Tough Love (Hidden Secrets)
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“It was over ten minutes ago.”
“Jesus, you really are cold.”
“And you really are as good as I thought you would be, so thanks … and goodnight.”
He walked toward me as I wrung my t-shirt in my fists, irritated already and praying he wouldn’t try any harder. “At least let me give you a little bit more,” he whispered in my ear as his pawed me in all the right places. I toyed with the idea, but dismissed it. I had the best of Jace. There was no more to get from him.
“No thanks, but I mean it, it was great.” I stepped out of reach and turned sideways to give him a clear view of the door.
“Unfuckingbelievable.” He seemed slightly irritated but shot a small grin at me. “I’ll be thinking about you.” He kissed my lips softly and turned to leave as I exhaled a breath of relief slowly so he wouldn’t hear.
“Thanks, Jace.” I gave him a genuine smile for not pressing the issue further and watched him walk out, taking one last peek at me, grinning and shaking his head. I got that a lot. None of it bothered me. The minute they left I was sure they were more worried about the guilt they were sure to feel. I counted on it. I counted on the fact that their current girlfriends would soon be treated better than they ever had, that they dove back into their current safe place and left me the hell alone.
Jace.
About this author
Kate Stewart, a native of Dallas, now resides in Charleston, S.C. She moved to the city three weeks after her first visit, dropping her career of eight years, declaring the city her creative muse. Since her move she has written several books including TITAN, currently unpublished, Room 212 and Never Me. Vinyl, the second novel in the Lightning Strikes series is set to publish in Fall 2014. She lives with her husband of seven years, Nick.
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**COMING SOON**
Struggling Free (#5 Hidden Secrets series) – September 2014
Picking up the pieces of your life is hard enough, but try to do it with cameras watching your every move. Jacob (Jake) Williams was envied by all. He got all the women, could do whatever he wanted and traveled the world. On the outside, life couldn’t get any better. Behind the scenes, Jake was a mess and falling fast. Every day was a struggle to keep the thin threads of his life from breaking.
Vicky Lancer dealt with the most well-known clients. Her job was to restore her clients to their former glory, but do it all under the radar. Vicky was feared as the tough woman she was, but was also the most thanked. All her clients loved her no mess attitude. Then Jacob Williams walked into her office.
The attraction flared between them despite the instant dislike they both took to each other. Vicky has two rules, will she take a chance and break them for Jake? Will Jake be able to open his eyes from his problems and become the man he once was? Fights, kindness, laughter… all lead to a line they can’t go back from once they cross it. Can they push past the hate and find the happiness they long for? Or will they stay behind their problems and continue Struggling Free.
Lost in Fantasy (#2 Lost Series) – Aug. 2014
Mechelle’s world changed in the blink of an eye. Everything she knew wasn't real. It was all a lie. But when a past love comes back into her life at a time she needed someone the most could the downhill spiral her life had taken finally be turning around again.
Mechelle’s happy bubble she's created herself bursts when the past comes back to smack her in the face once again. Can Mechelle protect her heart or has it already gone too far? It’s very clear to Mechelle that she was just Lost in Fantasy.
Feeling the Moment (Stand Alone) – Aug. 2014
Life ran by faster than I could blink it seemed. So many tears were shed, pain felt, and loneliness consumed. Now here it is another day that I don’t feel. Another day that I don’t live. Another day that I will wish I could have back.
Over the course of my life, I’ve learned a few things; disappointment, anger, loss… Loss I understood like no one else could possibly understand. But most of all, I learned that I can only rely on myself.
Life is not really what I have. It’s more of an existence. For so long, I longed for nothing, but to make it through a day. Then I meet River Monroe. Suddenly, thoughts I’ve never dared to think about were all that was on my mind.
My name is Kim Rose. This is my story on how one impulse turned my world upside down and inside out. For the first time in a long time, I was Feeling the Moment and it just might destroy me.
Acknowledgements
This journey has been such and amazing experience for me. I have learned so much, but nothing has been more important than finding belief in myself. Belief that if I work hard enough anything is possible. This lesson was not an easy one for me to learn, but the people that I have come across along the way have been such amazing support that it became easier. I want to take this time to thank a few of them. They deserve to be acknowledged.
First, I want to start off with my girls Kayla, Kristy, Leanne, Renee, and Mechelle. The endless support and help with making my books polished has been amazing, but it is your friendship and our endless conversations, full of laughter, that have meant the most to me. If I could say one thing to each one of you that you remember it would be this:
We all fight our own demons and struggle down our own paths, but with amazing people to light the way makes even the darkest days seem bright.
Thank you so much ladies, truly from the bottom of my heart, you guys are aces in my book!
To Vicky, oh girl what can I say to you that I have already said a million and one times? You have been walking right along side me from the very beginning. Our endless chats about books and book boyfriends to your encouraging words with each of my books. I can tell you right now that Jake will not be enough thanks for everything you’ve done for me, but I think he’ll keep you occupied enough. HA!! I love you girlie!
To Kylie and Ashley, oh Lord what dare you say to to two crazy chicks? How about I lubbers you both so much! Yeah I think that’s a safe topic. Haha. You girls are like the best friends that a girl could ask for! You’ll be forever in my heart and I will always be there for you!
To Allison, Man girl what can I say… You are one of the best freaking people I have ever met. I’m so grateful to call you a friend. Our conversations cover such random topics, but we bonded over books and you entered my heart because of the amazing person you are. Don’t change. I’m always here no matter what. <3 Hugs! <3
To Shannon, we’ve been walking the same path, but at different times, always seeming to miss each other. Behind you, you leave a trail, a brightness, from your beautiful heart and loving personality. From the moment I met you until now, you have made an imprint on my life and on my heart that will forever remain. I don’t know what I can say to show you how much you mean, but from every text or message…the light you give grows brighter. I love you girl! *psst*
To Kaylie, My dear sweet, loveable Kaylie. You are just…simply…I’m at a loss for words. You’re friendship has been a guiding light as I weaved my way through my path and there is no way I can thank you for that. The strength you carry about you day in and day out is astounding and even more inspiring. Girl you are one cool chick! I love ya! Here’s to more time with laughs and inspiration.
To Isa, You are a driving force in getting my name out there. Without your constant support and ability to make me laugh even when it’s the last thing I want to do, I’m not sure I’d be this far. You are simply amazing and soon you’ll have your own book with your own book boyfriend hehehe. <3 Hugs! <3
To Jennifer, Shawna, Kimberly, Kia, Amber, Kim B., Michelle, Kerry, Jamie, (crap I know I’m forgetting someone), you girls are simply amazing. Each of you sprout wings and share you beautiful personalities with the world on a daily basis. Don’t let anything dim your lights. You are ALL in my heart and I’ll always be here
when you need me and even when you don’t. <3 you all bunches!
To the Beta Ladies, you girls are one hell of an amazing group of women. Each of you so unique and talented, I’m winded by your support and guidance. I wouldn’t be here without each of you. So from my heart to all of you, Thank you so much!
To my Readers, what can I say. Without you guys, I wouldn’t be writing this out to begin with. I’d still have all these books sitting in a notebook on my shelf never to see the light of day. Because of all of you, I continue to type them out and thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to do something that I love. Each of you have touched my heart in a way I can’t describe. Thank you, thank you, thank you! <3 Hugs! <3
I am sure there are people that I’m missing and I’m so terribly sorry if I did. Please know that you are still important to me and always will be (even if I spaced and didn’t get you on the list). Thank you for reading another one of my books…Here’s to the next one y’all!!! *waves*
About Author
P.J. lives in Indiana with her husband and three amazing children. She has two dogs; a four year old Siberian Husky and an almost two year old Black Lab. Her kids keep the days pretty busy, but at night or when they are at school she can be found sitting at her computer typing away or sitting somewhere curled up reading a book.
P.J. has always wanted to be a writer, but it was put on the back burner while life took her through the flips and turns. Now that her kids are all in school and there is a little more 'free' time to put into writing, she’s put her writing back in the oven and has been cooking ever since.
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