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The Guardian Of My Soul
Soul’s Desire Series
Book 1
“The Guardian Of My Soul”
is the first book in the Soul’s Desire Series, and tells the story of Kristen
and Alec, two people who struggle with one another, as well as with their own
fears and insecurities.
Kristen Mancuso, daughter of a renowned fashion designer has
everything her heart desires, and yet she’s still unhappy. After her father’s
death, her mother’s overprotectiveness has prevented Kristen from choosing her
own path in life, and she often feels as if she's a prisoner in her own home.
Kristen thought her twenty-first birthday would magically bring her the freedom
she craved. She was wrong.
When her mother hires Alec Warner to be her personal
bodyguard, Kristen rebels against it, unaware of the true reasons why he’s
needed and the very real danger threatening her safety. Having someone shadow
her every move is the last thing she wants. Alec is handsome, intimidating and
determined to stand between Kristen and anyone who would harm her.
Kristen doesn’t know what to do with Alec. She’s drawn to
him, and while he is committed to his job, he refuses to allow her to control
him the way she does with other men. Their relationship is volatile and
explosive, yet they discover they have more in common than they ever dreamed.
Together they face demons from their past and secrets which could tear them
apart.
Alec and Kristen fight their attraction for one another, but
that’s one battle where losing may very well give them everything their souls
desire…
*Content Warning: intended for mature audiences 18+
Excerpt:
I heard a
banging at my door, not a gentle knock but a loud racket which shook the whole
door. My eyes sprang open. What in the
world? I looked around the room, trying to get my bearings. The hotel room
was bathed in warm, bright light and my heart skipped a beat when I realized it
was morning.
“Oh, Kristeeen?”
Alec’s grumpy voice sounded over the loud banging.
Fred jumped off
the bed and rushed to the door wagging his tail, visibly excited to hear him.
“Fred, how can
you fraternize with the enemy?” I grumped, heading to the door. As soon as I
opened it my traitor of a dog jumped into Alec’s arms and licked him as if he
were his favorite person in the world, making him chuckle.
“Finally, the
princess decides to greet the day,” he said and grinned at me once he was done
petting the dog. Suddenly, his eyes dropped and his smile slowly faded away.
I blinked
perplexed. Is he staring at my breasts?
My God, he's staring at my breasts! The realization elicited tremors all
over my body, causing my nipples to strain against the fabric of my nightgown. Holy crap! My nightgown! I tensed when I
remembered the transparent lace across my chest.
“Give him to
me!” I snatched Fred out of his arms and used him to hide my aroused state.
“What’s wrong with you, hammering at my door like a crazy man?” I fussed.
He cleared his
throat as if to regain his voice before he answered me. “I’ve been standing
here for more than five minutes calling you and nothing. What was I supposed to
do? You said eight sharp and it’s almost eight thirty.”
“Damn it!” I
hurried back inside the room and put Fred on the bed, then quickly looked for
something comfortable to change into. I took out a pair of denim shorts and a
white shirt from my suitcase, then tugged at my nightgown to pull it off over
my head. I stopped halfway when I noticed him sitting on the bed, casually
assessing me. “Alec!” I shuddered, gaping at him in shock. “What are you doing
in here? Can’t you see I’m trying to change clothes?” I stammered in
bewilderment. I couldn’t believe he’d gotten a glimpse of my equally
transparent panties.
“I’m just
waiting to take your luggage.” He smiled innocently, clearly not finding
anything wrong with his actions.
“Wait outside,
you peeping tom!” I was amazed by how brazen he turned out to be.
“My bad,” he
said dryly and left the room.
It took me a
moment to recover from the shock and register the warm wetness between my legs.
I sighed, once more feeling betrayed by my own body. “I can’t believe him! And
I refuse to be turned on, no matter how he makes me feel!” I grumbled.
When I finally
exited the room, I found him waiting in the hallway and I marched up to him. “I
can’t believe you saw me in my underwear! I am furious with you.” I walked on,
eager to put some distance between us.
“Hey!” He
grabbed my arm and pulled me abruptly, my chest slamming against his hard
torso. “You’re right. What I did was inappropriate and I’m sorry. I just found
myself absentmindedly walking in. I didn’t mean to be rude.” He excused
himself.
“You expect me
to believe that?” I murmured flush against him, taken aback by his sudden
change in attitude.
“Yes, I do.”
“You were
checking me out.”
“Was not,” he
retorted calmly, his face merely a few inches away from mine. Then I caught the
smile in his eyes. He was lying like a dog.
“Let go of me,”
I whispered, feeling my heart pounding heavily and my chest heaving in
agitation.
Being this close
to him was doing funny things to me. I couldn’t think. I couldn’t move. I
couldn’t breathe. Everything in me wanted to move closer, to lean in, to touch,
but I stubbornly resisted the unwelcome temptation.
What are you doing to me? I cried out in
my mind.
He leaned toward
me slowly and I panicked, my breath catching in my throat. With a sudden jerk I
managed to free myself from his grip and rushed to the elevator, never looking
back. He followed me in silence, hauling my luggage after him. We travelled
down together and I was so aware of him, my whole body reacted as if he were a
powerful magnet. I was drawn to him, hanging on to the rail just to stay
upright. His eyes held mine with an intensity which made me feel lightheaded
and I gasped for air as the space around us suddenly appeared to be too small.
Buy links:
Kindle:
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Paperback:
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Book 3
“A Dream come True” is the third book in my
“Weekend Getaways Series” published by Secret Cravings Publishing, continuing
the story of Carly and Robert. You can find the previous two (Hot Dreams of a
Lonely Soul --- Hopeful Dreams and New Beginnings) at the following link:
A Dream Come True
Book blurb:
Hope lit up
Carly’s heart as she could finally express her needs and wishes, no longer
afraid to voice her thoughts. After putting aside her troubled past with her
abusive ex husband, Carly began a new chapter in her life along with her new
husband, Robert, the man who had brought her more joy than she had ever thought
possible. After having the wedding of her dreams, Robert surprised her with a
romantic honeymoon at a cabin in Alaska, just a few days before Christmas. But,
in spite of all the happiness, the sight of the Christmas tree brought back sad
memories that Robert fought to help her overcome. What more was left for her
life to be complete? Could all of Carly’s dreams come true at Christmas? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmyALawrence?ref=tn_tnmn
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5 comments:
Welcome, Emily,
Love your cover and excerpts. Best of luck!
Beautiful cover and great post!
sounds great! I hope you sell a ton of copies!
Thank you, ladies! :D
Sounds wonderful, Emily! I wish you the best of luck and 2014 blessings.
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