I Have Lived And I Have Loved: A Charity Romance Collection
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“Shit, I don’t know how to do this shit. That was…you have me under this spell, and that was… We’re gonna do that again. And again. ’Cause holy shit…” His expression goes from sated to pained. “I’m fuckin this up, aren’t I?”
I mean…
“No, it’s fine. I think what you’re trying to say is I’m the best you’ve ever had.” He opens his mouth to reply, but I beat him to it. “And! You’d sell your soul to the devil for another round.” Again, he opens his mouth, but I cut him off. “And for another chance with me, you’re willing to admit the Cowboys suck—”
“Never!”
“Oh, man. Too bad. I actually enjoyed your average—”
His mouth slams over mine, granting me the most devastating kiss. “I’m not average.”
“Define not—”
Fuck! He bites my lower lip. “I’m not average, the Cowboys don’t suck, and you’re mine now.” His lips graze down my chin. “You should be lucky I’m able to get past your love for your crappy football team—not to mention you’re stubborn, have a mouth on you, and like pineapple on your pizza. But I’m a generous—ouch!” I dig my nails into his ass cheeks. “Dammit, devil woman.”
He doesn’t let up, no matter how hard I squeeze. “Keep it up. I like my women aggressive. You’re just making yourself more enticing.”
Jesus.
This guy.
If he insists.
“Ouch! You’re about to jeopardize your five-star review.” I slap his ass. “Four-star.” Again. “Three-star!”
“I told you that profile was fake. I don’t guzzle or skip dinner. You most definitely have to feed me to get in my pants.”
He pulls away, his eyes lighting with humor. “Deal.”
His lips find mine once again, and after pulling on another condom, he pushes back into me, inch by glorious inch. This round’s even wilder. The one after that is even hotter. And the one after that one is…just wow.
We don’t call it quits until he runs out of condoms, and I run out of energy. Sprawled out on his bed, taking a much-needed breather, he blurts out, “Delete the app.”
Confusion registers across my face. “What app?”
“FitItIn. Delete it.”
I have no problem deleting it, but I’m curious why he cares so much to ask that.
“I’ll lose all my ratings if I do,” I joke.
He rolls me onto my back and stares down at me. “I’ll give you plenty of ratings. Delete it. You don’t need that shit. It’s fake anyway. What’s the big deal?”
He’s right. It’s not. But a small tinge of guilt resonates when I think of Dallas. We’ve become friends. But maybe that’s all it was ever meant to be. He’s great, but there isn’t that spark like with Lukas. This is real. And asshole or not, I want it.
“Sure, I’ll delete it. But you better stick to your word. Stellar reviews. Or it’s going back on.” He grips my hips as his mouth covers mine.
“Whatever you say, swallower.”
“Whatever, asshole.”
“Priss.”
“Average.”
“Mine.”
He wins.
I’m spent. I can barely hold my phone to my face without my arms shaking. Thank God Lukas passed out. I was going to have to lock myself in the bathroom if he tried for one more round. If my legs even worked, I would get up and find an ice pack for my poor vagina. She’s not used to such an extensive workout. Or using such heavyweights—if you get what I mean.
I turn my head, enjoying the gorgeous view beside me. Lukas is sleeping, his lips parted, breaths even. Yep. This is gonna be fun. Who would have thought a simple run-in would turn into something so insanely awesome? To think about how my life has shifted in the past month. I muster up a giggle. I couldn’t be happier.
I bring my phone into view and open FitItIn. Navigating to the messages, I find my chat with Dallas.
Melanie: Hey, Dallas. Thanks for being such a great friend. I really did enjoy our conversations, and I’m sorry we never got to meet in person. In all honesty, I met someone. And I really like him. It’s crazy to say, but I really see this working out. And with that, I’m deleting this app. I do hope you meet someone as funny and kind as you are. Good luck. I wish you the best.
I press Send, and then as Grumpy demanded, I delete the app.
Lukas’s phone goes off on his nightstand, and I debate waking him up but decide I’m selfish and want him all to myself. Placing my phone on his nightstand, I snuggle up to him and close my eyes.
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To be continued..
Will Lukas dodge the bullet of his online scam and keep the girl?
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Thank you for reading! 100% of the profits from this anthology will be given to the Live A Thousand Lives charity.
This charity donates audio players - equipped with hundreds of hours of classic stories - to low-to-no mobility patients in nursing facilities and hospitals.
The Live A Thousand Lives Project has been fueled by prolific Romance writers and unabashed book lovers who appreciate that audiobooks boost mental health, improve memory and stimulate the brain in ways that mirror reading printed text.
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About the Author
Best-selling author, J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she’s not cooking, event planning, or spending time with her family, she’s relaxing with her nose stuck in a book. With her love for romance, and her head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own stories to life. Living in the Midwest, she’s currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor and HEA’s.
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Acknowledgments
First off, a huge thank you to Willow Winters for allowing me this amazing opportunity to contribute to the Live a Thousand Lives anthology and be a part of such a worthy charity. I am forever grateful.
Thanks to all my eyes and ears. Having a squad who has your back is the utmost important when creating a masterpiece. From betas, to proofers, to PA’s, to my dog, Jackson, who just gets me when I don’t get myself, thank you. This success is not a solo mission. It comes with an entourage of awesome people who got my back. So, shout out to my assistant Gina Behrends and graphics designer at HEA Studios, Ashley Cestra, Jenny Hanson, Molly Wittman at Novel Mechanic, Monica Black at Word Nerd Editing, Melissa Shipe, Cindy Camp, Brandi Zelenka, Kristi Webster and everyone in my amazing reader group at Club JD I appreciate you all!
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Want more from J.D. Hollyfield? Check out the books below!
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Love Not Included Series
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Life Next Door
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Life as We Know It
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Standalones
Faking It
Love Broken
Sundays are for Hangovers
Conheartists
Lake R
edstone
Junkie
Chicks, Man
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Paranormal/Fantasy
Sinful Instincts
Unlocking Adeline
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#HotCom Series
Passing Peter Parker
Creed’s Expectations
Exquisite Taste
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2 Lovers Series
Text 2 Lovers
Hate 2 Lovers
Thieves 2 Lovers
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Four Father Series
Blackstone
Four Sons Series
Hayden
Dirty Little Secret Duet
Bad Daddy
Sweet Little Lies
About Live A Thousand Lives
Thank you so, so much for reading!
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100% of the profits from this anthology will be given to the Live A Thousand Lives charity.
This charity donates audio players - equipped with hundreds of hours of classic stories - to low-to-no mobility patients in nursing facilities and hospitals.
The Live A Thousand Lives Project has been fueled by prolific Romance writers and unabashed book lovers who appreciate that audiobooks boost mental health, improve memory and stimulate the brain in ways that mirror reading printed text.
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WAYS TO HELP:
You can find out more and donate by clicking here!
Or you can purchase an audio device for yourself - a Brilliant Blue Classic or a Red Hot Romance Audio Player (with over $200 worth of audio books from bestselling authors) by clicking here!
For every ONE player purchased, Live A Thousand Lives is able to donate TWO Brilliant Blue Classics to individuals in need.
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so very much. Her’s to books and to living a thousand lives.