BLURB

When Adriane Graham discovers a city councilman is part of an embezzlement ring, she doesn’t realize her life is in danger until Alec Kadan, the son of a mobster, kidnaps her—not to kill but to protect her. But why? And how does he know so much about her, right down to her favorite books? In order to find out, Adriane must get past Alec’s anger and secrecy to unravel his past and find the key to her own.

EXCERPT

The thought that was still eating at me was the possibility of rejection. I’d heard women talk about how almost any woman can get a man’s attention once, that men generally have a strong drive and will usually take most opportunities. But Alec was strong-minded. If he truly didn’t want a woman, I was certain he’d reject her.

It was a risk.

One I was willing to take.

I peeked into the hall to be certain no one was around, and then walked silently through the shadows. I turned the corner toward his room.

My mind couldn’t help but to wander. I began to see images—at first his surprise, and then understanding, and hopefully his arousal. I saw kissing and removal of clothes before lying down. I hoped he wouldn’t feel the need to talk or to ask why. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to hide my true motivations.

My feet stopped.

I couldn’t do it.

I wouldn’t trick him like that—hide the truth from him just to have what I wanted.

Only a couple feet from his door, I turned, somehow feeling pride, shame, and disappointment all in that one turn.

The click of a door opening—his door.

I managed not to jump.

“Adriane?”

I turned half way to look at him over my shoulder. “I’m sorry I woke you. I was just feeling restless.” It wasn’t a complete lie.

As I looked at him, my resolve wavered for a second. His expression was beyond kind but with a little concern—for my sanity, no doubt. He still wore his slacks and dress shirt but barefoot, and his shirt was untucked and unbuttoned. His hair was a little disheveled, and what absolutely killed me was the slight sheen of his skin, as if I’d woken him from an intense dream. His skin seemed to glow in the faint light, and his eyes took on that deep shadowed effect. Why did he have to look like that? He was perfect in every other way. Why this too?

“Is something wrong?” he asked.

So as not to seem rude, I turned to face him properly. “No. I was just restless. Please go back to sleep.” And please don’t look at me too closely.

He took a step closer. At least it was dark. I ran my fingers through my hair to casually pull it back.

He took a breath.

“Are you sure?” he said.

I crossed my arms, pretending I was cold, but really trying to hide my chest. I worried, though, that I only succeeded in creating more cleavage.

Did his eyes just flicker? No, it was too dark to see his eyes clearly.

“I’m fine,” I said, “just a little cold.” I turned to leave.

He didn’t respond, and I continued my escape. Once my door closed, I pressed my back against it, head leaned and eyes closed. My heart pounded. It shouldn’t be legal to look like that.

Faintly, I heard his door close. Then I jumped at a loud pounding sound, like someone punching a wall, and his voice, though muffled from distance. “Dammit.”

It was only maybe ten minutes later that I heard his footsteps. The sound of his shoes, no longer bare feet, quickly moved down the stairs. It was only three in the morning.

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M.S. Kaye has several published books under her black belt. A transplant from Ohio, she resides with her husband Corey in Jacksonville, Florida, where she tries not to melt in the sun. Find suspense and the unusual at www.BooksByMSK.com.

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In spring 2014, I introduced readers to Hunter Beckman and Rebecca Lange, two survivors of a tragic accident. Little did I know when I started their story that it would turn into a trilogy…..But it did.

And today, I’m pleased to unveil the cover for the second book in the Masterpiece Trilogy, which is A Masterpiece Unraveled.

BLURB

As love blossoms, twenty year old secrets threaten it all….

Becca and Hunter have always tried to make sense of a tragedy, but they never fully asked why. Why were they on the same plane? Where were they going, or coming from? Recent events force them to find out everything they can about the plane crash and the events that led them there.

Becca’s always been strong. She’s always found a safety net in Hunter, the man who saved her as a child and always stuck by her, giving her reason to go on when no one else gave her a chance. Now, she fights to keep her strength going, but her fears begin to get the better of her, and the facade she tries to hold up threatens to crack.

Hunter is learning to fight his demons and put them to rest, but he can’t help but worry about Becca and the future they’ve just begun to build. She’s become the withdrawn person he’d been for the past few years and he doesn’t know how to help, unless he finds the answers they both are desperate to know.

They’ve always battled every storm together, but a new storm could sweep in and blow the foundation right out from under them….

EXCERPT

“So,” Vince waved his hands at the chaos of packed and unpacked boxes. “You’re really moving.” His tone was flat.
“What’s left to keep me here?”
“I don’t-” Vince turned to Hunter, mouthing a silent plea of help.
Hunter held back a retort. “She asked what’s left to keep her here.”
“You have a job you love, don’t you? Friends? Family.”
A sound escaped from Becca’s throat. “I lost my job because I don’t have a voice, my friends understand why I’m going, and what family? My grandparents made it clear ages ago they never wanted me.”
Once again, Hunter interpreted.
“I can’t convince you to give me a chance?” Even though it came out as a question, Hunter could tell it was more of a statement.
Becca shot to her feet. “You don’t want me by your side for love! I don’t know what your motives are, but you don’t love me. What is it you want really? I’m tired of the lies from everyone.” She shot Hunter a frown at that statement, too. “If you loved me for me, you’d be able to understand what I’m telling you right now.”
“I do care for you.” Vince said after Hunter finished.
“There’s a difference between caring and love.” Hunter jumped in, immediately regretting it. He knew as well as Becca that Vince had ulterior motives. That much was obvious.
“I can’t talk about it.”
For the first time since he’d met the man, Hunter noticed how uncomfortable Vince got all of a sudden. He shifted his weight from side to side and fidgeted.
“Then I have nothing more to say to you. Enjoy your life, Vince.” Becca stumbled away to the bedroom, closing the door with an echoing thud.
“I don’t think I have to interpret what she just said for you to get the hint that Becca isn’t staying with you.” Hunter said, facing the man. He wasn’t even gloating. He just wanted Vince to either say what he wanted or get the hell out.

END OF EXCERPT

A Masterpiece Unraveled on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19402762-a-masterpiece-unraveled
WARNING:
This story is not a standalone, this is the second in a trilogy that follow the same characters. A Masterpiece Of Our Love should be read first. If you haven’t read the story that started it all, here is some information on A Masterpiece Of Our Love which is 99 cents for a short time.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18690120-a-masterpiece-of-our-love

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Thank you, Nikki, for sharing this beautiful, artistic cover. Best of luck with the new release.

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The cover is by Rae Monet who has done all the covers for the Evolution Series you can see on this blog.