Synopsis:
Everyone makes
mistakes in life. Unfortunately, Holly Richards has become an expert at taking
the wrong path in life. This time, she may have gone so far that she has
alienated the one person who has always been there for her. Will she be able to
make the right decision for once in her life?
Tommy Reed’s world shifted the night he found Holly Richards lying in a pool of blood on the ground. For reasons he can’t explain, he feels the need to protect Holly from her own past. In the process, he’s hoping to also teach her that there is more to D/s than releasing pent up emotions.
Life isn’t easy for the former-junkie and the cop. Some of those closest to Tommy are less than thrilled with his devotion to Holly. Those who pressured Holly into her former life are worried she’ll share what she knows. Is there any way for both of them to come away from the situation unscathed?
Tommy Reed’s world shifted the night he found Holly Richards lying in a pool of blood on the ground. For reasons he can’t explain, he feels the need to protect Holly from her own past. In the process, he’s hoping to also teach her that there is more to D/s than releasing pent up emotions.
Life isn’t easy for the former-junkie and the cop. Some of those closest to Tommy are less than thrilled with his devotion to Holly. Those who pressured Holly into her former life are worried she’ll share what she knows. Is there any way for both of them to come away from the situation unscathed?
About The Author:
Sloan
is a Midwestern mom who began writing nearly seven years ago as a way to make
money while staying home with her daughter. Now, with two kids in tow and
having written more articles on how to assemble various pieces of furniture
than she can count, she is reaching to make her dreams
come true.
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Excerpt:
Holly Excerpt:
My body feels
pulled toward the ground by lead weights, I can barely move. Even if not for
the pressure, everything feels stiff. As I assess my situation, I hear voices
around me, arguing. I focus on my breathing, trying to keep it steady so they
won’t know I’m awake. If I open my eyes, I’ll have to face him and
I’m not ready to do that.
“I’ve already
arranged to help her get clean, I don’t see why you think we owe her anything
beyond that.” I may not know Dylan well, but it doesn’t take a genius to know
he’s pissed off. But at whom?
“Dylan,” a deep
male voice warns. I’m trying to figure out why that voice sounds familiar to
me. “Do you really mean to tell me you’ve never fucked up?”
“Like this?” He
sneers. “No, I’ve never almost gotten myself and someone I claim to care about
killed because I was so fucked up I couldn’t think straight.”
The words are
completely true, but that doesn’t make them sting any less. While I have no
clue what day it is or how long I’ve been asleep, I remember everything that
led to me being here. I wish this was one of those times when the movies had it
right, that I had no clue what happened to me.
“Dylan, you’re not
being fair,” Tasha sobs. Her voice is further away than the men. Knowing she’s
in the room causes an internal struggle. I want to see her, to apologize to
her, to beg her to forgive me, but I’m not sure I deserve her forgiveness. I’m
the one who led her into the arms of her ex-husband in a feeble attempt to save
myself.
“Tasha,” Dylan
scolds her in a low voice. “You’re the only reason I’m even standing here
having this conversation. Don’t push your luck tonight.”
“Dylan, calm
down,” the deep voice encourages. There’s no one in my life I can think of who
would be sticking up for me this way, so who is he? “Take a look at your woman.
Do you see how much this hurts her? How torn she is? Don’t make this even
harder on her. Holly hasn’t always been the mess you know her as…”
“And how would you
know? You’re the one who told me she was bad news. Now, all of a sudden you’re
saying she’s not really a messed up junkie?”
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