Ellesea Loves Reading: Book Spotlight: Do Not Disturb by Stephanie Julian

Sunday 21 June 2015

Book Spotlight: Do Not Disturb by Stephanie Julian

A seductive affair is twisted by secrets in the latest Salon Games novel from the author of Over Exposed.

To the outside world, Dane Connelly is the playboy heir of a media mogul, his life a series of one-night stands with no commitments. Only in the Salon does he satisfy his darker urges with willing partners. Life was perfect…until his best friend fell in love. Now Dane knows exactly what he’s been missing—and exactly who he wants.

Talia Driscoll enjoys creating perfection. She loves bright, glittery parties and fairy tale weddings. But she knows the illusion is short-lived. Nothing lasts forever and everyone lies to get what they want. After all, she lies about her true identity every day.

After an explosive night at the Salon, Dane is determined to sway the reluctant Talia to be his completely. But the secrets that keep them apart are at odds with the erotic passion that draws them together…

Praise for the Salon Games novels:

“Ms. Julian gives the readers what they want and so much more.”—Fallen Angel Reviews

“An emotionally charged journey filled with lust, betrayal and secrets.”—RT Book Reviews

“Stephanie Julian know[s] how to write seriously hot, melt your e-reader sex scenes.”—Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews

“Hey. Come look at this.”

Jed called him back, holding out his hand, palm up with a ring in the center.

“She chose the matching ring to mine.”

Dane picked up the delicate gold band inlaid with yellow and white diamonds.

When he glanced at Jed, Jed’s smile made Dane shake his head. “You really are a sap.”

“Sue me. I love her.”

“Yeah, I know. And you’re damn lucky she loves you just as much.”

Jared took the ring from Dane and held it up in front of his face, his smile softening. “I never thought I’d do this. Never thought I’d find a woman I wanted to wake up beside every morning or go to bed with every night. I thought I’d be bored out of my skull having to spend so much time with one woman. And here I am, thinking I just won the lottery.”

“If you start to cry, you’re on your own. I’m all out of hankies.”

That made Jed laugh, as it was supposed to. And when Jed turned to smile at him, Dane couldn’t help but grin back as he shook his head.

“There’s still hope for you,” Jed said.

No way was he giving Jed ammunition. “I never said I didn’t want to get married. Hell, my parents are the poster children for marriage. For that matter, so are my brother and sister.”

“So you do think about it?”

Dane shrugged. “Honestly . . . No. I’ve never had the urge to ask anyone to marry me.”

“At the risk of sounding like a Hallmark commercial, when you meet the right woman, you’ll know it.”

Nodding, Dane tried not to laugh in his best friend’s face but finally lost the battle. Jed didn’t take offense, though.

“Go ahead and laugh, buddy. Someday the shoe will be on the other foot.”

“Not sure there’re any more like Belle out there, so don’t be fitting me for new shoes just yet.”

“So, you’re gonna ask Talia to the party.”

“I already did.”

Jed didn’t bother to look surprised. “And . . .”

“She’s going to let me know.”

“Ah.”

“Don’t make me tell you to fuck off again.”

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Stephanie Julian writes sophisticated, sultry romance for the adventurous reader. She’s a reformed reporter with a BA in English and a perpetually messy house (and no real desire to do anything about that).

She’s happily married to a Springsteen fanatic and is the mother of two sons who introduced her to the joys of Slipknot, Warped Tour and never-ending headaches.

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