Was she heaven-sent…or more heartbreak waiting to happen?
Haunted by a military mission that ended in personal tragedy, Declan Byrne still bears a soldier’s scars. As a park ranger on the secluded Mendocino coast, he guards his heart while standing ready for anything. Anything except a beautiful, ethereal woman with a mysterious past, falling from the cliffs to the rocks below.
Angel, as Declan decides to call her, has no memory of what happened. But as her body heals, disturbing dreams emerge. In Declan’s protective care, Angel feels safe to act on the undeniable passion between them, without the threats from old, unnameable demons. And, in time, she senses Declan needs her as desperately as she needs him. But when her past returns with a vengeance, Declan must decide just how much he’s willing to risk in order to keep the woman he loves safe.
EXCERPT: X-Rated
He sat up. They were in his bed, the moonlight shimmering through the curtains, striping the room in light and shadow. But he could see her clearly, her naked body kneeling next to his, her long hair like a veil around her shoulders, flowing over the curve of her breasts.
He was still pulsing with his orgasm, his cock thrumming, his body hot. And she was really there. In his bed, wiping her lips with the back of her hand.
Jesus.
He was shaking. What the hell had just happened? What had he let happen?
“Angel. What’s going on? What are you doing here?”
“I’m here to make you happy. To show you there is no reason to deny your desires. Or mine. Have I not made you happy? Your body is happy. But I still need you, Declan. I need you to touch me.”
“Jesus, Angel. I can’t believe this.”
“I’m real. I’m a woman, Declan, not a child. And I want you.”
She took his hand, and before he knew what she was going to do, she held his palm to her breast.
Jesus. Her flesh was warm, her nipple going hard beneath his fingers. He couldn’t force himself to pull away for a moment. When he finally tried to, she held on tighter.
“Please, Declan. Please don’t send me away again. I need you. And you need me. You cannot tell me you don’t.”
It was nearly impossible to think, his brain still half-dazed from coming. But he had to say something. Had to do something.
“Angel, this is not right. I can’t do this. We can’t do this.”
“We already have, Declan. And it was beautiful, as I knew it would be.”
He swore he could feel her pulse beating in the full flesh of her breast as she leaned into his touch.
“I’m here for you. For you, Declan. This is where I am supposed to be. You can’t tell me this is wrong. I won’t believe it. I love you, Declan.”
Love.
Jesus. Why did hearing her say that to him make his heart pound right out of his chest? His mind was going a hundred miles an hour. “You don’t know what you’re saying, Angel.”
“You cannot deny you feel something for me.”
He couldn’t.
God damn it.
“Of course I do! But this is…I don’t know anymore.”
“Feel this, Declan.” She held his hand closer, crushing her breast beneath their twined fingers. “Feel how my body heats for you. Feel my desire.”
She moved his hand down, over the soft cushion of her stomach. Lower still, in between her thighs. He was helpless to stop her. And when she slipped his fingers into her sweet, wet cleft, he was paralyzed.
“Ah, God…”
She sighed quietly, her breath coming out in a warm puff of air that grazed his cheek like a kiss.
“You are the first man to touch me, Declan. And it is better than anything I could have imagined. Your hand feels so different than mine. Larger. Stronger. And yours.”
She held him there, pressed against her mound. His heart was beating wildly. Totally out of control. He was out of control. Fucking helpless.
“I need you,” she said again. “I need you to touch me, Declan. I need you to quench this thirst. I feel as if I’ll die of it.”
Holding onto his hand with both of hers now, she slid it back and forth, over her cleft. Her flesh was soaking wet, slippery. And all he wanted was to touch her, taste her. Have her.
He knew in his head it was wrong. But his body felt right.
He couldn’t resist any longer. He could not do it.
“Declan, please have me. I will beg you until you do.”
Her hips were undulating against his hand, and he moved then of his own accord, sliding his fingers into her wet heat.
“Oh…” Her voice came out on a soft, whispered sigh.
“Angel.” His voice was gruff, thick with desire in his own ears.
“Yes…”
“I want you.”
“Yes, Declan. Now.”
BIO:
Award-winning, best-selling authorEden Bradley aka Eve Berlin has published over 30 contemporary, paranormal and futuristic erotic romance novels and novellas for Berkley Heat, Harlequin Spice and HQN, Samhain Publishing and Bantam/Delta in both print and e-books. Her specialty is writing BDSM and other kinks, as well as complicated characters and lush romantic relationships. This year she is also venturing into self-publishing with the re-releases of her stories SANCTUARY and BREAKING SKYE.
Eden is graciously giving away a lucky maiden (international) their choice between these two books
One hot man is good. Two’s double the fun…until your heart gets involved.
Jessie has been in love with her bisexual best friend, Paul, since their college days. He’s never made a move on her, though, and at this point she values his friendship too much to risk revealing her feelings. Especially since now he has a new male lover and seems so happy.
Paul and Noah have only Jessie’s rest and relaxation in mind when they invite her along on a camping trip to Lake Tahoe. She’s been pretty stressed out preparing to show her art at a major New York gallery. A weekend getaway will do her a world of good—and they won’t take no for an answer.
Jesse thought she’d be nothing more than a third wheel on this trip. But Noah is as sweet and hot as Paul, and their first night turns into a heated tangle of bodies in the dark tent by the lake.
It’s an erotic, intense experience that must come to an end. And when it does, will she still have her best friend?
Product Warnings
Explicit and unusual sex in nearly every possible combination: boy on girl, boy on boy, boys on girl, with a little anal action and some spanking thrown in just to keep things interesting!
Love with a beautiful stranger isn’t so strange—if you believe in destiny. Celestial Seductions, Book 1
Clinical psychologist Destiny Walker considers herself far too logical for any of that “soul mate” nonsense. Even if her beloved, dearly departed Nana insisted she was going to meet hers someday. When a sudden downpour sends her ducking into a psychic reader’s storefront—and the woman confirms everything her grandmother said—doubt begins to sneak into the corners of her mind.
A chance meeting—more like a collision—with Superman look-alike Reece Kellan sets off a sexual chemistry reaction the likes of which she’s never felt. She isn’t prone to falling into bed with strangers, but he does things to her body that leave her breathless…and unsure where her pleasure ends and his begins.
And that’s the part that scares the hell out of her…
This book has been previously published and has been revised and expanded from its original release.
Product Warnings Dirty sex with a stranger, a little anal play, more dirty sex, sex on the kitchen table, more dirty sex (because really, can you ever get enough?) and even love at first sight—shocking!
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Books have the power to unite people and that is exactly what happened with us! Our love for books have brought us together and we’ve become good friends in a short amount of time. We “met” online through Goodreads and decided to share our passion of books with fellow book lovers. And that is how Under the Covers came to be.
I haven’t read any of Eden’s books, but I’d love to. Her book covers are really intriguing. gfc: Julianne follow by emai: luvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot com
Thanks so much for having me here today! I’m thrilled to see some new-to-me readers here. 🙂 I hope you’ll check out my websites-for both my pen names (I’m also Eve Berlin). Eden/Eve 🙂
I have read many of Eden’s books and loved them. She has a great variety of stories that are wonderful! I am still working my way through all her backlist. GFC follower: June M. email: manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com
Holy smokes, I gotta see what happens next! I have not read Eden yet, but I have heard great things, thanks for the chance! lfacchini(at)tampabay(dot)rr(dot)com
Eden Bradley has been on my to-read pile for a while… well i am just going to have to bump her up on my list now – as usual great interview and giveaway
I am a follower :), this is a new author for me, thanks for the info and giveaway! tiglilygirl at yahoo dot com
I haven’t read any of Eden’s books, but I’d love to. Her book covers are really intriguing.
gfc: Julianne
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If i won the giveaway, shhe will be new author for me ^^
I would love to read her books 🙂
Thank you for the post.
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Eden is a new author for me. These three books all sound fantastic. Can’t wait to read them. I put them on my wishlist.
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Thanks so much for having me here today! I’m thrilled to see some new-to-me readers here. 🙂 I hope you’ll check out my websites-for both my pen names (I’m also Eve Berlin).
Eden/Eve 🙂
…and BTW-my kitten’s name is Tigerlily!
Thanks for a great post and giveaway! This is a new to me author and I love the covers of her books! Definitely going to go check ’em out 😉
Congrats on the new release!
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Wow the excerpt was fantastic, can’t wait to read! I am also a follower and my email is chornbacher22@gmail[dot]com
HAWT! Great excerpt. No need to enter me in the contest as I have all three books:)
Now that excerpt..whew. Smokin!
And slightly awkward because I was actually going to name my son Declan lol. (Great name…glad I didn’t go that route though.)
Thanks!
Jessie O
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LOL, Jessie! Brain bleach!
Eden 😉
I have read many of Eden’s books and loved them. She has a great variety of stories that are wonderful! I am still working my way through all her backlist.
GFC follower: June M.
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I am a follower and love your blog!
I am a follower and love your blog!
I am a follower and I love the excerpt. Count me in please.
Yvette
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I’m totally in love with Eden and worship at her feet. 🙂
I’m a stalker of everything Under The Covers as either Marika Weber, Harlie Reader or @marika67.
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I follow via e-mail. I love Eden Bradley books. I can’t wait to read the latest. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Aw-Marika-you make me blush. 🙂
Holy smokes, I gotta see what happens next! I have not read Eden yet, but I have heard great things, thanks for the chance!
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I would like a copy of WINTER SOLSTICE-
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am a follower Ann M Heilman Parker
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Love the excerpt and the blurbs!!! If I win I want Winter Solstice!
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Thanks for the giveaway and glad to see there’s so many of your titles that I still have to discover!
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I am already in love with these books….all of them! Thank you for the giveaway…my first choice would be Winter Solstice.
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Wow, excited about the new author. Nice to meetcha!
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Thanks for the giveaway
Eden was new author for me, and i want read her book. Sounds Great and like cover book to. Thanks for sharing:)
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Oh boy those covers are hot!!!!
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WOW…I LOVED the excerpts on ALL three books! Thx for this AWESOME giveaway op! 🙂
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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They both sound great. Definetely a new author for me.
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I love Eden’s books and look forward to reading some more of them.
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thanks for the giveaway!!
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Thank you for the giveaway!
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Eden Bradley has been on my to-read pile for a while… well i am just going to have to bump her up on my list now – as usual great interview and giveaway
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Love Eden’s books! Cannot wait to read it.
Thanks for the giveaway.
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Would love to be entered for the giveaway!
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