Meet
Mark Dixon in Defenseless, the newest contemporary romance from
Corinne Michaels!
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My
life is a secret.
His
life is dangerous.
We’re
both stubborn, calculating, and controlling.
Mark
Dixon doesn’t know what he’s getting into. He doesn’t know his
games could cost us our lives. I have to do what is necessary to keep
us alive, and that means guarding my heart.
But
I know I’m defenseless against him, and in the end, he’ll force
me to surrender.
Defenseless
Copyright
© 2016 Corinne Michaels
All
rights reserved.
No
part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or
transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior
written consent of the author.
This
book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents
either are products of the author’s imagination or are used
fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons,
living or dead, is entirely coincidental and beyond the intent of the
author or publisher.
“I
made you a promise, Charlie.” Mark’s already deep voice is
layered with desire.
Once
again, my control begins to slip. “What’s that?”
His
hands drop a little lower beside my head. His lower body shifts so
his knee is between my legs. I feel his arousal against my thigh.
My
traitorous body shows its own awakening. My nipples hardening through
the silk material don’t go unnoticed. Heat pools in my core and my
breath hitches. I want him. There’s no use denying it.
“I
told you I’d kiss you again. If you don’t stop me now, there’s
no getting away.”
I
should stop him. I need to stop him. There’s no way in hell it’s
going to happen, though. I’m craving his lips again.
He
gives me one second before he crushes his mouth against mine. His
entire body shifts forward, and now I’m trapped. There’s nowhere
to go. Nowhere to move that’s not Mark. He takes every part of my
mind and body. Our hands roam each other as his tongue slides against
mine. Passion ignites between us; it sets the room on fire. His
fingers cup my neck and then glide down the front of my dress. His
hand brands my skin as he takes his time exploring the open skin
between us.
My
fingers grip the lapels of his tux, holding him, molding him to me. I
can’t get close enough. Our mouths stay fused as we both lose
control.
Then
my mind snaps.
I
push back and my hands fly to my lips. They’re swollen, bruised
from the force of the kiss. His hands brace against the wall. I keep
my eyes downcast. I can’t believe I just did that, against the damn
wall, at a ball commemorating my father.
I
shift my dress, rake my fingers through my hair, and pull myself
together.
“Charlie
. . .” Mark finally speaks. It sounds like shouting even though
it’s only loud enough for us to hear.
“That
was the last time that will ever happen,” I say with no tremor to
my voice. “Tonight we become partners. It’s not about whatever
this is.” I shift my hands between us. “It’s about finding the
information we’re both searching for.”
“And
what if we find something else?”
“We
shut it down. There’s no room for feelings in this world.”
Mark
pushes back, giving me space. I instantly feel cold. “Okay, then.
Have it your way.”
This
is what I wanted, what we both need, but suddenly I wish it wasn’t.
I wish I could pull him close, kiss him, fuck him, and just feel.
But
wishes are for little girls.
The
wait is finally over! It's now time for Mark 'Twilight' Dixon's
story.
Ever
since Mark said “Hey Muffin,” way back in Beloved, I've wanted to
know more about the man who works alongside Jackson “Muffin”
Cole; with his blond hair and tattooed arms…He is the definition of
alpha male, but it's his humour that makes him so irresistible! His
arrogance is clearly on show...or is that over confidence. She
wants me, not that I can blame her – I'm a catch.
Charlie
Erickson is a woman living in a
man's world. Groomed by her father, she followed in his footsteps to
become a CIA agent. Her work is her life, especially now that her
father is dead. She wants to find out how was responsible for his
death. The desire to seek justice a constant in her life.
What
surprised me the most was how quickly Mark fell for Charlie, once
they took their relationship to the next level, but then in some ways
it isn't really surprising. He and Charlie both secretly want what
they see as unobtainable...an opportunity to have a normal
relationship and life. The similarities between the two of them make
them perfect for each other, but Mark really has to work hard, turn
on the charm to convince Charlie that the two of them together makes
perfect sense.
The
writer again manages to wrings out every emotion from her
protagonists so that we the readers clearly understand what they're
thinking and feeling. The chemistry between Mark and Charlie is
undeniable; Mark needed a strong woman to keep him in check and
Charlie more than meets that requirement! The plot is fast paced,
twist ridden and surprisingly suspenseful. The fun and humorous
banter is entertaining.
Defenseless
can be read as a standalone and is without a shadow of a doubt my
favourite book in the Salvation series. Romantic suspense is my
favourite genre and this book hits the spot 100%.
5
stars
***arc
generously received courtesy of the author via TRSOR Promotions***
Corinne
Michaels is an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two
beautiful children. She’s happily married to the man of her dreams
and is a former Navy wife. After spending months away from her
husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape
from the loneliness.
Both
her maternal and paternal grandmothers were librarians, which only
intensified her love of reading. After years of writing short
stories, she couldn’t ignore the call to finish her debut novel,
Beloved. Her alpha Navy SEALs are broken, beautiful, and will steal
your heart.
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