SQUEEEE! Today's Tasty Teaser is from Libby Waterford's new release, Love Unlocked.
It's a contemporary romantic suspense from Decadent Publishing.
Many of you know I was an artist before I became a writer so this book is special to me.
Many of you know I was an artist before I became a writer so this book is special to me.
It's soooo steamy, I can't wait to read my copy!
Congrats Libby!!!!!
Congrats Libby!!!!!
Retired art thief
Eve Caplin has come all the way from Paris to start over in a small Central
California town. When she locks herself out of her new house she gets much more
than she bargained for in Hudson Cleary, part-time locksmith and world famous
artist. Eve tries to resist Hudson’s seductive pull, but can’t refuse his help
when a man from her past blackmails her into stealing a ten million dollar
painting from under the owner’s nose. Hudson not only has the key to stealing
the painting, Eve fears he may hold the key to her damaged heart as well.
Hudson hasn’t
picked up a paintbrush in two years when he unlocks Eve Caplin’s door and the
mysterious beauty arouses much more than just his creative impulses. He needs
Eve in his studio and wants her in his bed. When he discovers that danger
follows the woman he’s quickly falling for, he must decide how far over the
line he’s willing to go to protect her. Will he lose his heart, his muse, and
his freedom all in one unforgettable night?
Ready to be teased some more?
Sit back and enjoy
the following excerpt for Love Unlocked:
“So what’s the plan?”
“What do you mean?”
“The plan, you know, how are you going to steal the
painting?” He spoke more calmly than he felt.
“I hardly think you need to know about that.”
“John mentioned involving me. Let me help.” He
needed her to let him help her. He couldn’t stand by and let her face the
threat of prison, bodily harm, or death all alone. Somewhere between her locked
front door and the Rembrandt, Eve had become his to protect, and he wouldn’t
let her down.
She pushed back from the bar, hands on her hips.
“John was out of his mind to suggest such a thing, and you have no business
being anywhere near this situation.”
God, she could be stubborn. “Then why did you tell
me about it?”
She goggled at him for a moment, then ignored his
question. “John and I can handle it. We have to get access to a museum
fundraiser where the painting is going to be displayed and take it from there.
It’s simple really. You’re not needed.”
Hudson saw his window and he went for it. “A
fundraiser? Not for the Santa Barbara Art Museum?”
She was slow to respond. “Yes, actually.”
His chest surged with relief that he could offer her
something that might help her stay out of harm’s way. “I donated a print to
their charity auction. It’s a joint fundraiser for the museum and for art
education scholarships for low income high schoolers.”
“Of course it is,” she grumbled.
“Which means I have an invitation,” he said. “Want
to be my plus one?”
She bit her lip and crossed her arms. She wouldn’t
be able to turn down his perfect way in, and he’d be at her side, keeping the
wolves at bay.
“It’s dangerous, you’d get us all caught.”
He smiled. He knew rationalizations when he heard
them. She was going to cave any minute.
“You need my help,” he said, moving closer. “I don’t
like the thought of you out there up to no good on your own.” They were so
close they were practically breathing the same air.
“I won’t be alone,” she said halfheartedly. “I’ll
have John.”
He wasn’t above playing dirty. He slid a hand around
the back of her neck, stroking the soft hair that covered it like a waterfall.
It took physical effort to keep from shuddering at the intense pleasure the
sensation brought him. “I really don’t like the thought of you out with John at
some swanky party. You’ll probably be dressed to the nines. High heels and
everything,” he murmured.
“Jealous?” she breathed.
“Very.”
And he kissed her.
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