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Roman Cardiff’s Thankfully Naughty Giveaway Hop!

Welcome to the Thankfully Naughty Giveaway Hop! Just click this button to stay Thankfully Naughty and visit all the stops on this hop. A big thanks to our hosts, Natasha Blackthorne and Close Encounters With the Night Kind for another opportunity to hang out with you and have some fun. 🙂

I’m giving away a $5 Amazon gift card so tell me what you are thankful for this holiday season and remember to leave your email address for a chance to win!

Know what else I am thankful for? Naughty boy Roman Cardiff of my new paranormal romance Love Entwined, A Cardiff Novel Book 2. What happens when playboy and jewelry tycoon Roman meets a feisty French beauty he fell in love with 200 years ago? It’s love, lust and ghosts through the ages. Here’s a naughty excerpt for you – Enjoy!

 

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Ms. Laurent took a deep breath and started toward him.

Roman smiled at the conscientious designer ready to do business. Let her think that if it would help her get through the evening.
Tonight was the first step in the seduction of Amelie Laurent. He was planning on loosening those milky white shoulders she squared.

He brought her hand to his lips. “Ms. Laurent, you look beautiful tonight.” Her perfume reminded him of the sultry blooms in his mother’s garden. Her body was wrapped in a black silk halter-top dress. An emerald pendant nestled between breasts his fingers itched to touch, and emeralds dangled from her ears. The gold filigreed scrollwork was unmistakable, the Cardiff collection, circa early 1800s. “Your design?” he asked.

“Yes.” Ms. Laurent’s eyes followed his to her cleavage and she smiled. “Do you like them?”

“Lovely.” He murmured, watching the flush that crept over the succulent fruit before him.  He guided her out the revolving glass door.

She was good, this one. The jewels were a blatant reproduction, but that wasn’t the reason he needed some air. If she knew what he wanted to do to her right now, she would make a run for the elevator. The way he was feeling, he would definitely enjoy the chase. He cleared his throat. He had to pace himself; this was a dinner meeting. He was just priming her tonight. The seduction would not start until they reached England.

He helped her into the rented silver Jaguar at the curb and pulled out into the Friday evening traffic.

“You know your way around the city very well, Mr. Cardiff. Do you come to New York often?”

“I have an office not far from Penrods. I had a few meetings in town this week; tying up loose ends for the new campaign,” he said. “You know I’m staying just across the Park from you at the St. Regis.”

“How wonderful for you, Mr. Cardiff.”

“Oh, come now, we’re practically neighbors Amelie. Can’t you find it in your heart to call me by my given name?”

She laughed at his woeful tone, but didn’t call him by his given name.

An attendant took the car and they entered the Russian Tea Room. They were seated in a quiet alcove where strains of Brahms floated through from the main dining area.

Amelie ignored the romantic setting and sat down with her back ramrod straight. She could have been attending a monthly staff meeting, waiting patiently to present her ideas. Until she began to talk about her plans for the collection. During dinner, her cheeks flushed a warm rosé when she spoke of the older jewelry settings.

She dipped her spoon into the chocolate mousse and he watched enthralled as those luscious lips covered the silverware. When a dot of chocolate clung to her upper lip, she licked the bit of sweetness away.

He caught a glimpse of her tongue and her words receded into the background. Damned if his tongue wasn’t lagging out of his mouth like Khan’s on a summer day in North Yorkshire. If he didn’t get himself under control, he was liable to take her right here on the table with the chandelier glinting dappled light and reflecting rainbow patterns on her creamy bare breasts…He choked on his ice cream.

“Are you all right?” she asked.

“Yes. Tell me, what do you think of mixing older period settings with modern cuts?” He already knew the answer but he liked the way her eyes gleamed when she spoke of the jewels.

Love Entwined is available now:

Liquid Silver Books        Amazon        Amazon UK        Barnes & Noble        Kobo        ARe

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51 responses to “Roman Cardiff’s Thankfully Naughty Giveaway Hop!”

  4. I’m grateful to be leukemia-free for 15 years next month!
    catherinelee100 at gmail dot com

  5. i am thankful for the author’s who share their wonderful and sometimes naughty stories with me. Thanks for sharing the naughty fun and your giveaway. Wishing everyone a wonderful and naughty holiday season. evamillien at gmail dot com

  13. I’m thankful for the health and happiness of my friends and family.
    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

  14. I’m thankful for my family and friends, and the means to be able to enjoy the holidays without worrying about money or health.

  18. I am so thankful for the health and happiness of my children and my very large family. I’m truly blessed to have so many people to celebrate the holidays with:))

  23. Happy Thanksgiving All!
    As we reflect on what means the most to us I want to say a special prayer for all of you. May your family and friends prosper. May you have good health and happiness, peaceful hearts and loving guidance. Thanks for sharing your hopes with me!

  34. It’s been a tough year, and I’m just thankful that I made it to the end, with the support of my family.

  45. I’m thankful that my family is safe and healthy and that my brother is stationed in the states and was able to come in the for the weekend

  48. Thank you all for sharing what you are most thankful for this holiday season! May you and your loved ones all be well.
    We have a winner!
    Congratulations, Susan Griscom, you are the winner of this hop!
    Enjoy 🙂