I am not a cruiser.
On a boat, I mean.
I've gone on a few and while I enjoy visiting tropical islands and even being on the ocean, I don't like the crowds.
Even worse (and this is my big one), I hate having to be dressed up for dinner so I can be there at a specified time!
I know, I know. Such first world problems, right? Maybe I'm just turning into a tired old lady who needs a little more flexibility in her vacation. (GET OFF MY LAWN!)
I will say, however, a cruise can be a fantastic way to meet interesting people. I met a whole group of women who were traveling together on a cruise a few years ago. There were five of them, and they all had such different personalities and life situations. And yet, they were the best of friends.
That's where the idea for the second generation of the Hart series came from.
These strangers I met in a bar were the inspiration for
Annika - the sports loving tomboy (Matters of the Hart)
Lauren - the competitive gymnast (Matters to Me)
Kiersten - the single mom (Matters to You)
Nicole - the beautiful blonde (Matter of Time)
Ellery - the latecomer who fit right in (Matter of Fact)
Obviously their names were changed and the situations are completely different, especially since I've never seen them again. But their bond made for great inspiration about a group of friends that became family by choice.
So while I don't go out of my way to go on a cruise, I can't say it wasn't worth it. Those women made a life-long impression on me.
Speaking of these friends...
You Can Meet Lauren, Kiersten, Nicole, and Ellery Today!
The Hart Series Box Set, Matters Edition, is on sale for a LIMITED TIME! Don't miss out on getting four complete books for one low price. Seriously, it's 75¢ a book!!! Can't be that!
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kMQ64J
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3vII6I9
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3KHpuwB
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/38XgRk0
AppleBook: https://apple.co/3ybApfk
Nook: https://bit.ly/3seBKho
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3KOEWGY
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3vJEgi3
~
Here's an EXCLUSIVE Sneak Preview of What's Coming in Trial by Fire:
I watch as he slides the book back into place, at an achingly slow pace. I’ve never had such an erotic reaction to books. But something about Nick’s hands on them, touching the pages, devouring the words with his eyes, turns the entire experience into something completely different than just reading.
I’m not sure how much more I can take before I rip my dress off and dry hump his leg.
“Would you like to see the rest of the place?”
Nick turns to me, his eyes twinkling. He knows I’m trying to move our night along. How is he so patient?
“I’d love to.”
We take our time, meandering through the different areas of the suite. I show him the full kitchen that has probably never been used, and the large balcony where you can hear and smell the ocean. He’s impressed by the shiny black grand piano in the sitting room, even though none of us can play. I even take him into the very impressive master bathroom. The white marble counter is still scattered with my makeup and hair supplies from when I got ready for the gala earlier. The room comes complete with a bedroom sized walk-in closet, an oversized marble tub that can easily fit two, and a shower that has not just a rain head, but eight different sprays in the wall.
“It’s opulent, but it’s my favorite part of the entire suite,” I admit as I explain how each individual spray can be adjusted for temperature or pressure. That elicits both of his eyebrows raising in surprise. “I don’t want to be presumptuous, but feel free to come on over and try it after an extra hard practice.”
He smirks at me. I can’t read what it means, but I hope it’s excitement over trying my favorite toy. “I’ll have to do that.”
“Anyway,” I say quickly, moving through the doors and into the master bedroom. “That’s the whole thing. I’m sure there are details I forgot, but you’ve got a good idea of how over the top it is now.”
“I wouldn’t say it’s over the top.”
I purse my lips. “Mm-hmm.”
“I’d say it’s a nice home away from home when you just need a break but can’t go far.”
“You overestimate the intentions behind why this suite was built in the first place.”
“I don’t really care about the intentions. I care about what we’re going to use it for.”
I gasp as he comes up behind me, his lips gently resting at the juncture of my neck and shoulder. The way his hands grab my hips reminds me of the tender way he handled those poetry books. My breathing picks up as I wait for him to squeeze or kiss or move or something. But he doesn’t. He stands there patiently, still, building the anticipation and I wonder what he’s going to do. What he’s going to do to me.
Finally, after what feels like an eternity, he speaks.
“If we do this…” The puff of air from his breath grazes my shoulder making me weak in the knees. “We have to be on the same page.”
“Yes, yes. Same page.” I’m practically panting and I can’t stop my hand from raising and sliding into his hair.
He lets out a small groan from the contact. “This is not a love match. This is two high-profile people finding pleasure in each other. And it stays between us.”
“Yes,” I whisper, my chest heaving like I can’t catch a breath.
And then his lips begin to move. He nibbles on my shoulder, my neck, and when his teeth graze behind my ear, my legs practically give out.
Before I can get my bearings straight, I feel Nick’s hands at my rib cage, his deft fingers pulling the zipper down on my dress. The silky material slides straight down my body and lands in a pile at my feet. I hear Nick gasp when he realizes I’m in nothing but a thong and my heels.
The sound gives me a feeling of empowerment. Carefully, I pull away, stepping out from the material on the floor and turn to face him. Channeling my inner sex goddess, I reach up, grabbing the pins in my hair and pull.
Trial by Fire, coming July 28th!
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CNGMWd
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3JgWThE
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tXzc7v
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3CJDcwz
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3IivhYb
Nook: https://bit.ly/3JsxMZ6
Kobo: https://bit.ly/38zYQsn
~
HERE'S WHAT I'M READING AND LOVING!
I am not a huge Harry Potter fan so I'm as shocked as you are by how much I'm enjoying Draco/Hermione fan fiction! There's everything from alternate universe endings to continuations of the original series.
Fanfic is free, which is fantastic and some of the writing is phenomenal. To make it even better, Archive of our Own will allow you to download a mobi file directly to your kindle! (Expert level tip: ALWAYS bookmark where you stop reading as it won't remember and then you have to go searching for where you stopped.)
Highly recommend these to anyone who enjoyed HP but didn't care for the Ron/Hermione match up.
Get it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/345...
~
We completely skipped over spring in my neck of the woods and went straight for summer so, stay hydrated friends!
Happy Reading!
M.E.
I've gone on a few and while I enjoy visiting tropical islands and even being on the ocean, I don't like the crowds.
Even worse (and this is my big one), I hate having to be dressed up for dinner so I can be there at a specified time!
I know, I know. Such first world problems, right? Maybe I'm just turning into a tired old lady who needs a little more flexibility in her vacation. (GET OFF MY LAWN!)
I will say, however, a cruise can be a fantastic way to meet interesting people. I met a whole group of women who were traveling together on a cruise a few years ago. There were five of them, and they all had such different personalities and life situations. And yet, they were the best of friends.
That's where the idea for the second generation of the Hart series came from.
These strangers I met in a bar were the inspiration for
Annika - the sports loving tomboy (Matters of the Hart)
Lauren - the competitive gymnast (Matters to Me)
Kiersten - the single mom (Matters to You)
Nicole - the beautiful blonde (Matter of Time)
Ellery - the latecomer who fit right in (Matter of Fact)
Obviously their names were changed and the situations are completely different, especially since I've never seen them again. But their bond made for great inspiration about a group of friends that became family by choice.
So while I don't go out of my way to go on a cruise, I can't say it wasn't worth it. Those women made a life-long impression on me.
Speaking of these friends...
You Can Meet Lauren, Kiersten, Nicole, and Ellery Today!
The Hart Series Box Set, Matters Edition, is on sale for a LIMITED TIME! Don't miss out on getting four complete books for one low price. Seriously, it's 75¢ a book!!! Can't be that!
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3kMQ64J
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3vII6I9
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3KHpuwB
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/38XgRk0
AppleBook: https://apple.co/3ybApfk
Nook: https://bit.ly/3seBKho
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3KOEWGY
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3vJEgi3
~
Here's an EXCLUSIVE Sneak Preview of What's Coming in Trial by Fire:
I watch as he slides the book back into place, at an achingly slow pace. I’ve never had such an erotic reaction to books. But something about Nick’s hands on them, touching the pages, devouring the words with his eyes, turns the entire experience into something completely different than just reading.
I’m not sure how much more I can take before I rip my dress off and dry hump his leg.
“Would you like to see the rest of the place?”
Nick turns to me, his eyes twinkling. He knows I’m trying to move our night along. How is he so patient?
“I’d love to.”
We take our time, meandering through the different areas of the suite. I show him the full kitchen that has probably never been used, and the large balcony where you can hear and smell the ocean. He’s impressed by the shiny black grand piano in the sitting room, even though none of us can play. I even take him into the very impressive master bathroom. The white marble counter is still scattered with my makeup and hair supplies from when I got ready for the gala earlier. The room comes complete with a bedroom sized walk-in closet, an oversized marble tub that can easily fit two, and a shower that has not just a rain head, but eight different sprays in the wall.
“It’s opulent, but it’s my favorite part of the entire suite,” I admit as I explain how each individual spray can be adjusted for temperature or pressure. That elicits both of his eyebrows raising in surprise. “I don’t want to be presumptuous, but feel free to come on over and try it after an extra hard practice.”
He smirks at me. I can’t read what it means, but I hope it’s excitement over trying my favorite toy. “I’ll have to do that.”
“Anyway,” I say quickly, moving through the doors and into the master bedroom. “That’s the whole thing. I’m sure there are details I forgot, but you’ve got a good idea of how over the top it is now.”
“I wouldn’t say it’s over the top.”
I purse my lips. “Mm-hmm.”
“I’d say it’s a nice home away from home when you just need a break but can’t go far.”
“You overestimate the intentions behind why this suite was built in the first place.”
“I don’t really care about the intentions. I care about what we’re going to use it for.”
I gasp as he comes up behind me, his lips gently resting at the juncture of my neck and shoulder. The way his hands grab my hips reminds me of the tender way he handled those poetry books. My breathing picks up as I wait for him to squeeze or kiss or move or something. But he doesn’t. He stands there patiently, still, building the anticipation and I wonder what he’s going to do. What he’s going to do to me.
Finally, after what feels like an eternity, he speaks.
“If we do this…” The puff of air from his breath grazes my shoulder making me weak in the knees. “We have to be on the same page.”
“Yes, yes. Same page.” I’m practically panting and I can’t stop my hand from raising and sliding into his hair.
He lets out a small groan from the contact. “This is not a love match. This is two high-profile people finding pleasure in each other. And it stays between us.”
“Yes,” I whisper, my chest heaving like I can’t catch a breath.
And then his lips begin to move. He nibbles on my shoulder, my neck, and when his teeth graze behind my ear, my legs practically give out.
Before I can get my bearings straight, I feel Nick’s hands at my rib cage, his deft fingers pulling the zipper down on my dress. The silky material slides straight down my body and lands in a pile at my feet. I hear Nick gasp when he realizes I’m in nothing but a thong and my heels.
The sound gives me a feeling of empowerment. Carefully, I pull away, stepping out from the material on the floor and turn to face him. Channeling my inner sex goddess, I reach up, grabbing the pins in my hair and pull.
Trial by Fire, coming July 28th!
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3CNGMWd
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3JgWThE
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3tXzc7v
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3CJDcwz
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3IivhYb
Nook: https://bit.ly/3JsxMZ6
Kobo: https://bit.ly/38zYQsn
~
HERE'S WHAT I'M READING AND LOVING!
I am not a huge Harry Potter fan so I'm as shocked as you are by how much I'm enjoying Draco/Hermione fan fiction! There's everything from alternate universe endings to continuations of the original series.
Fanfic is free, which is fantastic and some of the writing is phenomenal. To make it even better, Archive of our Own will allow you to download a mobi file directly to your kindle! (Expert level tip: ALWAYS bookmark where you stop reading as it won't remember and then you have to go searching for where you stopped.)
Highly recommend these to anyone who enjoyed HP but didn't care for the Ron/Hermione match up.
Get it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/345...
~
We completely skipped over spring in my neck of the woods and went straight for summer so, stay hydrated friends!
Happy Reading!
M.E.
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