I was lucky enough to be one of the first authors to write in the 1 Night Stand series for Decadent Publishing. I've written several since but
Handcuffs & Silk was my first. I had fun writing the story. A high school class mate of mine & hubby's was a Las Vegas Detective at the time I worked on the book. He loved being my go-to-guy with my "police stuff" questions. The book is dedicated to Keith and his lovely wife, Hilda.
Stephanie "Stiff" Johnson, is a tough Las Vegas cop who many men find too intimidating to date. Steph begins to wonder if something is wrong with her so she turns to Madame Eve to find a man who could be the yin to her yang, even if it's just for one night.
Hunter Morgan left behind years of living as a sub to a female Domme in New York. Upon return to his hometown, he questions whether he wants to continue with the "lifestyle" or find something different. Turning to 1 Night Stand, he hopes to sample his options.
A simple one-night stand opens a whole new sensuous world to both.
1. Being a
Las Vegas cop, Steph recognized the evil lurking in the shadows of the
beautiful city, also known as Sin City.
2. Rubbing
the smooth part of his neck where a collar had rested for over a year, he
remembered the day Ericka removed the soft, blue, leather strap with her
initials stamped on it.
3. Miss
Stephanie Johnson is a lovely lady with the type of personality I’m sure you
will find to your liking, and perfectly capable of fulfilling your current
desires.
4. “Grow up,
Hunter. Drop this damn beta act and be the alpha you were born to be.”
5. Nicely
curved hips accented by shiny, black leather hot pants, high-heeled, thigh-high
boots laced up her long legs, and a small leather bag hung on a silver chain
snug against her hip.
6. Her mouth
watered at the sight of his muscular chest peeking from the opening of a black
Armani shirt with the sleeves rolled past his elbows, and one hand rested on
his thigh while the other held a rose.
7. Stepping
tighter between her legs, he grasped Steph around her nape with one hand and
pulled her to him for a hard kiss.
8. Sex
appeal coupled with willingness to satisfy equaled a very appealing combination
in a one-night stand.
9. The room
filled with heat, yet the only sounds were their breathing, the creak of the
bed, and the rasp of her boots as they brushed against his legs.
10. She opened the drawer and found a couple of black silk scarves.
11. With a wicked grin, she paused to pick up the glass with the key resting under the melting ice cubes.
12. “I win.” His deep voice wrapped seductively around her entire body.
13. “You have the right to remain silent.” She clamped a handcuff roughly onto a wrist and raised both arms over his head to hook around the headboard rails then attached the remaining cuff to his free wrist. “Anything you say can and will be used against you for my pleasure.” (Yeah, I know it's more than one line, but it's my all time favorite in the entire book!)
I hope you enjoyed the little snippets.
Do you have a favorite book or line from a book that sticks with you?
Writing Handcuffs & Silk became a whole
new experience for me and opened a door I always thought was best kept
closed. Not only am I becoming a better
writer because of my research but I've also developed a sincere respect for my new friends who delve into this world. Hubby and I won't be visiting a dungeon any time soon, but he certainly enjoys being my "research assistant."
