by Diane Thorne
Table of Contents
Legal Page
Title Page
Book Description
Trademarks Acknowledgement
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
New Excerpt
About the Author
Publisher Page
A Totally Bound Publication
Passion in the Heart
ISBN # 978-1-78430-085-2
©Copyright Diane Thorne 2014
Cover Art by Posh Gosh ©Copyright June 2014
Edited by Sue Meadows
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Published in 2014 by Totally Bound Publishing, Newland House, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QN
Warning:
This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers. This story has a heat rating of Totally Sizzling and a Sexometer of 3.
Diary of a Free Woman
PASSION IN THE HEART
Diane Thorne
Book seven in the Diary of a Free Woman series.
From a unique encounter to a future filled with love.
Home from her European vacation, Gwen seeks to find a relationship with one of the men she’d met during her trip. To her surprise, one lover responds. He stuns her more when he shows up the next day at her house for a visit. She can’t resist the sexy, dark-haired and blue-eyed hunk, nor can he resist her. Sparks light up quickly as he shows her how much he’s missed her.
As the week progresses, Gwen’s fondness for him increases. He’s caring, kind, honorable and very successful. She enjoys his playful nature, heated touch and seductive kisses. He brings her happiness unlike any other lover. The man has special feelings for Gwen, something that is clear to her co-workers. She starts to suspect he wants more than a sexual relationship until she arrives home one night and finds him gone. When he returns and confesses the truth, she’s speechless. He provides her with a plan to keep them close together and she will have to decide if she is ready to give up her independence, job and home to spend every night in his loving embrace.
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Chapter One
“Be careful going home,” Gwenevere said before she kissed her youngest daughter, Kristy, on the cheek.
Kristy hugged her. “I’m glad you’re home, Mom.”
“Thank you. Call me later sometime.”
“I will.” Kristy walked away smiling.
Gwen stood in the doorway, dressed in jeans and a T-shirt while she watched her daughter leave. The visit with Krystal and Kristy had been most enjoyable. They’d chatted and laughed for a few hours before Krystal, her oldest, had had to leave. Kristy had stayed and brought Gwen up to speed on her college classes and new part-time job. From the conversation Gwen had had with both girls, they were doing well on their own. Gwen couldn’t have been prouder.
As Kristy drove away, Gwen stepped into her house. She secured the locks then headed for the kitchen. Silence filled her three-bedroom home. When the girls had been younger, they’d always been making noise, or a television or radio had been playing. Since they’d both moved out, the house seemed empty. Quiet. Much too big for one person. Although she held many memories within the walls of the suburban residence, she considered that the time had come to downsize.
She entered the kitchen and picked up her cell phone from the table. Staring at the screen, she slid her finger over it to get to her inbox. She’d sent a few email messages yesterday to the men she’d met during her vacation. They were short thank you notes to let them know she’d returned home and would like to keep in touch with them if they were interested. She hoped one would respond and would take kindly to the idea of a long-distance relationship. Twenty-four hours had passed and not a single response. She continued to check for one anyway.
She tapped the icon on the phone. A number indicated she’d received mail. Her heart jumped, hoping the message was from one of her acquaintances in Europe. She touched the screen and opened the communication. She dropped her jaw when she noticed the name of the sender.
Dearest Gwen,
I’m glad to hear you had a good trip and have returned home safely. I enjoyed our time together on the plane and in London. Rest assured, you are never far from my thoughts. You are an incredible, passionate woman. Let’s stay in touch. Literally.
Warmest regards,
Phillip
Gwen smiled as she reread his message. Her pulse quickened. She was still in his thoughts. Score one hot, sexy billionaire for Gwen! Biting her bottom lip, she hit the reply button.
Phillip,
Thank you for the kind compliment. I’d love to keep in touch. And if you’re ever in the Midwest, please say hello so I can touch.
Warmest kisses,
Gwen
She set the device on the table then headed to the sink. The joy flowing through her kept the happy expression on her face. Phillip had responded and his message held the potential of a continuous relationship. She liked the idea and she had a deep fondness for the man. He’d been kind and generous to her in London. He’d been hot and naughty with her in bed too. Their time together had been wonderful, steamy and orgasmic. She took a deep breath. Oh, she’d love to know him more. And indulge in more hours of incredible sex with him.
She turned on the taps, waited for the hot water, then filled the sink and added soap. Bubbles spread as she placed the utensils and cups in the fluid. As quick as she could, she scrubbed the dishes. When she placed the last glass on the drain board, she heard the phone ring. Hands wet and soapy, she twisted to look at her cell on the table. The screen was illuminated. She grabbed the towel on the counter then rushed to answer the call.
“Hello,” she said without wasting a second to check who the caller was.
“Gwen, it’s Melanie. How are you sweetie?”
“Hey. How are you?” Gwen returned to the sink to pull the plug.
“I’m good. I couldn’t wait until tomorrow to talk to you. I missed you over the last five weeks.”
“Aw, thank you. I missed you too.” And Gwen meant it. She’d had no one to share her adventures with while she’d been traveling. Now that she was home, Gwen couldn’t wait to tell one of her best friends about the men she’d met.
“But I have to admit, I’m not looking forward to work in the morning.”
Melanie chuckled. “I don’t blame you. Did you have a good vacation?”
Gwen set the towel on the counter. As she held the phone with one hand, she used her other to release the water in the sink. “I had a wond
erful time. It was incredible.”
“Do tell.”
Gwen wiped her hand on the towel. “Well the sights were spectacular. Paris at night was incredible. The lights were so pretty.”
“Oh, I bet.”
Gwen flipped the light switch off on her way out of the kitchen. “And the Opera in Vienna was equally impressive.” She headed for the stairs.
“Did you meet many people? Any men?”
“I met a few,” Gwen said as she climbed the steps.
“A few?”
“Yeah, I met a nice guy on the plane to London and spent some time with him there. Then I met a French actor in Paris. He was fun to explore the city with.”
“Are you serious? Please tell me you got laid.”
Gwen laughed as she reached the top of the staircase. “I wasn’t done telling you about the others I’d met.”
Melanie gasped. “There’s more?”
“Yes.” Gwen strode into her bedroom and sat in the chair next to her closet. Her room was clean and organized since she’d spent most of Saturday doing laundry and tidying up from her return. The queen-sized bed had fresh maroon-colored sheets. A television and dresser facing the bed were now free from dust. Crisp night air blew inside from the open window and the deep red curtains parted in the center.
“Did you have sex with any of them?” Melanie asked.
“I did, and each man was incredibly hot and…intense.”
“Oh, honey. I am so, so happy for you. That is amazing. You needed to a good fucking.”
Laughter flew out of Gwen. “Gee, thanks friend.”
“Well, you did. It had been a while.”
“Yeah, don’t remind me. I hope I don’t go into a slump again, but the men around here really aren’t worth jumping into bed with.”
“Tell me about it. All they do is lounge on the sofa watching sports and guzzling beer. They’re good for fucks every now and then, but they get annoying. That’s why I could never settle down. They get on my nerves with their laziness and lack of ambition.”
Gwen couldn’t agree more with her friend. She’d married such a fellow and after a few years of doing all the work at home and at a job while taking care of kids, she’d decided she would be better off without a husband. She made twice as much as he did so there had been no benefit to staying married. To top it off, the love they’d had had died soon after their second child had been born. She could have only imagined how miserable she would have been if she were still married.
“Well, the men I met were nothing like the ones here,” Gwen said.
“You said hot and intense. Care to elaborate on that?”
“Let’s have lunch tomorrow outside the office and I’ll give you some details.”
“Now that sounds like a plan. Book me in your schedule.”
“You’re booked. Now tell me about work. Have I missed anything?”
Melanie sighed heavily over the phone. “Not really. Oh, they filled one of the attorney positions. Travis Gunderson is now on your team. He’s kind of cute. Thirties. Dark hair. Hazel eyes. I think he’s married. Looks like he works out at a gym. He has broad shoulders and looks real good with a tie on. Carol has a crush on him.”
“He sounds decent. Is he nice? Friendly?”
“He’s friendly but a bit quiet.”
“Maybe he doesn’t say much because he’s new.”
“I don’t know. Upper management hired him four weeks ago. Usually new hires are more talkative by now.”
“You know what they say about the quiet ones.” Gwen rose and opened her closet door.
“Maybe he’s kinky. Who knows? You can find out and share.”
Gwen strolled into her closet. “Me? Why not you?”
“I’m checking out the other new guy in the office. John Griffin is the director over IT. He’s older than what I typically go for, but the man has a great sense of humor.”
Gwen chuckled as she stopped in front of a row of hanging clothes. “Wow, sounds like there were some changes made while I was gone.”
“We can catch up tomorrow. I’m so glad you’re back. I really missed you.”
“I missed you too.”
“I can’t wait to hear about the men you met. I want full details.”
Melanie had slept with more men in the last five years than Gwen had in her entire life. Usually it was Melanie sharing her wild sex stories. Now it was Gwen’s turn. While Gwen didn’t mind revealing some personal information about her adventures, she’d certainly keep the juicier bits to herself. “I’ll tell you about them at lunch,” Gwen said.
“Welcome back, hon.”
“Thanks. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“You better.”
“Bye.”
Gwen ended the call after Melanie had said her farewell. She lowered the phone and scanned her clothes, trying to decide what to wear. Since she had a new attorney on her team, she thought it might be wise to dress nicely on her first day back. Set a good impression. She looked at her skirts and dresses hanging from the rack. As she reached for the black dress with light blue flowers, the cell in her hand alerted her to a new call. She lifted the device and saw Phillip’s name. Her heart instantly fluttered.
“Hello,” she said with the phone to her ear.
“Shall I interpret your last email as an invitation?”
Although she hadn’t heard his seductive voice in four weeks, she remembered it well and it sent a quiver of desire racing through her.
“By all means. You are most welcome in my home, and my bed.”
“Well, now, that is an offer I cannot resist.”
“Then don’t.”
“I won’t.”
She giggled. His playful words and personality made her grin. “I look forward to seeing you again sometime.”
“I’d love to hear more, what you would do and just how eager you are to see me. But first, how was your trip?”
She sauntered out of the closet and headed to the chair. “It was good. Very good.”
“Meet any stunning men that I need to compete with?”
“Well…” She dragged the word out for added emphasis.
“Damn it, I knew this would happen.”
Again, she chuckled. “I met a few men who pleased me well, but I wouldn’t say there’s any competition.” She sat in the cushioned chair.
“Oh really? They pleased you well. Hmm…perhaps I do need to pop in for a visit and show you how well I can please you.”
“Is there anything else that might pop up if you visited?” She crossed her legs and rocked her foot gently.
“Why, yes. Yes I have something that would pop up. I think you’d like it. You did on the plane. Oh wait, I recall you did in my hotel room too.”
She couldn’t stop herself from grinning. “I remember something hard creating a tent from your pants in your groin area.”
“That something is hard right now. He misses you.”
Gwen’s pussy spasmed. She longed Phillip and his rigid dick. She would have loved to have molded her body to his like she had in London and spend all hours of the night fucking. Waking up in his arms as she had before would make her incredibly happy.
“Tell him I miss him too,” Gwen said. “I’d kiss him if I could.”
“Is that all you would do?”
“No, of course not. I’d roll my tongue along his length, then lick the boys.”
He groaned. “That sounds good.”
“I’d lick him for a bit then slide him into my mouth. I’d take him deep and stroke him with my lips and tongue.”
“He’s enjoying the image and remembering the times you did just that.”
“I want to make him happy. I’ll suck him good and take every bit of him. When he comes, I will swallow every drop.”
There was a soft whispery sound as if he’d breathed between clenched teeth. “Woman, I need you.”
“Do you need my lips wrapped around your cock? Do you need to fuck my mouth?”
“Yes and yes.”
“Then stop by sometime, but not during the day. I have to go back to work tomorrow, so nobody will be here during the day.”
“Back to work at the law firm already?”
“I’m afraid so.” She sighed. “I have a mortgage to pay.”
“Hmm…I guess I’ll have to wait then.”
“I’d really love to see you again, Phillip.”
“And I’d really love to have your mouth sucking my dick. Okay, and I’d enjoy a few other things.”
“You’re welcome anytime. And I’ll take care of any rigidity issues you might have.”
“Good. I’ll check my schedule and make arrangements right away.”
Gwen’s heart accelerated. She uncrossed her legs and sat upright. “What did you say?” Surely he wasn’t going to book a trip to her home. Was he? He was the owner of his company and had his own private plane. He could do pretty much anything he wanted and go anywhere as he pleased. But she hadn’t thought for a second he would spring up on her doorstep. She didn’t know what to say. She had to go back to work.
“Surprised?” he asked.
“Well, yeah. I have work and—”
“I won’t interfere, if that’s what you’re afraid of.”
Gwen chewed on her lip. Why did she fear seeing him so soon? He wouldn’t bother her at her job. He was too respectable to do such a thing.
“I know you won’t get in the way of my job. I’m not worried about that. Since I don’t have any time to take off, we’ll be limited on the time we spend together.”
He chuckled. “That is nothing new for us or me. I’ve told you a bit about my job and the demands. Here one day and gone the next sometimes.”
She relaxed against the chair. “I remember.” The demands of his job as owner took quite a toll on him. From what he had told her, he’d never had a vacation. His company had expanded quickly across the globe, not only making him wealthy but also extremely busy. And whenever a major problem arose, he had to move fast to resolve it.
