Tessa's Submission - New Release!

Today is the release day of Tessa's Submission , my new BDSM romance novella published with Books to Go Now.  It's the sequel to Valentine Submission , but both stories can stand alone. 

Here's an excerpt:

Tessa crawled out of her beat up Cavalier and smoothed the wrinkles from her khakis. She clutched her purse and said a silent prayer for everything to work out. In response, the frigid wind whipped her long blonde hair around, ruining the sleek professional look she’d been going for, which was stupid in the first place considering her line of work. She eyed the other cars parked in the lot behind Violet House and felt a stab of self-consciousness. A newish SUV, a sleek red convertible, and a huge green truck with two cabs. White trash. Her stepbrother’s favorite pet name for her echoed in her mind. She took a deep breath and climbed the steps. Should she knock? The sign in the door said “open.” But she wasn’t a guest with a fancy car. Before she could decide, the door swung open. Startled, she stepped back and gaped up into a pair of piercing blue eyes. The intensity of the tall man’s expression was unnerving, and her heart subsequently skipped a beat.

“Um, hello,” she said, a hint of uncertainty in her tone.

“Hi.” He gave her a skeptical look, and she hoped he didn’t think she was too young for the job. “You must be Tessa Field.”

“Yes, I’m Tessa.” She offered her hand, wishing his scrutinizing gaze didn’t disarm her so.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Richard Black.” He grasped her hand in a firm shake, and to her dismay, her insides fluttered at the contact. “Please, come in.” He held the door as she passed through, and Tessa tried to ignore the magnetic pull she felt as she moved past his body. Get a grip, Field.

“Don’t you have a suitcase? You are spending the next three weeks onsite, aren’t you? Angie said you were seeking a job with room and board included.”

Her face flushed. “Yes, I do. I left it in my car. I wanted to make sure I actually got the job before I brought it in.”

He gave her a questioning glance, followed by a reassuring smile. “Anyone who’s good enough for Angie is good enough for me. Trust me, sweetheart, you’re officially hired.”

Hope swelled in Tessa’s chest. A real job and a nice place to stay – far away from her awful stepbrother and stepfather. Sure, it was only for three weeks, but she could spend those three weeks searching for a more permanent position somewhere else. For the first time in forever, she felt a spark of happiness. Violet House was the stepping stone she so desperately needed. “Thank you, Mr. Black.”

“You’re very welcome, Ms. Field.” He regarded the ominous sky outside. “Let’s get your suitcase and I’ll show you to your room.” Reaching for the door, he opened it for Tessa to pass through again. She couldn’t remember the last time anyone had held a door open for her. It felt strange, and she wished the butterflies in her stomach would die a quick death. Why did his mere presence make her feel like a schoolgirl with a stupid crush?

Her face flamed as he strode toward the rear of her crappy car with its smashed in bumper and assortment of dents – all battle wounds from the times her stepbrother took her car out after too many beers.

How embarrassing.

Shaking her insecurities away, she opened the driver’s door and popped the trunk.

“Why wasn’t your car locked?” Mr. Black’s stern question caught her off-guard. He was already hovering over her shoulder, grasping her large bag in one hand.

She shrugged. “It’s an old car. The locking mechanism wore out a while ago.” He stood far too close for comfort, one eyebrow raised in inquiry. A gust of wind rippled through his short dark brown hair as he loomed over her.

“That’s not very safe, Ms. Field.”


Tessa's Submission is available on Amazon US, Amazon UK, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Smashwords.