The Guardian Of My
Soul
Soul’s Desire Series
Book 1
“The
Guardian Of My Soul” is the first book in the Soul’s
Desire Series, and tells the story of Kristen and Alec, two people who struggle
with one another, as well as with their own fears and insecurities.
Some have said “The Guardian of my Soul”
is “The Bodyguard” meets “Taming of the Shrew”, a compelling look at two people
who find they have more in common than they ever dreamed.
Kristen Mancuso, daughter of a renowned
fashion designer has everything her heart desires, and yet she’s still unhappy.
After her father’s death, her mother’s overprotectiveness has prevented Kristen
from choosing her own path in life, and she often feels as if she's a prisoner
in her own home. Kristen thought her twenty-first birthday would magically
bring her the freedom she craved. She was wrong. When her mother hires Alec
Warner to be her personal bodyguard, Kristen rebels against it, unaware of the
true reasons why he’s needed and the very real danger threatening her safety.
Having someone shadow her every move is the last thing she wants. Alec is handsome,
intimidating and determined to stand between Kristen and anyone who would harm
her.
Kristen doesn’t know what to do with
Alec. She’s drawn to him, and while he is committed to his job, he refuses to
allow her to control him the way she does with other men. Their relationship is
volatile and explosive, yet they discover they have more in common than they
ever dreamed. Together they face demons from their past and secrets which could
tear them apart.
Alec and Kristen fight their attraction
for one another, but that’s one battle where losing may very well give them
everything their souls desire…
Meet the two leading characters:
Excerpt:
The heady smell
of male fragrance filled my senses and my heavy eyelids jerked open. In a
corner of my moonlit room Alec sat quietly in an armchair. I jumped with a
start the moment our eyes met, the throbbing in my chest almost suffocating me.
He stood up and
walked toward me gracefully, visibly not affected that I’d caught him in my
room staring at me in the middle of the night.
I looked at him
speechless and grabbed the blanket, pulling it up to my neck. I clenched my
fists around it to block his view of my eager body.
“What are you
doing here?” My voice was soft and trembling.
He gazed at me,
but didn’t answer. He climbed next to me in bed and I scooted to the far edge
of it, but he was faster and lowered himself on top of me, trapping me beneath
him. His eyes were glued to my mouth and I knew he was about to kiss me.
Strangely, I
didn’t protest and when his lips brushed mine I gently parted them to allow his
tongue to join the game. I loved the swirl of his tongue against mine and my
arms wrapped around his neck, welcoming him.
The unfathomable
physical attraction and the sexual tension floating in the air were enough to
make me lose my head and allow him to do things I would have normally forbidden
him to do.
A sob tore
through my throat as he kissed me with searing passion, his hot body melting
into mine and pressing me against the mattress. Threading his fingers through
my long hair, he released my mouth and nibbled my earlobe, eliciting a soft
moan from me. Next, he traced a line along the curve of my neck, leaving a
trail of wet kisses all the way to my chest. With deft fingers he grabbed the
soft fabric of my nightgown and pulled it down, exposing my breasts and
hardened nipples. His hot breath fanned over them and his sexy groan sent a
shock wave of pleasure racing through me, bursting out toward my fingers and
toes. When his lips locked around one nipple I sobbed out loud with relief and
impatience. He bit it gently in response, arousing me beyond my belief.
Alec’s hand
reached beneath my nightgown and he groaned when he found no underwear to stop
him. My legs spread of their own accord when he began touching me intimately,
probing at my liquid center, expertly circling my most sensitive spot. I ground
myself against his hand and next thing I knew he’d slipped down there, pushing
my thighs wider still, his eyes feasting greedily on my smooth, creamy skin.
Alec buried his face into me and licked feverishly until my legs wobbled.
Reaching down, I passed my fingers through his hair, all the while biting my
lips to muffle my cries of pure bliss.
Alec looked up at
me and I was captured in his gaze. I watched him watching me as he sucked and
nipped at me until I felt myself falling. The sensation became so intense I
just had to close my eyes.
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A New Release from Emily A. Lawrence...
A Dream Come True
Weekend Getaways Series
Book 3
“A Dream come True” is the third book in my
“Weekend Getaways Series” published by Secret Cravings Publishing, continuing
the story of Carly and Robert. You can find the previous two (Hot Dreams of a
Lonely Soul --- Hopeful Dreams and New Beginnings) at the following link:
Book blurb:
Hope lit up Carly’s heart as
she could finally express her needs and wishes, no longer afraid to voice her
thoughts. After putting aside her troubled past with her abusive ex husband,
Carly began a new chapter in her life along with her new husband, Robert, the
man who had brought her more joy than she had ever thought possible. After
having the wedding of her dreams, Robert surprised her with a romantic
honeymoon at a cabin in Alaska, just a few days before Christmas. But, in spite
of all the happiness, the sight of the Christmas tree brought back sad memories
that Robert fought to help her overcome. What more was left for her life to be
complete? Could all of Carly’s dreams come true at Christmas? Excerpt:
Carly woke up to soft kisses being pressed against her forehead and
cheek. She glanced around the cottage for a moment through half-hooded eyes
before she looked up to find Robert hovering over her. His eyes brimmed with
affection, and his smile was full of caring. What better way to wake up? She couldn’t
think of anything else at the moment.
“You fell asleep. Breakfast’s ready,” he said, and she hoisted herself to
a sitting position on the couch to make room for him to sit down next to her.
As she straightened her back and yawned, her gaze locked on the Christmas tree
for a moment, but then dropped to the food on the coffee table. Her mouth
watered at the sight of cheese scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes and
peppers.
Taking a mouthful and savoring the delicious taste of his food, Carly
turned to him. “Our wedding picture in the bedroom…I didn’t see it last night.”
He grinned, moving his hand slowly up and down her back. “I wanted you to
have a pleasant surprise when you woke up. Did it work?”
She nodded and offered him a sweet smile. “So, you hung the picture on
the wall, cleaned up the bathroom, arranged our clothes in the walk-in closet,
went out to get a Christmas tree…did you at least sleep with me last night?”
His burning eyes strayed from the food to her and the look on his face
darkened with lust. “Hell yeah, I did!” he replied in a mischievous tone,
stroking her thigh all the way from the knee to her hip.
Carly couldn’t help the giggle that escaped her with his answer. “Crazy!”
She tousled his hair playfully. “You know that’s not what I meant.”
“I slept, but woke up early. You were so tired you didn’t even move all
night.” He kissed her hair before he resumed eating. “Will you help me decorate
the tree?”
Carly hesitated for a moment, but then gave him a light nod. “I missed
the smell of fir…so much.” She looked around. The fire roared in the fireplace,
the tree waited to be decorated, a mug of hot chocolate rested on the coffee
table, and she sat comfortably on the couch with the man she loved, her husband.
“This is just…perfect.”
“I never want to see you sad again,” Robert said, distracting her from
her thoughts.
Carly put the fork down and settled on his lap, her arms circling his
neck. He smiled and fed her himself, eating together until there was nothing
left on either plate. “You really enjoy pampering me, don’t you?” she asked
him, getting up and approaching the tree with her mug.
“It’s my new favorite hobby,” he replied, causing her to shake her head,
giggling.
An hour later they both sat and admired their tree. Carly beat back the
tears burning the back of her eyelids. Leaning into his chest, he circled her
waist with his arm. “Our first Christmas together. Our first tree. How did I
get so lucky all of a sudden?” She looked up at him, placing her palms on his
bulged pecs.
Without a warning, Robert leaned over and captured her mouth in a searing
kiss. Their lips melded with a perfect harmony of give and take. Carly felt his
fingers tracing idle patterns down her back as they kissed. He gently suckled
her tongue into his mouth and rubbed it with his own in a tender caress. Then
he nibbled at her lower lip and soothed the minor sting with his tongue.
Buy link:
Secret Cravings Publishing: http://bit.ly/1cCJpc3
Author Bio:
Emily A. Lawrence lives in Transylvania with her family, hence her love
for vampires and paranormal books. She is extremely passionate about fiction
and has been writing stories, mostly fan fiction, for years now, but only began
thinking seriously about publishing approximately a year ago. Having her
family's support, and encouraged by friends and fellow authors, she pursued her
dream of becoming a published author.
Emily loves creating new characters with whom readers can identify
themselves, and losing herself in their worlds. Usually, she writes
contemporary romance in three heat levels: sweet, sensual and erotic. However,
she would like to try her hand at other genres one day, such as paranormal or
mystery.
When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling and experiencing new
cultures, new sceneries, food and meeting new people, or simply reading a good
book.
Author
contact links:
Contest Giveaway
I would like to give away an ecopy of my
latest release, “A Dream Come True” to one lucky commenter. Contest ends midnight, Dec. 21.
Thank you, Pearl, for hosting me on your
blog today!
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Thank you all for participating and Pearl for hosting me.
Happy Holidays! :D
Emily