New Release! Most Eligible Bachelor
MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR
Series: Men of Distinction
Genre: Multicultural/Contemporary Romance
Magazine columnist Chantelle Sah doesn't celebrate Valentine's Day—not since her fiancé's betrayal three years ago—and after botching her first assignment as a feature writer, she's more than willing to put in a hard day's work this Valentine's Day; even if it means going on a date with gorgeous construction Tycoon, Lord McKenzie, and opening herself to an onslaught of all things love.
When Lord—his given name, not a title—sets his sights on Chantelle, it isn't just work he has on his mind. But even he couldn't have predicted the magnetic attraction between them when they meet, nor the evening ending with more than an interview. Now he has to convince Chantelle that their one-night stand wasn't a mistake. Can he win her love without revealing a secret from their night of passion, which could prove fatal for both their hearts?
Excerpt
Lord McKenzie knew he was in trouble the moment he reached for the door and found Chantelle's hand instead. She turned, her almond-shaped eyes widening. Their hazel intensity met his gaze, and he knew he was done for.
Energy passed between them, zapping his will to resist.
"Chantelle." His voice came out heavy, having forced its way out of the vise gripping his throat.
He pulled her, intending to have one more taste of her luscious full lips. He felt no resistance on her part as she stepped toward him. Her bag dropped to the floor just before her body slammed against his, every soft curve fitting perfectly into him as he laid claim on her lips.
She kissed him back with the same hunger with which he devoured her. Fire ignited, took over. She gripped his t-shirt, tugging it out of his trousers in the process. He became instantly hard. When her hands grazed his skin, he lost hold of any control he had tried to maintain. A kiss wouldn't be enough to douse the inferno of desire consuming them. Something it seemed she'd already realized, because she pushed the t-shirt up his torso.
Their breathing and moans mingled as they attended to the multiple tasks of kissing, shedding their clothes and finding a place to settle. Chantelle's top came off first, followed by his, then her jeans and his. Stumbling urgently to the loveseat, they continued their kissing and frantic groping.
With one snap, her bra came off, making Lord pause. He needed to take in the sight before him. In nothing but a flimsy pair of lacy white panties, she was a vision of perfection, her body a work of art. Her tall frame ordinarily projected an impression of slimness, but underneath her clothes were curves, lush and feminine, ample hips narrowing into a small waist and firm breasts proudly pouting at him, all wrapped in flawless milk-chocolate skin.
"You're incredibly beautiful," he whispered.
He couldn't wait to taste her. But first, he needed to touch.
Reverently he cupped her breasts and kneaded them gently, drawing a soft moan from her. His hands travelled down her flat stomach to her hips, enjoying the feel of her curves. His mouth followed with kisses, along the same path to her navel. Reaching for the hem of her panties, he paused, raising his eyes to meet her gaze.
She watched him with sultry eyes, her pupils dilated. Seeing the desire in their depths caused several ounces of restraint to slip from his grip, but he needed to know they were on the same page. He wasn't going any further if she had doubts.
"Tell me to take this off."
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Release Day at last! I'm so happy to be able to share Most Eligible Bachelor with you, my friends and well-wishers who've rooted for me all this while as I pursued my dream of becoming a published author. I'm especially proud of this novel, which started out as a short story for a Valentine's Day Writing prompt on FanStory. That became the original chapter 1 of the story. Another writing prompt spawned what became the original chapter 2 (now ch 4). I then had the brilliant idea of challenging myself to write a novel using writing prompts only. But then an editor pitch competition for a well-known publishing house came along. The prize? An editor for a year! That was an opportunity I couldn't resist, so I decided to take a chance.
The deadline was two months from the date I found out about it, so I had my work cut out for me. I'd never written a novel in two months, but after reading the writing guidelines, I felt my hero and heroine fitted the genre perfectly. I was already excited about my characters, so writing the novel turned out to be easy. I finished the first draft in a month, with enough time to let my Critique Partners read it and give me their input before submitting.
I didn't win the competition, but I did get a complete novel, which I was able to enter into the RWA Golden Heart Awards. Once again, my story didn't win, but the result sheet I received was very encouraging. At the very least, it told me that my story had a global appeal, and this made me more eager than ever to publish.
It hasn't been all fun and games, though. I've had my share of rejections. I'd like to say that all those Rs just made me strive harder, but that would be a lie. I got discouraged many times, yes, especially with form Rs because they don't tell you what you need to do to improve the story.
Most Eligible Bachelor went through many edits and is now a much stronger story than I started out with, thanks to my hard-working editor Karyn White at Evernight Publishing. I've learnt so much since I started pursuing publication, and I hope that means my next books will have an easier time getting to you.
So whether you have you own personal hero, or you're still waiting for Mr. Right, I invite you to cosy up a copy of Most Eligible Bachelor. I'd love to hear from you, so be sure to write and let me know what you thought of the book. You can reach me right here on my blog, on my website, on Facebook, on Twitter or Goodreads.
In the spirit of my story's theme, I wish you a Happy Valentine's Day in advance and happy reading!
***Oh, and in case you're wondering, yes, I will be giving away a free copy of Most Eligible Bachelor to one commenter on this post.***
