Title: Choice Matters
Author: Jamie Salisbury
Series: Southern Heat (Book #1)
Genre: Contemporary Erotica
Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
Release Date: August 17 2014
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Apolo Choice...self-made billionaire before
the age of thirty. At a time when most men are still trying to figure out what
direction to take their careers, Apolo Choice is enjoying luxuries they are
still dreaming about. But behind every powerful man come secrets, and Apolo is
no exception.
Confident, intimidating, arrogant and
handsome, Apolo Choice is a man who gets whatever he wants. At least in the
boardroom. Away from the power deals, he has a dark side. One he allows few to
enter. Until he meets Caitlyn White.
Caitlyn White...smart and self-assured, she
has quietly worked at Choice Enterprises for four years. Until one day her
world is turned upside down by the man at the top. Taking her from the cubical
to executive suite faster than you can blink an eye.
Together they become a power couple both in
the boardroom and the bedroom.
~ * ~
Excerpt:
He maneuvered the Ferrari onto the main
road leading back into the small town. He sat at the stop sign, foot slightly
on the accelerator gunning the engine with care. I gazed over at him, curious
about what was running through his mind.
"So, Apolo, you going to take me to
this floating palace of yours or what?" I blurted out.
My hand flew up to my mouth. Not in horror
of what I'd just said, but to stifle a giggle. I couldn't believe how brazen I
had suddenly become.
He was eyeing me with interest.
"I mean, we both want to have
sex…‘fuck’ as you put it. We can't go to my place—roommate. Your place is off
limits—don't want your staff seeing me there just yet. So, we either pull over
and do it in this cramped piece of fine machinery, go get a room at one of the
nearby hotels, or we take this party to your houseboat. It's up to you. Balls
in your court, so to speak." I chuckled once again at my attempt at humor.
Without uttering a single word, he bent
over me and covered my mouth with his. Resisting never crossed my mind. I
melted into him. I'd wanted him to kiss me all evening.
Apolo Choice did not disappoint. I was
instantly caught up in the moment as I felt his tongue outlining my lips before
the two met and played their courtship ritual. The white glow of headlights
behind us brought it to a thundering halt. He righted himself and engaged the
clutch.
"My houseboat it is," he growled,
pressing his hand on my thigh, in between gear changes.
We continued traveling along the shadowy,
two-lane road when suddenly he pulled the Ferrari over onto the side and
stopped.
"What? What is it?" I asked,
peering over at his handsome face, which had now turned dark and brooding. Even
in the soft light of the car's interior, I could see his gray eyes were now
intense.
"We can't do this, Caitlyn. Not
tonight. Especially not at my houseboat."
"Why?" I was totally confused.
"Because if I take you there, I can
guarantee my brother will have made some calls to have paparazzi staked out
waiting on us.."
"Your own brother would do that to
you?"
"Yes, of course, he would. It gets his
name in the newspapers, along with his new restaurant. I don't want you to
remember our first time like that."
Had to give the man credit for being a
class act.
"Rain check?" His lips sealed
over mine, and we kissed as though we were long lost lovers.
"But of course. Thank you,
Apolo."
"I'll always look out for you,
Caitlyn. I will not have you, or whatever may transpire between us, put out
there. What happens between us is between us. No one else."
"Thank you."
He turned, put the sleek sports car in
gear, and headed us in the opposite direction toward Atlanta.
~ * ~
Author Information:
Since Jamie Salisbury began publishing her
Romance stories, she has seen her books soar to #1 on Amazon. Her novella Tudor
Rubato was a finalist in the 2012 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) award, and
the cover won for Best Contemporary Cover. Now in 2014, her novel Life and Lies
was been nominated for a RONE in the Erotica category. She has expanded her
audience to include several now published by Secret Cravings Publishing.
Her previous career in public relations in
and around the entertainment field has afforded her with a treasure trove of
endless story ideas.
Thank you for hosting Choice Matters!
ReplyDeleteLovely to have you over, Jamie. :)
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book! Apolo is the kind of hero we all dream about. ;)
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