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In addition to the group we do want to let you know that we’re creating a Word Slinger Café Review Team for those readers who may want to get a book, an ARC or it could be a backlist book, from one of us, when offered, in exchange for an honest review. If you would like to be part of the Word Slinger Café review team newsletter list, please go here http://bit.ly/2fGAI9L to get to the information on what the rules are if you join. Then if you’re in agreement then you can sign up.

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Enter to win $1100 in Amazon Gift Cards!

One simple entry will subscribe you to 56 Romance Author Newsletters.

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Participating Authors:
A K Michaels | AJ Norris | Aliyah Burke | Amy L Gale | Andie M. Long | Anne Stone | Annie Anderson | Bethany Lopez | Cailin Briste | Casey Clipper | Christa Simpson | Christine Kingsley | Debbie White | Deborah Nam-Krane | Erin Cawood | Eva Winters | Genevieve Jordayne | Hadley Raydeen | Hazel Keys | Heather C. Myers | Jamie Collins | Jeanne St. James | Jennifer Rose McMahon | K.L Shandwick | Kelly Collins | Kelli McCracken | Kellie McAllen | Lena Bourne |Linda Tillis | Lisa Swallow | Liz Durano | Liz Gavin | Mary Hughes| McKenna Jeffries | Melissa Pearl | Michele Mannon | Michelle Lynn | Ruth Anne Scott | Sam Destiny | Sarah J. Stone | Scarlet Rose Bonnet | Scarlett Metal | Sheila Kell | Shelique Lize | Skye Jordan | Taige Crenshaw | Talina Perkins | Tee Smith | Tia Lewis | Tina Glasneck | Tracey Pedersen | Tracy Ellen | Victoria Pinder | Vivienne Hunt | Zane Morrow

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Grooving ~ Stay by Sugarland

Today on my MP3 player I'm grooving to ~

Stay by Sugarland

A powerful song with so much emotion. It's raw and so real. Love it.

#lovemusic

What are you grooving to? Share with me here, twitter, facebook or any of social media I am on about the music you enjoy listening to.

Monday Adventure ~ Perception You Leave…

Monday Adventure starts with a conversation.

I had a conversation with someone the other day about…authors. And they were discussing about an author they liked. Yes past tense. Something the author did made them stop buying their books. I won’t go into details but let’s just say perception is everything. Because of this readers change of perception of an author they went from an auto-buy to a do not buy.

This made me also think of how I am just perceived as a person in general. It’s a thinking moment about how you act to others and how this affects your relationships.

Makes you wonder the perception you are leaving.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Between the Covers - Body Cravings

Today's Between the Covers is a few lines from my book.

Here is a few lines from Body Cravings (Seductive Pursuits, Book # 1). Enjoy.

Jacques stopped and studied her, an unfathomable expression on his face. “Amara, I want to give you a gift for all of your hard work. What do you want?”

The words tumbled out before she could even think about them. “I want you naked on a chair and ready to do whatever I want.”

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2008.
All Rights Reserved.

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Cooking with Taige ~ Steak

Making this today. Yummy. I make it simple a little salt and pepper. Then out it on my grill pan before putting in oven to finish it. Comes out nice and juicy.

#YummmyFood #LoveCooking

What are you cooking? Share with me here, twitter, facebook or any of social media I am on. Include pictures of your food creations. Love to see Yummy food.

On the DVR ~ Scorpion

I had a few episodes of new season DVR’rd so watched them. Enjoying this new season. :)

Been under the covers watching and having a good time.

What are you doing today?

Weekly Wrap-up ~ My Writing Shorthand…

Sometimes all you are looking for in one word. That one perfect word that will say all you need too. That will portray all that is needed. That is what I was looking for this week as I wrote a pivotal scene in my book. I kept going back and forth because the word didn’t work. So what I did was put in brackets [add one word]. *snicker* If anyone else sees it they wouldn’t have a clue on what I mean. This is my short hand for my writing and I know what it means. So when I go back through book then I will hopefully by then have that one word I need.

I also tend to put in things other shorthand stuff in there. Here are some of them.

[sexy it up]

[big ugly] – according to where placed it could mean write scene to make reader cry, villain or black moment.

[go boom] – time to kill some things or blow shit up. LOL.

Yeah I have my own write shorthand.

Well that’s what I’ve been up to this week. What did you do this week?

Teasers ~ Queenly Failure

Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness. ~ Oprah Winfrey

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World Builder

I have a few things I call myself (some I can even share in public. LOL). One of those things I think of myself as is  a World Builder.

One of the things I love most about reading and writing is the world the story is set it. It doesn’t matter if it is contemporary, historical, paranormal, sci-fi, mystery or any other genre build a world that will make me want more. LOL.

This is what makes some books automatic buys. Yes I love the characters but without the world they inhabit they are just a shell of what they can see. Books with a captivating world will make me want to read more. It’s all about the atmosphere that you set. Let me visualize that I am there in that world. Make me imagine that I am actually walking down the street with your characters.

When I create my own worlds in the books that I write I strive for a feeling. The feelings that will make you want to live in the world I created. There are so many intricacies to building a world. You have to engage all the senses. The sounds you hear, scents that make the place familiar, sights that you see, the feel of the place, and the taste of its local cuisine. Once these are engaged it brings richness to the world.

When I build series, I use many factors to create it. I take many parts of history, folklore and other interesting tidbits to create the world of a story. In writing the books, I sink into the myths that I was creating. It’s fun to bring in various things I find fascinating into my writing. When I build, I reveal brick by brick and layer by layer. There are so many beings and things in that world to explore. As I write each book, I have a wonderful time laying down the layers of the world and going on each adventure. The mythology of the world grows with each book.

Whenever I write a new book in any of my series ranging from contemporary to paranormal I’m excited to see where I go next. I get to push boundaries of belief and bring the reader into the journey of the story. Each journey will be a thrill ride as we get to know more of the world I’ve created. I’m having a great time being a World Builder.

Note: This has been posted as guest blogs a few places on the web. :) But I haven't actually made it a blog post until now. There's a page that has this too. :)  

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Ink Motions ~ Portrait in Death

Stil rereading JD Robb’s In Death series. I’m preparing for the next book in the series which releases February. I’m reading the one pictured.

I love the whole In Death series.

Now back to reading.

Grooving ~ Because of You by Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson

Today on my MP3 player I'm grooving to ~

Because of You by Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson

Love the combination of the two of them together and the lyrics. And the music video and message of the song is so powerful.

#lovemusic

What are you grooving to? Share with me here, twitter, facebook or any of social media I am on about the music you enjoy listening to.

Monday Adventure ~ Something Unexpected...

Monday Adventure starts with an phone call.

Something unexpected came up over the weekend. I have some stuff I have to do and that has made me adjust some stuff temporally. Don’t like when my schedule is messed with…but oh well can’t be avoided.

So I’m adjusting at least temporarily to the unexpected.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Between the Covers - Taken by You

Today's Between the Covers is an excerpt from my book.

Here is a excerpt from Taken by You (Zander Oaks, Book # 1). Enjoy.

With impatient strides, she walked across the yard to the stables. Opening the side door, she walked to Indigo’s stall. She was surprised it was empty. A sound came from around the corner. Following the sound, she stopped. Her heart raced while her pussy flooded with wetness. Silken, sweat-soaked, sun-kissed skin moved as Jonas threw hay back and forth. He stopped and wiped his forehead. Suddenly, he stiffened and glanced back. Pale gray eyes impaled her. Mouth dry, Lexi tried to remember how to speak.

He turned to face her, and she clenched her fist as she hungrily took in his bare muscular chest. His nipples were a cherry brown. His muscles were full ridges along his ribs, and his stomach was flat. She wanted to lick his navel and nibble upward to suck his nipples.

“Lex, the horses are outside.” His tone was sharp, capturing her attention.

She met his eyes and saw the sheen of disgust there. Ashamed of her ogling him Lexi stiffened, raised her head and gave him a cold look in return.

“What’re you doing here? I saw your truck going to town.”

“I lent it to somebody.” He shrugged, making his muscles ripple.

She nodded and turned. A barely discernible whisper reached her. Unable to believe what she’d heard, she turned back to face him. Lexi strode forward until she was a hairsbreadth from him.

“What did you say?”

“You should never look at any man like that.” Jonas looked her in the eyes, a challenge on his face.

Fury filled her, but she held it down. “First of all, Coulter, you don’t have any say in what I do.”

“This isn’t about—”

She cut him off. “Coulter, you are out of line.” She poked him in the chest after each word.

His eyes narrowed in reaction.

“Don’t you ever talk to me like that again, or I’ll blacken your eye,” she said. “Do you understand me?” Lexi put her hands on her hips.

“Yes, ma’am,” Jonas replied between clenched teeth.

Lexi glared at him, and then turned to leave.

“Stop looking at me with your hungry eyes.” His voice was silken.

Rage bubbled up in her, overcoming her sense. Turning, Lexi slapped him. She regretted it even before the sound of her hand meeting his flesh had faded from the air. His eyes went glittery with anger and purpose. Fear swelled inside Lexi, and she turned and ran out the door. Rounding the corner, she saw the open door leading outside. Reaching it, she gasped, then screamed as hard arms grabbed her around the waist, wrenching her back inside. The door slammed, and she was jerked backward. Squirming, she scratched at his hands and fought to get free.

Suddenly, she was spun around, and her back hit the wood. She felt the rails and knew she was just inside the doorway of one of the rooms the hands used to sleep in when needed. A hard body pressed against hers. Lexi glanced into furious gray eyes.

“Let me go!” she demanded.

“When I’m ready.” His look was arrogant.

He swooped down and covered her lips with his. Lexi stilled, expecting an assault. Instead, he unraveled her with a tender, sensual teasing of her senses. His tongue swept along her lips, seeking entrance. She gasped, slamming her eyes closed, and he took advantage, stroking his tongue into her mouth. His taste rolled over her. It was sweet, musky, and all man. His arms caged her as his body pressed against hers.

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2015.
All Rights Reserved.

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Cooking with Taige ~ Plantains

Cooking is a passion of mine and I’m bringing you into my kitchen. Whenever I’m in the kitchen it brings back fond memories of time spent with family as we cooked, laughed and of course made memories. :) And I make new memories each time I cook. Sharing some of the things I am cooking. Here’s what I have cooking this week. Again making this.

Another of the foods I loved as a child. Plantains is delicious. Green, yellow or in between it doesn't matter which one they are all so good. There are so many ways you can use it. My favorite is pan –fried in coconut oil. Also boiled. So yummy. Here is before then an after picture of some I made. Looks so good and it was tasty too. :)

#YummmyFood #LoveCooking

What are you cooking? Share with me here, twitter, facebook or any of social media I am on. Include pictures of your food creations. Love to see Yummy food.

TV Pleasures ~ Hawaii Five-0

Still watching although I’ve seen them all I’m watching Hawaii Five-0 on Netflix. Good show. :)

Been under the covers watching and having a good time.

What are you doing today?

Freebie Friday ~ 1/20/17

Love to read and discovering my next book that I can take an adventure within the pages. I’ve invited some authors to share their freebies so you can find your next escape in a book….

Note: At time of post book/books was free that can be subject to change.

Caught halfway between being a teen and an adult, Phoebe yearns to break free from the weight of expectations surrounding the Reede name.

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She's the one that got away, this time he's going For the Win.

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Weekly Wrap-up ~ Excitement...

Eeek…can’t say anything yet about what I am excited about. Maybe I can share soon. :) I am such a big tease. LOL.

I’ve been still plugging away at my book. I did finish the one last week so I’m doing a new one. Love how it is going and as it unfolds these characters are surprising me. Love when that happens.

Well that’s what I’ve been up to this week. What did you do this week?

Teasers ~ Shake the World

In a gentle way, you can shake the world. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

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Ink Motions ~ Betrayal in Death

Stil rereading JD Robb’s In Death series. I’m preparing for the next book in the series which releases February. I’m reading the one pictured.

I love the whole In Death series.

Now back to reading.

Grooving ~ Hello by Adele

My MP3 player seems to instinctively know when I need to hear a certain song. Sometimes I can even guess what is coming next. As I was on train I just hit shuffle and the first song that came on made me smile and start grooving.

Hello by Adele

Monday Adventure ~ Loss of Bookstore...

Monday Adventure starts with an email.

I got an email that was informing me that the the bookstore near me was closed. This made me sad as it had such great memeries for me. And this made me think and wonder. So I went to look and that store was the last brick and motor bookstore in my area. That made me even more sad. :(

I enjoy going to the bookstore. The scents of the books and conversing with others there about books. I've had some interesting conversations with other readers as they browsed for books.

Now the store is closed and there is not another one close. Yes I can buy books at the supermarket, department store and etc. But it's not the same as a bookstore which is dedicated to books. So yeah I'm sad about the Loss of this bookstore.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

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Between the Covers - Power of Enticement

Today's Between the Covers is an excerpt from my book.

Here is a excerpt from Power of Enticement (Blackstone Haven, Book # 3). Enjoy.

He stroked his finger down one high cheekbone to the corner of her full lips but stopped before touching them. He wanted to but he resisted, knowing he’d need his head about him when dealing with a woman who had changed his world in moments with her appearance. He moved his hand to the end of her ponytail, which rested over her shoulder and curled to just below her waist. He fingered the edges of her hair rubbing his hands over the hair tie he’d put on. Grayson looked down at what he was doing. She placed her hand over his, running her finger along the knuckle of his thumb.

“Getting to know, huh?” Grayson leaned closer. “Are you a cuddler?”

Savage lifted an eyebrow at her question. “That’s something you will find out…eventually.” He released her braid then gestured to her cup. “Now drink your tea while you tell me where you heard about shadow mates.”

Grayson picked up her cup, blew on the tea then took a sip before she answered. “I get around.”

“Grayson.”

“Ohhh…how you say my name gives me chills.” Grayson batted her eyelashes. “Say it again but make your voice deeper like so… Grayson.”

“You are going to be a handful.” Savage fought not to laugh. “Stop avoiding and tell me what you know about shadow mate.”

“I’m going to be much more than a handful.” Grayson took another sip of her tea then glanced at him. “Now for what you want to know. When I left here after Peyton fought with the death that stalks us”—she leaned her head to the side—“I assume you know about the family legend and so on?”

“Yes. Wesley and Ian filled us in on the basics,” he said. Wesley was mate to Peyton and Ian to Sinai, two of Grayson’s sisters. “You will fill me in on what I need to know later.” Savage paused then narrowed his eyes. “You think you’re going to be taken next by this demon?”

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2014.
All Rights Reserved.

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Cooking with Taige ~ Meatloaf

Cooking is a passion of mine and I’m bringing you into my kitchen. Whenever I’m in the kitchen it brings back fond memories of time spent with family as we cooked, laughed and of course made memories. :) And I make new memories each time I cook. Sharing some of the things I am cooking. Here’s what I have cooking this week.

Today is the day I spend in kitchen to prepare my food for week. On this weeks menu is meatloaf. I wrapped it in bacon and also added apples inside of the meatloaf. Smells amazing. I made this before so know it was be delicious.

#YummmyFood #LoveCooking

What are you cooking? Share with me here, twitter, facebook or any of social media I am on. Include pictures of your food creations. Love to see Yummy food.

TV Pleasures ~ Breakout Kings

Although I’ve seen them all before I've been binge watching Breakout Kings on Netflix. It's no longer on and only had 2 seasons but I enjoyed it.

Freebie Friday ~ 1/13/17

Love to read and discovering my next book that I can take an adventure within the pages. I’ve invited some authors to share their freebies so you can find your next escape in a book….

Note: At time of post book/books was free that can be subject to change.

Sam Mackenzie rides into Hidden Springs and takes a job at Ryan’s Ranch.

Kate Ryan is determined to make it on her own but falls for the handsome stranger who answers her ad.

When a secret comes to light, will they turn and run or are they here to stay?

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Weekly Wrap-up ~ Writing...

The week was great with my writing. Got a lot done and will be completing this book shortly. It’s a novella and I’m very pleased how it turned out. Then onto the next. :) Yep I’m writing and loving it.

As the words fill the page I am so glad. When I write I tend to tune out everything. Especially when I’m caught in the story. That is what has been happening and love it.

Well that’s what I’ve been up to this week. What did you do this week?

Teasers ~ Love No Barriers

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope. ~ Maya Angelou

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Ink Motions ~ Holiday in Death

Stil rereading JD Robb’s In Death series. I’m preparing for the next book in the series which releases February. I’m reading the one pictured.

I love the whole In Death series.

Now back to reading.

Gadget Love ~ MP3

This is my MP3 player. I recently got it (last year for my birthday). It's in one of my favorite colors. :) Love it and it keeps me entertained when I go anywhere.

Show me your gadget love and share a screen shot of your musical device.

Monday Adventure ~ I Beat the Snow….

Monday Adventure starts with the snow.

I've said it many times before. I'm a major klutz. :) I fall even when there is nothing to fall on. Last year around this time I fell and hurt my leg. Was a long recovery and sometimes still have issues with the leg.

So today when I knew there was a residue of the snowstorm over the weekend I was feeling unsure.

Well I went out and was a turtle. Slow moving to be safe and I mean really slow. And I can now say after making it out and back home. Yay! I beat the snow. I even took the pic to show I made it through the snow.Yippee.

Take that snow. :)

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Between the Covers - Seducing Dare

Today's Between the Covers is an excerpt from my book.

Here is a excerpt from Seducing Dare my book in Carly Phillips’ Kindle Worlds Dare to Love series. Enjoy.

Asher approached him and stopped.

Terrance’s gaze remained unwavering.

“Thought you weren’t coming.” She lifted her glass of champagne.

“I’m here for a dance.” He also took a drink from his glass.

She laughed.

He stared. “You should do that more often.”

“Laugh?” She wrinkled her nose.

“And that.” He smirked. “Makes you endearing.”

“I’ve never been called that before.” She moved to stand beside him. Viewing the room, she noted the people milling around and socializing. She spotted Jameson and his lovely wife. “I spoke to your business partner earlier.” She inclined her head toward him.

“One of them.” Terrance took another drink. “Have a few of us, I backed Jameson when he started. We’re more like silent partners. At least until we leave the game, then we find something to do in the company he built.”

“That’s smart, how you all invested. And that you’re able to find something you all like to do within the company.”

“Jameson is a smart man.” He chuckled. “He diversified and has the business in many things. So there is something for everyone.”

“Sounds like it.” Asher leaned against the wall. “I find it fascinating what he did.” She lowered her glass to her side. “And his technology division is enticing. I’m intrigued.” She turned and faced him. “Do you mix business with pleasure?”

“Not usually.” Terrance frowned. “Why?”

“I don’t usually either.” She licked her lips. “But in this case, I’m willing to. But if you don’t, then I’ll forgo the consulting I decided to do at your company.”

“Huh.” Terrance stared at her now. “You’re willing to walk away from something tech related for a chance to get to know me better?”

“Have sex with you. Yeah. I don’t need to get to know you for that.” She stared at his lips.

“Oh no…this won’t be just once.” Terrance reached for her.

Asher slid her hand into his. “Okay.” She didn’t think it would be either. But she didn’t have anything to go by. She was usually better with machines and science than people.

“We will get to know each other,” Terrance said firmly. “And I’m good with sex. I’ll risk mixing business with pleasure also.”

“Good.” She moved closer. “So when?”

“When what?”

“Sex.” She moved even closer. “When can we have sex?”

Terrance’s eyes darkened and he slid his hand up her arm. “As soon as we find someplace we can be alone.”

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2016.
All Rights Reserved.

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Connected Books Reading Order:
Sizzling Dare
Seducing Dare

Cooking with Taige ~ Curry Chicken

Cooking is a passion of mine and I’m bringing you into my kitchen. Whenever I’m in the kitchen it brings back fond memories of time spent with family as we cooked, laughed and of course made memories. :) And I make new memories each time I cook. Sharing some of the things I am cooking. Here’s what I have cooking this week.

Love curry chicken. Been making it often for the last few weeks. Also remembering how my Mom used to make it. So bringing loads of memories. Been working on my recipe for it and pleased with how it's so good.

Yummy food!

What are you cooking?

TV Pleasures ~ Hawaii Five-0

Although I’ve seen them all I’m again re-watching Hawaii Five-0 on Netflix. My nephew is visiting and he is now hooked on the show. LOL. It’s a good show and have fun with my nephew as we watch. :)

It's a snowy day and we've been under the covers watching and having a good time.

What are you doing today?

Weekly Wrap-up ~ Planning…

Spent this week working on my writing calendar and figuring out some stuff. Also been working on getting ready for next week when I start writing on my next book. Love the week leading up to new book. So much fun. I use this time to get into the minds of the characters and also into the world they are in.

Also been planning a lot of other things. Can’t share yet but will when I can. So excited.

Well that’s what I’ve been up to this week. What did you do this week?

Teasers ~ Beauty of You

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. ~ Rumi

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Ink Motions ~ Glory in Death

I’ve been rereading JD Robb’s In Death series. I’m preparing for the next book in the series which releases February. I'm onto second book in series.

I love me some Roarke and Eve. I also love Peabody, Feeney, and McNab. Mavis has a special place in my heart. Leonardo is a cutie. Trina well I’m with Eve on this she is a little scary but I like her anyway. Tibble… boy the list of charterers can go on and on. Let’s just say that I love the whole In Death series.

Now back to reading.

Gadget Love ~ Ereader

I love, love my e-reader. This is a newer one I got as a birthday gift last year for my birthday. :) I've been adding and tweaking things I want on it.

Show me your gadget love and share a screen shot of your e-reader or reading device.

Between the Covers – Perfect Partner

Today's Between the Covers is an excerpt from from my book.

Here is a excerpt from Perfect Partner my book in Ruth Cardello’s Kindle Worlds for her Lone Star Burn series. Enjoy.

Lou also took her final bite of tart. She made a soft sound deep in her throat.
Sin lowered his utensil and stared as she licked her lips.
Lou glanced up at him and she looked startled then a small smile curled her lips. She placed her elbow on the table and put her palm under her chin cupping her cheek.
“Umm…yes I have.” Sin cleared his throat. “She’s good too.”
“So Sin, I’m not sleeping with you tonight. And won’t until I’m ready. I’ll tell you when.” Lou licked her lips again. “I would like to see you again. So would a movie say on Friday work for you? We can get dinner after. Also, give me your number and I’ll give you mine.”
“You’re very blunt.” Sin mimicked her leaning forward and cupping his own chin.
“Yes. Don’t believe in wasting time.” Lou studied him. “Some people find it disconcerting or off putting.”
“I find it refreshing.” Sin rubbed his other hand against the back of his neck. “Sure, movie and dinner on Friday would be fine. Will you pick me up or should I pick you up?”
“I’ll come to get you since I asked you on the date.” Lou reached out and touched his arm. “Next time, you can do the picking up and the date thing.”
“I also enjoy that you’re confident that there will be more dates.” Sin placed his hand over hers. “How about Saturday for our next date? We can go hiking along the trails then have a picnic lunch.”
“Sounds fine.” Lou sobered. “But first, you should know. If we continue this, it will only be physical. I don’t get emotionally involved.”
Sin frowned. “But you want us to date. Get to know each other before we take it any further.”
“Yes.” Lou shrugged. “I have to at least know something about you before I jump into bed. Also, if we do this, it will only be you and I. I don’t share.”
“I thought you didn’t like someone telling you what to do? Yet, here you are telling me what to do.” Sin wasn’t sure about what she was saying. It contradicted it only being physical, yet she wanted to date and from what she said, exclusively. He didn’t have a problem with that, but her words and actions made him feel confused. Lou was turning out to be an enigma and he couldn’t wait to unveil the layers that made her who she was.
“I’m not telling you. I’m letting you know what I accept and don’t accept. You can walk away or accept what I stated. It’s all your choice.” Lou stopped touching him.
Sin caught her hand and lifted it to his lips, kissing the back softly. Her breath caught and Sin smiled at the sight of her chest rising and falling. He lifted his gaze meeting hers. “I’m fine with your terms.” He paused. “And I’ll let you know mine as we proceed.”
Lou frowned. “Yours?”
“Yes. You told me what you wanted.” Sin lowered their hands to the table. “And when I know you better, I’ll let you know mine.”
“I might have other things to add too,” Lou said.
“Most definitely. “ Sin rubbed his finger along the back of her hand. “Since we are after all, getting to know each other so we can deepen the physical, we will be embarking on.” He stared at her then added, “So to be clear. We’re dating exclusively and this will only be physical with no emotional involvement.”
“Exactly.” Lou turned her hand under his and laced their fingers together. “Now I’m going to walk you to your SUV. I have an early day tomorrow and you probably do too.”
“Yes, I do.” Sin rose and picked up the dishes. “But first, I will clean up. Sit and relax while I do that.”
“A man who does dishes without being prodded to?” Lou leaned back and smiled.
“My ma and dad raised me well.” He winked and took up the rest of the items. He went into the kitchen and set what he had on the island, then retrieved the rest of what was left after their meal.
“There is a dishwasher.” She pointed at the appliance.
“Okay.” He went in and cleaned off the food before putting them in the machine.
Sin went back out to find Lou leaning against the pillar by the railing. He went over to her and placed his hand against the rail close to hers. Lou took his hand then led him back the way they had come earlier. Sin smiled. He was getting used to her leading him around. Touching him and acting like he was hers. Lou stopped beside his Tribeca. He opened the door then stood there waiting. Lou rocked back on her heels.
“One of my terms. I get to kiss you whenever I want to.” Sin reached for her and pulled her against his body.
Lou gasped then shivered as she moaned.
Sin smiled as he held her chin between his two fingers and lowered his head. He kept his gaze locked to hers and kissed her—deeply and thoroughly. His erection hardened as he took in Lou, enjoying the way she fit against him. Her eyes went unfocused then her lids fluttered close as she pressed her body against his. He shifted and rested his back against the side of the open door. Lou made the same sound like when she ate her dessert earlier. Sin stroked his tongue deep into her mouth. She suckled his tongue then raked her teeth gently along it. He shuddered his body getting even harder. Kissing her deeper, he groaned as a heated sensation overcame him. He wanted her now. He gripped her ass pulling her against him. Lou pressed along his body, rocking against him as she moaned. He fought for control and slowed, then softened their kiss. Sin pulled back.
Lou blinked, revealing her glazed amber eyes. They cleared and she again, studied him in that intent way again. “I’m gonna like getting to know you,” she said in a husky voice.

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2016.
All Rights Reserved.

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Connected Books Reading Order:
Perfect Partner
Perfect Match

2017 Plans

Happy New Year! May 2017 be a amazingly wonderful year with many great memories. Each year there is something about a new year that makes me excited. The idea of new things to come and making the most of the time you have.  I'm looking forward to see what 2017 brings. Here’s to a safe, a little bit naughty...ok a whole lot of naughty and most importantly a fun filled year.

As usual, I'm feeling lots of anticipation for 2017. Very excited about the opportunities that are coming.

This year I am reaffirming my one main plan from which all the others flow out. The main plan:

Main Plan:

- Write.

2017 Plans:
– Get at least 2 books contracted
– Continue to Self/Indie-publish some series
– Have at least 3 books released
– Keep writing

Get ready for a sizzling year. :) With loads of fun and books to read!

What are your plans for 2017?

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