Gamble on Love from author Michelle Monkou

Ladies of Distinction Series Book #2

GAMBLE ON LOVE

Gamble on Love
Copyright (C) 2008 by Harlequin Enterprises Limited
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Harlequin
Kimani Press - Romance
October 2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-373-86086-9
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Was her luck running out?

Demanding Denise Dixon is everything self-made millionaire Jaden Bond has come to hate in a woman. The “Black American Princess” is spoiled rotten. But with the looks to rival a genuine beauty queen and a sassy attitude to back them up, Denise is a blow torch to Jaden’s cold-hearted cynicism and his legendary self-control….

Denise knows she has met her match in the sexy Mr. Bond. But as their relationship heats up, she realizes her days with Jaden may be numbered. It’s only a matter of time before shameful secrets – a hushed up family scandal and her personal demons are revealed.

When she could move away from the door, she headed for the window to see him leave. After several minutes, the car never appeared into her view. Maybe he was having problems getting his car started. She couldn’t have missed his departure.

She’d better check on him. Grabbing her keys, she opened the door and walked into a solid wall of muscle. Her muffled cry meshed with a deep grunt.

Strong hands grasped her shoulder providing a steadying support. The familiar scent of cologne revealed the unexpected caller.

“Jaden, what are you doing here?” She looked up into the dark brown eyes that shimmered with a sexy glint. Their power sucked her body into a limp mass that made her take a step closer, although it merely moved her closer by a millimeter. Her hands already were plastered against his chest. Her fingers clawed at his shirt, one step ahead of her brain.

For the life of her, she had to concentrate on his words. All she saw were his full lips and flashes of his teeth as they formed words asking about her well being.

“I want to kiss you.”

Denise gulped. Guess, he wasn’t asking about her well being. “I want you.” She forgot to say kiss, but she wanted that too.

Denise tilted her head to anticipate Jaden’s mouth that kissed her softly on the side of her mouth. He lingered on that spot, while she squeezed her eyes shut to keep from moaning.

Her hands slid under his arms, reaching around his body. The muscles tensed and relaxed as her fingers roamed the width of his back. Her body responded with equal sensitivity as his hands rested on her waist and slowly slid down her hips.

He took his time. She adored the languishing strokes of his lips, warm and attentive, moving with enough pressure to ignite desire from her body’s core.