Shuttered Affections (The First Cornerstone Novel)
Shuttered Affections is the first novel in the Cornerstone series and is set to release on October 15, 2013.Synopsis
After escaping to a college town, Juliana Petersen was determined to put her troubled past behind her and make the most of life. She was satisfied with her current situation, or so she thought. It wasn’t until the day her new photography professor stole her parking spot that she realized there was such thing as lust at first sight. Now, she must struggle with the decision to break the rules and fall in love, or step back and let the chance of a lifetime pass her by—all while her past relationships come back to haunt her.
How many men will it take to break Julia’s hold on reality?
Warning: This novel contains sexual situations and is meant for adult readers ages 18 and up.
Excerpt
Aiden was sitting with his right leg bent, resting on the cushion, his right arm still draped along the back of the couch and his left hand in his lap.
From that angle, he could see the entire dance floor. He was just staring out onto the floor, looking devastatingly handsome, and patiently waiting.
“Here you go, Aiden,” I said cheerfully as I sat next to him.
His eyes rolled into the back of his head and he let out a soft groan.
“I love hearing you say my name, Angel.” He looked directly at me when he said Angel.
I curled my feet up next to me on the couch, causing me to lean in slightly. He shifted his hand from his lap to take his beer from me. The hand he had draped over the back of the couch began to play with a stray curl and he just stared at me.
“So, what do you think of the place?” I asked as I gestured around us with my hand.
He kept playing with my hair and touching my cheek as he answered me. “It’s very interesting. I see why they call it H20. But, honestly, I’ve been focused on you ever since I walked through the doors. You flow around here with confidence and grace. You must love what you do.”
“I enjoy it. I wouldn’t say I love working in a club, but I enjoy the fast paced environment. Also, most of the customers we get in here are always very nice and generous. The owners and security don’t put up with jackasses in here, so if we ever have a customer who gives us a hard time, they’re usually asked to leave. So, as far as dealing with the customers, it’s always a joy…”
“So, is that why the Godzilla from the front door spoke to you after you walked away from me?”
“Ahh, yeah. He saw your hand on me and he wanted to make sure everything was okay. He was prepared to give you the boot if I said so,” I admitted with a wink and a smile.
He just threw his head back and laughed. Oh, that sound was so wonderful. I’d love to make him laugh everyday, just so I could hear that joyful sound.
“Julia, do you think the owner will let me take photos in here?” he asked with a hopeful look. ”I think if I use a monopod or tripod and no flash, I could get some really wicked photos in this place. Especially with all the blue accented throughout.”
“I don’t see why not, as long as you don’t publish any without her consent. I bet she would probably like you to if you let her use some for advertisement purposes too.”
He set his beer down and moved his face closer, trailing his finger along each part of my body as he slowly spoke his seductive words.
“I would love to photograph you right now, sitting here with the blue light reflecting in your eyes and off your skin, with your long hair dangling down your back and wispy curls falling around your face, with your top unbuttoned just enough to show your mesmerizing curves, with the top of your stockings and a hint of that red garter peeking out from under your skirt, and those red heels…” he rolled his head back and made a sound of pure frustration.
As he undulated each word, his finger trailed to each body part he spoke about. From my cheek, to the line of my hair, down my chest to my cleavage, then down my harm, over my hip, and to my leg where you could just barely see a part between the lacy top of my stockings and the bottom hem of my skirt.
I could feel the wetness pool in my panties with each seductive word and gentile touch.
I was suddenly very thankful I chose my red garter and matching red heels tonight. Maybe Pete was right. I was going to drive this man wild.
A huge smile crept up on my face at the thought.
I just met this man yesterday and I already wanted to sleep with him. I wanted to run my fingers through that golden hair of his. I wanted to trail my tongue down his lean body. I wanted to see that tattoo.
Oh, the tattoo!
“Aiden?” I asked, batting my eyes ever so slightly.
“Yes, Angel?”
“What is that tattoo you have hiding there?” I asked as I trailed my finger over his muscles.
“Maybe you’ll have to find out sometime,” he said while wagging his eyebrows in a playful manner.
I just laughed. He was going to tease me. Well, two could play that game.
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If you enjoyed this little excerpt, check out the first three chapters of Shuttered Affections by visiting http://renefolsom.com/2013/05/first-three-chapters-of-shuttered-affections/.
