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Tempted by
Pleasure
Secret Invitation, Part 1
Secret Invitation, Part 1
By: Devon Hart
Releasing June 3, 2015
Soul Mate Publishing
Nothing
exciting happens to someone like me. I live between the lines, only dreaming
about breaking the rules. My chance at love disappeared the night I left home
to escape my old life.
Eight years later, I never expected that “old life” to resurface in my bookstore.
Foster Wagner is the type of man most women would crawl through fire or broken glass to possess. And judging by the way he’s staring, that danger goes both ways.
I’m in trouble.
Note: Part Two will be released within the next few weeks.
Eight years later, I never expected that “old life” to resurface in my bookstore.
Foster Wagner is the type of man most women would crawl through fire or broken glass to possess. And judging by the way he’s staring, that danger goes both ways.
I’m in trouble.
Note: Part Two will be released within the next few weeks.
OH my God. Foster is
standing inside my store. The bastard just bought the most expensive item I
have. What’s he doing here? Why didn’t I say something? Coward. That’s what I
am. A total loser for not exerting myself. All those nights I spent staring at
his photo—dreaming about him—wondering what it would be like to see him again.
Hear his voice. And that face…
Well, I can’t let Katie
see me falling apart. I’ve had eight years to get over that arrogant jock. I
moved on a long time ago, right? Finished college and opened my store. And I
have a bright future. After all, who would turn down a chance to marry a man
their parents picked out? I suck in a breath and open the door to my office,
putting on my best I-don’t-give-a-shit smile.
“You’re still reading
about sex clubs?” I’m surprised to find my best friend planted in my chair. “I
have a stack of receipts to scan.”
Katie looks up.
“Actually, I discovered something even more intriguing. Have you ever heard of
sugaring?”
“No.”
“Apparently it’s a
newer spin on an old concept sweeping the United States. Young hot women
seeking older, wealthy men.” She grins.
I hope she’s being
sarcastic. “Mistresses?”
She nods. “Companions is the politically correct
term now.”
“Oh,” I say, wondering
why different labels convince people things are less diabolical then they truly
are. “Sex for money.”
“In some cases. Maybe
you should see if a sugar daddy can take care of that virgin problem.”
“I don’t need financial assistance,” I remind
her. “I just want a night of mind-blowing sex, remember?”
“I’m glad to hear
that,” she says.
“What?”
“I have a confession.”
Katie stands up, looking guilty. About what exactly, I’m afraid to ask.
“Remember what I said
about that college thing some of our sisters getting involved with at that
club?”
“Not you?”
“Almost.”
I let out a sigh of
relief. “And?”
“I’ve maintained
friendships with some of the people who are still active members. I wanted to
help, Erin. I can’t live with the idea of Thomas being your first. I know how
much you hate him. So I called in a favor and had that invitation sent to your
house.”
I gape at her,
completely caught off guard. I guess everyone harbors secrets. “Why didn’t you
just say so?”
She smiles. “I wanted
to make sure you made an informed decision without any influence from me. I
want you to own this opportunity, to be in control.”
“I’m a virgin,
remember? What do I know?”
Katie laughs.
“Technically yes, but you’ve done things, girlfriend.”
I don’t know whether to
take it as a compliment or insult. But Katie doesn’t do anything half-ass, she’s
gregarious. “Yes.” With Foster. But I don’t want to discuss this right now. Not
with him only feet away. I need to think, alone.
“There’s a new order of books in the storage room that need tags. Think you can
handle it?”
“Erin?” Mary is back.
“Is everything okay?”
“Mr. Wagner is gone,
but
. . .”
“What?” I stand. “Did
his credit card get denied?”
“No.” She shakes her
head. “He told me he doesn’t like Poe and only bought the books to meet you.”
Katie clicks her
tongue.
“I think he was
flirting with you.”
“No, he was serious.”
“Do you remember his
full name?” I ask.
“How could I forget?”
She’s practically swooning. “Foster Everett Wagner.”
“The
Foster Wagner?” As if I need confirmation. Eight years has only blessed him
with more ruggedly handsome features and a body most women would crawl through
fire or broken glass to possess. “Bastard.”
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