I spent a lot of years in
the music business but it wasn’t until recently that I drew on those
experiences for my writing. Downstroke and Having It All kicked it off. Then I
met the sexiest bass player, Jackie Joyride, who became the inspiration for,
what else, Joy Ride, a story of love
that could not be denied, despite a million obstacles.
Of course you, my readers
(and I thank you for this) wanted the stories about the rest of the band and so
Sydney and Rick’s love story was born in my brain. It’s about an industry that
demands almost more than it gives. That makes it difficult to have a real
personal life. That doesn’t always allow for feelings and that is rife with jealousy.
But it’s also the story
of a band with the electricity of the Lightnin’ for which it is named. And it’s
the story of two people, a hot rock star and a feisty promotions agent, who
collide like an explosion of fireworks. What do you get? #Aftershock.
You can follow Syd and
Rick’s story from Decadent Publishing beginning March 28. And Marc and Emma
from Joy Ride play an integral part in what happens. So come
on along.
She was still buzzed from the
evening when she checked into the hotel. Lightnin’ happened to be checking in
at the same time and their excitement was palpable. Even Danny and Garrett came
over and gave her a hug. They all rode up in the elevator together, the guys
still jazzed, laughing and bumping fists. Except for Rick, who was strangely
silent.
They all got off at the same
floor she did and headed to their rooms. She was shocked to discover that
Rick’s room turned out to be right next to hers. She couldn’t help sliding a
glance at him and was stunned to see him watching her, a ravenous look in his
eyes. There was no mistaking the desire in his gaze. Did he want her to join
him? Or should she ask him if he wanted to come into her room? What was the
protocol here?
Unsettled, she fumbled with the keycard
at her door, dropping it in her nervous haste to get inside her room. She
wasn’t aware he had moved until suddenly he was beside her, taking the card
from her fingers. He slid it into the slot and when the lock light turned green
he pushed the door open.
“Here you go.” He held the door back
with his body, waiting for her to enter the room.
“Th-Thank you.”
She moved past him, rolling her
suitcase into the room and turned to him. Before she had time to say anything
he grabbed her arms, turned her to face him and pressed her against the door.
“I’ve been wanting to do this all
day.” His voice was heavy with a combination of emotion and desire. “I think tonight calls for a celebration, don’t you?”
Speech deserted her
and all she could do was nod. She wanted him, this man who had exploded into
her life. More than wanted. She was hungry for him, a passion that never seemed
to leave her. Reaching up her hands she cupped the roughness of his late night
beard, loving the scratchy feel of it.
She tilted her face up just the
least little bit to accommodate him and his mouth came down on hers. The minute
their lips met heat surged through her as if someone had lit a match to her
blood. She clutched at his shoulders to steady herself, knowing she should
break away even as her body cried for more. She was drowning in him, his heat
and scent invading her. And all she could think was more, more, more.
Known the world over as The Oldest Living Erotica
Author, Desiree Holt proves every day that she is more than the sum of her
years and more than the grandmother who plays with Barbie and Ken dolls: She is
The Hardest Working Erotica Author, producing one novel or more each month and
receiving rave reviews.
She is twice a finalist for an EPIC E-Book Award, a
nominee for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, winner of the first 5
Heart Sweetheart of the Year Award at The Romance Studio as well as twice a
CAPA Award for best BDSM book of the year, winner of the Holt Medallion,
multiple winner of the Whipped Cream Book of the Week Award and is published by
five different houses. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The
Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA
Today, The Wall Street Journal, The London Daily Mail and numerous other
national and international publications.
“Get out the ice water and fan…Desiree Holt
delivers smoking hot alpha heroes and red hot romances.” Lea Franczak, USA
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So excited about this new release. Loved #JoyRide! Am sure I'll love #Aftershock too.
ReplyDeleteI loved Joy Ride! I think Aftershock is even better than Joy Ride. Can't wait for release day so everyone can join the band's tour and enjoy the story.
ReplyDeleteBrenna, thank you so, so much for hosting me and the band today. You're the best. I am so in love with this story. And Margie, you just rock. Hope everyone falls in love with Sydney and Rick's story the way we have.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Desiree! I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteGood work, Desiree! Congratulations on your new release. :)
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