Shades of Sepia
Cover Model, 2
Tasha Linthrop paved a path all her own by
becoming a cover model and opening her own boutique. Marcus Everly is a veteran
who isn’t ashamed to put his physique in front of the camera to pay the bills
while pursuing his passion of working with other veterans.
The two have been friends, dancing around
their attraction to one another, and when they finally get together, it’s
explosive. But can Marcus move beyond his doubts of being good enough for
Tasha? Especially when another shows interest in her? Tasha will have to decide
who holds her heart.
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Excerpt: Shades of Sepia
“What do you think you’re doing, Tasha?” Those slowly
whispered words seemed innocent enough, but she knew there was a hint of anger
in them.
“Dancing,” she returned. “What are you doing, Marcus?”
“Trying to keep you from making a mistake you’d
regret.” He held her tightly to his chest, never halting their movements. And
just as her hands came to rest atop his, Marcus spun her around, causing her
chest to plaster against his front. Tasha swallowed a gasp as he bent his face
close to hers and said, “You’re not ready for what those two have to offer.”
She struggled fruitlessly against his strong hold, her
temper flaring as her teeth ground together. “What the hell would you know
about what I am or am not ready for? You lost your chance to find out.”
“Is that so?” Menacing didn’t even begin to describe
the tone his voice held as his eyes challenged.
“That is
so,” Tasha replied, lifting her chin, her gaze never leaving his. Something
dark flashed between them, and she wondered where her sanity must’ve gone when
she gave him a seductive smile.
Now
who’s challenging?
In a split second, Marcus crushed his lips to hers,
his tongue demanding entry. Tasha opened on a whimper, surprised at the
intensity of this assault on her mouth. There was no escaping as he pressed
firmly to her back with one hand, the other reaching for her ass, squeezing
none too gently.
But Tasha didn’t want to escape, she wanted more.
Rising on the toes of her shoes, she matched his raw passion, suddenly ravenous
for the man as she feasted on his rich mouth that hinted of cinnamon. Pressing
into him, she clawed at his t-shirt, wishing she had his skin beneath her
hands. Tasha took the excitement building from their earlier encounter and let
it fuel her, let it propel her to something she knew would be glorious with
this man. She managed to remove her hands from between their bodies so she
could clutch his head, letting him know not to move his mouth from what it was
currently doing.
Marcus growled as he continued to plunder, both hands
pawing her ass and grinding their bodies together. There was no doubt his body
was aroused, but he pulled away abruptly, staring at her with uncertainty.
“Tasha,” he rasped, “we’re playing with fire.”
“Do you want me or not, Marcus?” She practically
panted while she massaged the tense muscles in his neck.
“Do you really need to ask?” He pressed into her, the
heat of his straining erection radiating through the barrier of their clothes.
“Then why don’t we do something about it?” She gently
pulled his mouth to hers, kissing him sweetly now. As much as she loved the
fierce and wild, she wanted a slow burn, a lasting fire with a few explosions
now and then. Okay, maybe more than just a few. And it seemed Marcus did as
well as his hands gently cradled her face while he returned her kisses with
such tenderness she wondered if this was the same man who had nearly come
undone just moments ago.
He pulled away and stared, his eyes softening,
questioning. Then he said, “Let me take you home.”
Bio: Laura M. Baird
Wife, mother, former U. S. Army sergeant,
and dental hygienist, I can now add published author to the list. I’m slowly
transitioning out of hygiene, hoping to make writing a full-time endeavor.
After writing for many years, my publishing dreams came true (at the age of
50!) in August of 2017. Since then, I’ve had the fortune to work with four
publishers, connect with fantastic people, and am constantly learning on my
journey.
A voracious reader myself, I strive to
write stories I can be proud of and enjoyed by many; ones that are not only
sexy and fun, but thoughtful as well.
I grew up on the East Coast and now reside
on the West Coast, having lived in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Massachusetts,
Idaho, and Washington State. Hubby and I hope to fill our passports with stamps
from many destinations, Scotland and Fiji being at the top of the list. We’ve
raised two sons who make us proud. And when not writing, I’m reading, doing
house projects, and simply enjoying time with hubby.
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