The Invitation...

The man you least expects wants to get to know you. Do you walk away or do you stay? What would you do? Excerpt: Ebony Brian nodded. “Sorry. I want to continue this discussion, but they need me back on stage. Why don’t you meet me in VIP when I’m done? It’s a little less crowded. Plus it’s away from the speakers, so you can hear yourself think.” As if to prove his point, a waitress caring a large tray full of empty cups bumped into his elbow. He managed to hold his beer without spilling a drop. “Tell security the Bass Man sent you. You’ll get in with no problem.” “The Bass Man?” “Yeah, I play bass guitar. You’d be surprised how many women try to get in there.” He nodded to the roped off corner of the room with oversized plush sofas under focused track lights. A few women were already lounging in the area. A man the size of Chewbacca and thankfully, a lot less hairy and dressed in black, stood, his arms crossed while wearing dark shades. He mean mugged the crowd, discouraging them from walking his way. My eyes must have bulged, because Brian chuckled. His laugh was as deep as his voice. “He won’t bite,” he said with a wickedly charming grin. “’Til then, Ebony.” He toasted me with his bottle, drained the remnants of his beer before disappearing into the crowd, and then reappeared on the stage. “Who was he?” Yasmine sat on the barstool Brian had left empty. Well, well, my roommates found their way back. “As if you didn’t know.” “Uh, no,” Kaitlyn replied in her country twang. I eyed them suspiciously. “A guy from the band.” “Really?” Kaitlyn stood on tiptoes to peer over the crowd. “He’s hot.” I couldn’t disagree. “Did you get his number?” Yasmine asked when she finished her own study of his anatomy. “No, but I got an invite to VIP.” Two sets of eyebrows rose. “So, are you going?” Yasmine studied me, no doubt wondering if tonight’s mission had been a success. I stared at the stage as the music began to play, watching Brian in action. He looked in my direction and smiled. “I haven’t decided yet.” #### - From A Heart Not Easily Broken (A Butterfly Memoir), Chapter 1 Ebony Campbell is a smart, sexy career-oriented black woman who wants nothing more than a summer fling with a man who challenges her mind and body. What she doesn’t expect is Brian Young, a blond-haired, blue-eyed bass player to step up to the challenge. Despite negative reactions, their fling develops into a deep relationship, and Ebony discovers juggling love, family, and career are nothing compared to the ultimate betrayal she endures. Now her dreams spiral into lies and secrets that threaten her future and the trust of those she loves. Buy now! Amazon Nook Google Play Books iBook Smashwords Kobo Be sure to follow my website, newsletter, and connect with me on BookBub in order to stay in the loop for contests, giveaways, and sneak peeks of other works to come! -MJ #MJKane #MJKaneMedia #TheButterflyMemoirs #Writing #Life #Books #Authors #NewReleases #Blogging #Bloggers #Blog #AHeartNotEasilyBroken #Jaded #Shattered #SundayBlogShare