Title: The Storm
Author: Laura Lexington
Release Date: Aug 30, 2014
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Jana Cook was not born with a
silver spoon in her mouth, but her fierce determination leads to a successful
career in medical device sales. Toss in five-star meals, fabulous sex with her
nearly perfect husband, Andrew, and a gorgeous new house … and Jana’s life is
picture perfect before she hits the big 3-0. What more can a girl want?
Overnight, her life begins to
unravel. When Jana discovers she is pregnant, she dives from hero to zero in
the eyes of Covington Company. Despite a resume most would kill for, Jana finds
herself unemployed and devastated. Challenging her employer could change her
life … if she wins. Does she have the strength to handle the gossip and face
the likely reality of being blackballed from her industry?
As Jana struggles to make the
right choice, her vivacious best friend, Grace, is convinced her own heartthrob
husband, Gavin, is hiding something. Despite Jana’s best efforts to convince
her that she is wrong, Grace’s mental illness overpowers reality. Jana was a
superstar in scrubs, but navigating first time motherhood is real work …
especially in the midst of secrets, lies, and unthinkable tragedy.
She makes her decision. And
while Andrew promises to never let her fall, will love be enough to spark the
bravery she needs to survive the storm that threatens to overcome her?
*Due to adult themes and sexual
content, this novel is not recommended for those under the age of 18.
Andrew laughed and shook his
head. “When I met you, I never thought you would be so sexual. You seemed so
... quiet.”
“Didn’t anyone ever tell you to
watch out for the quiet ones?” I raised my eyebrows and winked, grabbing him
spontaneously and pulling him close. I brought my lips to his and lightly
parted them, waiting for him to lead.
Now that my second trimester
kicked into gear, sex regained its appeal.
Effortlessly, he kissed me, our
tongues wrapping around one another’s, awakening an eagerness that zapped me of
any other thoughts. “I want to be the only toy you play with tonight.”
I pulled away and gave him a
glance at the fire in my eyes. “You can do whatever you want with me.”
“Shhh.” His voice rose slightly
as he gently lowered me on the soft blanket I hadn’t noticed. “Take your
clothes off for me. I will be right back.”
I obliged, slowly undressing
with careful finesse, leaving my lacy panties for him to remove. Naked under
the stars, I allowed the mystical, cool breeze to relax me as my eyes fluttered
shut.
I never heard him return.
Suddenly, he lay beside me, using his firm hands to massage me with the skill
of a professional. I bristled with pleasure as he caressed warm liquid over
every square inch of my body.
“You’re so beautiful,” he
murmured as I gently spread my legs, my muscles reduced to mush. Embracing the
sensation of floating in a realm between a memory and a daydream, I relished
his magical touch.
After sliding off my thong, he
teased one finger over my sensitive spot, and I sighed at the promise of what
came soon. Maybe six seconds and I was soaking wet, dying for him to enter me.
His intent was sweet romance, but I wanted to grab his body and force him
inside me and rock him until he couldn’t see straight. My sex drive now wild
and untamed, my body pulsed with intensity unfamiliar to my experience.
I reached up to unbutton his
shirt, exposing his sexy arms and chest. I slid his pants and boxers down and
unleashed a seductive smile, my eyes lifting from his hardness to his heated
eyes. Not much foreplay would be necessary.
I slid my tongue up and down
the length of his shaft, amazed when he got even harder.
He started to position himself
on top of me, but I placed one hand firmly on his chest and pushed him away. A
flicker of confusion crossed his face, but then he grinned as I slyly turned
over and rose on my hands and knees.
“You feel so tight,” he
breathed as his body became one with mine. He squeezed my ass and let a soft
moan escape with the first hard thrust.
He was the perfect fit. With
every move he made, my body longed for more of him, grinding against him until
I matched his pace. I wanted to slow down, to enjoy this fabulous sex
underneath a ceiling of glistening stars, but I lost every ounce of
self-control and thrust against him faster and faster until he exploded with
pleasure.
“Damn!” He gazed into my eyes,
his wild with ecstasy, as I smirked with satisfaction. “You’re an animal.”
I rolled over, collapsing on
the blanket cushioned with soft grass. I guided his hand back to where he
started, my mouth forming a long “O” within seconds. Feverishly, I grabbed his
other hand and placed it on my breast. He took the cue and fondled each nipple
until they were both pebbled.
Hold
off, hold off... I could have come on command.
He rolled his finger in a
circular motion, changing his rhythm to make me last longer. I thought I might
fall unconscious if my legs got any weaker.
I couldn’t take it anymore. I
came with such power that my whole body jerked. My eyes flew open just in time
for my release to coincide with the surreal blend of the majestic stars and
distant heavenly bodies as they faded into the night.
Andrew smiled and lay on his
back, gazing into the celestial sky, lacing his fingers with mine. The breeze
intensified, serving as the perfect cool down as we cuddled under the
glistening stars.
This was perfection.
Brave - Sara
Bareilles
Freshmen - The Verve
Pipe
Let it Go - Demi
Lovato
Held - Natalie Grant
Here Without You - Three
Doors Down
Dream On - Aerosmith
Me and You - Kenny
Chesney
(*Yes, it’s diverse :o) But so is The Storm ... and so is
Life.)
Laura Lexington is a Contemporary
Women’s Fiction and Contemporary Romance author. Her debut novel contains
elements of suspense and explores elements of every part of life – love, sex,
friendship, careers, faith, social issues, and family. She lives in the
Southern United States with her family, where she hates the humidity but loves
being close to the beach. She is the proud mother of one daughter, a
rambunctious five year old who chopped her glorious hair the first week of
kindergarten, and is the most awesome wife ever (or so she likes to think).
When she’s not daydreaming up future stories, she’s wearing out her Kindle,
thinking about shaking the dust off her treadmill, or planning her next trip to
Orange Beach.
Laura works full time, and
unlike the main character in her debut novel, is thankful to work for a company
that recognizes employee talent regardless of age, race, or gender, and
provides many opportunities for development. She firmly believes in the power
of a good housekeeper, a strong cup of coffee (or two or three), and a novel
that makes one’s senses spin with all the good stuff – drama, love, suspense,
sex. If dancing with her rambunctious five-year-old in the kitchen counts as
working out, she exercises daily, usually after several desserts she couldn’t
resist.
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