Harley Brand, social worker and single mother, has come through some dark times, but feels ready to start anew, including renewing her relationship with the man of her dreams. Without warning, one pretty Perth spring morning, the worst nightmare of her life begins. Due to unintentional circumstances it looks as if her future may be cruelly snatched away from her. Broken hearted and terrified of what the future holds, she turns to her best friend, Jessamy Lushpin, PI, who promises to fix things for her.
Arian has returned to Australia to continue his law practice and find the woman who got away, the love of his life–Harley Brand. He’s older, more mature and not the same man Harley ran from years ago. This time there will be consequences for her naughty behavior.
Can they find the love they lost and begin again? Will Harley’s closely guarded secret destroy them or make them stronger? Will Arian be able to break through her walls and ensure their happily-ever-after?
Publisher’s Note: this contemporary romance is intended for adults only and contains elements of mystery, suspense, danger and power exchange. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.
“What are you doing here? I thought you were in Sydney?” she snapped.
“My God, it really is you, then! I saw you through the window and thought it was but didn’t recognise the short hair and snazzy suit.” He grinned, seemingly not noticing her clenched fists and tight lips. “That’s a new look. What gives? Where’s the scruff I used to know and love? Do you doll yourself up like this for work nowadays?”
“No. Let go of me.”
His eyes were devouring her so intently, ignoring her frosty glare, she had to look away unable to withstand the force of his scrutiny. Her movement seemed to snap him out of his astonishment. His shoulders dropped and he shoved his hands into his pockets. “Sorry. It’s just the shock of bumping into you like this. What did you say? Oh, Sydney. Yeah, I was in Sydney. For a few weeks, but I’m back in Perth permanently now as of last week. I joined a firm in the Terrace. I just dropped some documents off at the court.” He gestured to the building across the road and shook his head as though it hurt. “I can’t believe I bumped into you like this. I know Perth is small, but it ain’t that small. Are you working around here?”
“No,” she said breathlessly through tight lips and chattering teeth. “I was just passing, and now I’m going.”
Arian grabbed hold of her again, squinted his eyes and pursed his lips, looking at her as though there was something he wanted to say. Staring back, Harley’s anger briefly vanished and her heart plummeted. Once this strong, powerful, gorgeous man had belonged to her, and she’d walked away. She had been kicking herself about that for quite a while but seeing him again just added a steel-capped boot to the foot she was using. How could I have been so stupid? Well, easily, considering how stupid I’ve been since. Then the anger returned. It wasn’t my fault. It was his.
“My God, it really is you, then! I saw you through the window and thought it was but didn’t recognise the short hair and snazzy suit.” He grinned, seemingly not noticing her clenched fists and tight lips. “That’s a new look. What gives? Where’s the scruff I used to know and love? Do you doll yourself up like this for work nowadays?”
“No. Let go of me.”
His eyes were devouring her so intently, ignoring her frosty glare, she had to look away unable to withstand the force of his scrutiny. Her movement seemed to snap him out of his astonishment. His shoulders dropped and he shoved his hands into his pockets. “Sorry. It’s just the shock of bumping into you like this. What did you say? Oh, Sydney. Yeah, I was in Sydney. For a few weeks, but I’m back in Perth permanently now as of last week. I joined a firm in the Terrace. I just dropped some documents off at the court.” He gestured to the building across the road and shook his head as though it hurt. “I can’t believe I bumped into you like this. I know Perth is small, but it ain’t that small. Are you working around here?”
“No,” she said breathlessly through tight lips and chattering teeth. “I was just passing, and now I’m going.”
Arian grabbed hold of her again, squinted his eyes and pursed his lips, looking at her as though there was something he wanted to say. Staring back, Harley’s anger briefly vanished and her heart plummeted. Once this strong, powerful, gorgeous man had belonged to her, and she’d walked away. She had been kicking herself about that for quite a while but seeing him again just added a steel-capped boot to the foot she was using. How could I have been so stupid? Well, easily, considering how stupid I’ve been since. Then the anger returned. It wasn’t my fault. It was his.
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And then there's the exciting, exhilarating, all-consuming romantic love. That moment when eyes lock, hearts pound and breath stops. Ah romance, falling in love, desperately wanting to see that special person, the painful uncertainties, the desire, the pleasure, the pain and then the HEA.
Throw into that mix the extra spice of a man who demands his woman look after herself and obey his instructions - with always her best interests at heart, of course. And if she doesn't? Well, he has some interesting and generally painful means of showing her the error of her ways, and encouraging her to do better in the future. Alas, all too often the naughty girl enjoys being taken in hand just a little bit too much to want to be perfectly behaved. Besides, she can take care of herself! Or can she?
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congrats on the new release
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