the occasion. The planning committee had chosen to preserve the masquerade ball theme for this year’s event.

Phyllis was in charge this year, so Stephen and I wanted to show our support.

I had little interest in the woman, but as Stephen often reminded me, I should “be nice, Claire.” He played golf with her husband, Bob, you see, and Bob happened to be Stephen’s long-time friend and business partner. Both were decent guys; they wanted me to back Phyllis up and ensure the event went well. It was something I had to do—according to Stephen.

And Stephen was never wrong about this kind of thing, was he?

But Phyllis was the kind of person who always seemed to try too hard. She needed to be liked to extremes, so she was a bit of a people pleaser, always fussing about something.

It all had to be just so, just perfect. So annoying. Everyone had to love everything about her, big or small as if she would implode if you missed a moment’s flattery.

Phyllis had an oblong face framed by a short blonde bob hairstyle that she thought made her look stylish and sophisticated, but to me, it smacked of desperation and made her look maternal.

But despite this, people seemed to love her enthusiastic and friendly demeanor. Phyllis would pop up no matter where she went or what group she joined.

“Everything all right for you, dear?”

Or “Oh, your hair is lovely, dear,” she would say.

Or “Wherever did you buy such a divine dress?”

“Look at you,” she enthused. “Your makeup is so on point today! Very pretty, sweetie.”

Ugh. Her words were creepy, all this excessive enthusiasm about every topic imaginable. I’d look around me when it happened, and the weird thing was that everyone around Phyllis looked as if they felt charmed by her efforts. But weren’t they ultimately exhausted from all the energy being thrown their way, like I was?

And then there was that other thing—the other side of her.

***

Excerpt from A Broken Reflection by Shelly M. Patel. Copyright 2024 by Shelly M. Patel. Reproduced with permission from Shelly M. Patel. All rights reserved.

Shelly M. Patel enjoys writing mystery books. Her first Children's book, Jake has Dyslexia, entered the Reader's Choice award in 2021. In 2023, she won second place in CloutBooks for the Reader's Choice Award for her novel When Secrets Kill. She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, three beautiful children, and their dog, Teddy.

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Cruiser Dreams Kerrion Empire Book 2 By Janet Morris Book Tour!

The cruisers called.

She answered.

Cruiser Dreams

Kerrion Empire Book 2

By Janet Morris

Genre

 Fantasy, Science Fiction 

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONALLY

 RENOWNED SILISTRA QUARTET.

The cruisers called.

She answered.

Cruiser Dreams, Book II in the three-book Kerrion Empire saga

Cruiser Dreams . . . She is heir to an empire beyond all imagining, where interstellar cruisers have become increasingly sentient and man's role among the stars is transformed.

In this epic of political treachery, interstellar security, human passion, and artificial intelligence, Morris continues the saga of the fiery girl Shebat, stolen away from a decaying and primitive Earth to be the adoptive heir to the Kerrion Empire. Molded to serve the designs of the Kerrion state, Shebat instead becomes the harbinger of change sweeping the civilized stars.

Against the chaotic background of simultaneous social and technological revolutions, Shebat finds that the man she loves is her implacable enemy, that the man she reluctantly married is perhaps her single ally, and that her space-faring cruiser may be her only true friend.

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"A fascinating and lyrical story, told with great invention..." - Peter Straub, author of Shadowland and Ghost Story

"Not since Dune have we witnessed a power struggle of such awesome intensity!" Eric Van Lustbader, author of The Ninja and The Bourne Legacy.

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"Packed with intrigue, spiced with romance . . ." -- Publishers Weekly

"Fascinating . . . Recommended!" -- Booklist

Janet Morris is an international best-selling author who lives with her husband on Cape Cod.

Everything you've seen or read till now took you only to the brink . . .

Neither pure fantasy, nor straight science fiction, nor earthbound dynastic saga, Dream Dancer is a stunning amalgam of all three. It is a family saga with the epic appeal of Dune and the action and excitement of Star Wars. It is a saga of love, power and treachery that will appeal to men and women equally; full of action, compulsively readable and quite unlike anything being published in the realms of fantasy today.

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"Packed with intrigue, spiced with romance . . ." -- Publishers Weekly

"Fascinating . . . Recommended!" – Booklist

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Bestselling author Janet Morris began writing in 1976 and has since published more than 30 novels, many co-authored with her husband Chris Morris or others. She has contributed short fiction to the shared universe fantasy series Thieves World, in which she created the Sacred Band of Stepsons, a mythical unit of ancient fighters modeled on the Sacred Band of Thebes. 

She created, orchestrated, and edited the Bangsian fantasy series Heroes in Hell, writing stories for the series as well as co-writing the related novel, The Little Helliad, with Chris Morris. She wrote the bestselling Silistra Quartet in the 1970s, including High Couch of Silistra, The Golden Sword, Wind from the Abyss, and The Carnelian Throne. This quartet had more than four million copies in Bantam print alone, and was translated into German, French, Italian, Russian and other languages.

In the 1980s, Baen Books released a second edition of this landmark series. The third edition is the Author's Cut edition, newly revised by the author for Perseid Press. Most of her fiction work has been in the fantasy and science fiction genres, although she has also written historical and other novels. Morris has written, contributed to, or edited several book-length works of non-fiction, as well as papers and articles on nonlethal weapons, developmental military technology and other defense and national security topics.

Janet says: 'People often ask what book to read first. I recommend "I, the Sun" if you like ancient history; "The Sacred Band," a novel, if you like heroic fantasy; "Lawyers in Hell" if you like historical fantasy set in hell; "Outpassage" if you like hard science fiction; "High Couch of Silistra" if you like far-future dystopian or philosophical novels. I am most enthusiastic about the definitive Perseid Press Author's Cut editions, which I revised and expanded.'

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Wicked Knight, Book One by Diana A. Hicks Release Blitz!

It all started with a lie that ruined Luca Gallo’s reputation so when Donata Salvatore ends up in his classroom again, it’s the perfect chance for revenge. He’ll teach her a lesson she’ll never forget. Readers who enjoy steamy, forbidden, student-teacher romances will devour Wicked Knight, Book One by Diana A. Hicks, a dark mafia romance.

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I want my happily-ever-after… He wants revenge.

It all started with a lie. When I was in high school, I ruined Mr. Gallo’s reputation. Now I’m in his classroom again. I’m older and most definitely over him. Except, Professor Gallo isn’t over me. Does the grumpy and hot-as-hell college professor have reason to hate me? Yes. Does he intend to punish me for what I did to him years ago?

 Also yes. Professor Luca Gallo has a lesson for me that I’m sure I will never forget. Authors Note: Wicked Knight is book one in the Knight Duet, featuring Luca Gallo and Donata Salvatore. It is a standalone teacher-student romance set in The Society World.

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I shut the door behind me with shaky hands. Now that I was here, my anger had subsided, and I couldn’t remember what had possessed me to come and argue with Professor Gallo about my grade. Slowly, I lifted my gaze and wiped my palms on my skirt. I had expected him to be glowering at me as he liked to do. 

But instead, he was focused on the papers in front of him. Had I misheard him? Maybe he hadn’t been talking to me when he said the word enter. Did I just barge in on him in his own office…again? Well, this time it was different. Before, when I was fifteen, I had been determined to hand in my v-card. This time, it was about something way more important. My academic career at Columbia. “Don’t linger. What do you want?” He asked, without looking up from his reading. “Um.” I glanced around his big office to calm down.

Guest professors seemed to get the red-carpet treatment. My chemistry professor shared an office with another colleague, and that room wasn’t even as big as this one. There was something old school and manly about the space. Had Luca brought in all the leather furniture and books? He even had a reading nook facing the window, with a view of a hidden courtyard beyond it. This was, for sure, all his stuff, neatly organized and strategically placed. Did this mean he was planning to stay beyond his temporary assignment? Butterflies flapped wildly in my belly. I still had two more years of undergrad. 

It would be nice to have him so close by. I inched closer to peek at whatever had his full attention. Who the hell was Ava Conti? And why did he have a picture of her? For some stupid reason my chest hurt. That voice in my head that always made me do crazy things to get his attention got louder. I clearly saw myself swiping all the papers off his desk and throwing myself at him. Wait. No, I couldn’t do that. I glanced up and met his angry gaze. How long had I been standing here like an idiot, ogling his office and all his things? “Um.” 

He rose to his feet. “It’s not an actual sentence, Ms. Salvatore.” Oh, so he did remember me. “I meant, I came to talk about my grade. There seems to be a mistake.” I stood a little taller. “A mistake? What kind of mistake?” He prowled around his desk. He was definitely taller than I remembered. I peeked at him through my eyelashes. Then glanced down. Shit. I already knew that didn’t work on him. To add to my nerves, he reached for my top with those long fingers. I held my breath as he fastened the top two buttons on my blouse.

Oh no, I wasn’t trying to seduce him. Did he think that? Well, if he did. This was a clear no. He had no interest in seeing any part of me. “Try again.” He took in a deep breath as if he was running out of patience. “You gave me an F.” I jutted out my chin with determination. “I know I did.” He perched himself on the edge of the desk with his legs extended out in front of him. “Are you here to give me a recount of all the grades I’ve handed out today, Ms. Salvatore?

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About Diana A. Hicks

 

Diana A. Hicks is an award-winning author of steamy romantic suspense and science-fiction romance. When Diana is not writing, she enjoys hot yoga, kickboxing, traveling, and indulging in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. 

She lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with her two children and husband. Connect with Diana on social media to stay up to date on her latest releases. 

Praise for Diana A. Hicks: "Hicks' first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and suspense...A sexy and irresistible tale for fans of contemporary romance." - Kirkus Reviews

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