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December 9, 2018
[Steamy Scene Alert!] The Perfect View Office Romance
You may or may not know, but I have a newsletter exclusive novella called The Perfect View. This was a super fun, extra hot little treat I whipped up this year! And what I wrote of these two just wasn’t enough, so I had to write a little more. I’ll be sharing the bonus scenes over the next couple of blog posts.
Have you ever seen a hottie out a window at work? A coffee shop? Or just anywhere, really? That’s what the The Perfect View is for me. It’s that stomach flutter feeing you get when you make eye contact with a guy who could set the room on fire!
It all starts with a spilled cup of coffee, an accidental striptease and a first encounter on a conference room table. Ash and Keely are so deliciously fun together and I can’t wait to revisit them again!
Silverware clattered and some diners started on happy hour a few hours earlier than usual. Sunlight poured in through the large glass window at the front of the restaurant. My gaze darted to the secluded booth in the far corner. Customers flowed around me at my spot leaning against the bar. The white linen table cloths at the tables dropped almost to the floor. My cheeks heated and I tried not to look over there again.
The lunch date I’d had with Ash a couple of weeks ago still vivid in my mind. I swore everyone around me knew the highlight reel playing in my head. My hand on his cock under the table. His fingers dancing across my clit as tried to pay attention to the waiter rattling off the specials.
I squeezed my thighs together against the throbbing in my pussy. Had it already been two days since I’d seen him? Well not seen him, but touched him. Felt his hands on me. Monster deadlines were breathing down our necks, so it had been late nights in the office as usual. I bounced on the balls of my feet trying to get rid of my nervous energy.
“Your to-go order is ready.”
I jumped when the waiter popped up beside me with the brown bag dangling from his fingers.
“Thank you.” Signing for the food, I rushed back to the office. I had some later afternoon meetings to prepare for, but I needed to get this food to Ash.
In the elevator to his office building, I fidgeted with my skirt. Smoothing it down my legs with the bag bumping against my thighs, I pressed the button for his floor. The suits beside me walked off and more got on. It was like the universe was conspiring to make this the longest elevator ride possible.
The ding signaling our arrival to the fifteenth floor. I squeezed my way to the front of the car and I stepped out. Glancing around, I tried to orient myself. It was weird trying to find my way around a building I’d only seen from the outside. There were only two companies on this floor. The large frosted glass window on one side featured and understated, but classic AGK logo. Alexander, Grayson and Killmore.
Pushing through the main door, I walked up to the receptionist’s desk.
“Hi, I have lunch for Ash.” I held up the bag and smiled.
Her forehead scrunched. “I wasn’t aware Mr. Alexander had ordered lunch.” She tapped away on her computer.
“No, he didn’t. I got it for him. I saw how hard he was working and that he hadn’t eaten yet, so I thought I’d get it for him.” And I missed him.
“You saw him?” Her eyebrow lifted.
“Through the window. His window. Our windows face each other. I work in the office across the street.” The words came out in a rush and sounded a lot like something a crazy stalker would say.
“So you watch him through his window?” She stood up from her chair looking like she was five seconds away from calling the cops.
“He’s seen me too.” In my underwear, but that wasn’t the point. “Can you let him know Keely is here? We know each other.” Could the floor open up and swallow me now?
She picked up the phone and turned a little, while still keeping an eye on me. Her muffled words into the receiver made my stomach churn.
Who’d turned on that french fry light that was currently burning up the back of my neck? What if he was busy? In an important meeting? I should have sent him a text. Why was I so dead set on a surprise. The temptation to leave the bag and bolt slammed into me. With my luck she’d call the bomb squad to detonate it.
“Mr. Alexander said you can come right in.” Her voice pulled me out of my minor meltdown.
“Great, thanks.” I squeaked. Following her, I walked past the rest of the filled offices. Some had frosted glass walls while others were transparent. At the end of the long hallway, there was a solid wall with a frosted glass door.
The receptionist pushed open the door and I stepped inside.
Ash’s eyes lit up the second I crossed the threshold. “Yes, looking forward to seeing you next week to go over the plans for next quarter. Thank you, Rachel.” He said over my shoulder. The door closed behind me.
A voice blared out of the phone on his desk. “We’re going to be burning the midnight oil when you’re here.”
“Sounds good. I’ve got to go. A VIP arrived and I'll be tied up for a while.”
I stared out of the floor to ceiling window behind him. My office looked so cramped and dark compared to his.
“To what do I owe this surprise?” He rounded his desk. The sleeves of his button down shirt were rolled halfway up, exposing his strong, sinewy forearms. Brushing back the hair behind my ear, he pulled me tight against him, crushing the bag between us. His lips crashed down onto mine.
The butterflies in my stomach kicked it up to mach-5. Threading his fingers into my hair, he delved deeper into my mouth. He tasted like mint and oranges. Ten minutes or ten hours later, we came up for air.
Panting, my fingers tightened around the handle of the bag. Lunch. Oh yeah. “I brought you some food.” I lifted the bag smashed between us. “I saw how hard you were working. Your shoulders all bunched and tight.” I ran a hand over the hard, smooth muscles of his neck.
“I can’t slack off when I know you’re watching me.” He rested his forehead against mine. “Thank you for the food. I’m starving.” A quick peck turned into round two.
I fisted his shirt in my hands, bunching the fabric between my fingers. Shit, we’re still in his office. He’s at work. “Sorry. I hope you don’t have any meetings later.” I smoothed out the creases I’d made.
“It’s a perk of being the boss. If someone doesn’t like a wrinkled shirt, they can get the hell out.” He took my hand and walked me over to the conference table in the corner. I hadn’t been able to see this far into the office from my window. The room was bigger than my apartment. He set the bag down on the smooth dark wood table. Goosebumps raised all over my body when I thought about the last time we’d been at a table like this.
He nipped my neck and I yelped. “Stop looking at this table like that or I won’t be able to control myself.” His smirk nearly melted my full-coverage-why-the-hell-hadn’t-I-worn-something-sexier underwear right off my body. Reaching into the bag in my hands, he pulled out the now semi-crumpled take out boxes.
“I didn’t know what you liked, so I got a couple different things.” Nerves knotted in my stomach. I didn’t want to come off as a clingy girlfriend, is that what I was?
“Thank you. I was going to have Rachel order me something when I got off the phone, but my stomach was growling.” He sat in a chair and pulled me down on top of him. “You already know me so well.” His fingers traced along my cheek and stared into my eyes.
I locked my knees at the flare of desire. He smelled so good and felt even better. How did you miss someone you’d only known for a few weeks? “You work hard and I didn’t see you with any breakfast this morning after your workout, so I figured you’d be hungry.”
“Checking up on me, huh?”
My cheeks burned. Yes, I still watched him from my window even when I should be working. It was second nature at this point. I shrugged. “Sometimes.”
“I like that you care enough to notice. Eat with me.” It wasn’t a question. He wrapped his arms around me and popped open the lids on the containers.
It was on the tip of my tongue to say I needed to get back when the heavenly smells filled my nose.
“You chose well.” He whispered against my neck.
My pussy clenched at the heat of his words on my skin. I tried to wiggle off his lap, but he kept me caged between his arms and the table. My bare legs scraped against the fabric of his suit pants.
“What do you want to try first?” He pointed at the containers with his fork.
My stomach grumbled. “Whichever. As you can hear, I’m a little hungry too.”
He squeezed his arms around me and fed me some of the pasta in a mouthwatering, creamy white sauce. “You keep making noises like that and I’m not going to be the only one leaving here with wrinkled clothes.”
His cock strained against my butt wanting me to know that was a serious threat. Without thinking, I ground myself down onto his erection.
He choked on his forkful of food and squeezed his other hand around my waist.
“I was going to let you go with a gentle mauling, but now, I’m going to need to be more thorough.” He dropped his fork. His hand settled on my knee, squeezing it before pushing his hand higher and taking my skirt with it.
“They can see.” My words came out like a cross between a stutter and a gasp.
His breath skirted across the shell of my ear. “No. They can’t.”
I parted my thigh as far apart as the skirt would allow. Each inch exposing more of me as his hand pushed up the constricting fabric.
His thumb brushed across the fabric at the apex of my thighs. “Tell me Keely. Are you wet?”
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November 18, 2018
[Ruthless King] Listen to the Soundtrack that Inspired the Book!
When I sit down to write, it’s almost never the same environment twice. Things are always changing based on where I’m writing, what I’m writing, and what I need to get the story just right. Sometimes I need Harry Potter Study Sounds, complete silence or thumping beats that gets my heart racing.
Every book I’ve written for the Kings has had a soundtrack. I love it when I hear a story and I’m like, YES! That’s for Heath! This is for Declan! That’s totally Mak! And Ruthless King is no exception!
You can listen to the sings that inspired their story right here!
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November 11, 2018
Which John Hughes Movie Are You?
Was I the only one who watched John Hughes movies non-stop on TNT and TBS growing up? I mean, there was at least one on every single day! I’m pretty sure I love every single one and I decided to combine that love with my love of cake, ha! Who doesn’t love cake? Dreaming about cake? Just the deliciousness!
I sent this quiz out to my newsletter last week, but I wanted to share it here too! Comment below to tell me which movie you got!
Maya xx
November 8, 2018
[Ruthless King] 2 Months Left!
It will be here before you know it! The perfect winter read with the summer, beach feel! Ruthless King is the enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance you need to ring in the new year!
Emmett and Avery will finally get their standalone book and I can’t wait for you to read it!!
Love isn’t real. Dreams don’t come true. Not even for a King...
Add Ruthless King to your Goodreads and stay tuned for more sneak peeks!
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And don’t miss out on your FREE copy of the Kings of Rittenhouse! Emmett and Avery have been my most anticipated couple and I can’t wait for you to know their WHOLE story! ;-)
November 4, 2018
Are You Up For The Challenge?!
So, I made a thing...and if you hate it then I didn’t make it and forget you ever met me! LOL! This is why I’m doing when I should be writing. It’s the Maya Hughes Reading Challenge. Isn’t it so pretty? It also goes along with my new Reading Order page!
Isn’t the little printable so pretty!? You can print it out! Pin it! Or keep it online and check the books off as you go. I got the idea when a reader said she was keeping track of my books in a notebook and I thought maybe I could come up with something a little cuter to use.
What do you think? Are you up for the challenge?
CLICK HERE to download the Maya Hughes Reading Challenge printable!
October 28, 2018
2019 Plans! And a Super Fun Halloween Quiz! Don't Miss it!
I’m so ready for Halloween! And by ready, I mean completely unprepared beyond reason, haha! My girls have changed their costume ideas at least ten times in the past five days. At this point, they are going to be zombies. Princess zombies!
If you’re feeling up for a little fun, I’ve got a halloween treat quiz you can take. Make your perfect pizza to find out which Halloween candy you are!
I’m gearing up for a writing intensive next few months to get everything ready for 2019. Can you believe it’s almost 2019?! I still feel like we were just into back to school mode.
I’ll have one more release this year with Alexei’s story in Under His Scars. He's the reluctant mob boss trying to make the family business legitimate and protect his brother. But a chance meeting has thrown all his exacting plans into chaos and it's not just his heart on the line anymore.
In early January, when some people might still be nursing those New Years Eve hangovers, the second chance romance that readers have been knocking down my door for arrives!! EMMETT and AVERY!!!! There will be some beach action to get you through the cold winter and some crazy hot time between the sheets!
Add Ruthless King to your Want to Read list!
The rest of the plans for 2019 are taking shape and they are out of this freaking world! Stay tuned…
Without further ado, here is your quiz!!
August 24, 2018
[LIVE!] Reckless King is HERE!!!
Title: Reckless King
Author: Maya Hughes
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: August 24, 2018
Blurb
An irresistibly steamy college sports romance.
Heath Taylor. Laid back. Easy going. Fastest guy on two skates and chill to a fault, at least that’s what they say. Until Kara.
Three nights together and I’m done for. Her laugh, her smile, the way my hand curves around her waist. She’s the one. Not a doubt in my mind...until I walk into my last class of the semester.
Kara, the woman of my dreams, is my new instructor. My hockey season and her career prospects are on the line. One false move--if anyone finds out--we’re both sunk.
On the ice I’m a beast that can’t be stopped, but thoughts of her are throwing me off my game. My fingers itch to feel her in my arms again. But risking everything could ruin what we’ve worked so hard for.
Life has a way of changing the best laid plans. And sometimes you can’t stay away no matter the promises you make...
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August 9, 2018
[Cover Reveal!] The Reckless King Cover is HERE!!
Title: Reckless King
Author: Maya Hughes
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: August 23, 2018
Blurb
An irresistibly steamy college sports romance.
Heath Taylor. Laid back. Easy going. Fastest guy on two skates and chill to a fault, at least that’s what they say. Until Kara.
Three nights together and I’m done for. Her laugh, her smile, the way my hand curves around her waist. She’s the one. Not a doubt in my mind...until I walk into my last class of the semester.
Kara, the woman of my dreams, is my new instructor. My hockey season and her career prospects are on the line. One false move--if anyone finds out--we’re both sunk.
On the ice I’m a beast that can’t be stopped, but thoughts of her are throwing me off my game. My fingers itch to feel her in my arms again. But risking everything could ruin what we’ve worked so hard for.
Sometimes life has a way of changing the best laid plans. And sometimes you can’t stay away no matter the promises you make.
Life doesn’t play fair, but neither do I…
Author Bio
Maya Hughes is a Jersey girl, no not that kind! And she also thinks it’s super weird to talk about herself in third person :) I’m a romance writer who loves taking inspiration from everyday life, the music I listen to, and the people I know to create stories that sparkle and shine.
I’m the mom of three little ones, the wife to an amazing husband and also work full time. Some of my favorite things are cinnamon rolls, white wine, laughing until I can’t breathe and traveling with my family.
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July 26, 2018
[New Book Announcement!] Reckless King is coming!
Title: Reckless King
Author: Maya Hughes
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: August 23, 2018
Blurb
An irresistibly steamy college sports romance.
I’m Heath Taylor. Laid back. Easy going. Fastest guy on two skates and chill to a fault. Until Kara.
Three nights together and I’m done for. Her laugh, her smile, the way my hand curves around her waist. She’s the one. Not a doubt in my mind...until I walk into my last class of the semester.
Kara, the woman of my dreams, is my new instructor. My hockey season and her career prospects are on the line. One false move--if anyone finds out--we’re both sunk.
On the ice I’m a beast that can’t be stopped, but thoughts of her are throwing me off my game. My fingers itch to feel her in my arms again. But risking everything could ruin what we’ve worked so hard for.
Sometimes life has a way of changing the best laid plans. And sometimes you can’t stay away no matter the promises you make.
Life doesn’t play fair, but neither do I…
Author Bio
Maya Hughes is a Jersey girl, no not that kind! And she also thinks it’s super weird to talk about herself in third person :) I’m a romance writer who loves taking inspiration from everyday life, the music I listen to, and the people I know to create stories that sparkle and shine.
I’m the mom of three little ones, the wife to an amazing husband and also work full time. Some of my favorite things are cinnamon rolls, white wine, laughing until I can’t breathe and traveling with my family.
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June 28, 2018
[LIVE!] Shameless King is HERE!!!
Declan and Makenna are finally here! See what reviewers have been raving about!
➳Enemies to lovers? More like soul-mates ready to combust with an abundance of chemistry that makes you want to hug, punch, and adore this romance novel filled with raw passion and true banter between Declan and Makenna... - Cristina, Cristina Reads
Shameless King is the enemies with benefits romance you've been waiting for!
A deliciously steamy enemies with benefits romance.
Declan McAvoy. Voted Biggest Flirt. Highest goal scorer in Kings of Rittenhouse Prep history.
Everyone’s impressed, well except one person…
After a blow out in high school, Makenna Halstead and I were happy to never have to cross paths again. Except life has a way of knocking you straight in the teeth with a puck when you least expect it. She hasn’t just returned to my life, she crashed into it like a wrecking ball...into my college kingdom, into my class, and smack dab into the seat next to mine. My new lab partner to be exact.
For years we hated each other... I may be King on the ice, but she is the Ice Queen. She has no problem calling me out, doesn’t back down, and her piercing blue eyes have me picturing more than than just my arms wrapped around her.
Now we’re stuck with each other and there’s no getting around that fact that we have to work together. My hockey career hangs in the balance. Problem? Oh, yeah.
I can’t deny it. I want her. More than I ever thought I could want a woman. I’ve got one semester–only four months–to convince her everything she thought about me was wrong.
Will my queen let me prove to her I’m the King she can’t live without?
Only one way to find out...
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