THROB
(A standalone novel)
Release date 1/26/15
A Contemporary Romance
novel
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Vi Keeland
Blurb
The rules:
No dating.
No sex outside of the game.
No disclosing the terms of the contract.
Rules were made to be broken, right?
Excerpt
Meet Cooper
My lips brush the top of
her hand lightly, my tongue sneaking out to fleetingly touch her skin. The brief contact stirs an ache inside
me. This woman tugs at something—more
than arousal—something that makes me want to slow down time just to spend a few
more minutes standing here.
“Did you just…” she stammers a bit.
“Did I just what?”
She squints at me. “You know.”
“Do I?”
“I felt your tongue on my hand. You…you licked me.”
I’d been dying to run my tongue along her neck all evening, although I hadn’t really meant to be so crude about it. It just sort of …happened. “I wouldn’t say licked, maybe just a little taste.”
“So you tasted me?”
My entire body suddenly has interest in this conversation. “I suppose I did. But it wasn’t nearly enough. That brings us back to my invitation for dinner. Tomorrow night?”
“I can’t.”
“The day after then?”
She laughs and shakes her head. The sound makes me smile.
“Good night, Cooper.” She pulls the driver’s side door shut and leaves me standing there…for a full five minutes after she’s gone.
2. A best
friend to talk about him to.
Meet Sadie
“And?”
“And I
kissed him when we were in his office.”“How was his office?”
“Really? That’s what you want to know. Not how was the kiss or aren’t you in breach of your contract? How was his office?”
“You can tell a lot about a man by his office.”
I gulp another unladylike sip from my wine glass. “His office was beautiful. Sleek, overlooking the city. It oozed power.”
“Nice. Bet he fucks like he owns you.”
The thought of what he’s like in bed is enough to make me lose my train of thought.
“Go on,” Sadie prods.
I don’t continue immediately.
“You forgot what you were up to because you were thinking of him fucking you like he owns you, didn’t you?” My best friend smirks knowingly.
“Shut up.” I pause. “Anyway, I don’t know what I’m going to do.”
“Well, him. Obviously.”
“I wish it were that easy.”
3. A
gentleman that turns into a bossy dirty talker in the bedroom.
Cooper –
behind closed doors.
“You
haven’t even begun to see bossy yet.
Tonight I’m going to tell you to do things, and you’re going to do
them. When I tell you to open wider, or
take my cock deeper, you’re going to listen.
You know why? Because since the
moment we met, all I’ve wanted to do is make you feel good. Hell, I don’t even need to get off
physically. Because I’m going to get off
watching you every minute. So, yeah, I’m
going to be bossy. Now let’s put the
rest of this behind us. Do you want to
be with me tonight?”
After
that prelude, I nod my head fast. I’m no
fool. Who wouldn’t?
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About the Author
Vi Keeland is a native New Yorker with three children that occupy most of her free time, which she complains about often, but wouldn't change for the world. She is a bookworm and has been known to read her kindle at stop lights, while styling her hair, cleaning, walking, during sporting events, and frequently while pretending to work. She is a boring attorney by day, and an exciting smut author by night!
3 Stars
If you want something, you pursue it aggressively and nothing gets in your way. If you love something, sometimes you have no choice but to set it free so it can find its way back to you forever.
Vi Keeland gives us a sweet love story about an alpha male. Billionaire playboy and a down and out card shuffling, working class young woman. The perfect combination for a spicy love story.
You find love when you least expect it..Sometimes at the most inconvenient times
Media mogul Cooper Montgomery and Kate Monroe meet over a battle of cards. Right away Cooper turns on his charm, but if Kate Monroe is good at nothing else, it would be calling a bluff. There's this instant attraction to each other and neither understands it. Cooper is accustomed to getting what he wants. Women fall at his feet and willingly do his bidding. Kate on the other hand is super sweet and hasn't been interested in any guys for a long time. She has the world of financial worries resting on her shoulders. By entering a reality TV show, Kate aims for the winning prize of $250,000.00. Hoping the prize money would help clear some of her family's burdens.
With every contract comes rules.
No dating.
No sex outside of the game.
No disclosing the terms of the contract.
Rules were made to be broken, right?
Now this is where all the fun starts. Isn't it always so tempting to the break rules. A liberating and freeing experience. In the case of Kate and Cooper, it becomes the elephant in the room. Hiding and secretly dating while Kate is trying to maintain her stake in the competition and hoping against hope, no one finds out. Cooper on the other hand is overrun with jealousy over Kate's intended "Bachelor" and all the special time they have to spend together for the sake of the show and ratings.
But get one thing straight right now, Kate. I'm not giving in. I'm meeting you halfway.
As their story progresses Cooper and Kate's relationship takes a turn for the worst when her director and Cooper's brother Miles, provides the perfect stimulation for disaster. All in the name of TV ratings and in an effort to best his big brother.
Heads turns and living on the edge has never seemed more dangerous than the thought of losing the one you love.
The last thought I have as his lips meet mine is that this may be more than a game, and I'm either all in or all out.
*ARC provided by TRSOR on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!
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