Charlie is a
passionate, sensually-inspired art student, desperately seeking an escape from
the abusive past that haunts her and a tragic accident that emptied her heart.
Scarred and unable to love, her yearning for physical pleasure leads her into a
tantalizing, dangerous world of power and seduction. The anonymity of the deal
offers security; the money brings financial freedom and the madam is the mother
figure she longs for.
But the thrill of the mansion and its arousing dominance quickly fades when she meets renowned-yet-mysterious Cameron Hardy, whose intense baby blue eyes send a nervous flutter through her core. Cameron is sexy, and not in a subtle way. He stimulates Charlie’s art, her intellect and her desires. Just as he begins to break through her emotional boundaries, she discovers a devastating connection between her past and her scandalous work at the mansion, shattering everything she thought to be true.
But the thrill of the mansion and its arousing dominance quickly fades when she meets renowned-yet-mysterious Cameron Hardy, whose intense baby blue eyes send a nervous flutter through her core. Cameron is sexy, and not in a subtle way. He stimulates Charlie’s art, her intellect and her desires. Just as he begins to break through her emotional boundaries, she discovers a devastating connection between her past and her scandalous work at the mansion, shattering everything she thought to be true.
Provocative,
intoxicating and erotic, Seductive Shadows is the unforgettable tale of a young
woman’s self-discovery as she learns to forgive, to love and be loved, and to
find redemption amidst a remarkable journey that will captivate your mind and
stimulate your soul.
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Cameron hadn’t watched me undress; he’d turned in
his chair to face the wall opposite me, but he swung back to the front as soon
as he heard my movement.
“How naked do you want me?” I asked when I reached
the center platform. The stool pressed against the back of my thighs.
A light came into his eyes, his face. A smile teased
his lips. “Just from the waist up.” As I was about to release the sheet, his
mouth opened again. “But I want you to cover your nipples with the palms of your
hands.”
I rested my forearm over both breasts while I slid
the sheet down to my waist. Once it was tied and secured in place, I cupped my
nipples in my palms. My skin was already warm, but it seemed to turn even
hotter from his stare. I could feel his eyes on my body…especially the bulges
under each hand.
“Yes,” he said, a small change in his tone.
“That’s perfect. Now take a seat on the stool.”
I slowly followed his instructions, making sure
the sheet didn’t fall.
“Turn sideways,” he said. “I want your profile.”
My feet moved to the metal bars on the stool and I
pushed myself to the left, rotating in the direction I had faced before. My
actions were shaky and my stomach was wracked with nerves. I didn’t know why. I
had no problem getting naked at the mansion, strutting toward my clients in
much less than I was wearing now. But in here, with Cameron, I begged for a
mask.
“Feel like sharing your thoughts now?” he asked.
I arched my back a little, pushing my ass into the
wooden seat. “My thoughts aren’t all that different than they were before.” I
wanted to see his expression, but my moving could have messed up his work.
“You wouldn’t tell me what they were before.”
I laughed. “I still won’t.”
I felt the change in the air as he approached me.
I held in my breath, waiting to find out why he had gotten so close.
“I realize you can’t move your hands, but the
sheet is sticking up in the back. Can I tuck it in for you?”
My eyes held his, and I nodded.
His shirt brushed past my bare arm as he moved to
my side, and then the small of my back. Gently, he folded the sheet into me.
His skin was as warm as mine.
“Anything else you want while I’m up here?”
He was in front of me again, his hands in his
pockets. His stance wasn’t casual, and neither was the look on his face.
I shook my head, even though there were so many
things I could have asked for…so many things I wanted from him. But silence was
the safest answer.
“Then hold still,” he said, heading back to his
canvas. “I need to finish the outline of your body.”
He didn’t say the word body any differently than anyone else. It just sounded sexier
coming out of Cameron’s lips.
Title: Seductive ShadowsAuthor: Marni MannFormat: ebook, paperbackExpected publication: July 17 2013Publisher: BooktropeISBN 9781620153420
Genre: Erotic Romance
About the Author:
A New Englander at heart, Marni Mann is now a Floridian inspired
by the sandy beaches and hot pink sunsets of Sarasota. She taps mainstream
appeal and shakes worldwide taboos, taking her readers on a dark and
breathtaking journey. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop, she’s scouring for
chocolate, traveling, reading, or walking her four-legged children. Visit
her at www.marnismann.com.
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Marni is a new author to me but after visiting her site, I see that she has written several other books. All look very interesting but this one seems to top the list for me!
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Thanks so much for the post. It's so appreciated. :)
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