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Skye McNeil!!
Gwen Smidt dreams of leaving Iowa for sunny Florida. But her dream is derailed by Devon Smith, a dashing criminal attorney. While investigating the murder of her friend, Gwen discovers the truth about why Devon was transplanted into her life. Jeremy Schroeder is a hopeless romantic who never gives up on the possibility of Gwen. He is willing to do anything to convince her they are meant to be. In a moment of sheer insanity, Gwen and Jeremy find themselves naked between the sheets. Their rendezvous now holds their friendship hostage, and while Jeremy wants more than friendship, Gwen is reluctant to give up on the notion of a perfect man. Throughout the inevitable longing between Gwen and Jeremy, the reality Gwen believes in is a lie. Now, when reality comes crashing back down, Gwen must choose between choosing a man she loves and the man she wants to love... **Content Warning: Contains adult situations. Intended for 18+**
Excerpt:
She felt his eyes scan her from head to toe more than once before he closed the distance between them and trapped her between the wall and his arms resting on either side of her shoulders. She couldn’t move if she wanted to; not with her heart pounding furiously to make her stay and kiss him until he stopped his shenanigans. “I’ve got all I want right here,” he whispered against her neck.
Gwen’s stomach flipped and her throat immediately dried. Those words sounded like honey on her tortured soul, but she couldn’t accept them. “You’re drunk,” she shot back, equally hushed. She moved to escape his clutch, but he pressed her against the wall with his body.
“Maybe a little, but maybe I’m just drunk enough to demand you stop teasing me,” he replied, moving her hair behind her shoulder and toying with the dress strap. He rolled it between his fingers and lowered his eyes to her dress. “You come to a party you’re not invited to wearing a dress that makes every male head turn.” He slipped her strap down and gently caressed her bare shoulder. Chills spread over her skin the more he touched her. “And then you want to leave right after I see you?” he finished, pushing the opposite dress strap off. “That’s not very fair,” he complained, leaning down and catching the tip of her ear between his teeth.
If it weren’t for the other partygoers, Gwen was certain Jeremy would take her in that very hallway. She saw the longing in his brown depths and knew hers mirrored the exact same. “You know we can’t,” she murmured against his lips.
Jeremy cradled her face in his hands and nuzzled her nose with his before tilting her head up. “Then why does it feel so right when we do?” he argued as he lightly nibbled on her lower lip. His reasoning made sense to her hazed thoughts. The way he coerced her lips with his only intensified her resolve to not let anything or anyone get between them.
Deciding one kiss wouldn’t hurt anything, Gwen met Jeremy’s lips with exuberance.
His reaction took her breath away when he eagerly slipped his tongue into her mouth to tangle with hers. He tasted like beer laced with vodka and a hint of peppermint, but to her, he still tasted like perfection. The beat of the rock song playing over the amplifier only deepened the pressure in Gwen’s body. Thankful for the crowd-reducing noise, Gwen pulled Jeremy closer yet, until he was skin to skin with her.
About Skye McNeil:
Skye McNeil has been writing since she was seventeen years old, and absolutely loves stories that keep you guessing.Her three pets adopted from her local animal shelter, two cats and one dog are constant writing companions. In Skye's free time, she enjoys photography, playing volleyball, and spending time with family and friends.
Interview With Skye McNeil:
1. Can you tell us a little about your book?
Donuts, Diamonds and Assorted Details began as a dream I had almost a year ago this month. The book focuses on a strong, independent woman, Gwendolyn Smidt, who happens to fall into a gray area when it comes to her love life. The many adventures of this book include murder, kidnapping, sex and even a few things that you simply have to discover on your own.
2. How do you come up with your titles?
The title for my book derived from the scenarios in the book. Donuts and diamonds are key elements in the book as well as an assortment of details that bring the story together.
3. Using one sentence describe Donuts, Diamonds and Assorted Details?
A romantic roller coaster from beginning to finish.
4. When you write do you write the first draft on a computer or paper and pen?
My first draft is always done with pen and paper. I can't write it any other way.
5. Do you aim for a set amount of words/pages per day?
I don't set goals for writing each day, per say, but I do strive to get to a certain point in a story within a day.
6.Do you have a favorite spot to write?
I write the best at my desk or at home on my chaise. It needs to be comfy, but not too comfy.
7. Do you listen to music while you write?
Listening to music is a must for me. Typically, I listen to modern country music in the background. It helps keeps my mind busy and is a nice distraction if I ever come to a roadblock.
8. For someone who hasn't read any of you books yet, which one would you suggest they read first?
As Donuts, Diamonds and Assorted Details is the only title I have available, I would encourage them to check it out.
9. What are you currently working on?
Right now, I'm working on the sequel to Donuts, Diamonds and Assorted Details as well as a Russian spy story.
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