Hello! Thank you so
much for visiting Written Butterfly with me today!
Thank you so much for having me today!
Q) How did you dream up the dynamics of your characters?
I was looking to explore the theory of how opposites attract
or rather the appearance of opposites. Ethan and Nadia appear to have nothing
in common at first glance. As they spend more time with each other, they find
more and more to pull them together. I found this dynamic fascinating.
Q) Do you have any habits that get you in the writing frame
of mind?
Most definitely. I must have coffee and music. These two
help me to settle in and block out all the noise around me. When I’m focused,
it’s much easier for me to see my characters and write their story.
Q) Is this part of a series?
If so, tell us about it!
It is. Desire Unexpected is the first in my Assassins and
Sweethearts Series. The day I started to write the first scene for Desire
Unexpected, I also wrote three other scenes and each had a different hero. In a
flash, I could see the whole series play out. Each book will follow a different
assassin on his path to finding his sweetheart.
Q) What are your upcoming projects?
Next to release will be the third book in my Love Projects
series. I’m quite excited about this story. It’s a redemption story, enemies to
lovers, and I love how it all came together. Right now, I’m writing the next
book in my Club Blind Series and then I’ll finish the second story in the
Assassins and Sweethearts Series. I hope to have both out this fall.
BLURB:
Life is
passing Nadia Duskin by from her position in the mailroom. It only fulfills two
necessities, keeping the repo man away and keeping her up to date on her sexy
CEO. Ethan Wright is prepared to frighten and fire the nosey girl who sorts his
company’s mail. After engaging with her at one of his favorite places in the
world, he digs deeper.
Together,
they find the kind of pleasure that could keep them satisfied for a lifetime.
Her love may be the key to putting both of their lives back on track, but to
what end? When a man he’s been contracted to kill threatens Nadia’s life, he
forces her to face reality. Either they’ll delve deeper into the desires
neither expected or they may die trying.
Be Warned: spanking, light BDSM, public exhibition
Where
you can find DESIRE UNEXPECTED:
EXCERPT:
“It
reminded me of you.” He shook his head. “It’s just from the museum gift shop. I
wanted to give you something for putting up with me. I hope you like it.”
“Thank
you.” She took the little box and sat on her battered sofa. “Please, take a
seat.”
He
sat next to her, but kept to the edge, confirming there was nothing relaxed
about this visit.
After
slipping the green ribbon from the box, she pulled off the lid and pushed back
the tissue paper, revealing the item she’d so long desired. Her heart raced and
she scooted closer to him. He had no idea what he’d done. Her secret crush
giving her the piece of jewelry she’d long desired was incredibly perfect.
Neither were really her style and she wanted them all the same. She looked at
him with heavy tears stinging her eyes. Brushing the box from her lap, she
slipped the bracelet onto her wrist.
“Thank
you.”
“You’re
welcome. I’ve enjoyed our time together.” He brushed away the tear that had
rolled down her cheek and cupped her chin.
“Don’t
say that like it’s over.” She took a hold of his wrist and pulled it into her
lap. “It’s not, right?” Panic raced over her. If he wanted to leave, she
wouldn’t stop him, but her whole body hurt with wanting him to stay.
“I’m
no good for you, Nadia.” He took hold of her hands. “You deserve a nice man
with an uncomplicated life. I can’t give you what you need.”
“That’s
not true.” She put her fingers to his lips. “Don’t.”
He
took a hold of her shirt, not pulling her closer, just squeezing the fabric in
his fist.
“I
don’t know what’s going on with you.” She brought her touch back to his hands,
trying to ease the pressure. “I just know the only time I feel alive is when
I’m with you. You’re on my mind constantly.” She lowered her gaze, losing her
courage by the second. “There’s something between us and I want to explore it.
I want to know what drives you insane with need. Don’t you want me too?”
“Shit,
Nadia, I haven’t stopped thinking about you since the first day at the
windows.” He let her go and pulled out of her reach to slip around to the other
side of the couch with his back to her. “I want things from you that I’m
certain would frighten you.”
“I
doubt that.” Knowing she had to make her move now or risk losing him forever,
she pulled her shirt over her head and tugged off her sweatpants, tossing them
both on the chair. “Do you remember the questions I asked about you before we
met?”
“You’re
playing with fire.”
“No,
I’m not into fire play, but I have a feeling you know what I need.”
“What
…” He turned, his gaze swept over her body and he brushed his hand over his
mouth. “You take my breath away.” He stepped toward her, adjusting the bulge in
his pants. “You think you want to play?”
“I
do.” She sucked on her lip, wishing she’d worn her one set of matching bra and
panties.
“Fuck,
I want this” He brushed her skin ever so slightly up her arms, across her
chest, and down between her breasts. “I’ve had dreams about this moment.” He
raised her chin, forcing her to look at him. He dragged his fingers through her
hair and tugged the length of it back. “I want you at my mercy. Do you have any
idea what it’s like to give someone like me control?”
“Yes,
sir.” She arched her back, revealing her neck. He kept pulling and tingles of
pain danced along her scalp. “Please.”
“Are
you already asking for mercy?” He tugged her hair again “I don’t think you know
what you’re starting.”
“I
don’t want you to stop. I want more, sir.” Her breasts pushed against his chest
and her grip on his arms tightened. “I want to know.”
GIVEAWAY
S.J. Maylee is giving a $10 Amazon
gift card and two swag packets, including cover postcards, bookmark, magnet,
pen, zipper pull and book cover charm
S.J. MAYLEE BIO:
S.J. Maylee fell in love with storytelling at a young age and
with it came a deep-seated desire for everyone to find their happily ever
after. She’s finding the happy endings for her characters one steamy story at a
time.
When she’s not reading or writing, you can find her caring
for her garden, laughing with her two young sons, or dancing to her husband’s
music. She’s a PMP (Project Management Professional), Nia instructor, and
coffee addict.
As a writer she has a tendency to break hearts, but she
always glues them back together.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND BOOKS BY S.J. MAYLEE:
Thank you so much for having me today and for the great questions too. :D
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of opposites. Thanks.
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