Distraction:
The great intensity, novelty, or attractiveness of something other than the
object of attention.
Sven is a
man who takes pride in his ability to separate himself from his emotions. He's
a man who knows who he is and where he’s going in life, a man who needs no one,
because needing someone, anyone, is a weakness.
His past
taught him love isn’t enough.
Maggie
wants the happily ever after, but has never picked the right men, or stuck
around long enough, to build a forever. It’s always been easier to get out
early, before emotions make things messy.
When
Maggie wakes up naked in Sven’s bed, with no memory of the night before, these
two must be honest about their feelings and face their fears, so they can build
a future together.
Will love
be enough for them to get their happy ending together, or will a threat from outside
strike them down before they ever have a chance?
~Review~
Dear
Aurora Rose Reynolds, I don’t know how else to start this review any way other
than thank you for the years of great writing and fantastic story telling. I
have been a fan since day one and I will forever be a fan. You know just the
right things to say to get your readers attention and love. And of course you
did just those things when you wrote Sven and Maggie’s story. I was waiting
patiently, by the way, for Sven’s book to come out. When I saw that there was a
sign up to review it and be on the blog tour I had to jump to the occasion.
When I was first introduced to Sven I always thought that he would’ve been the
first one to get his book, and boy is I glad that you waiting. I freaking loved
him. He was all alpha male, he was dangerous, he was sexy as sin, and boy was
he naughty. Then we have Maggie, she had spunk and I loved it, I’m sure that’s
what got Sven’s attention. Then we have the suspense, and boy what a
suspenseful thrill ride that was, I couldn’t wait to find out the reveal. And
of course we have some of the hottest and sexiest sex scenes around. I mean,
Aurora have written some of the hottest ones around. I cannot wait to find out what
else she has in store for her readers.
~Excerpt~
“Fuck no,” I snap, loosening my tie. The last assistant I had
ended up being a clusterfuck. The woman was pissed that I wouldn’t fuck her. I
finally had to fire her ass when she brought another woman up to my office and
proceeded to try and get me to join them on my couch when I walked in on them
half naked. Work is work. Yes, I might invite women up to fuck, but never
anyone I work with.
“It’s not like she’s your type,” he says, and I feel my jaw tick.
“Besides, if she’s up here with you, she’ll stop harassing the women down
there.” He nods toward where she’s sitting and my eyes follow the movement,
seeing her talking to a girl who looks a little startled by whatever it is
Maggie is telling her.
“It’s not happening. You guys need to keep her out of the club,” I
tell him, turning away from the window.
“Just saying it would be a good way to keep an eye on her,” he
gripes, patting my shoulder before leaving my office and closing the door
behind him.
Letting out a frustrated breath, I turn away from the window and
try to focus on all the shit I need to get done.
“Yeah,” I pick up my desk phone when it beeps and looking at the
clock, seeing that an hour has passed since Teo left.
“Look out your window,” Zack says, and I spin my chair around and
scan the floor, wondering what he wants me to see. Then I spot Maggie with a
man’s head tucked under her arm as she leads him toward the front of the club,
with Lane and Zack following closely behind them.
“What the fuck is going on?”
“That guy tried to put something in some chick’s drink, and Maggie
saw him and went postal on his ass,” he explains almost proudly.
“Jesus Christ, what the fuck do I pay you for?” I gripe.
“I saw the whole thing. I was getting ready to step in when she
stood up on her barstool, jumped on the guy’s back, and then did some fucking
ninja shit, wrapping her arm around the guy’s head and forcing him to his
knees. She won’t let him go. She said she wants to ask him some questions.”
“I’m on my way down,” I say, slamming down the phone and jerking
open the door to my office, taking the stairs two at a time. Reaching the front
of the club, I see Zack holding the guy and Lane’s arms wrapped around Maggie’s
waist, trying to drag her away. What the fuck is going on?” I roar, and all
eyes come to me except Maggie’s, who takes the opportunity to grab the man’s
ear and twist, making him drop hard to the ground on his knees.
“You think it’s funny to drug innocent women, you flaming turd
bucket?” she yells, hitting the top of the guy’s bald head, and Zack chuckles
along with Lane, but I don’t see one damn thing that’s funny about this shit.
“Maggie, let him go and come here,” I growl, and she raises her
eyes to meet mine, looking startled.
“He—”
“I said get your ass over here now!” I yell, cutting her off and
feeling the vein in my neck bulge as I point to the ground at my feet.
“Fine.” She pouts, letting the guy go, walking sullenly toward me
as Zack pulls the man to his feet, taking him with him around the corner, with
Lane following behind them with his phone to his ear. I’m sure they are going
to have a talk and wait for the cops.
“Let’s go,” I say, wrapping my hand around the back of her neck,
leading her through the club and up the stairs to my office. Sitting her in the
chair in front of my desk, I walk over to the cabinets where I keep my personal
bottle of scotch and pull out the cap. I then lift the bottle to my lips,
taking a swig while trying to calm down.
“Alcohol isn’t good for you,” she informs me as I take a seat
behind my desk.
“Do I look like I give a fuck about that?” I ask her, taking
another swig.
“You might not care about what it can do to your body right now,
but you may want to know that it lowers sperm count and stamina in the long
run.”
“Jesus.” I shake my head and rub my eyes in aggravation.
“Just saying it’s not good for you,” she mutters, dropping her
eyes to her lap.
“What happened downstairs isn’t okay, Mags.”
“Maggie,” she corrects, still not looking at me.
“Whatever,” I drone, taking another swig. “You could have gotten
hurt.”
“I have a black belt—”
“Look at me,” I demand, cutting her off and slamming the bottle
down on the top of the desk, waiting for her eyes to meet mine. “You could have
gotten hurt or worse. Do you understand that? He could have had a weapon on
him.”
“You don’t understand,” she whispers as tears fill her eyes, but I
harden myself against them, needing her to understand this isn’t a fucking
movie. This is real life, and there are bad—really
fucking bad—people in this world.
“You’re not allowed on the club floor anymore,” I state firmly.
“I’m going to find the guys who hurt my sister,” she states, and I
see the determination in her eyes that make me proud and pissed at the same
time.
“If you come, you come to my office, and if something happens down
there”—I point to the club floor over my shoulder—“you’ll be the first to
know.”
“Why would I come to your office? I need to be at the bar where I
can see what’s going on.”
“You just got the job as my new assistant,” I tell her, watching
her frown while wondering what the fuck I’m doing. This chick is a distraction
I do not need right now, or ever for that matter.
“I already have a job,” she says as her frown grows deeper.
“Well, quit. You’re here every night, Mags, and you don’t leave
‘til the club closes at one. I can tell by the bags under your eyes that you’re
exhausted.”
“Why would you want me to work here?” Now, isn’t that the million
dollar question?
“Either take me up on my offer, or I’m going to have a restraining
order placed against you and you won’t be allowed within a few hundred feet of
the club.” I shrug like it’s all the
same to me.
“You know this is malarkey, right?” she stands and I take her in
fully for the first time tonight. Her loose, sheer, black dress is cinched with
a thin belt emphasizing the dip in her waist between her full hips and breasts.
Her hair is down in a mass of messy waves, and her makeup is subtle but still
draws attention to her eyes, which look even more golden now that she’s
standing in front of me looking pissed off.
“I’m not messing around with you anymore either. You take me up on
my deal, or I’ll call the police and have them escort you off the premises,” I
tell her, ignoring the fact I’m getting hard just looking at her.
“This is total crap,” she mumbles, looking around before meeting my
eyes again.
“Take it or leave it.”
“Jeez, can I have a second to think?” she cries, and I feel my
lips twitch, so I rub my hand down over my mouth to hide it.
“Ten,” I state, watching her eyes narrow. “Nine…eight…seven…” I
continue counting, watching as she looks at me like she’s ready to kill me.
“Six,” I raise a brow. “Five…”
“Fine!” she yells when I open my mouth to finish my countdown.
“Thought so,” I say triumphantly.
“You’re such a…you’re such a bigasterd,” she growls.
“A what?” I ask, and I can’t help it, I laugh at that one.
“When do I start?” she asks, ignoring my question while red
spreads across her cheeks and down her neck.
“Tomorrow. Be here at five, and I’ll show you around the club and
tell you your responsibilities.”
~About the Author~
Aurora
Rose Reynolds is a navy brat who's husband served in the United States Navy.
She has lived all over the country but now resides in New York City with her
Husband and pet fish. She's married to an alpha male that loves her as much as
the men in her books love their women. He gives her over the top inspiration
everyday. In her free time she reads, writes and enjoys going to the movies
with her husband and cookie. She also enjoys taking mini weekend vacations to
nowhere, or spends time at home with friends and family. Last but not least she
appreciates everyday and admires it's beauty.
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