Suits Undone #2
By: Mia Sosa
Releasing May 3, 2016
Forever Yours
Forever Yours
One Night With The CEO
Suits Undone Series
After some disappointing dates, Karen Ramirez has concluded that great sex is for other people. Especially since medical school won’t leave her much time for romance anyway. Then she runs into tall, dark, charming, and ridiculously wealthy Mark Lansing—and quickly reconsiders celibacy. Adding to temptation? Mark will be the best man at her sister’s wedding and the nuptial destination is sultry Puerto Rico. Now this trip might just be sensory overload—or the perfect chance for Karen to find the groove she’s never had.
For CEO Mark Lansing, his perfect match would be smart, sweet, and funny, with long legs and silky hair the color of dark chocolate. In short, someone a lot like Karen. But Mark’s looking to settle down, while a relationship is the last thing on Karen’s mind. So Mark proposes a plan: he and Karen will use their weekend in paradise to sizzling advantage—before downshifting to friendship. The only problem? Karen is all Mark can think of when he gets home. Now his most challenging negotiation will be for the one thing money can’t buy . . .
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Well, that had escalated quickly.
Mark’s mouth captured hers. She tasted salt and a hint of sweetness on his lips, a heady combination that made her moan in appreciation. She arched into him, wanting—no, needing— to feel his body against hers. He responded by snaking his hand under her hair and caressing her neck. Seconds later, he wrapped his other hand around her middle and stroked her back. Mark’s kiss promised a full-body experience, and she shivered in response to all the points of contact. Finally, he drew back, gulping in air. Oh, right. She needed to breathe. Funny how easily he made her forget a minor inconvenience like breathing.
She pressed her face against his chest and held on to the lapels of his suit jacket as she took in air. “What’s happening?”
He brushed his fingers against her hair. “I’m sorry for acting like an ass.”
She looked up at him then. “That’s your version of an apology?”
He stepped back and ran a hand through his hair. “No, that’s my version of being selfish. What I should have done was apologize for being a jerk to you. You didn’t deserve it.”
She nodded. “You’ll get no argument from me there.”
He stepped toward her and reached for her hands. “I wanted to kiss you, but I didn’t think it would be a smart move, so I took my frustration out on you.”
“And the kiss?”
He dropped her hands and shoved his own in his pockets. “The kiss is harder to explain.”
“Um, unless I’m missing something, the phenomenon is called attraction. Your pheromones and my pheromones are sending chemo-signals to each other. Totally normal.”
He gave her his trademark half smile. “Totally not a good idea, either.”
She didn’t disagree with him. Doing anything with Mark didn’t figure in her plans, no matter how much he’d nearly owned her with a single kiss. “Again, you’ll get no argument from me. Still, that kiss was pretty freaking hot.”
Mark closed his eyes and raised his head to the night sky. “Stop doing that. I’m relying on you to be the voice of reason in this situation.”
Ha. That was cute. But she’d oblige him anyway, because she needed to put the kiss in its proper place: a momentary lapse in judgment not to be repeated. If she didn’t, he’d consume her thoughts, and she couldn’t afford the distraction. “Mark, look around. We’re in Puerto Rico. You look hot. I look hot. It’s hot, period. And we’re standing in front of a garden. You hear that?”
“What?”
“The coquis.”
“What’s a coqui?”
She resisted the urge to roll her eyes. “Only one of the most important cultural symbols of Puerto Rico.” When he stared at her blankly, she continued. “The tiny frogs, Mark. You must have seen them everywhere at the airport. T-shirts, mugs, hats, you name it. Listen.”
They faced each other in silence. “That’s their mating call,” she told him. “They’re practically begging us to lock lips. You can’t be faulted for wanting to kiss me under these circumstances.”
He bridged the distance between them. “What if I told you I’ve wanted to kiss you every single second I’ve been in your presence? Can you explain that?”
She gulped. “Well, that’s a little harder to explain.”
He pressed his hand against the back of her neck and pulled her flush against him. “And I’ve never wanted to stop at kissing. I want us to do more than that. A lot more.”
One Night With The CEO is the second book in the Suits Undone Series, which can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.
Karen Ramirez has just graduated from college and secured a place at medical school. With four years of study already under her belt, she's out of the loop when it comes to partying and socialising generally. During a night out with her sister to celebrate her academic achievement, she literally walks into a man that will soon become more than a stranger.
Mark Lansing is a 'love 'em and leave 'em guy, never wanting more when he hooks up with a woman. Luckily, he spends time with women of a similar mind, just wanting a good time too. After seeing his friend Ethan fall for the beautiful Gracie Ramirez, he's beginning to re-think his life. Should he consider settling down as too? The stunningly attractive woman he's just met would be a good place to start, only she doesn't fit his criteria and she's also Gracie's little sister.
The attraction between Karen and Mark is instant, yet both want to deny the sizzling chemistry between them. Yet, fate steps in when both are set to play a role in Ethan and Gracie's surprise wedding. When their will-power to keep their distance from each other fails, they embark on a hot and passionate fling, whilst still fighting their reasons to stay apart.
Mia Sosa is a new to me author and I love how she presents Puerto Rico to her readers. I really felt the atmosphere of the island, which makes the location come alive. The writing is fun and light and I read this book in one sitting, with the narrative keeping my attention the whole time. I loved how Mark was so determined to make a future with Karen work, showing his maturity in a positive way.
I'll definitely be looking for more titles by this writer.
Karen Ramirez has just graduated from college and secured a place at medical school. With four years of study already under her belt, she's out of the loop when it comes to partying and socialising generally. During a night out with her sister to celebrate her academic achievement, she literally walks into a man that will soon become more than a stranger.
Mark Lansing is a 'love 'em and leave 'em guy, never wanting more when he hooks up with a woman. Luckily, he spends time with women of a similar mind, just wanting a good time too. After seeing his friend Ethan fall for the beautiful Gracie Ramirez, he's beginning to re-think his life. Should he consider settling down as too? The stunningly attractive woman he's just met would be a good place to start, only she doesn't fit his criteria and she's also Gracie's little sister.
The attraction between Karen and Mark is instant, yet both want to deny the sizzling chemistry between them. Yet, fate steps in when both are set to play a role in Ethan and Gracie's surprise wedding. When their will-power to keep their distance from each other fails, they embark on a hot and passionate fling, whilst still fighting their reasons to stay apart.
Mia Sosa is a new to me author and I love how she presents Puerto Rico to her readers. I really felt the atmosphere of the island, which makes the location come alive. The writing is fun and light and I read this book in one sitting, with the narrative keeping my attention the whole time. I loved how Mark was so determined to make a future with Karen work, showing his maturity in a positive way.
I'll definitely be looking for more titles by this writer.
***arc generously received courtesy of Forever (Grand Central Publishing) via NetGalley***
Although Mia once dreamed of being a professional singer, practical considerations (read: the need to generate income) led her to take the law school admissions test instead. She practiced First Amendment and media law in the nation's capital for ten years before returning to her creative roots. Now she spends most of her days writing love stories about smart women and the complicated men who love them. Okay, let's be real here: Mia wears PJs all day and watches more reality television than a network television censor--all in the name of research, of course. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters and will forever be on the hunt for the perfect karaoke bar.
Mia is represented by Sarah E. Younger of the Nancy Yost Literary Agency.
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