Hello! I’ve been laying a bit low, working hard to pound out the next book in the Passion Series. I’ve taken a few weeks off some of my normal blog hops to create some new material to share, and today’s the day. Protecting it All, book four in the Passion Series is with my publisher and while the following excerpt is subject to change during final editing, I thought it would be fun to start sharing some snippets.
We all know Jake Davenport is evil, but early in book four, we get to see just how dark he can go. This book is an erotic suspense and will take readers back to the darker feel of book one, Wanting it All. The following scene is early in the book as Jake sets his sights on his next victim, Hannah. Never fear, while we do follow a new main couple, Hannah and Dylan, all of your favorite characters play a major role in this book.
Excerpt:
Only when he placed the drink on a cocktail napkin in front of her did he lean forward, his elbows on the bar so his face was only inches away. There was just enough light in the room to see the flicker of anger in his icy blue eyes as he finally broke the uneasy silence.
“Now, I think it’s fair to tell you my patience is running thin, Hannah. I feel I’ve been more than patient with you these past few weeks and more importantly, I know that what I’m offering is a dream come true for a girl like you. Part of what attracted me to you in the first place was your mix of sweet innocence and worldly experience. Having said that, this holier-than-thou routine needs to stop right now. I know you’re not the innocent you portray yourself as.”
The edge in his voice was sharp, putting her on defense. “I never said I was an innocent.”
“Not in so many words, but your reluctance to go out with me and take what is a very attractive job offer I’ve given you is getting tedious. Effective immediately, you’re employed by me. Drink your drink and then I’ll show you where you’ll work. We’ll go through the employment contract that lays out your responsibilities, the rules and the consequences for less than stellar performance.”
“Consequences, Jake?”
“Consequences, Sir. When we are in this house or at one of my other business locations that you’ll work out of, you will call me Sir.”
“But… I thought you said… well, what about us dating? Isn’t calling you Sir a bit formal?”
The smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes was back. “Think of it more like a contract and less like dating. We have an arrangement. Arrangements have rules, Hannah. It’s how I maintain order in my life.”
“That doesn’t sound very romantic.”
“I wasn’t aware you were looking for romance. I’d reset your expectations if I were you.”
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15 Comments

Jay on December 2, 2015 at 12:29 am

I can’t wait, Livia! Not-so-patiently twiddling my thumbs here. 🙂
- Livia Grant on December 2, 2015 at 7:53 pm
  
  Thanks Jay! I do appreciate it. If it makes it any better, the next one will come out quick after this one.
Eva on December 2, 2015 at 7:39 am

Wooohoooo can’t wait. This ones going to be good
- Livia Grant on December 2, 2015 at 7:53 pm
  
  I sure hope so! I’ve read it so many times now I can’t tell any more. 🙂
sandy m on December 2, 2015 at 8:37 am

I can’t wait. So looking forward to this book
- Livia Grant on December 2, 2015 at 7:54 pm
  
  Thanks, Sandy! I hope it lives up to your expectations. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Mandie Friar on December 2, 2015 at 10:09 am

I cannot wait for this one to come out. I want to see exactly what Jake gets from Markus and Lukus after everything he has done previously!
- Livia Grant on December 2, 2015 at 7:54 pm
  
  Thanks Mandie! I sure hope I do it justice. 🙂
Meredith O'Reilly on December 2, 2015 at 11:02 am

Holy smokes! It sounds like Jake knows exactly what he wants in this relationship! I hope that Hannah doesn’t get her feelings hurt!!
- Livia Grant on December 2, 2015 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by, Meredith! Unfortunately, Jake is a very bad man and Hannah gets more than her feelings hurt 🙁 Hopefully Dylan and the Titan Security gang will get to her in time. 🙂 (I’m evil)
Jaye Peaches on December 2, 2015 at 11:10 am

Arrangements have rules… love that phrase!
- Livia Grant on December 2, 2015 at 7:56 pm
  
  Thanks, Jaye!
Mary Wehr on December 2, 2015 at 5:49 pm

Very hot indeed. I do hope she gets the romance she’s looking for 🙂
- Livia Grant on December 2, 2015 at 7:56 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by Mary! All I can say is I like HEA. 🙂
Tiffany on December 4, 2015 at 4:31 am

Whoohoo! Glad to see another excerpt from the passion series. Can’t wait to read more!