Plus One
Aleatha Romig
Release Day: May
16th
A fun,
sexy new stand-alone from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.
He's sexy and confident, the kind of man every
woman notices. You know, the one with the to-die-for body and panty-melting
smirk. And then there's the way his designer suits drape over his broad
shoulders and big...well, we've all heard the rumors, the ones that say he's up
for any challenge.
But I can't see him that way. He's my
boss—technically one of the owners of the company where I work—and definitely
not in my league. Men like him don't notice women like me, and they don't date
them.
And I don't date men like him.
Until that one time that I catch him in a
compromising position when I'm also in need of a last-minute date for a
wedding...and then it's not real. It's blackmail.
For one weekend, he's my plus-one.
Beautiful
and unobtainable.
From the moment she walked into my office with
those stunning blue eyes and crazy sensual curves, she's been on my mind. Three
years and never once has she acted interested in me. Usually I flash a
million-dollar smile and women fall to their knees, some literally.
Not her.
Then on the occasion that I agree to let another
woman do that—fall to her knees—guess who happens to catch us?
It may not be the most conventional way to get on
her radar, but I didn't get this far in business without knowing when to seize
an opportunity. If this sexy little firecracker with perfectly kissable lips
thinks she can blackmail me into attending her cousin's wedding, I'm going to
jump at the chance to be her plus-one.
You love
her darker side. Now it's time to meet Leatha, the lighter side of Aleatha, as
she trades her renowned twists and turns for laughs and love with this sexy new
stand-alone romance, PLUS ONE.
Chapter 1
I push the thought of my mother's call
away and concentrate on my friend, Shana. As I do, the slippery napkin escapes
my hold. Quickly, I slide from my seat to retrieve it.
"Excuse me," a deep voice says
as black leather loafers stop precariously close to where I'm now kneeling to
rescue my napkin.
Seeing the shoes, I look up and suck in a
deep breath.
Towering above me are long legs covered
in tailored trousers. As I follow them up, they lead to a trim waist, a black
belt, and a white shirt that buttons over a broad chest. I barely swallow the
lump in my throat as I recognize the wide shoulders covered with the matching
suit jacket. Seizing the napkin, I stand, suddenly face to face with one of the
owners of the company where I work.
My face burns with embarrassment as his
shimmering green eyes narrow and head tilts. Inches away from me is one of the
handsomest men I've ever met. He should be on the cover of GQ, not gracing the
halls of Buchanan and Willis.
His firm lips form a tight smirk and
cheeks rise in amusement. "Miss Jones."
Staring into the sea of emerald, I try to
pretend I wasn't just on my knees in a chic restaurant in front of Duncan
Willis.
"Mr. Willis," I respond, my
voice cracking. Nervously I take a step backward. As if the moment weren't
awkward enough, I wobble, teetering precariously on my high heels.
Swiftly,
he reaches out, grabs my elbow, and steadies my footing. Though he just saved
me from making an even bigger fool out of myself by falling face-first into
what I can only imagine is a hard, defined chest, my mind is suddenly consumed
with the electricity of his touch. The energy heats my skin as his grasp
lingers.
Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana
University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised
three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of nearly thirty
years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental
hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining
mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family
and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes
who haunt your dreams!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of
2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two
companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of
Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers.
Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS,
in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted
style with an increase in heat.
In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of
dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five
novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also
began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO
THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller
publisher in 2016.
Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of
the Romance Writers of America and a member of PEN America. She is
represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
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