Almost Matched (Almost Bad Boys #1) by A.O Peart
Publication Date: November 8th 2013
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Comedy
~Summary~
Would you take another shot at love? Or just settle on a friend with benefits?
THEIR HEARTBREAKING PAST WILL MOVE YOU. THEIR PASSION WILL MAKE YOU BLUSH. THEIR ANTICS WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH OUT LOUD.
Twenty-five-year-old Natalie Davenport lugs substantial baggage. One boyfriend after the next has been a total disaster, leaving Natalie distrustful toward the male population in general. So when Colin Hampton crosses her path, she’s cautious. Her heart (and some other body parts!) nudges her to go for it, while her head wants her to run for the hills.
Colin is one of those gorgeous guys who attract women, no matter the age or marital status. With a successful career at a popular Seattle radio station, hard body, and charming personality, he is the complete package. But something dark lurks in the corners of his soul; some murky experience that has changed him—maybe for the better, but maybe for the worse.
Will he steal her heart and stomp over it like other guys did?
Will she let him into her heavily fortified world despite herself?
Or will they settle somewhere in the middle—establishing the emotional boundaries to protect them from falling in love?
THEIR HEARTBREAKING PAST WILL MOVE YOU. THEIR PASSION WILL MAKE YOU BLUSH. THEIR ANTICS WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH OUT LOUD.
Twenty-five-year-old Natalie Davenport lugs substantial baggage. One boyfriend after the next has been a total disaster, leaving Natalie distrustful toward the male population in general. So when Colin Hampton crosses her path, she’s cautious. Her heart (and some other body parts!) nudges her to go for it, while her head wants her to run for the hills.
Colin is one of those gorgeous guys who attract women, no matter the age or marital status. With a successful career at a popular Seattle radio station, hard body, and charming personality, he is the complete package. But something dark lurks in the corners of his soul; some murky experience that has changed him—maybe for the better, but maybe for the worse.
Will he steal her heart and stomp over it like other guys did?
Will she let him into her heavily fortified world despite herself?
Or will they settle somewhere in the middle—establishing the emotional boundaries to protect them from falling in love?
Almost Broken Up (Almost Bad Boys #2) by A.O Peart
Publication Date: January 21st 2014
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Comedy
~Summary~
How far would you go to protect the one you love?
Edge-of-the-seat suspense and zany wit are key elements of this comedy-mystery that combines crime and mayhem with romance and humor.
The terrors of Colin’s past are revealed and accepted by Natalie. Her doubts about letting him into her life are finally disbanded and replaced by a sense of security and commitment. But Natalie doesn’t know that Colin’s past hides more dark secrets unknown even to him.
When a delusional psychopath threatens Colin’s life, things quickly become complicated. Natalie’s stubborn character and desire to kick ass won’t let her step aside and allow the authorities to handle the danger. She gets herself tangled up with street hoodlums, befriends a Russian mobster’s high-maintenance girlfriend, and becomes expert at picking locks and hiding evidence.
Edge-of-the-seat suspense and zany wit are key elements of this comedy-mystery that combines crime and mayhem with romance and humor.
The terrors of Colin’s past are revealed and accepted by Natalie. Her doubts about letting him into her life are finally disbanded and replaced by a sense of security and commitment. But Natalie doesn’t know that Colin’s past hides more dark secrets unknown even to him.
When a delusional psychopath threatens Colin’s life, things quickly become complicated. Natalie’s stubborn character and desire to kick ass won’t let her step aside and allow the authorities to handle the danger. She gets herself tangled up with street hoodlums, befriends a Russian mobster’s high-maintenance girlfriend, and becomes expert at picking locks and hiding evidence.
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This contemporary romantic comedy blends humor, sensuality, and angst, with zany characters and witty dialogue.
***Warning: contains sexual situations (some quite vivid!), profanity, and a high dose of sarcasm. Oh, and there is a lot of appletini and beer drinking.
May not be appropriate for readers under 18 years old. Not intended for prudes and killjoys with no sense of humor***
~Excerpt~
Colin
enters my bathroom and leans against the door jam with his shoulder, ankles
crossed, hands in his pants pockets. I meet his eyes in the mirror. There is an
unmistakable pure appreciation in his eyes for what he sees. One corner of his
mouth lifts up just a notch, and he tilts his head to the side. His gaze
travels up and down my body, and my heart skips a beat. Or more like five.
“What?”
I laugh.
Slowly,
he brings his hand to his mouth and absentmindedly traces his lower lip with
his thumb. Such a small gesture, and I start to melt inside. My boyfriend is a
sexy beast without even trying to be. Colin pushes himself off the doorframe
and, biting his lip, unhurriedly moves closer. He stands behind me and wraps
his arms around me, bending down to press light kisses to the back of my neck.
I
take a sharp breath and feel that familiar slow, lazy heat starting to spread
from my chest all the way down to my sex. “You’re going to mess up my hair,” I
whisper feebly.
“I’m
afraid so,” he whispers back. His lips burn a trail over my shoulder. He cups
my breasts and pinches my nipples through the thin fabric of my dress and bra.
I
moan and close my eyes. Screw the hair. I press my back against his growing
erection and I know where we are heading.
It
feels so natural, so right. Colin and I belong together, no matter what demons
from the past we are battling. I turn around and look at him, my palms over his
chiseled chest. He is so beautiful, with his dreamy eyes, sparkling with
anticipation. He leans in, and our lips crush.
A
hurricane of our sexual energy is unleashed. We are all lips, and hands, and
tongues, and impatient, short breaths. My dress flies off me, and the hairpins
slide out of my hair. Colin’s fingers loosen down what’s left of my bun, and I
feel my hair tumble down to my back and shoulders. He lifts me up and sits me
on the bathroom counter. His lips are on my nipple, and I feel his teeth
grazing it through the thin fabric of my lace bra. The sensation is exquisite.
It forces any thoughts out of my brain, except for one: I want this man so
badly; right now; right here
~About The Author~
Angela Orlowski-Peart is the author of the Young Adult and New Adult fiction novels, including YA paranormal/urban fantasy romantic thriller series, Forged. Angela writes in multiple YA and NA genres, including paranormal, fantasy, urban fantasy, contemporary, sci-fi, and short stories.
She was born and raised in Poland. She now lives in the Seattle area with her family and a chronically curious cat.
Angela describes herself as European born, American by choice.
She was born and raised in Poland. She now lives in the Seattle area with her family and a chronically curious cat.
Angela describes herself as European born, American by choice.
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