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To any authors/publishers/ tour companies that are looking for the reviews that I signed up for please know this is very hard to do. I will be stopping reviews temporarily. My husband passed away February 1st and my new normal is a bit scary right now and I am unable to concentrate on a book to do justice to the book and authors. I will still do spotlight posts if you wish it is just the reviews at this time. I apologize for this, but it isn't fair to you if I signed up to do a review and haven't been able to because I can't concentrate on any books. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. I appreciate all of you. Kathleen Kelly April 2nd 2024

20 October 2017

Enthrall Sessions by Vanessa Fewings Cover Reveal and Giveaway!



Enthrall Sessions by Vanessa Fewings Cover Reveal Genre: Erotic Romance Cover Designer: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Enthrall (Book 1):


This is the world of the forbidden. This is the embrace of Enthrall.

Mia Lauren is a single, twenty-one-year old working in a West Hollywood art store who dreams of one day becoming a fashion designer. When an unexpected offer arises to work at Enthrall, L.A.'s premier fetish club for the wealthy, Mia accepts. It's a salary beyond her wildest imagination.

Mia becomes the secretary to the club's assistant director, blond and broody Richard Booth. Richard is not only one of L.A.'s most beautiful and wealthiest men, he is also the club's senior dominant. Mia is both drawn and terrified when he reveals flashes of his white-hot passion, threatening an unbound pleasure like no other. She knows her attraction may be her undoing, but the spellbinding feelings render her powerless to resist his advances.

What Mia cannot know is that Enthrall's dashing founder and director thirty-year-old Cameron Cole, who is also the club's psychiatrist, has lured Mia to save his best friend and patient Richard from his obsession with thrill seeking. Cameron masterfully sets up sexy scenarios to ensure the collision of Richard and Mia, hoping that love will save him.

However, despite Cameron's noble intentions, he also finds himself enticed by Mia's haunting innocence. Passion and pleasure stir, forming a dangerous love triangle. This is the world of the forbidden. This is the embrace of Enthrall.

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Enthrall Her (Book 2):

This is the escalation of the forbidden. This is the power of Enthrall.

Deemed too feisty to train. Too defiant to dominate. Mia's journey into the world of the forbidden takes its next step.

Richard Booth, her master, must make the crucial decision...let her go or give her over to the only man who can her truly subjugate her, Cameron Cole, Director of both Enthrall and the preeminent BDSM manor Chrysalis, and a connoisseur of the dark arts. Cameron's gift with shaping blossoming submissives will ensure Mia reaches her potential, a destination that may take her too far.

Mia's choices will lead her to places both within and without that she never dreamed possible.

But when her training is complete, will Cameron be able to return her to Richard, or will her transformation have bewitched him beyond repair?

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Enthrall Him (Book 3):

This is the reward of the forbidden. This is the ecstasy of Enthrall.

Billionaire Cameron Cole is the one in control. He makes the decisions of both pleasures and punishments. He is the ultimate master.

Owner of L.A.’s preeminent BDSM clubs, Cameron has yet to relinquish the all encompassing control of his submissive, twenty-one year old Mia Lauren.

Mia’s training unlocks a maelstrom of passion. A powerful connection. An unpredictable result. Her uninhibited journey intensifies by the day, but there are new complications on the horizon.

A powerful rival of Cameron’s has emerged with a relentless desire to make Mia his own. Lance Merrill has the means and the will to take what he believes is his and bring down an empire in the process.

Mia is taken by Cameron to London for her protection. Her obedience will be tested in ways she could not have foreseen. Richard Sheppard, her former master, has decided it’s time to take her back. Will Cameron give her over?

Or will the choice be hers?

In the rousing third novel of the renowned Enthrall Sessions, author Vanessa Fewings guides her readers through the uncharted territories of raw passion into the most heated corners of the human heart.

This is true obsession. This is the time for Mia to Enthrall Him.

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Enthrall: Cameron’s Control (Book 4):

Passion has a price. Fortune has a fate.

In the realms of business and pleasure, Cameron Cole is a billionaire without equal. In the boardroom and the bedroom, Cameron quite simply dominates.

One woman has pierced his infamous armor and unexpectedly seized his heart. Her reward? Everything a submissive could desire: A master’s total protection, unconditional love, and a ceaseless romance that continues to transform her by the day. 
Cameron demands complete submission, and he will get it.

He has everything a man could want. Everything a woman desires. But every master is put to the test.

Cameron’s arrives in the form of a past love. The woman who once suffered immeasurably when he refused to marry her, now seeks revenge. If she can’t lay claim to Cameron, no one can.

This woman is dangerous. She has secrets. Secrets about his current submissive. About those close to him. Secrets that could destroy everything he’s worked so hard to achieve.

The choice will have to be made: business or love? The rule of an empire? Or the heart of a woman?

Cameron’s Control in the first novella in the acclaimed erotic romance series The Enthrall Sessions by Vanessa Fewings.

With this new story, Fewings continues to expand the seductive world that has captivated readers around the globe, a collection that includes the three novels Enthrall, Enthrall Her, and Enthrall Him.

Cameron Cole has returned… and he’s waiting for you.

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Enthrall: Cameron’s Contract (Book 5):

Enemies swirl. Boundaries break. Love shatters.


The master is being challenged like never before, but those who claw for his possessions will feel his wrath. Billionaire Cameron Cole is a man without equal. For his true wealth is his intellect.

Words bind, and once ink soaks paper, lives change.

With Cameron’s Contract, the second novella in the bestselling Enthrall Sessions, author Vanessa Fewings raises the stakes and deepens the passion for a world renowned psychiatrist and his beloved submissive.

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Enthrall: Richard’s Reign (Book 6):

RICHARD'S REIGN is book six in the USA TODAY Bestselling ENTHRALL SESSIONS by Vanessa Fewings.

This is his story.

Richard Booth is the senior dominant at the elite BDSM club Enthrall, a thrill-seeking bad boy with an insatiable appetite for dangerous sports and disciplining submissives. His signature brand of wielding pleasure and pain has spread through whispers in Hollywood.

Andrea Buckingham is a young, gorgeous, rising actress on the verge of tackling the movie role of a lifetime, but the strains of a celebrity lifestyle and the relentless demands of a fierce filmmaker threaten to extinguish her rising star.

Andrea pleads to Richard for a salvation from her troubles that only he can provide. But is she too lost to be found? Too fractured to be fixed?

Vanessa Fewings plunges her readers into new depths of passion.

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Enthrall Secrets (Book 7):

ENTHRALL SECRETS tells the long-awaited story of Scarlet Winters, the infamous, fiery dominatrix from the exclusive Los Angeles BDSM club Enthrall.

The Obsession of the Forbidden. The promise of salvation. 


That was his offer. If I surrendered completely. I’d be rewarded with nothing less than my very own salvation. 


And I needed it. Quite simply, I was drowning until billionaire Danton Belfort swept me up into his world. 


His unmatched reputation for mastering submissives was legendary. His methods cruel, yet beautiful. Commanding, yet delicate. He was willing to do whatever it took to reach beyond my veil of pain and ensure a transformation that would render me reborn as the most dazzling of dominatrixes. 


If the process didn’t obliterate me. 


All I had to do was survive. Survive him. Survive myself.

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Enthrall Climax (Book 8):
 
The unforgettable romance of Mia and Cameron is hotter than ever.

Mia Lauren is set to become the wife of powerful billionaire Cameron Cole. A lifetime of realized dreams and fulfilled desires lay ahead...but their entire world is about to come crashing down.

An intimate betrayal fractures Cameron’s empire, springing forth new threats from every direction. Everything is at risk. Everyone is in danger. Before Mia and Cameron can relish the rewards of the journey, they must survive its climax.

Some passions live forever.

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Vanessa Fewings is the USA TODAY bestselling author of the ENTHRALL SESSIONS. 

THE CHASE is the first in her sizzling new romantic trilogy from HQN Books followed by THE GAME. The third book in the series THE PRIZE will be released in June 2018. 

  Prior to publishing, Vanessa worked as a registered nurse and midwife. She holds a Masters Degree in Psychology. She has traveled extensively throughout the world and has lived in Great Britain, Germany, Hong Kong, Cyprus and the USA. 

Born and raised in England, Vanessa now proudly calls herself an American and resides in California with her husband. 

  For more info on Vanessa:  VanessaFewings.com  

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Human Connection by Arthur F.Coombs Book Tour and Interview!



During the past twenty-five years, Art has worked in leadership positions with a number of global firms and their call/BPO centers worldwide. Currently president and CEO of KomBea Corporation, Art has served for more than a dozen years developing and marketing tools that blend human intelligence and automation to improve call center phone interactions. Find out more about Art’s company, KomBea,  HERE>

Art has also served as executive vice president of business development and strategic initiatives for First-Source; CEO and founder of Echopass Corporation (the world’s premier contact center hosting environment, which was acquired by Genesys for about $110 million); CEO of Sento Corporation; and managing director and VP of European business development for Sykes Enterprises.

Art is a widely published author of methodologies for BPO/contact centers, outsourcing, and technical support, and has served in leadership positions at Hewlett-Packard, VLSI Research, a nd RasterOps.

What started more than twenty years ago with a presentation in Paris has positioned Art as a charismatic, innovative, and sought-after speaker across the globe. His authentic style of delivery, solid content, and practical applications leave his audiences ready to make a difference in their own spheres of influence.
Without a doubt, Art’s heartfelt and humorous insights captivate and inspire all who hear him. Now, with his number one bestselling book Don’t Just Manage—LEAD!, everyone can experience Art’s inspiring storytelling!

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Sixth U.S. president John Quincy Adams, a man who knew a lot about effective leadership, maintained that the most successful people were those whose actions inspired others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. These people were the ones who left the sidelines, entered the fray, and threw themselves into life. They were the ones who forged a nation and achieved the impossible. They were the ones who truly connected to life, to others, and to themselves. 

Today, the world needs human connection more than ever. It needs people who strive for deeper relationships, not just surface recognition, who come at life with the enthusiasm, energy, and excitement that bind people together. These people have a powerful impact on all around them. 

Leadership guru Art Coombs combines fresh perspectives, profound experience, engaging information, and unforgettable stories into a simple formula that will result in rich connections as you live, laugh, learn, love, and lead those who mean the most to you. Begin today to live the authentic, abundant life you were meant to as you build and shape the connections that change everything.


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  1. What is your largest unfulfilled dream, and what are you doing to reach it?
    1. [ART] Another tough one.  I would like to write more, publish more, teach and speak more.   I am slowly trying to make myself available for all of the above.

  1. What is the hardest thing you've ever done?
    1. [ART] Getting straight A’s in college.

  1. Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
    1. [ART] The lesson learned in this book for me was connecting with others through empathy, and real love is the only true way to enjoy and live a rich, abundant life.

  1. What is your favorite part of writing?
    1. [ART] I love it when you have an idea or epiphany pop into your head and the struggle to articulate and explain the idea in writing.  I also love telling stories in written form.

  1. Do you have any advice for other writers?
    1. [ART] Do not let the doubters, nay-sayers, or critics stop you.  Do not let the dark gremlins in your own mind stop you.  Let your voice be heard.  Write 1000 words a day, whether you want to or not.

  1. What was the hardest part of writing your book, and how did you overcome it?
    1. [ART] Pulling all the stories together in a coherent orchestrated manner.  I love collaborating with other writers and editors.  They always help me overcome the obstacles I seem to make bigger and uglier than they really are.

  1. Now that we've gotten to know each other tell me a story. It can be long or short. From your childhood or last week. Funny, sad, or somewhere in between. Just make sure it's yours. What's your story?

    1. [ART] Just yesterday I was boarding a plane at the Washington Reagan Airport in D.C.  This was one of those times I was not pre/checked through the TSA security line.  As I was approaching the line to push my carry-on bags through the x-ray scanning machine, there was a lovely young lady talking very loudly, (OK let’s be honest she was screaming), to all those in line to “please remove your laptop and put it in a bin all by itself.  Remove your shoes and belt.  Please remove anything in your pockets, phones, keys, coins, passport, ticket… anything at all.  Please take all liquids out of your bags and place them in a bin.  This includes waters, gels, toothpaste, cottage cheese… anything considered a liquid.”  Now I have flown a ton.  I have many millions of miles under my belt, but I have never heard a TSA person call out cottage cheese.  I looked around, and the others in line were acting like it was the most normal request they have ever heard.  I was stunned.  As I got up near the young lady, I had to ask.  So, with a wink and a smirky smile, I looked at her and said, “Cottage Cheese”?  She looked at me with the straightest face and said: “yes cottage cheese, do you have cottage cheese in your bag?”  My reply, “no Ma'am I am cottage cheese free today, but I am so glad you reminded me.  Next time I will be sure to pay particular attention when hauling my cottage cheese around the country.”  She never cracked the tiniest smile.  I had to chuckle.  Are there really that many people hauling containers of cottage cheese around that this is now part of her regular daily routine? I do not know why but it just made me snicker all the way to my gate.  Cottage Cheese.  Really?


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Mermaids and the Vampires Who Love Them by Debra Goelz Blog Tour and Giveaway!


Mermaids and the Vampires Who Love Them
Debra Goelz
Published by: Hachette Audiobooks
Publication date: October 17th 2017
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Sixteen-year-old Waverly Fishwater believes that people who act suspicious are asking for her to spy on them. When she eavesdrops on one of her dad’s clandestine meetings, she learns that mermaids are being abducted. Fearing no one else will save them, Waverly swaps her tail for legs and heads to the site of the disappearances, but it doesn’t go as planned. After exposing mermaidkind to humanity, Waverly has to come to terms with leaving the home, friends, and school she loves. For her safety, she must go to a remote boarding school on the California coast.
Waverly discovers her new classmates are from a multitude of supernatural species, including werewolves, fairies, and minor Greek gods. But the bigger problem might be all the mermaid-blood loving vampires, and the fact that the most infuriating one has taken an interest in her already.
She must navigate this weird new world where her class schedule includes time-traveling history, fairy dance, interspecies biology, and sand-sculpting vain gods with rock-hard abs. The biggest letdown is that she still has to take algebra, even though polynomials are not her friends.
Just when she’s starting to fit in, she begins to unravel a dark plot that could destroy the bayside school and the oceans beyond. As she gets close to solving the mystery, the mernapper takes hold of her mind and hides the clues that will piece it together. Waverly is left with the knowledge of one thing: she’s next.
If Waverly is to expose the scheme and take out the mastermind, she’s going to have to rely on the most dubious kind of help-reckless gods, single-minded werewolves, and virtuous fairies. To avoid a supernatural catastrophe, Waverly must rally this eccentric band of heroes, learning to rely on the help of others in order to stay afloat.
Listen to an audio sample here!


There is an audio sample posted of Chapter 1 on Bandcamp: https://wattpad.bandcamp.com/album/mermaids-and-the-vampires-who-love-them and a snippet of Chapter 4 on Audiobooks.com: https://audiobookstore.com/audiobooks/mermaids-and-the-vampires-who-love-them.aspx 


Author Bio:
Debra Goelz is a refugee from Hollywood where she served for ten years as a financial executive for such companies as Universal Pictures, Dino de Laurentiis and Jim Henson Productions. Her performing career began and ended with her puppeteering a chicken during the closing scene in "Muppet Treasure Island." After garnering over 9 million on-line reads, her award-winning YA fantasy, "Mermaids and the Vampires Who Love Them," will be published by Hachette audio on October 17, 2017. She lives in a redwood forest in rural Marin County with her husband. Her two children have abandoned her to seek a college education in New York.


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Just Right: A Something Just Ain't Right Novella by Sheena Binkley Book tour and Giveaway!


Just Right:
A Something Just Ain't Right Novella
by Sheena Binkley
Genre: Interracial, Mystery & Suspense, Romance 

What happens when the chaos ends and their normal life begins? 


It has been three years since Hayley and Morgan Carter experienced the turmoil caused by Morgan’s family. Now that the threats, kidnappings, and shootings are behind them, the two can now live a normal life with their two-year-old son, Morgan Jr. While Hayley is living her dream as an event coordinator for a high-profiled company, Morgan decided to go into law enforcement and become a detective. With their lives slowly falling into place, the two will soon find out that things are not what they seem. 
As the two receive some surprising news from a former nemesis, they must decide what is best to protect themselves and their loved ones. Will the two result back to their former lives to keep their happily ever after, or will it be too late? 


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Love.
A lot of people take that word for granted. Some do it because they’re scared to be loved by someone, or feel that they shouldn’t be. I have felt that way before, all because of the things I have done. I never thought I was worthy of it.
Until I met Hayley.
Hayley is and always has been the love of my life. When I first laid eyes on her, I knew she would be the one for me, but I let my personal views on love and life get in the way of happiness. When she made me realize how precious life can be, I let all of my past feelings go and just lived. That’s something I haven’t done in a long time. Since I have been with Hayley, I never looked back. Even with all of the bullshit that has happened with us, our love became stronger, which I’m happy for every single day.
Since Hales and I got married, we have been living a pretty normal life. We have a two- yea r-old son, Morgan Jr., who we call MJ. That boy is certainly a handful but I enjoy being a father to him. It’s definitely the highlight of my day. Not only are we parents, but Hales is working as a private event consultant with a high-profiled agency, while I took an extremely different career path. I decided to become a cop.
Yep, a cop.
After the incidents concerning my family, I wanted to give back to society in some sort so I decided to go to the academy. Throughout the training, I kept wondering if I was doing the right thing, but when I looked at what I have been through and the future that I will have with my family, I knew I was making the right decision. Two years later and I was promoted to being a detective. With my new title, I knew one thing I wasn’t going to do and that was abuse my badge like my so called father did. To be honest, I think that was another reason why I went into law enforcement.
Sometimes, I have to laugh at the life that I’m living right now. Me, Morgan Carter, the former womanizer, is talking about happiness and love and living a normal life. That’s something I’ve never experienced, but I’m glad that I’m able to now.
“Morgan! Morgan?!”
I looked over to see Hayley staring at me. She is still as beautiful as when I first laid eyes on her all of those years ago. Her curly hair was now a honey brown color to match her honey skin tone. Her brown eyes looked into mine as she gave me a huge smile and leaned closer to me.
“Hey, baby. I didn’t hear you come in.”
“That was because you were asleep. Long day?”
I slowly sat up from the couch and looked around. I looked down at my clothes realizing that I was still wearing the suit that I’d gone to work in.
“You must really have had a long day if you’re still in your clothes.”
“I guess I laid down as soon as I walked in.” I slowly replied.
“Luckily MJ is staying with my parents tonight, or you probably would have forgotten to pick him up,” Hales said. She paused before speaking again. “Or did you forget that he was spending the night there?”
I sat up on the couch and ran my hand through my hair. “I guess it’s this case I’m working on. Between meeting with the Sergeant and working these damn stakeouts, I guess I just lost track of everything.”
Hayley smiled and sat down beside me. She motioned for me to turn so that my back was facing her.
“I guess a massage is in order then.”
“That would be nice.”
Once her hands were on my body, I immediately relaxed. Just having her near me was all I needed.
“I know you can’t talk about any of your cases, but…”
“You’re right… I can’t. As much as I want to I can’t jeopardize any type of information we have on certain suspects. Not just that but I don’t want to put you or MJ’s life in danger.”
“I understand, baby. I just wanted to understand how your days are with you working on the force. I still find it hard to believe that you’re on the force.”
I chuckled. “I think no one saw that coming.”
She turned me so I could face her again. She ran her fingers through my hair and smiled. “I know why you’re doing it, though. You needed to find a purpose for everything that has happened with your family.”
“Let’s hope I don’t have to deal with any of them again.”
“I hardly doubt it. With Travis, Will, Caroline, and Sophia still in prison and Rick dead, that will be highly unlikely that you’ll come across any of them again.”
I leaned my back on the couch and sighed. “I have thought about it, though. Whether anyone would try and come after us again.”
“Morgan…”
“Hales, even though we have been living this perfect life, we still shouldn’t let our guards down. There could be other people out there who are working with Travis but just haven’t made their move yet.”
“Do you think you’re overreacting a bit? It’s been almost three years, baby. If anyone was going to do anything, they would have done so already.”
“Do you really think that? If anyone does make another move, cop or not, I will be ready.”
Hayley sighed. “Maybe I just got too comfortable with actually living a normal life compared to us always on the run looking over our shoulders.”
“I sort of forgot too, but just for a little while.”
Hayley leaned her head on my shoulder and I wrapped my arms around her. She gave a soft sigh.
“Should we be worried about this now, though? Your cousin is getting married next week, so whatever thoughts you’re having, you shouldn’t worry him about it.”
I caressed her shoulder, knowing she was right, but I can’t stop thinking about it, especially when I have information about Travis being released from prison. I didn’t know if I should tell Hales about it, especially since everything is going so good between us.
I’ll tell her when the time was right. Whenever that may be.
Hayley
Love.
Some people don’t get to experience it in their lifetime. Some are just scared to. I can say that I’m blessed to have experienced it with Morgan. I knew the moment I’d laid my brown eyes on him that he would be my soulmate. After everything we have been through, it just made my love for him even stronger.
Now that the two of us are living the family life, it feels good but a tiny part of me sort of misses the thrill-seeking couple that we used to be. Not the running after guns and getting shot part; just the spontaneous action we used to have when we first started dating.
Once Morgan and I ate dinner, I let him get some rest. I knew he was tired from work. He’s been at the station nonstop for the past two weeks on a case he couldn’t discuss. Majority of his cases he couldn’t talk about, but he’ll give hints to some of them and I’ll figure out what they are. This one, he has had a tight lip on, which I wasn’t mad about but it did make me feel some type of way. We tell each other everything, so this was sort of bittersweet that this part of our lives we couldn’t share.
Within minutes, Morgan was back asleep and with MJ with my parents, I decided to get some work done. I did have a project due soon, so this was a good time to get some of it done.
I glanced at my computer screen wondering where to begin when my phone rang. My future sister-in-law, Tamara, was calling. Although she doesn’t know it yet, I know my brother will propose to her soon.
He better.
“Hey Tam, what’s up?”
“Hey Hales, I was just calling.”
“Uh-no, what has my big-headed brother done now?”
Tamara laughed. “Lamar hasn’t done anything, Hales. He’s still the perfect gentleman.”
“He better be.”
“I was seeing what you were up to. My mind is all over the place because of work and I just needed someone to talk to.”
“Say no more, Tam. Want to go to our usual spot?”
“Yes! Thank you.”
“No prob. I’ll see you in a few.”
After we disconnected, I shut down my computer and walked into my bedroom. I heard Morgan softly snoring as I went up to him. I gave him a quick peck on the lips and he slowly opened his eyes.
“Hey, just letting you know, I’m going out with Tam for a bit.”
“I thought you had work to do?”
“It can wait. My mind wasn’t on it anyway.”
“Okay, don’t stay out too long. I’ll be wide awake when you return.”
“Really?”
“Definitely. We should take advantage of the alone time we have now.”
I smiled as Morgan leaned over to kiss me.
“Maybe I should call Tam and cancel.”
“Go, baby. I’m not going anywhere.”
I kissed him again and went to put on my shoes. After all of these years, Morgan still looks good. His blue eyes were still clear and beautiful like a deep blue ocean. His blond hair was still short and cropped, but his athletic body has changed a bit. Since he joined the force, he has bulked up a bit. I didn’t think he could get any sexier, but he definitely has.
“You’re thinking about doing me this second, aren’t you?”
I laughed. “You still cocky as ever.”
“You’re not denying it, though.”
I gave him a sexy smile. “I guess you’ll know soon enough, hubby.”
I leaned down and kissed him again before grabbing my wristlet and keys. Hopefully, my visit with Tamara doesn’t take too long because Morgan and I have some much-needed alone time to share.

***
Twenty minutes later and I was parking in front of Lighthouse. This place is Tamara and mine’s go-to spot when we needed to unwind from our busy schedules. With Tamara being a financial consultant, I know her job is very demanding, so maybe I’m doing her a favor by meeting with her.
I walked into the lounge and saw Tamara seated in a booth near the bar. I went over to her and gave her a hug.
“Hey, honey. You look good.” I said and sat down.
“I may not look it, but I’m stressed out. I never realized how demanding this new position is. I feel as if I’m working 24/7. I’m surprised Lamar hasn’t been complaining to you or Morgan about it.”
“Probably to Morgan but definitely not me. He knows I’ll just tell you if he was.”
“I guess I’m just wondering if he has. He’s been really jumpy lately about the company.”
I put down my menu and sighed. There have been some rumors going around that my dad wanted to retire and possibly give the company to Lamar. Since he has been working there after graduating grad school, he has contributed tremendously to the company’s turnaround. I’m proud of Lamar and what he has accomplished so far in his career.
I know it’ll probably piss some people off if my dad appointed him as the new owner, but at least the company will still be with the family.
“He’s just under a lot of pressure right now. He’ll go back to his usual uptight self once my dad gives him the keys to the company.”
Tamara shook her head. “You’re a mess.”
“You know he will be. When has Lamar ever loosened up?”
Tamara stared at me and nodded. “Exactly.”
“Honestly, I think him taking over the company might add more issues for him. That’s why I’m not going to tell him about my side business.”
I raised my brow and Tamara smiled. “I never told anyone but I make jewelry. It’s sort of a therapeutic thing for me, especially now.”
“How long have you been a designer?”
“Since I was a senior in high school. I couldn’t find what I wanted to pair with my homecoming dress, so I had a great idea to make my own necklace and earring set. I received a lot of compliments for it.”
“Wow. Why you never told me that you made jewelry? You know I love jewelry.”
Tamara shrugged. “I just wanted something to keep to myself.”
“But we’re family, Tam.”
She looked at me and gave an assuring smile. “I know Hales, but I sort of poured my heart out to one person about my dreams and they screwed me over.”
“That doesn’t mean everyone will especially Lamar or me.”
“I know. But some things I just rather leave personal.”
I stared at her, wondering if there was anything else she was hiding. I really hoped not, for Lamar’s sake.
“Anyway, enough about me, how are things going with you? I know Morgan’s been busy with work lately.”
“Yeah, he has been.”
“I still can’t believe Morgan is working on the other side of the law.”
I smiled. “He has done a complete 180, but he’s still the same man that I fell in love with.”
“Does he talk about any cases with you?”
I sighed. “Not really, which I don’t have a problem with. But lately, I noticed a change in him; he seems on edge with things. At first, I thought it was because he’s been spending a lot of time at the station; but now, I’m not too sure.”
“Maybe he’s just stressed. Just plan a romantic night to get his mind off of things.”
I sighed. “That actually sounds good, but I want a bit more.”
Tamara looked confused. “What do you mean?”
“When Morgan and I first started dating, it was a challenge to be together.”
“Only because of Lamar. Are you saying you’re bored with Morgan?”
I shook my head. “Never, I just wished we were still doing some of the things that we used to do; like take bike rides and go on spontaneous trips. Stuff like that.”
“Hales, you both do have careers and a child to think about now.”
“I know that. I just want one night where the two of us are the couple we used to be, that’s all.”
Tamara nodded. “I can understand that. Lamar and I were in a rut at one point, but we found a way to get back on track. I’m sure you and Morgan will do the same.”
I sighed. “I hope so because now, I feel that we can’t.”
Tamara gently placed her hand on mine, giving it a gentle squeeze. I sighed again wondering if I’m overreacting. Morgan and I have been through a lot together so this little hiccup shouldn’t be an issue.
So why am I making more out of it than what it is?


Sheena Binkley first discovered her love for storytelling when writing her first story for a class project at the tender age of nine. Since then, she has composed several short stories and numerous tales that are not only engaging, but simply entertaining. She is also a freelance writer, penning articles on various topics including education and entertainment. 


To date, her best-selling novels include In Love With My Best Friend, Love Unbroken, Something Just Ain't Right, and The Love Chronicles.

In April of 2016, Sheena launched her own publishing company which focus strictly on romance books. Besides writing, she loves reading, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Houston (where the weather is always unpredictable) with her husband and son.


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