BLURB:
What would you do to improve your life?
Twenty-one-year-old Serena Thomas is faced with a tough decision.
Unable to get ahead of debt and loneliness since her grandmother’s death she
finds a new job, placing the sheltered virgin in an underground escort
business. She tells herself it’s just a temporary life choice, but destiny has
a different plan. She meets a mysterious and gorgeous man, who happens to be
her new boss. Will Serena fit in or will she be left all alone again?
Lincoln (aka: Linc) Jefferson has an unusual life. He established
The Lounge, an exclusive escort club for very personal reasons. A place where
the women say who, when, and what type of sex they’re willing to have. The
escorts possess all the power and the money. It’s a business Linc guards at all
costs. Trying to maintain the secrecy is a constant challenge and one that’s
tested when he enters into a relationship with Serena. She tempts him unlike
any woman, even though he’s surrounded by beauty on a daily basis. The more
time they spend together the harder it is for him to keep his secrets. Will
Serena stand by his side or will she abandon him?
Sparks and passion fly, taking these two on a journey neither
could have expected.
EXCERPT:
I turned toward the frameless picture windows
lining the entire exterior wall and was presented with a breathtaking,
unobstructed view of the harbor. Smack dab in the middle, behind an antique
mahogany desk, stood the tallest, most impressive man I’d ever seen. The black
suit he wore matched the surroundings, professional and sleek. The top three
buttons on his white shirt undone, dark sprigs of hair peeked through and
begged for my attention.
As I got closer, his eyes scanned me from head, to
chest, to hips and up and down my long legs at least three times, resting on my
ruby-red tiptoes.
Ha! Two could play at that game. Using the exact
pace he did, I snapped mental pictures of every God given, Mr. Universe muscle.
A wavy black ponytail, pulled tight at the nape, crested his wide shoulders and
dipped to mid-chest, bringing my journey to a momentary pause. A taut dress
shirt molded to his pecs became an instant favorite and preference I didn’t
know I had. As I gravitated lower, the desk impeded my view, coming to rest at
his waist and a nondescript silver belt buckle. My eyes drifted back up,
wishing I could see more, but his tailored jacket without a hint of lint on it
kept him hidden. Still, from what I could take in, the man had sin engraved all
over him.
I stopped in front of his desk and realized my
earlier assessment of him had been right. My six five in heels, shrunk to five
feet the way he towered over me by several inches. “Linc?” The wispiness of my
voice made me cringe. Way to go, Serena.
His answer, one sharp nod. In the corners around
each eye, little wrinkles appeared as he took another long journey over my
body. Knees locked together, I tried hard not to fidget. “I’m Serena. Mylaynee
said my interview was at twelve thirty. I’m a little early. I didn’t mean to
interrupt if you were in the middle of something.” Damn, there I went,
rambling. Yeah, that would have him eating out of my hands.
Linc rounded the desk, coming toe to toe.
"You’re a virgin."
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C.C.
Koen writes contemporary romance with a twist. An avid reader who enjoys
mystery and suspense, her stories will never be what you expect. Determined to
find adventure in her dreams and life, she enjoys skydiving, sailing and any
activity that challenges her. Teacher by day, romance writer at night produce
an active imagination that comes to life in her writing. Intensity is her debut
novel.
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Interesting characters
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