Dare
by Kacey Hammell
Published by Evernight Publishing
Published on September 12, 2012
Erotic Contemporary Romance
Heat Level: Steamy
Length: 25,000 words
Available at:
Blurb:
**An aRe Bestseller!**
Legal secretary, Olivia Warner
enjoys being single and, aside from her closest gal pals, usually keeps to
herself. But the night of her thirty-fourth birthday, she and her friends spend
a fun-filled evening at a local bar where her friends dare her to
approach a man, and spend the night with him. Olivia's not one to turn down a dare,
especially from her old college pals. She only hopes the man in question is in
for some good conversation, because that is all she'll give him.
Darren “Dare” Shalvis has given
up on women. He's tired of being chased for his money, good looks, and prowess
in bed. He prefers to meet a woman who, for once, wants nothing more from him
than mere conversation. If only the woman asking him to spend the night with
her wasn’t his favorite legal secretary.
Accepting a dare has never
been so tempting…
Excerpt:
Olivia
burst out laughing without reservation.
Dare
had heard it a lot tonight and the evening couldn’t be going any better.
Before
taking separate cars from Countess,
they’d agreed to meet back at her place for a late dinner. She had the job to
pick up Chinese food while he had run his own errand.
When
he’d walked her to her car and mentioned the need to stop at the drugstore, he
saw her turn scarlet even in the dark. It was refreshing to find a woman who
didn’t come on strong and found the slightest flirtation blush-worthy. He
didn’t know many women like her.
The
urge to kiss her nearly choked him. Yet before he could act, she’d whispered
goodbye and hidden in her car. But the night was still young and he planned to
take full advantage of the fact.
Once
settled at her place, they instantly dived into their food.
He
watched her smile between bites, and fought the impulse to take her lips with
his. Olivia didn’t have Angie Jolie lips but they were still lush and
fuller—cherry red and wet—than most women’s.
As
she pushed more food into her mouth, her lips wrapped around her fork—she’d
given up trying to master chopsticks, which they’d both found hilarious—Dare
imagined her mouth around his cock as she sucked him deep over and over again.
“You
know, chopsticks are dangerous.” Olivia’s voice brought him from his musings.
“Dangerous?
I’m not sure about that, but if you say so.”
After
he watched her struggle with them for fifteen minutes, Dare agreed to some
extent. She was very different from other women he knew. Some never relaxed
enough to laugh at themselves the way she did. Most were self-conscious and
obnoxious.
But
the more Olivia tried, the worse her coordination became and the more they
cackled about it. Dare couldn’t recall a time when he’d had such a great time
with a woman. Olivia was easy to be around. He also hadn’t felt so laid-back in
ages. Most dates were full of tension and what-ifs. But with her, perhaps their
honesty and knowing what the night held put them both at ease.
Dare
knew she was a bit nervous, but the underlying sexual tension was electric.
There was still a calm atmosphere as minutes ticked by. He was happy with that
but wished he’d taken the initiative before now and asked her out. He really
enjoyed her company.
“Yes,
dangerous. Twice now, I’ve nearly poked my eye out with those things.”
He
held up his own chopsticks, having mastered the craft years ago. He eyeballed
the unintimidating weapon and then scrutinized her, brows raised. She looked
serious. He had to hold in a laugh. “Perhaps you’re not feeling them.”
She
frowned. “Feeling them? They’re in my hand, Dare, how can I not be feel them?”
Pleased
she now used his nickname—it had never sounded so sweet—he shook his head. “No
I mean, feel them. Hold them gentle, yet firm. Let your fingers slide
against them like a caress.”
He
lifted his hand higher, slid his fingers gently, and moved the chopsticks with
grace and ease.
Dare
watched her gaze darken as it followed his movements, and her cheeks flushed.
He never thought showing a woman how to use chopsticks would be arousing, but
desire was clear in her gaze.
She
couldn’t have any idea just how hot she looked when turned on. His cock
thickened. His pants grew uncomfortable and tightened over his burgeoning
erection.
Shifting
on the couch, he set the box of chow mein and his sticks on the coffee table,
and leaned toward her.
“Olivia,”
he whispered.
She
stared into his eyes. The deep green of hers deepened, and her breath
quickened. “Yes?”
He
took the box of chicken fried rice from her hand, set it on the table, his gaze
never leaving hers. He cupped her cheek, drew her closer to him, their lips an
inch apart. “Do you know how many times, how long, I’ve wanted to kiss you?”
“Hmm,”
came her incoherent reply. Dare didn’t need further encouragement.
Lowering
his head quickly, his lips rubbed hers, left and right, sweet caresses that
kicked his blood pressure into high.
He
had never tasted anything sweeter. Her mouth held a hint of mint from the tea
she’d made earlier. He would
always associate the flavor with her. And he wanted more of it.
His
tongue traced the seam of her lips. He nudged her backward until she lay
against the couch. He shifted closer and lounged next to her.
Her
fingers tangled in his hair, and she tugged him closer still as her tongue
swept his mouth.
Dare
groaned. Sexually aggressive women were a turn on, always had been, but with
her the excitement went up a notch. Her hesitancy mixed with aggressiveness was
more than pleasing. This woman could turn a man inside out. Her touch and taste
were addictive and sweet.
If
Dare wasn’t careful he’d fall for her…hard.
Review:
“Although at first glance DARE might
seem like your typical romance novel (quiet girl meets rich hunk), it’s not.
The reason for this is the way Ms. Hammell depicts her characters…author’s
description set an image of such natural ease between them that I felt from the
beginning that they were perfect for each other…behind the hot sex Kacey
Hammell throws in a mystery, which surprisingly comes to play an important role
in the development of the characters' relationship…DARE was a quick, extremely enjoyable read for any moment of the
day, if you dare get hot and bothered at any time.”--Bittersweet at LASR
About the Author:
The Writer: Canadian
author, Kacey Hammell is a multi-published erotic romance author who writes
mainly in the Contemporary Erotic/Romantic Suspense genres. She is a true romantic at heart.
The Wife and Mom: Born, raised and still living in her
hometown in Ontario, Canada, Kacey found true love with her husband. As a Mom of
three, Kacey has made certain that each of her children know the value of the
written word and the adventures they could escape on by becoming book-a-holics
in their own right.
Readers can learn more about my books/contact me via …
!!!GIVEAWAY!!!
Prize is 1 eBook from Kacey’s backlist (winner’s choice). Contest is tour-wide, open internationally and ends Dec 18. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
Thank you for featuring Dare! Very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteNice excerpt.
ReplyDeleteThat was quite an appetizing excerpt thank you.
ReplyDelete