It had been two months since I laid eyes on the man who made my heart race, set my body on fire, and infuriated me more than anyone I had ever met. It had been two months since Gabe had given me the best night of my life then walked away without a backwards glance.
But today his best friend was marrying my best friend, and avoiding each other was no longer an option. But just like every great Maid of Honor before me, I had a game plan: Don't make direct eye contact, don't be alone with him, and don't trust him.
Gabe had already broken me once, and there was no way I would be breaking down for him again. My happily ever after was buried at the bottom of the rubble where he left my heart.
Bookaholic, firm believer in grand gestures, and obsessed with happily ever afters.
Holly Renee is from the small town of Maryville, TN where she was born and raised. She currently lives with her husband and fur babies, Luna, Dobby, and Bellatrix. (She obviously has an obsession with Harry Potter.)
Holly Renee is the author of The Garage Series.
During the day, Holly spends her time as a nurse, but once her shift ends, she falls deep into her passion of reading and writing.
My husband, in a rage, hit me in front of the wrong person. Diego, or Kincaid to most, beat the hell out of him for it. I left with Diego anyway. Even though he could turn on me just like my husband did, I knew I had a better chance of survival with Diego. That was until I realized Kincaid could hurt me so much worse than my husband ever could. Physical pain pales in comparison to troubles of the heart.
I am Diego “Kincaid” Anderson.
She was a waitress at a bar in a bad situation. I brought her to my clubhouse because I knew her husband would kill her if I didn’t. Now she has my protection and that of the Cerberus MC. I never expected her to become something more to me. I was in more trouble than I’ve ever been in before, and that’s saying a lot considering I served eight years in the Marine Corp with Special Forces.
“Since you kissed and made up does that mean I get to stay at the clubhouse tonight?” I turn my attention from Em as she flits around the bar like she’s worked here her entire life, and look at Kid, who has a hopeful look on his face. “I hate to burst your bubble, but so long as she’s at Doc’s, that’s where you will be.” He sighs, loudly. “What?” “I just figured since you guys,” he does this weird side pump with his hand at his waist, “you know… I figured you’d be staying there with her.” “I told you we took a nap.” I tilt my already warm beer to my lips and take a sip. “Really? I thought that was code for getting laid or something.” Shadow laughs boisterously beside him. Slapping Kid on the back, “Sorry Kid, if the Prez isn’t getting pussy, it looks like you’re not getting pussy either.” I grin when Kid’s face falls and realizes that what Shadow just said is a pretty accurate analysis of the situation. “If you’re having trouble sealing the deal, Prez, I can give you a few pointers.” The scrape of Shadow’s chair as he moves away from Kid makes my lip twitch in an almost smile. Shadow’s reaction would be fitting almost any time one of the guys made some dumb ass remark about me not being able to handle any type of situation. Kid is lucky I was able to wrap my arms around Emmalyn for a few hours this afternoon, or his ass would be laid out on the nasty bar floor by now. “First off,” I say putting my beer down on the table, “I don’t need any pointers from you.” I tap his chest with my finger. “Second, if Em was just some other piece of pussy to me, I’d have already had my one and done.” I lean in closer, so he knows how serious I am. “You don’t need to worry about my dick and what it’s doing or not doing with Emmalyn.” He reaches up and rubs his chest where my finger hit it. “I’m not worried about your dick, Prez. I’m worried about mine.” Shadow laughs again, and I can’t help but join in at the wimpy sound of Kid’s admission. I hit the side button on my phone to check the time. “You have three hours until I take her home. If you need to get your dick wet, you better do it in a hurry. I expect you back at Doc’s no later than one-thirty.” He jumps with an ear to ear grin, slaps me on the back, and whistles loudly to a blonde across the room. I watch as she downs her drink, grabs her purse, and heads to the front door.
“Thanks, Dad,” Kid whispers in my ear as he heads in the direction of his all-too-willing conquest of the night.
AUTHOR BIO
Marie James: I’m a full-time, working mother of two boys and wife of 11 years. I've spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. I've always wanted to write novels and just recently had the gumption to sit down and start one. My passions include reading everything under the sun and plotting out new books to write in the future.
Kincaid is my 7th book. I’ve also written the Hale Series, Love ME Like That, and a FanFiction named Psychosis, featuring up and coming cover model, Matthew Hosea, as the main character. This book was done for fun and all of the proceeds are going to charity. All of my books are currently available on Amazon.
My current work-in-progress is a TOP SECRET FanFiction.
Book Title: Black Listed (Benediction)
Author: Shelly Bell
Genre: Erotic SuspenseRelease Date: March 22, 2016Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions
She sacrificed everything to keep him safe…
Five years ago, con artist Lisa Smith broke the first rule of hustling when she fell in love with—and married—her mark, billionaire Sawyer Hayes. The erotic nights spent acting out her darkest fantasies with her husband and Master were the happiest of her life. But when her ruthless father demanded she kill him and take his money, she had no choice but to disappear without a trace…or lose him forever.
warning: sado-masochism, group sex, fisting, and consensual non-consent
PLAYLIST FOR BLACK LISTED
Haunted by Kelly Clarkson
Skin by Rhianna
Straight for the Knife by Sia
Secrets by One Republic
About a Girl by Nirvana
Apologize by One Republic
I’m a Mess by Ed Sheeran
Better Than Me by Hinder
There is no Arizona by Jamie O’Neal
By the Grace of God by Katy Perry
Bird Set Free by Sia
Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift
Somewhere Only We Know by Keane
AUTHOR ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE BENEDICTION SERIES
"A rollercoaster ride of jaw-dropping sex, heated anticipation, and a perfect dash of suspense, all tied together with flawless writing. When I wasn't clenching my thighs, I was frantically flipping pages to find out what would happen next! I can't recommend this series enough. Buy it. Devour it."
~ Alessandra Torre, New York Times Bestselling Author
“Shelly Bell is a fresh new voice in erotic romance. She brings the heat!”
~ Lexi Blake, New York Times Bestselling Author
"White Collared takes you on a thrill ride of danger, murder and lust, leaving you hungry for the next installment."
~ Stacey Kennedy, USA Today Bestselling Author
EDITORIAL REVIEWS FOR THE BEDICTION SERIES
About the White Collared serial (Benediction #1)
"If you love romantic suspense novels and like your stories with a little edge to them on the passion side, you will want to check out WHITE COLLARED PART ONE: MERCY. Think of it as a cross between a thriller like Gone Girl and one of the hugely popular BDSM billionaire stories like the Fifty Shades of Gray or the Crossfire Trilogies."
~ The Romance Reviews
“WHITE COLLARED, Shelly Bell’s pulsating four-part series of erotic suspense, is a boost to maintain this sub-genre that shot to popularity in the nineteen eighties with the success of, among others, BLUE VELVET and FATAL ATTRACTION.”
~ The Big Thrill (International Thriller Writers magazine)
About Red Handed (Benediction #2)
"Now that is a good suspense thriller. I have fallen in love with this author and Benediction."
~The Jeep Diva
"It was awesome, hot, erotic, surprising, suspenseful, and I was totally obsessed until the end!"
~Crazy Four Books
"The author throws more plot twists on the unsuspecting reader and keeps building the stakes, along with extremely steamy scenes that are not to be forgotten."
~ Literaria
About Blue Blooded (Benediction #3)
"This is a bona fide page-turner laced with political intrigue, thrilling action and steamy sex scenes. The main characters' chemistry sizzles as they search for the truth behind a gruesome murder and encounter a plot with deadly consequences."
~RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars Top Pick
"Shelly Bell gives us dirty politicians, intense sexual desires, suspense that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and romance that will leave you breathless."
~Harlequin Junkie, 5 Star Top Pick
A sucker for a happy ending, Shelly Bell writes sensual romance often with a bit of kink and action-filled erotic thrillers with high-emotional stakes for her alpha heroes and kick-ass heroines.
She began writing upon the insistence of her husband who dragged her to the store and bought her a laptop. When she’s not working her day job, taking care of her family, or writing, you’ll find her reading the latest smutty romance.
Shelly Bell writes the Benediction series for Avon Red Impulse and the forthcoming Forbidden Lovers series for Grand Central Forever.