Laura Carter's Blog
June 30, 2020
Times Like These: Out Now! Just £1.99.
Times Like These, a story of love, friendship, secrets and jealousy.
My 8th book and my debut in women's fiction is here! Please check it out and if you know anyone who might like an escape from everything going on in the world, please share this heartwarming and uplifting story with them.
Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella, Zara Stoneley, Jane Green and Lauren Weisberger.
TIMES LIKE THESE by Laura Carter
Three best friends must decide: is their friendship holding them together, or holding them back?
Andrea is an executive at one of the largest music production companies in the world. Years of putting work first, however, have left her love life a mess and there’s no easy fix.
All Rosalie wants is to be taken seriously. After all, she‘s going to run her own record label soon – sure, her CEO dad is gifting her the job, but she’s determined to prove her worth.
Hannah is returning to work as Andrea’s PA after maternity leave. But balancing her job, kids and a lazy husband is proving an impossible task and something’s got to give…
As revelations and jealousies come to light, these friends struggle to figure out how they fit in each other's lives – and if their friendship is strong enough to survive their changing worlds.
Times Like These
My 8th book and my debut in women's fiction is here! Please check it out and if you know anyone who might like an escape from everything going on in the world, please share this heartwarming and uplifting story with them.
Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella, Zara Stoneley, Jane Green and Lauren Weisberger.
TIMES LIKE THESE by Laura Carter
Three best friends must decide: is their friendship holding them together, or holding them back?
Andrea is an executive at one of the largest music production companies in the world. Years of putting work first, however, have left her love life a mess and there’s no easy fix.
All Rosalie wants is to be taken seriously. After all, she‘s going to run her own record label soon – sure, her CEO dad is gifting her the job, but she’s determined to prove her worth.
Hannah is returning to work as Andrea’s PA after maternity leave. But balancing her job, kids and a lazy husband is proving an impossible task and something’s got to give…
As revelations and jealousies come to light, these friends struggle to figure out how they fit in each other's lives – and if their friendship is strong enough to survive their changing worlds.
Times Like These
January 30, 2019
99p Sale on Sweetly Sexy Romantic Comedy
.:*~*:.99p SALE.:.*~*:.
Haven’t tried Balancing the Scales, yet?
My publisher has put this sweetly sexy romantic comedy on sale for the crazy price of 99p.
Grab a copy for this bargain price whilst it lasts!
iBooks: https://goo.gl/0MLjEk
Barnes and Noble: https://goo.gl/0xaq5B
Amazon UK: https://goo.gl/AbwA8z
Amazon US: https://goo.gl/vCN42X
GooglePlay: https://goo.gl/he4H3O
Kobo: https://goo.gl/mlxcDH
BALANCING THE SCALES
A Hotshot Manhattan Attorney.
Drew Harrington knows exactly who he is—a legal shark with a love ‘em and leave ‘em attitude that works just fine in his cutthroat world. He’s on the cusp of promotion to named partner, but only if he can prove to his colleagues that he has a more human side.
A Sweetheart of a British Patisserie Chef.
Becky Fletcher is running from her past, so the last thing she’s looking for is love. What she does want is a friendly face in a cold city. Her sunny outlook is the sweetness Drew never knew was missing from his life.
One fateful meeting at a bagel cart.
They sound like a match made in heaven—or is it a car crash? If they have any chance of finding happiness, Drew and Becky are going to have to rethink their life plans. Until then, is there really any harm in having some fun between the sheets?
All’s fair in love and lox!
BALANCING THE SCALES
is the first standalone novel in the
BRITS IN MANHATTAN SERIES.
Praise for Balancing the Scales:
"A scrumptiously & decadently delicious read with wickedly exquisite cakes & undeniable chemistry to brim your taste buds & keep you craving more."
- Sophie Koufes, Goodreads.
"Fun, sweet, sexy and emotionally charged. I couldn't put it down."
- Claire Cronin, All Things Dark & Dirty.
“A fantastic mix of fun and flirty, hot and dirty with some serious deep sections.” - Heather Packer, Thinking About Books.
"You know the feeling you get when you go for a good meal and finish off with one of those utterly decadent and divine desserts that leave you smiling and blissfully happy??? That’s me right now."
- Vicki Fryer, Bookalicious Babes Blog.
ADD ON GOODREADS:
Balancing the Scales
Haven’t tried Balancing the Scales, yet?
My publisher has put this sweetly sexy romantic comedy on sale for the crazy price of 99p.
Grab a copy for this bargain price whilst it lasts!
iBooks: https://goo.gl/0MLjEk
Barnes and Noble: https://goo.gl/0xaq5B
Amazon UK: https://goo.gl/AbwA8z
Amazon US: https://goo.gl/vCN42X
GooglePlay: https://goo.gl/he4H3O
Kobo: https://goo.gl/mlxcDH
BALANCING THE SCALES
A Hotshot Manhattan Attorney.
Drew Harrington knows exactly who he is—a legal shark with a love ‘em and leave ‘em attitude that works just fine in his cutthroat world. He’s on the cusp of promotion to named partner, but only if he can prove to his colleagues that he has a more human side.
A Sweetheart of a British Patisserie Chef.
Becky Fletcher is running from her past, so the last thing she’s looking for is love. What she does want is a friendly face in a cold city. Her sunny outlook is the sweetness Drew never knew was missing from his life.
One fateful meeting at a bagel cart.
They sound like a match made in heaven—or is it a car crash? If they have any chance of finding happiness, Drew and Becky are going to have to rethink their life plans. Until then, is there really any harm in having some fun between the sheets?
All’s fair in love and lox!
BALANCING THE SCALES
is the first standalone novel in the
BRITS IN MANHATTAN SERIES.
Praise for Balancing the Scales:
"A scrumptiously & decadently delicious read with wickedly exquisite cakes & undeniable chemistry to brim your taste buds & keep you craving more."
- Sophie Koufes, Goodreads.
"Fun, sweet, sexy and emotionally charged. I couldn't put it down."
- Claire Cronin, All Things Dark & Dirty.
“A fantastic mix of fun and flirty, hot and dirty with some serious deep sections.” - Heather Packer, Thinking About Books.
"You know the feeling you get when you go for a good meal and finish off with one of those utterly decadent and divine desserts that leave you smiling and blissfully happy??? That’s me right now."
- Vicki Fryer, Bookalicious Babes Blog.
ADD ON GOODREADS:
Balancing the Scales
October 23, 2018
Top 10 Tips for Aspiring Writers
***NEW BLOG POST: TOP TEN TIPS FOR ASPIRING WRITERS***
I recently took part in a literary festival where I was asked to give tips to budding writers. I've made a list of my top 10 tips for aspiring writers and here they are...
https://www.lauracarterauthor.com/sin...
Got any questions? Let me know in the blog comments.
#writertips #writeradvice #bookadvice #authoradvice #writingtips #authortips #newblogpost #lauracarterauthor #authorlife #writerlife #amwriting #amediting #ampublishing
I recently took part in a literary festival where I was asked to give tips to budding writers. I've made a list of my top 10 tips for aspiring writers and here they are...
https://www.lauracarterauthor.com/sin...
Got any questions? Let me know in the blog comments.
#writertips #writeradvice #bookadvice #authoradvice #writingtips #authortips #newblogpost #lauracarterauthor #authorlife #writerlife #amwriting #amediting #ampublishing
June 28, 2018
Official Book Trailer - Scarred by You
Watch the official book trailer for SCARRED BY YOU here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYC-m...
Their past will become their future. Their scars will be reopened.
Read SCARRED BY YOU now.
*Currently only 99c or free on Kindle Unlimited*
Amazon US: https://goo.gl/iZd8ei
Amazon UK: https://goo.gl/AnucSl
Amazon CA: https://goo.gl/zNW9cb
Amazon AU: https://goo.gl/WiA7vL
SCARRED BY YOU
by Laura Carter
Their past will become their future. Their scars will be reopened.
Clark Layton has the world at his feet. He is the CEO of one of the largest oil companies in the world and he has a fiancée most men would kill for. Then why, the night before his wedding, is he still thinking about everything he lost when he walked out on Dayna Cross?
Dayna didn’t intend to take the helm of Subsea Petroleum. But events beyond her control left her no choice. And she can handle it, mostly. She can juggle the long hours, the chauvinistic men, and a broken heart. What she can’t deal with is Clark Layton swanning back into her life and threatening to break down her walls.
They are rival CEOs and they are in a dogfight for a lucrative new pipeline. But as truths of their past begin to surface, business won’t be the biggest battle they enter into.
ADD TO YOUR TBR
Scarred by You
Their past will become their future. Their scars will be reopened.
Read SCARRED BY YOU now.
*Currently only 99c or free on Kindle Unlimited*
Amazon US: https://goo.gl/iZd8ei
Amazon UK: https://goo.gl/AnucSl
Amazon CA: https://goo.gl/zNW9cb
Amazon AU: https://goo.gl/WiA7vL
SCARRED BY YOU
by Laura Carter
Their past will become their future. Their scars will be reopened.
Clark Layton has the world at his feet. He is the CEO of one of the largest oil companies in the world and he has a fiancée most men would kill for. Then why, the night before his wedding, is he still thinking about everything he lost when he walked out on Dayna Cross?
Dayna didn’t intend to take the helm of Subsea Petroleum. But events beyond her control left her no choice. And she can handle it, mostly. She can juggle the long hours, the chauvinistic men, and a broken heart. What she can’t deal with is Clark Layton swanning back into her life and threatening to break down her walls.
They are rival CEOs and they are in a dogfight for a lucrative new pipeline. But as truths of their past begin to surface, business won’t be the biggest battle they enter into.
ADD TO YOUR TBR
Scarred by You
June 13, 2018
How travel inspires my writing and characters
As an author of fiction, I am often asked, “Have you been to the places you write about?” I am extremely fortunate to have travelled to many places in the world—you could call it an objective of mine. Generally, then, the answer to the question, for me, is yes.
Do I think you must have visited the places you write about as a fiction author? No. We have imaginations and the internet. So long as you can make a reader believe in the world you write, you’ve done your job as an author.
But I like to write about places I have been. For me, there is a greater sense of authenticity—whether simply in my own mind or whether it translates to the page. More than this, however, is my desire to revisit the places I have experienced through my characters. To understand or remember how I felt about them. To reflect on my time there and how those places have enriched my life, broadened my views and altered my opinions.
Read the full blog post here: https://www.lauracarterauthor.com/sin...
Do I think you must have visited the places you write about as a fiction author? No. We have imaginations and the internet. So long as you can make a reader believe in the world you write, you’ve done your job as an author.
But I like to write about places I have been. For me, there is a greater sense of authenticity—whether simply in my own mind or whether it translates to the page. More than this, however, is my desire to revisit the places I have experienced through my characters. To understand or remember how I felt about them. To reflect on my time there and how those places have enriched my life, broadened my views and altered my opinions.
Read the full blog post here: https://www.lauracarterauthor.com/sin...
May 21, 2018
Hedging His Bets - Out Now!
Hedging His Bets
The new romantic comedy from international bestselling author Laura Carter.
Meet Jake and Jess in book 3 of the Brits in Manhattan series.
Hedging His Bets
Critics are raving about this book
“Carter's writing style is absolutely brilliant.” —The Romance Reviews
"A fantastic and worthy read." - RT Book Reviews
"A summer must read." - NetGalley reviewer
"Highly recommended for upcoming beach vacations." - Goodreads reviewer
"Carter's best yet." - Katy's Book Ramblings
"Hands down one of my favourite books this year." - 5 Ladies and their Books
"A truly captivating love story full of emotions from start to finish." - All Things Dark & Dirty
"The chemistry between Jake and Jess is off the charts." - Chloe Bibliophile
"Toally loved this book!" - Reading, Willing & Able
"This is a great friends to lovers story and it really does make you wonder would you risk it all?" - NetGalley reviewer
"Another fantastic, flawless, all-consuming read." - Goodreads reviewer
A high-flying investor
New Yorker Jake Harrington loves a lot of things about living in London. His lucrative hedge fund job. The way British women melt at the sound of an American accent. His just-sex arrangement with his gorgeous roommate, Jess. And, oh yes, being thousands of miles away from the girl who betrayed him.
His sexy British flatmate
Jess’s deal with Jake suits her fine. No commitments, no risk of being hurt again, just friendship and mind-blowing pleasure. And friends do each other favors, like agreeing to go on a trip to New York where Jake will have to face his past.
And a vacation that will change everything…
What friends shouldn’t do? Suddenly find themselves feeling something much more complicated than simple lust. When “no strings” is no longer enough, will Jake be willing to take the ultimate gamble?
HEDGING HIS BETS is the third standalone novel in the BRITS IN MANHATTAN SERIES
#HedgingHisBets #BettingonLove #BritsinManhattan
The new romantic comedy from international bestselling author Laura Carter.
Meet Jake and Jess in book 3 of the Brits in Manhattan series.
Hedging His Bets
Critics are raving about this book
“Carter's writing style is absolutely brilliant.” —The Romance Reviews
"A fantastic and worthy read." - RT Book Reviews
"A summer must read." - NetGalley reviewer
"Highly recommended for upcoming beach vacations." - Goodreads reviewer
"Carter's best yet." - Katy's Book Ramblings
"Hands down one of my favourite books this year." - 5 Ladies and their Books
"A truly captivating love story full of emotions from start to finish." - All Things Dark & Dirty
"The chemistry between Jake and Jess is off the charts." - Chloe Bibliophile
"Toally loved this book!" - Reading, Willing & Able
"This is a great friends to lovers story and it really does make you wonder would you risk it all?" - NetGalley reviewer
"Another fantastic, flawless, all-consuming read." - Goodreads reviewer
A high-flying investor
New Yorker Jake Harrington loves a lot of things about living in London. His lucrative hedge fund job. The way British women melt at the sound of an American accent. His just-sex arrangement with his gorgeous roommate, Jess. And, oh yes, being thousands of miles away from the girl who betrayed him.
His sexy British flatmate
Jess’s deal with Jake suits her fine. No commitments, no risk of being hurt again, just friendship and mind-blowing pleasure. And friends do each other favors, like agreeing to go on a trip to New York where Jake will have to face his past.
And a vacation that will change everything…
What friends shouldn’t do? Suddenly find themselves feeling something much more complicated than simple lust. When “no strings” is no longer enough, will Jake be willing to take the ultimate gamble?
HEDGING HIS BETS is the third standalone novel in the BRITS IN MANHATTAN SERIES
#HedgingHisBets #BettingonLove #BritsinManhattan
May 11, 2018
Advance reviews - Hedging His Bets
Hedging His Bets
Coming 22 May 2018
Read the early reviews:
“Carter's writing style is absolutely brilliant.” —The Romance Reviews
"A fantastic and worthy read." - RT Book Reviews
"A summer must read." - NetGalley reviewer
"Highly recommended for upcoming beach vacations." - Goodreads reviewer
"Hands down one of my favourite books this year." - 5 Ladies and their Books
"A truly captivating love story full of emotions from start to finish." - All Things Dark & Dirty
"The chemistry between Jake and Jess is off the charts." - Chloe Bibliophile
"This is a great friends to lovers story and it really does make you wonder would you risk it all?" - NetGalley reviewer
"Another fantastic, flawless, all-consuming read." - Goodreads reviewer
Read the blurb:
A high-flying investor
New Yorker Jake Harrington loves a lot of things about living in London. His lucrative hedge fund job. The way British women melt at the sound of an American accent. His just-sex arrangement with his gorgeous roommate, Jess. And, oh yes, being thousands of miles away from the girl who betrayed him.
His sexy British flatmate
Jess’s deal with Jake suits her fine. No commitments, no risk of being hurt again, just friendship and mind-blowing pleasure. And friends do each other favors, like agreeing to go on a trip to New York where Jake will have to face his past.
And a vacation that will change everything…
What friends shouldn’t do? Suddenly find themselves feeling something much more complicated than simple lust. When “no strings” is no longer enough, will Jake be willing to take the ultimate gamble?
Hedging His Bets
HEDGING HIS BETS is the third standalone novel in the BRITS IN MANHATTAN SERIES from international bestselling author Laura Carter.
#HedgingHisBets #BettingonLove #BritsinManhattan
Coming 22 May 2018
Read the early reviews:
“Carter's writing style is absolutely brilliant.” —The Romance Reviews
"A fantastic and worthy read." - RT Book Reviews
"A summer must read." - NetGalley reviewer
"Highly recommended for upcoming beach vacations." - Goodreads reviewer
"Hands down one of my favourite books this year." - 5 Ladies and their Books
"A truly captivating love story full of emotions from start to finish." - All Things Dark & Dirty
"The chemistry between Jake and Jess is off the charts." - Chloe Bibliophile
"This is a great friends to lovers story and it really does make you wonder would you risk it all?" - NetGalley reviewer
"Another fantastic, flawless, all-consuming read." - Goodreads reviewer
Read the blurb:
A high-flying investor
New Yorker Jake Harrington loves a lot of things about living in London. His lucrative hedge fund job. The way British women melt at the sound of an American accent. His just-sex arrangement with his gorgeous roommate, Jess. And, oh yes, being thousands of miles away from the girl who betrayed him.
His sexy British flatmate
Jess’s deal with Jake suits her fine. No commitments, no risk of being hurt again, just friendship and mind-blowing pleasure. And friends do each other favors, like agreeing to go on a trip to New York where Jake will have to face his past.
And a vacation that will change everything…
What friends shouldn’t do? Suddenly find themselves feeling something much more complicated than simple lust. When “no strings” is no longer enough, will Jake be willing to take the ultimate gamble?
Hedging His Bets
HEDGING HIS BETS is the third standalone novel in the BRITS IN MANHATTAN SERIES from international bestselling author Laura Carter.
#HedgingHisBets #BettingonLove #BritsinManhattan
March 7, 2018
An extract from Playing to Win
READ ON FOR AN EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM PLAYING TO WIN.
Playing to Win
OUT NOW!
A high-intensity personal trainer
The secret to Brooks’ success as a Manhattan gym owner? Being motivated to disprove everyone who doubted him long ago. He’s not about to let a perky newcomer like Izzy tarnish his reputation. Even if watching her lead a salsa class on his premises is fuel for some very unprofessional fantasies . . .
His beautiful British rival
Every time Izzy slams Brooks in her fitness blog, her book sales soar. But when their escalating media feud forces them to be up-close-and-personal for two weeks, she realizes there’s much more to Brooks than that incredible body.
And a competition that’s got their hearts racing…
Soon Izzy and Brooks are finding all kinds of creative ways to work up a sweat. A passionate workout is easy, but can their rivalry give way to a lasting partnership?
***AUTHOR NOTE***
This is one of my favourite scenes from Playing to Win. At this point in the book, the public has challenged Manhattan 'trainer to the stars', Brooks Adams, and British health and fitness 'it' girl, Izzy Coulthard, to trial each other's fitness methods. This is one heck of a feisty two week competition. As Brooks forces Izzy to let go, eat meat and lift weights, Izzy forces Brooks to drink kale smoothies and dance for fitness. This extract is one of the days Brooks is required to dance...and boy he does not want to look like a tit!
I hope you enjoy! Love, LC xx
***EXTRACT BEGINS***
BROOKS
Studio A is becoming the bane of my existence. The cage to my performing zoo animal. Today, our audience has grown to four reporters. The two new additions are “important bloggers in the fitness circle,” to quote Madge.
Izzy has put one of her YouTube classes on the big screen in the room and she’s standing to one side, her arms folded across her chest, her back pressed to the mirrored wall, one foot casually resting against glass, distracting me because the glass was just cleaned this morning. No doubt she’s put no thought into who will have to fix her smear marks. I decide to choose my battles and this is a small one that wouldn’t give satisfaction worth the effort.
Instead, I focus on Izzy on the big screen; there’s a smile on her face as she dances. She looks happy, an infectious kind of happy that makes me want to smile too. Thing is, I can’t because I’m too damn frustrated trying to get my feet to do what I know in my head they should be doing.
“Just keep moving,” Izzy tells me.
So, yeah, I end up doing some kind of Chandler Bing dance that isn’t even in time to the music, all in a bid to work up a sweat.
Laughter bursts from Izzy first, followed by the reporters. They’re laughing at me because I do not find this funny in the slightest.
“That’s it. I’m done. This is ridiculous!”
Izzy comes to me in the middle of the room. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I think it’s your stiff hips.” She drops her hands to my waist and turns me to face her. I try to ignore the warmth of her hand on me. “You need to get more rotation here when you’re doing Latin dances. It will help you keep your rhythm and it will stop you from looking like such a tit.”
I scowl down at her and see her amusement in her shining irises.
“Put your hands on my hips.” I do and she starts to salsa, her hip bones rotating under my palm. “Can you feel that movement?”
Yeah, in my groin. She shifts position so she’s in front of me, her back pressed to my chest, her head against my shoulder. She takes my hands again and places them on her hips. I feel every movement through her yoga pants as if she’s wearing nothing.
“Let’s do it together. Ready? Forward on the right. One, two, three, pause. One, two, three, pause.”
I move with her, my hips pressed to her ass, her shoulders moving over my chest, her scent filling my nose, her hair tickling my neck.
“That’s it. You’ve got it.” Her hands come up to meet mine on her hips and she interlaces her fingers through mine as we dance. “Let’s take it to the side on the next count. One, two… That’s it.”
I’m lost in her. The roll of her hips. The feel of her soft skin; a contrast to my harsh, weight-lifting hands. We move easier, more freely. When she turns to face me, I keep my feet moving as she taught me and drown in her gaze, as if plunged into serene, warm waters, floating weightlessly through a new world.
When the track ends, we’re brought back abruptly to reality. A camera flash makes her squint and I remember the reporters in the room.
Clearing my throat, I tell her, “I think I’ve got it.”
She wipes imaginary dust from her leggings. Flustered? “Right. Yep. I’ll just be… you know…over there.…” She waves a hand through the air in no particular direction, then sets off for the right side of the room and turns, switching to the left side with a nervous giggle, definitely flustered.
Well, fuck me. Dancing can be hotter than screwing. I really am feeling hot and sweaty now.
***END OF EXTRACT***
Other standalone titles in the Brits in Manhattan series include:
Balancing the Scales
Hedging His Bets
Playing to Win
OUT NOW!
A high-intensity personal trainer
The secret to Brooks’ success as a Manhattan gym owner? Being motivated to disprove everyone who doubted him long ago. He’s not about to let a perky newcomer like Izzy tarnish his reputation. Even if watching her lead a salsa class on his premises is fuel for some very unprofessional fantasies . . .
His beautiful British rival
Every time Izzy slams Brooks in her fitness blog, her book sales soar. But when their escalating media feud forces them to be up-close-and-personal for two weeks, she realizes there’s much more to Brooks than that incredible body.
And a competition that’s got their hearts racing…
Soon Izzy and Brooks are finding all kinds of creative ways to work up a sweat. A passionate workout is easy, but can their rivalry give way to a lasting partnership?
***AUTHOR NOTE***
This is one of my favourite scenes from Playing to Win. At this point in the book, the public has challenged Manhattan 'trainer to the stars', Brooks Adams, and British health and fitness 'it' girl, Izzy Coulthard, to trial each other's fitness methods. This is one heck of a feisty two week competition. As Brooks forces Izzy to let go, eat meat and lift weights, Izzy forces Brooks to drink kale smoothies and dance for fitness. This extract is one of the days Brooks is required to dance...and boy he does not want to look like a tit!
I hope you enjoy! Love, LC xx
***EXTRACT BEGINS***
BROOKS
Studio A is becoming the bane of my existence. The cage to my performing zoo animal. Today, our audience has grown to four reporters. The two new additions are “important bloggers in the fitness circle,” to quote Madge.
Izzy has put one of her YouTube classes on the big screen in the room and she’s standing to one side, her arms folded across her chest, her back pressed to the mirrored wall, one foot casually resting against glass, distracting me because the glass was just cleaned this morning. No doubt she’s put no thought into who will have to fix her smear marks. I decide to choose my battles and this is a small one that wouldn’t give satisfaction worth the effort.
Instead, I focus on Izzy on the big screen; there’s a smile on her face as she dances. She looks happy, an infectious kind of happy that makes me want to smile too. Thing is, I can’t because I’m too damn frustrated trying to get my feet to do what I know in my head they should be doing.
“Just keep moving,” Izzy tells me.
So, yeah, I end up doing some kind of Chandler Bing dance that isn’t even in time to the music, all in a bid to work up a sweat.
Laughter bursts from Izzy first, followed by the reporters. They’re laughing at me because I do not find this funny in the slightest.
“That’s it. I’m done. This is ridiculous!”
Izzy comes to me in the middle of the room. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I think it’s your stiff hips.” She drops her hands to my waist and turns me to face her. I try to ignore the warmth of her hand on me. “You need to get more rotation here when you’re doing Latin dances. It will help you keep your rhythm and it will stop you from looking like such a tit.”
I scowl down at her and see her amusement in her shining irises.
“Put your hands on my hips.” I do and she starts to salsa, her hip bones rotating under my palm. “Can you feel that movement?”
Yeah, in my groin. She shifts position so she’s in front of me, her back pressed to my chest, her head against my shoulder. She takes my hands again and places them on her hips. I feel every movement through her yoga pants as if she’s wearing nothing.
“Let’s do it together. Ready? Forward on the right. One, two, three, pause. One, two, three, pause.”
I move with her, my hips pressed to her ass, her shoulders moving over my chest, her scent filling my nose, her hair tickling my neck.
“That’s it. You’ve got it.” Her hands come up to meet mine on her hips and she interlaces her fingers through mine as we dance. “Let’s take it to the side on the next count. One, two… That’s it.”
I’m lost in her. The roll of her hips. The feel of her soft skin; a contrast to my harsh, weight-lifting hands. We move easier, more freely. When she turns to face me, I keep my feet moving as she taught me and drown in her gaze, as if plunged into serene, warm waters, floating weightlessly through a new world.
When the track ends, we’re brought back abruptly to reality. A camera flash makes her squint and I remember the reporters in the room.
Clearing my throat, I tell her, “I think I’ve got it.”
She wipes imaginary dust from her leggings. Flustered? “Right. Yep. I’ll just be… you know…over there.…” She waves a hand through the air in no particular direction, then sets off for the right side of the room and turns, switching to the left side with a nervous giggle, definitely flustered.
Well, fuck me. Dancing can be hotter than screwing. I really am feeling hot and sweaty now.
***END OF EXTRACT***
Other standalone titles in the Brits in Manhattan series include:
Balancing the Scales
Hedging His Bets
February 20, 2018
PLAYING TO WIN is OUT NOW!
I am thrilled to share the release of PLAYING TO WIN with you all.
I can't wait for you all to meet Brooks and Izzy.
Please reach out to tell me what you think and I'd be super grateful for your reviews.
Don't forget, you can ask me questions about the book via Goodreads and you can find me at:
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READ THE BLURB
A high-intensity personal trainer
The secret to Brooks’ success as a Manhattan gym owner? Being motivated to disprove everyone who doubted him long ago. He’s not about to let a perky newcomer like Izzy tarnish his reputation. Even if watching her lead a salsa class on his premises is fuel for some very unprofessional fantasies . . .
His beautiful British rival
Every time Izzy slams Brooks in her fitness blog, her book sales soar. But when their escalating media feud forces them to be up-close-and-personal for two weeks, she realizes there’s much more to Brooks than that incredible body.
And a competition that’s got their hearts racing…
Soon Izzy and Brooks are finding all kinds of creative ways to work up a sweat. A passionate workout is easy, but can their rivalry give way to a lasting partnership?
PRAISE FOR PLAYING TO WIN
"It’s a cute story of two people with different opinions coming together and learning to compromise." - Harlequin Junkie.
"This book, in true Ms. Carter fashion, is SO funny!"
- The Romance Reviews, TOP PICK.
"Seamless transitions and vivid imagery." - RT Book Reviews.
Playing to Win
I can't wait for you all to meet Brooks and Izzy.
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A high-intensity personal trainer
The secret to Brooks’ success as a Manhattan gym owner? Being motivated to disprove everyone who doubted him long ago. He’s not about to let a perky newcomer like Izzy tarnish his reputation. Even if watching her lead a salsa class on his premises is fuel for some very unprofessional fantasies . . .
His beautiful British rival
Every time Izzy slams Brooks in her fitness blog, her book sales soar. But when their escalating media feud forces them to be up-close-and-personal for two weeks, she realizes there’s much more to Brooks than that incredible body.
And a competition that’s got their hearts racing…
Soon Izzy and Brooks are finding all kinds of creative ways to work up a sweat. A passionate workout is easy, but can their rivalry give way to a lasting partnership?
PRAISE FOR PLAYING TO WIN
"It’s a cute story of two people with different opinions coming together and learning to compromise." - Harlequin Junkie.
"This book, in true Ms. Carter fashion, is SO funny!"
- The Romance Reviews, TOP PICK.
"Seamless transitions and vivid imagery." - RT Book Reviews.
Playing to Win
January 31, 2018
HEDGING HIS BETS COVER REVEAL
Hedging His Bets
Meet Jake and Jess in book 3 of the Brits in Manhattan series.
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A high-flying investor
New Yorker Jake Harrington loves a lot of things about living in London. His lucrative hedge fund job. The way British women melt at the sound of an American accent. His just-sex arrangement with his gorgeous roommate, Jess. And, oh yes, being thousands of miles away from the girl who betrayed him.
His sexy British flatmate
Jess’s deal with Jake suits her fine. No commitments, no risk of being hurt again, just friendship and mind-blowing pleasure. And friends do each other favors, like agreeing to go on a trip to New York where Jake will have to face his past.
And a vacation that will change everything…
What friends shouldn’t do? Suddenly find themselves feeling something much more complicated than simple lust. When “no strings” is no longer enough, will Jake be willing to take the ultimate gamble?
*****
Add HEDGING HIS BETS on Goodreads and pre-order you copy now.
Hedging His Bets
*****
First appeared on https://www.lauracarterauthor.com/sin...
Meet Jake and Jess in book 3 of the Brits in Manhattan series.
READ THE BLURB
A high-flying investor
New Yorker Jake Harrington loves a lot of things about living in London. His lucrative hedge fund job. The way British women melt at the sound of an American accent. His just-sex arrangement with his gorgeous roommate, Jess. And, oh yes, being thousands of miles away from the girl who betrayed him.
His sexy British flatmate
Jess’s deal with Jake suits her fine. No commitments, no risk of being hurt again, just friendship and mind-blowing pleasure. And friends do each other favors, like agreeing to go on a trip to New York where Jake will have to face his past.
And a vacation that will change everything…
What friends shouldn’t do? Suddenly find themselves feeling something much more complicated than simple lust. When “no strings” is no longer enough, will Jake be willing to take the ultimate gamble?
*****
Add HEDGING HIS BETS on Goodreads and pre-order you copy now.
Hedging His Bets
*****
First appeared on https://www.lauracarterauthor.com/sin...
