by T. L. Tate
The world stopped moving and the room swam. I instantly began to hyperventilate.
"Lana?"
She tilted her head to the side, a bewildered expression on her face. "Dr. Steele? Everything okay?"
I felt my knees shake, ready to give out. Other than her shoulder length raven hair, she looked just like my Lana. Her intelligent brown eyes. Her perky lips. Her chestnut skin. Her high cheekbones. Her soft, yet athletic figure. It was as if Lana was reborn and was standing before me.
My entire body was shaking. My mind stopped working. "La-Lana? My Lana?" I stepped closer to her and Lana stepped back in response.
"Dr. Steele?"
I froze. Her voice. Lana's voice was like silk over wind, Lana Grove's voice was like bourbon over clouds. It was her voice that snapped me back to reality. I blinked twice. Still, she was standing there—a worried expression on her face.
"Lana?"
She reached out and grabbed my hand. Her small hands were soft and warm. "Yes, Dr. Steele, I am Lana. Lana Groves."
"Lana Groves."
For the second time in my life my destiny walked out of pure shadows and changed the trajectory of my life.
It was as if fate had given us a second chance. I felt a smile come to my face as I gripped her hand in mine. Like a prayer I greeted her.
"Lana."
Mark your calendars! This full-length novel will be available by June 1, 2017!
Other Fantastic Stories
Inseparable Family VOL: 1-4
Caitlyn was abandoned by her mother and left in the care of her stepfather, Daniel Sharp. Being a good man, he raised Caitlyn like she was his own. On the eve of her departure to college Caitlyn's childhood crush for the handsome Daniel Sharp takes an unexpected turn-whether it be for better or worse.
This 4-volume set explores the developing and taboo relationship between Caitlyn and Daniel as well as the introduction of characters meant to challenge them both as they learn what they truly mean to each other.
The main character and two supporting characters reemerge within the Dance with the Devil series as well as the Workplace Tryst series.
Workplace Tryst VOL: 1-2
Brian Chambley hates his job. He really, really hates his job. The only thing that makes it bearable is his sexy friend and coworker, Megan Parks. Brian lusts after and chases after her. The only problem is--she's married. Brian seeks a way to get everything he wants from her while still retaining his honor and not forcing her to break her marital vows. Is there a way to get what he wants while still remaining a good man?
Volume 3 of this story set will be coming soon.
The next story will focus on the developing relationship between Brian and Megan and will feature characters from Dance with the Devil and Inseparable Family.
Dance with the Devil VOL: 1-6
Chase King wants only one thing--well one person. Samantha Knox. His boss has been the center of his fantasies for years. Unfortunately, Mindy Keller, the office demon has other plans. Finding a way to blackmail Chase she manipulates and controls him. Chase must find a way to break Mindy's control over him and also win the affections of the woman he cares for most. But can he do it when the cards are stacked against him?
Part 2 of this series will be coming soon. Follow along while Chase finds a way to deal with the little devils that seem hell-bent on using him as a pawn.
Characters from Workplace Tryst, Inseparable Family and the soon to be released full-length novel, Hearts that Bleed, will gather within this collection.
You Belong to Me
The womanizing, Seji Nakamura, has only one thing on his mind, how to get women in bed. When his eyes land on the new-to-town, Carla Greene, he thought he had an easy notch to add on his belt of conquest. But someone like Seji would not be satisfied with just one woman, after catching him in the act with another woman, a married woman in fact, Carla devises a scheme to get a little pay back. Seji is in for a rude awakening when his foul ways pushes Carla too far.
Volume 2-Coming Soon!
A Gentleman's Curse:
The Tainted Series
Jacob loves his wife. She's his best friend and he'd do anything for her. Unfortunately, things between them have fizzled. He wholeheartedly believes that you should treat your wife like a queen so that's what he does to try to rekindle their connection. But he will soon find out that all of his efforts have been for naught. How will he react when he finds that his gentlemanly ways were the precise reasons why his wife betrayed him? Will this nice guy finish last or will his wife find out the hard way that you don't cross a gentleman?
A Gentleman's Folly:
The Tainted Series
As a follow up to A Gentleman's Curse, Book 2 continues from where we last left Jacob. Jacob is hurt and angry when he finds out that his wife, Rachel, had an affair. Upon realizing that the secret was out, Rachel flies home in an effort to salvage her dissolving marriage. The only problem is that Jacob has changed. He's no longer the soft love-struck person he was days before. This change was caused by the realization that his wife was having an affair and a little cheating on his own. Because of their shared infidelity he struggles to decide if the marriage is even worth saving. Despite his reluctance to stay with her, Rachel pulls out all the stops to try to win back his affection. It might be too little too late, but only time...and a little therapy will tell.
Book 3-Coming Soon!
The Reluctant Scoundrel
The Tainted Series
Lance loves his wife. He would do anything for her. Jump in front of a train. Step in front of a bullet. Go head-to-head with a lion. Lance would do it all. However, the emotional scars of her youth continue to plague her as an adult. Her worse vice is jealousy. Nevertheless, Lance would put up with any jealousy-related outburst for her. Unfortunately, one person has been plotting against the couple and will soon make her move. Despite his love for his wife and, in part, because of his love, Lance will be forced to make a life altering decision. He finds himself being asked to make an impossible decision between two choices. Regardless of the choice he makes his marriage will not remain unscathed.
