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My "pet" is Chess, the hero of my newly re-released BDSM romance Uncollared. Here's the blurb for the book:
Submissive Mia Manetti is devastated when her
first Master uncollars her just as she was hoping for a permanent relationship
with him. Trying to move on, she agrees to sub for a powerful and sexy new Dom.
Chess Ryan has wanted Mia from the first
moment he saw her at Club Restraint, but it was always "hands off"
because she belonged to his friend Philip. Now, thanks to that friend's
maneuvers, Mia is finally his. But only for a little while.
Mia finds it increasingly difficult to keep
her feelings in check as she experiences erotic delights with Master Chess,
sensual and sexual fantasies that she's never known before. Is she setting
herself up for another heart ache?
Five Fast Facts about Chess:
1.
When I graduated high school I was voted the most likely to marry a
supermodel.
2.
In high school, I was the President of the Future Billionaires Club.
3. In college my (platonic)
crush was Warren Buffett. My goal was to emulate his success and even outstrip
him.
4.
Growing up I wanted to be just like my father, Frank Ryan. He built the
family realty company my grandfather founded into the successful business it
became. I wanted to launch it into the stratosphere and make my father proud of
me. I was convinced nothing could stop me. Too bad I got in my own way.
5. I spent my prom night with the hottest, most popular girl in school. We
were voted King and Queen of the Prom. Everything in my life led me to believe
I would always be at the top of my game.
Here's an excerpt from the book:
The prize I am offering: a digital copy of Uncollared and its companion story His Kind of Woman. Just comment below and I will select a random winner Monday morning. Please don't forget to include your email address!
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Here's an excerpt from the book:
Mia gave the attendant a five-dollar bill,
thanked her, and slipped out of the lounge. Yes, she was a coward, but she
couldn’t go back to the table. She didn’t want to disrespect Master Philip. But
torn by confusion, sadness and, yes,
anger, she couldn’t face him now. Now that they had no future.
She’d ask the doorman to hail a cab to take
her home.
As she turned toward the lobby she bumped,
almost literally, into Chess Ryan. He appeared suddenly, as if he’d been
waiting right outside the ladies’ lounge.
“Oh!” She stepped backward in surprise,
wobbling on her high heels. Chess steadied her, his hands warm on her bare
arms, his gray eyes fixed on her face.
“I didn’t, uh, didn’t expect you—”
“Have you been crying?” His voice was
rough. He sounded angry.
“I’m not feeling well,” she murmured,
looking away.
His fingers flexed briefly on her skin and
then fell away as he withdrew. “Let me take you back to your table.”
“No!” Mia cried, panic-stricken. His
eyebrows flew up, and she immediately calmed herself. “I mean, no, thank you.
I’m going home now.”
His brow lowered, and his gaze drifted to
her bare throat. Something flashed in his eyes. She was shaken, as though he’d
seen her nude.
Though one of the most respected Doms at
Restraint and one of the most popular, he had never done more with Mia than
exchange a few pleasantries. Master Philip wasn’t into sharing, and neither was
she.
But now he said, “I’ll take you home.”
“No…your friends…”
“They’re not really friends. Business
acquaintances, more like. I’ll make my excuses.” Before Mia could even think
what to say next, he quickly took charge. “Wait for me right here. We’ll leave
in a moment.”
She could have easily slipped away while he
said good night to his dinner companions, but for some reason Mia waited, just
as Chess told her. She had no idea why. Was it easier to simply let someone
else take charge? Or perhaps Chess’s attention soothed the hurt of Philip’s
rejection?
A dull ache throbbed behind Mia’s left eye.
She was almost grateful for the distraction it provided from the pain in her
soul.
Chess appeared again, his expression still
taut with simmering anger.
“Your friends weren’t upset?” she asked.
He shrugged as if it made no difference.
“They’re fine.” He paused a moment. “I spoke to Philip.”
Her steps faltered. “You didn’t—”
“I only told him I’m taking you home. He
was fine with it.”
Fine
with it. Another hurt,
another small sign that Philip no longer wanted her.
In spite of Chess’s abrupt manner, he was
most gentle as he took her by the arm. “Come, Mia. We’re leaving.”
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Have a wonderful weekend, all!
Nona Raines
Chess sounds like a go-getter! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEvelise
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Thanks for stopping by, Evelise!
DeleteThanks for the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy. Don't forget to leave your email address! :-)
DeleteThanks for sharing the facts of Chess with us, & for sharing the excerpt!! Uncollared sounds like a great read & i've added it to my wish list/TBR! <3
ReplyDeleteTake care & I hope you have a great weekend! =)
Brandi
BLeigh1130 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for stopping by, Brandi! I hope you have a great weekend, too. :-)
DeleteUNCOLLARED sounds really good! I will have to put it on my TBR list :)
ReplyDeleteJune
manning_J2004 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for stopping by, June! :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome excerpt Nona :)
ReplyDeleteChess is sooo hot!
Mindy :)
Birdsooong@comcast.net
Thanks, Mindy! Glad you stopped by! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt! Chess sounds like he will take car of Mia. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and the giveaway.
trb0917 at gmail dot com
Thanks, Tina, and thanks for stopping by! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe winner is Mindy! Congratulations! I'll be contacting you shortly to confirm your win. Thanks all who commented and tooke part in the Teacher's Pet Event. Remember, the Nice Girls Writing Naughty group has a special event every month. Please join us for lots of continued fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat intro, Nona--thanks for sharing this peek at Chess and Mia! Congrats, Mindy! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteDang it! I was late again. I missed this the first go round. :) Great insight into Chess and loved the excerpt!
ReplyDeleteHarlie Williams