Sliding Into Second by Ella Jade The Kingston Heat Series, Book 2 Book Spotlight
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Sliding Into Second by Ella Jade
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Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance
The Kingston Heat Series, Book 2
Jilted once before, now it's her turn to level the playing field.
Hotshot sports reporter Sage Millan
has been busy making a name for herself in the male dominated world of baseball.
She's just landed her dream job, and her first assignment is covering the newly
crowned World Series champions, The Kingston Crushers. This is the opportunity
of a lifetime. The only problem…her ex-boyfriend, and the only man she's ever
loved, is the team's second baseman. Things ended badly between them, and she's
not sure she can put those demons to rest.
Professional baseball player Nicolas
Cordova is having the time of his life. His team has just won the World Series,
and with the victory comes more fame, women, and exposure than he ever could
have imagined. But things are about to change for the sexy, charismatic
athlete. He never expected his ex-girlfriend to walk back into his life, much
less the locker room.
These days Sage is smarter, more mature,
and doesn't plan on being played a second time. Her appearance stirs old
memories for Nic. She's the one he let get away in the name of his career. He
vows he can be the man she needs this time around. Will that be enough to mend
her broken heart?
Content Warning: contains explicit
sex and adult content
~Excerpt~
"I want to know the woman you
are today. I want another shot at this."
"No," Sage whispered.
"If you remember anything about
me, I have a hard time with that word." Nic tipped her chin up, his gaze
focusing on her lips. "I am going to kiss you. Right here and right
now."
Her knees buckled as a cool tremor
swept through her. She wanted to say no. It was the only logical word to
mutter, but her heart didn't want her to say it. Her body wasn't on board with
turning him down either. The warmth that built in her stomach had moved lower,
and now all she could think about was his lips on hers.
"It doesn't sound like you're
asking," she breathed out.
"I'm not."
Before she could say anything else,
his mouth was on hers, eager, but slow and soft. His stubble grazed along her
chin as he tilted his head and deepened the kiss. The sound throughout the
crowded lobby seemed to fade into the background, and soon all she could hear was
her heart pumping loud between her ears. Why did he have to be such a freakin'
good kisser?
After the incredibly long
connection, he pulled away, but not before stopping to kiss the bottom corner
of her mouth like he used to.
"I've waited a long time to do
that," he said. "It was worth every lonely minute."
"I… Nic…" She'd always had
the gift of words. It was what she did for a living, but in that moment, all of
her thoughts were jumbled and senseless.
"It's okay." He grinned as
he stroked her cheek. "Let's get something to eat and maybe figure this
out. Whatever this is."
"No." She ran her hands
along his strong chest, resting them on his shoulders.
"Don't over analyze this,
baby." He glanced down at her hands on his body. "Let's just go with
it."
"That's what I'm trying to tell
you." She took a breath and continued before she lost her nerve.
"Take me upstairs to your room. I know how we can figure this out."
"What are you asking?" He
placed his hand on the small of her back, drawing her closer to him. "You
need to be real clear."
"I want to go upstairs with
you."
"That's not why I kissed
you."
"Isn't it?" She smirked.
"We're adults now, Nicky. Let's settle this like adults."
"I'm not looking to settle
anything. That usually means it's over, and we're nowhere near over." He
motioned for Joe. "I'll take care of the bar tab and then we'll get
dinner."
"No." She draped her arms
around his neck, intoxicated by the idea of being so close to him again. He may
be older now, and may have lost those boyish looks, but the man he had become
suited him and drove her wild with need.
"What did I tell you about that
word?"
"I can guarantee I won't be
using it once we're in your bedroom." She ran her tongue along her top
lip. "I'm going to the ladies room. When I come out, if you're not by the
elevators waiting for me, I'll know that kiss was nothing more than the heat of
the moment and we can go on with our lives."
"Sage?"
"Shh." She pressed her
lips to his. "Now who's over analyzing?" She reached for her purse
and coat hanging on the back of the stool. "I'll see you in a few
minutes." I hope.
~About the Author~
Ella Jade has been
writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook
and pen with her, and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and
dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with
them. That all changed when she discovered the eBook industry. She started
penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped.
Ella resides in New
Jersey with her husband and two boys. When she's not chasing after her kids,
she's busy creating sexy, domineering men and the strong women who know how to
challenge them in and out of the bedroom. She hopes you'll get lost in her
words.
She loves connecting
with readers.
~Giveaway~
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