Hard Wear by Marilyn Lakewood *Review and Giveaway

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Title: Hard Wear

Author Name: Marilyn Lakewood

 

 

 

Author Bio:

Marilyn lives in the northwest U.S., not too far from the Canadian border, and believes the long, cold winters are perfect “writing weather.”

She started writing romantic, sex-driven stories “just for fun” seven years ago. Today, she’ll joyously admit she’s obsessed with creating hard-core dominant heroes and happily-ever-after endings.

Visit Marilyn at http://www.marilynlakewood.com

 

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Website: www.marilynlakewood.com

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarilynLakewood

G+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/111161259794597010034/posts

Pintrest: http://www.pinterest.com/marilynlakewood/

Book Genre: Romance/Hot Alpha Billionaire

Publisher: Troll River Publications

Release Date: February 14, 2015

Buy Link(s): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TNGS2QG

 

Book Description:

Book One of the Hot Alpha Billionaire Series

Stand alone. Not a cliff-hanger. HEA. M/F, Mild D/s themes.

How does a sophisticated man with everything, convince an unassuming older woman with nothing, that she’s what he desperately needs?

At 36, Chase Tanner controlled his world and the women in his bed. With a grown son and several successful businesses, he thought he had everything a man could desire… until he walked down the aisle of a country hardware store and saw exactly what he needed for a happily-ever-after. Now, he just had to make her believe it.

”You’re just not good enough, Kali.”

Her ex-husband’s hurtful words echoed in Kali Benson’s heart as she rebuilt her life in tiny Laketon, Washington. It took some time, but at 39, she’s happy, self-sufficient, and emotionally armored. She’s strong enough to resist a sweet-talking hunk, who drives an old Dodge truck and makes her feel nineteen again… isn’t she?

 

Excerpt One (300-500 or so Words):

 

Chase took the shortest route to the auto accessories area and cut through the carpentry section. He turned down the aisle and his steps slowed. Fuses, old trucks, everything, dropped off the radar as his gaze focused on the woman perusing the locks-and-hinge display.

Sweet. There was something incredibly sweet and alluring about her. More than pretty, she was arresting. His heart did a drum roll against his ribs, and he drew in a deep, stabilizing breath.

Easing to a stop a few steps away, he positioned himself near the opposite side of the aisle as if he were interested in something other than her. Not the most inspired tactic, but he needed a moment to process her intense effect on him.

In profile, she had a straight, refined nose, full lips, and a balanced chin. Thick, golden-brown hair shimmered in glossy layers past her shoulders, styled with a fringe of bangs across her dark, tawny brows.

When she pulled an item from the display, he noticed she kept her nails a short, practical length, and she wore no wedding ring.

His eyes drifted down her slender length, admiring her lush, handful-size breasts and the pert nipples that dimpled against her knit top. She had a slim waist, gently rounded hips, and a great curvy ass, temptingly displayed in a pair of distinctive cutoffs. They were distinctive to him, at least. Although she’d removed the label, he recognized Soft Wear jeans and understood what the brand signified.

This little beauty might not want anyone in Laketon to know, but if she bought those jeans, she harbored at least some sexually submissive desires.

In a sudden, vivid image, he pictured her in his bed, her body pinned beneath him, his hands holding hers against the mattress. He imagined her thighs around his hips. The first intimate touch of his cock to her sex. Her mouth parted, gasping when he shifted deeper.

The fantasy jolted him.

He flinched and she turned her head.

Large, topaz eyes danced over him, and she smiled distractedly, the merest civility necessary, before returning her attention back to the shelves. He’d been dismissed. There was nothing haughty or superior about it, but apparently she’d found him unsuitable.

A grin tugged on his mouth. He enjoyed a challenge.

5 Fangs

Independent Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock

     Chase Tanner is a billionaire and owner of Hard Wear and Soft Wear jeans. His friends encourage him to take a vacation to Laketon. Chase has not been there in two years. Chase ends up meeting Kali in the hardware store. He notices she is wearing Soft Wear jeans. Hard Wear and Soft Wear jeans are for Doms and Subs. Chase is very attracted to Kali and finds a reason to meet up with her again. Kali is divorced. Her husband cheated on her saying he needed a younger woman because he decided he did want to have kids and kali was the wrong choice after all. Kali does not want to be interested in Chase because he is younger than her and she is expecting him to bore of her quickly. Kali and Chase end up going out a couple times because Chase does not give in easy. Then things start to happen around Kali. Someone is trying to scare her. Chase is trying to protect Kali and find out who is doing these things.

    This was a good book. The characters were strong and likable. This book had a great story line. It seemed to have a little of everything. It had romance, mystery, and action. There were some pretty intense sex scenes as well. There seemed to be just enough drama to keep you reading to find out more. I also liked that they both were older and had been through serious relationships before. They seemed to know what they wanted out of their partner even if one of them was denying what they really wanted.

I would recommend this to an adult who enjoys BDSM/romance. I would definitely read another book by this author.

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