STROKED LONG by Meghan Quinn
Scheduled to release: September 20, 2016
Cover Designed by: Indie Solutions by Murphy Rae
BLURB:
From his dirty-blond hair and breathtaking smile, to the abs from heaven and the irresistible V in his waistline, everything about Bodi Olympic-gold-medalist Banks screams hot piece of @$$.
Yet there’s more.
Dark shadows lurk behind his soulful, serious eyes.
I’m enamored. He’s captured me.
How can running an art foundation with Bodi Banks turns into a slow-burning, epic romance, even though he tries to push me away at every chance? How can I stay away from a broken, routine-driven man whose soul cries to be forgiven for a crime only he believes he committed? Or is that a lie?
**STROKED LONG can be read as a stand alone.
EXCERPT:
**STROKED LONG can be read as a stand alone.
EXCERPT:
My palms are sweaty; my anxiety is at an all-time high; and I’m so fucking nervous I’m two seconds from retreating. I’m sitting in the classroom next to the one Ruby teaches in, leaning against some cabinets while holding a bouquet of daisies—Eva’s idea. One of the girls who works at the club is pulling Ruby out of the classroom right now and what should be a two-minute task seems like an hour as I wait impatiently, running my apology over and over in my head.
Just as I’m about to give up and leave, the door to the classroom opens and Ruby enters, looking confused and asking, “What’s going on?” over her shoulder. When she turns toward me, her face falls and her cheeks redden. Shit. She doesn’t look happy. Is she embarrassed?
From behind, the girl who helped me shuts the door, giving us complete privacy.
“Hey,” I say lamely.
Looking around, Ruby asks, “Um, can I help you with something, Bodi?” She’s being professional. I have to hand it to her; she’s much stronger than I am.
Extending the flowers out to her like a robot, I say, “I got you flowers.”
A little finesse, Bodi. Christ.
She doesn’t move so I realize I have to make a better attempt at this apology. I can’t be Robot-Bodi; I need to use my feelings. I sound like Eva.
Stepping forward, I hand her the flowers, and she graciously takes them. What I think is going to warm her up, only confuses her even more. Her brow is furrowing.
Sticking my hands in my pockets, I shift in place and take a deep breath. “I was an ass this morning. I know you heard what I said to Eva, and I want you to know I didn’t mean any of it.”
“Bodi, you don’t need to explain,” Ruby cuts in. “We’re colleagues, I get it. Last night I overstepped your boundaries and asked too much. I apologize and promise it won’t happen again. From now on, we act strictly professional toward one another.”
Fuck that and fuck me. This is not the same Ruby I’ve grown to know. Like. Feel safe around. There isn’t a spark in her eye, a smirk to her pouty lips, or energy in her beautiful voice. She’s lacking her sparkle, and it’s slowly splintering me in half. Because I caused this.
“I don’t want that,” I say honestly. “You are more than someone I work with, Ruby.” I grab the back of my neck, feeling unsure of my footing, and then choose to speak to her honestly. “I’m not good with this kind of stuff, and I really have no experience, but you make me want to try. Maybe we can be friends.”
“Friends?” There is a slight twitch of her lips that makes me think my Ruby is coming back.
My Ruby? Shit.
“Yeah, friends. I, uh . . .” I clear my throat and look her in the eyes. “I like talking to you. And even though you try to get me to eat sweets, I like hanging out with you as well. You make my days fun.”
Now there is a full-on, mega-watt smile gracing her beautiful face. The flowers in her hand are now pressed against her chest in a hug, and she’s moving toward me.
“I would love to be friends with you, Bodi.” Opening her arms, she steps into my space and pulls me into a hug. Her face rests against my chest, and smelling the sweet scent of her shampoo instantly puts me at ease.
Wanting to reciprocate the affection, I wrap my arms around her and pull her small body closer into mine. That’s bullshit. I want to hold her because I like holding her. Not because I want to reciprocate. “I’m sorry for being an ass this morning, Ruby. Sometimes I react before stopping to think. And poorly at that. I enjoyed last night.”
“It’s okay, Bodi. I could see you were under duress.”
“You don’t have to forgive me that easily.” I chuckle. Eva was right. I’m pretty sure Ruby will let you off easy. She’s cool like that. Yeah, she is cool like that.
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STROKED by Meghan Quinn
Released: July 19, 2016
Cover Designer: Murphy Rae
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Reese King: Olympic medalist, underwear model, Greek god.
His body is chiseled from rock, sculpted by the weight room, and refined by water.
On a daily basis his skin is completely bare for everyone to see, tan and defined, only covered up by a minuscule piece of spandex. There is no denying his sex appeal.
I hate to admit it, but I’m head over heels infatuated with him.
There is one HUGE problem though. His achingly gorgeous abs, inked up arm, and cocky swagger belong to my boss, the high-profile, reality star bitch from hell and certified heinous human being, Bellini Chambers.
What I think is going to be an easy job assisting a glorified wench turns into a cluster f*ck of epic proportions.
About the Author:
Born in New York and raised in Southern California, Meghan has grown into a sassy, peanut butter eating, blonde haired swearing, animal hoarding lady. She is known to bust out and dance if "It's Raining Men" starts beating through the air and heaven forbid you get a margarita in her, protect your legs because they may be humped.
Once she started commuting for an hour and twenty minutes every day to work for three years, she began to have conversations play in her head, real life, deep male voices and dainty lady coos kind of conversations. Perturbed and confused, she decided to either see a therapist about the hot and steamy voices running through her head or start writing them down. She decided to go with the cheaper option and started writing... enter her first novel, Caught Looking.
Now you can find the spicy, most definitely on the border of lunacy, kind of crazy lady residing in Colorado with the love of her life and her five, furry four legged children, hiking a trail or hiding behind shelves at grocery stores, wondering what kind of lube the nervous stranger will bring home to his wife. Oh and she loves a good boob squeeze!
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My Review::
This book will shred you, will grip you, will tear you to pieces , then slowly put you back together in the best way possible. Bodi and Ruby are one of the best examples of best book romances that I can remember. Meghan Quinn made me believe in true romantic fairy tale romances in books and the way she went about it- at first I was mad then, well, I was a believer.
Bodi Banks is a true swimmer. All he cares about is two things- his family(whats left of it ) and swimming. He went thru something so horrible, I still shudder to think about it. Bodi suffers on a daily basis, his life was shaped by that horrible , life changing moment. He doesn’t let anyone except his sister close. He goes to swim, and goes home, unless on meets. No real relationships…living his life by the past. Until her- Ruby Hearts. She is the light that is what shines in Bodi’s life. She is offered this chance his Bodi’s sister to help plan a fundraiser gala in memory of Bodi’s and Eva’s parents, she accepts because , hello, its Bodi. Sex God Swimmer—who wouldn’t. Ruby finds there is more to Bodi than meets the eyes and she goes about trying to get to know him except it isn’t as easy as it seems. There is these ups and downs, the angst between them, more Bodi than Ruby. He Doesn’t let her in , but she slowly glides in and the relationship becomes more than just a take , it becomes this beautiful thing between them.
Each page is poetry is motion, not all is light on air, there is times it is dark, and dangerous. I feel so bad for each, because Bodi is fighting his past demons. He has this self hatred of himself and then he lashes out and the easiest target is the one he loves and wants to push away. I got so mad because I wanted them to work out. Will Bodi ever get past this pain, which has really become now his disease? Or will he lose the best thing ever? You have to read this beautiful novel to find out, to read all about the sassy and sweet Ruby and sexy, smart but damaged Bodi.
My rating: 4.5 stars ****
**I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review***
My Review::
This book will shred you, will grip you, will tear you to pieces , then slowly put you back together in the best way possible. Bodi and Ruby are one of the best examples of best book romances that I can remember. Meghan Quinn made me believe in true romantic fairy tale romances in books and the way she went about it- at first I was mad then, well, I was a believer.
Bodi Banks is a true swimmer. All he cares about is two things- his family(whats left of it ) and swimming. He went thru something so horrible, I still shudder to think about it. Bodi suffers on a daily basis, his life was shaped by that horrible , life changing moment. He doesn’t let anyone except his sister close. He goes to swim, and goes home, unless on meets. No real relationships…living his life by the past. Until her- Ruby Hearts. She is the light that is what shines in Bodi’s life. She is offered this chance his Bodi’s sister to help plan a fundraiser gala in memory of Bodi’s and Eva’s parents, she accepts because , hello, its Bodi. Sex God Swimmer—who wouldn’t. Ruby finds there is more to Bodi than meets the eyes and she goes about trying to get to know him except it isn’t as easy as it seems. There is these ups and downs, the angst between them, more Bodi than Ruby. He Doesn’t let her in , but she slowly glides in and the relationship becomes more than just a take , it becomes this beautiful thing between them.
Each page is poetry is motion, not all is light on air, there is times it is dark, and dangerous. I feel so bad for each, because Bodi is fighting his past demons. He has this self hatred of himself and then he lashes out and the easiest target is the one he loves and wants to push away. I got so mad because I wanted them to work out. Will Bodi ever get past this pain, which has really become now his disease? Or will he lose the best thing ever? You have to read this beautiful novel to find out, to read all about the sassy and sweet Ruby and sexy, smart but damaged Bodi.
My rating: 4.5 stars ****
**I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review***
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