From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a sexy, new standalone contemporary romance in her Fusion Series, THE BEAUTY OF US, releasing August 22, 2017! Order your copy today and get to know Trevor and Riley!
THE BEAUTY OF US
New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby delivers another sizzling novel in her delectable and sexy Fusion series.
Riley Gibson is over the moon at the prospect of having her restaurant, Seduction, on the Best Bites TV network. This could be the big break she’s been waiting for. But the idea of having an in-house show on a regular basis is a whole other matter. Their lives would be turned upside down, and convincing Mia, her best friend and head chef of Seduction, that having cameras in her kitchen every day is a good idea is daunting. Still, Riley knows it’s an opportunity she can’t afford to pass on. And when she meets Trevor Cooper, the show’s executive producer, she’s stunned by their intense chemistry.
Trevor’s sole intention is to persuade Riley to allow Best Bites TV to do a show on her restaurant. But when he walks into Riley’s office, he stops dead in his tracks. The professional, aloof woman on the phone is incredibly beautiful and funny. But can he convince her that he’s interested in Riley for himself? Or is he using the undeniable pull between them to persuade her to agree to his offer?
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Excerpt
~ Trevor ~
“So, THIS
WAS a good date,” Riley says later as I drive her home. She rode to work with
Addie so I could take her home after our date.
“I’m glad you approve,” I reply, and kiss the back of
her hand. “Now, I won’t be calling or texting for three days.”
“Why?”
“Because that’s how it’s done.” I sigh and shrug, as
if to say, What can I do? Riley
chuckles.
“Well, then I’ll text the girls ‘I hate this guy,’ and then you’ll text and I’ll be all, ‘Never mind. He just texted.’”
“Yes, I believe you’re familiar with how this works.”
“Well,” she says. “I’m not really much of a drama
girl. You should just go ahead and call or text whenever you want to.”
“Really? You’re
not one for drama? I seem to remember someone barging into my apartment last
night, yelling at me, because her date didn’t go well.”
I’m only human, Trevor,” she says with a smile. “I
never claimed to be perfect.”
I laugh as she points out her driveway and I pull in,
then escort her up to her door.
“I had fun,” she says.
“You sound surprised.”
“Pleasantly surprised,” she says. “Do you want to come
in?”
“yes,” I reply, and cage her in against the door. “But
I’m not going to.”
She swallows hard. “You aren’t?”
“No.” I kiss her forehead.
“Why not?” It’s a whisper now.
“Because this is the first date,” I remind her, and
kiss her cheek. “So I’m going to be a gentleman and say good night right here
on your porch.”
“Well, damn.”
I grin and nudge her face up to mine, and let myself
sink into her, our lips tangled. She fists her hands in my shirt at my sides,
holding on tight, and giving back as good as she gets. She lifts up higher on
her toes and presses her breasts to my chest, and fuck me, it’s all I can do
not to scoop her up., take her inside, and fuck her into the mattress.
Instead, I pull back gently, regretfully.
“Thank you for tonight,” I murmur, and watch with
humor as she struggles to open her eyes. The attraction is definitely not
one-sided.
“Okay,” she says, and touches her lips with her
fingertips. “I mean, you’re welcome. And thank you.” She smiles, opens her
door, and slips inside.
And just like that, she’s gone.
But I can faintly hear her say, “Holy shit,” on the
other side of the door.
No, she’s not immune to me either.
ABOUT KRISTEN PROBY
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kristen Proby is the author of the bestselling With Me In Seattle and Love Under the Big Sky series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong, humorous characters with a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type; fiercely protective and a bit bossy, and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves.
Kristen lives in Montana, where she enjoys coffee, chocolate and sunshine. And naps.
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