Talon had a girl now, and they’d probably be tying the knot soon. If he could move forward, have a relationship, have a family, maybe it was time I did too. As I looked at Bryce and his little son, I felt a yearning that was new to me.
“Honestly, I haven’t. Not for a long time anyway. But you never know. Maybe I’ll meet a nice woman who wants an old rancher like me.”
“A rancher who’s richer than God? I’d say there are a lot of them out there.” Bryce let out a laugh.
I didn’t want someone who was after my money. Enough of them had come around during my life. But if I could find something like what Talon had with Jade, I sure wouldn’t turn my back on it.
“Do you think he’d let me hold him?” I asked Bryce, nodding to Henry.
“Sure. He’s a really good-natured little guy.” He handed the baby to me.
Henry gurgled, and I set him on the table facing me, holding on to him so he wouldn’t fall. He gave me a big toothless grin. He was a healthy-looking boy, looked a lot like his dad. As I held his little hands, I noticed a birthmark on his arm.
“I don’t remember you having a birthmark. Did he get that from his mom?”
Bryce shook his head. “Probably from my dad. He has a dark one just like that. Shaped kind of like the state of Texas.”
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The Perils of Patricia (coming soon)
The Temptation Saga:
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Taking Catie
Taming Angelina
Treasuring Amber
Trusting Sydney
Tantalizing Maria (October 25, 2016)
Daughters of the Prairie:
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Lessons of the Heart
Song of the Raven
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Craving
Obsession
Possession
Melt (December 20th, 2016)
Burn (February 14, 2017)
Surrender (May 16, 2017)
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Discussion Questions
The theme of a story is its central idea or ideas. To put it simply, it’s what the story means. How would you characterize the theme of Possession?
Discuss the author’s use of flashbacks in Possession. How does it differ from the previous two books?
Have we learned anything new about Talon’s past? Discuss how this does or does not make his character more understandable and sympathetic.
Discuss the character of Larry Wade. What might his childhood have been like? His relationship with his father? With Daphne? What was his role in Talon’s abduction? Do you feel he is any less guilty than the others? Why or why not? Do you believe he had anything to do with Colin’s disappearance?
Jonah and Ryan still can’t admit that they’re glad they weren’t abducted. What does this say about them?
We learn more about Jade’s mother, Brooke, in this book. Discuss her character. Do you think she will grow as a result of her life-threatening accident? Will she and Jade make peace?
Do you think Nico Kostas tampered the airbag in his car? Why or why not?
Where do you think the five million dollars went?
Discuss Talon’s parents’ decision to let Larry go. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Who do you think left the red rose on Jade’s pillow in Craving?
How does the relationship between Jade and Talon differ inside and outside the bedroom? Is Talon an alpha male or a beta male?
Where do you think Nico Kostas is, and how will he return? Did the revelation of the third kidnapper surprise you? Why or why not?
This is the end of Talon and Jade’s trilogy, but their story is far from over. What might the future hold for them? Will Talon continue in therapy?
In the next story, Melt, Jonah becomes the hero. What might the future hold for him? Who might his heroine be?
Acknowledgments
I made myself cry several times while writing Possession. Actually, this whole series so far has made me cry. I hope very much that you’ve all enjoyed this final volume of Jade and Talon’s journey. Bringing Talon to the point where he could finally let go has been both heart-wrenching and rewarding. And don’t worry! We’ll be seeing more of him and Jade.
Thanks so much to my amazing editors, Celina Summers and Michele Hamner Moore. Your guidance and suggestions were invaluable. Thank you to my line editor, Jenny Rarden, and my proofreaders, Angela Kelly and Claire Allmendinger. Thank you to all the great people at Waterhouse Press—Meredith, David, Kurt, Shayla, Jon, and Yvonne. The cover art for this series is beyond perfect, thanks to Meredith and Yvonne.
Thank you to the members of my street team, Hardt and Soul. HS members got the first look at Possession, and I appreciate all your support, reviews, and general good vibes. You ladies are the best!
Thanks to my always supportive family and friends and to all of the fans who eagerly waited for Possession. I hope you love it.
Be on the lookout for Jonah’s story, beginning with Melt, out on December 20th, 2016!
About the Author
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Helen Hardt's passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.
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