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Embrace the Moment
(Shifting #2)
by
Andrea Michelle
Release Date: May 2, 2014
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
~ Synopsis ~
Torn apart by a tragedy, pushed together by fate. Nothing is
coincidence.
Riley and Josh have been through it all together, first as best
friends and now as a couple.
Faced with a decision that will test their relationship, these
two learn to fight harder than ever before to keep their hearts intact. Once
the decision is made, their is no going back. With the past creeping into their
present, and miles between them, they learn nothing is easy. Every moment
matters.
Can Riley and Josh survive the first year of college apart? Will
their love remain strong enough to embrace every moment that belongs to them?
Or will one interfere and take what he wants unwillingly and ruin them forever?
"For each star in the sky, I have a reason why I love you.
When you look up at night, never forget this truth." ~ Josh Parker
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~ Excerpt ~
Riley’s POV
When we get outside, the sudden
rush of fresh air cools my warm skin. I take in a lungful because I’ve been
holding my breath for so long. I head to the truck door with my back to, Josh—unable
to look back at him. I go to open it, but he puts his hand on the door and
presses his chest against my back—depleting me of air again. I lower my head,
and he moves the hair out of my face. He kisses that spot between my neck and
shoulder as my body reactively tilts to the side to welcome it. He’s unraveling
me. “You smell so good,” he whispers against my ear as he inhales my scent.
My mouth parts as a rush of air
escapes, when he releases me from his spell. He backs away—the distance
allowing me to breathe again. He opens my door for me. I’m having a hard time
looking at him. I’m sort of embarrassed by what we just did, what I let him do,
what I encouraged him to do. Even if it was just a tease—we did it.
He lifts me into his truck as
always, and reaches for my seatbelt—just barely brushes his knuckles across my
breast as he reaches across my chest to buckle me in—I’m unsure if done by
accident or intentional. I still haven’t spoken or made eye contact, but I
softly gasp involuntarily when he touches my boob. I can feel his eyes on me,
but I don’t yet meet them.
He stares at me for a moment
before he shuts the door and comes around and gets in on his side. He turns the
ignition and Bloodstream by Stateless comes through the radio. It’s hypnotic
and very suiting for what I feel right now.
I have my hands folded in my lap,
and I’m just staring down at them. I don’t know why I feel shy, but I do.
He turns in his seat as he fully
un-tucks his shirt, and with his index finger under my chin he guides my face
to look at him. My eyes slowly lift to meet his, and I find him intently
looking at my face. I turn to look away.
“Why aren’t you looking at me,
Riley?” His voice is a mere husky whisper.
I answer so quietly I don’t even
know how he hears me, “I’m embarrassed.”
He tucks a curl behind my ear.
“Why? I’m not. That was so fucking hot, Riley.”
My eyes cut to his, and I
couldn’t look away even if I wanted too. “I’ve never done anything like that
before. I felt out of control, Josh.” I admit. I lean my head to the side of
the seat as I mirror his position, pulling my legs up on to the seat.
He mimics my move by resting his
head on his own seat—his face just a few inches from mine now. “I never have,
either. Did you like the way it felt?” he asks.
My mouth suddenly feels dry, and
I lick my lips just to wet them. His eyes watch its path. “Yes. I liked it...a
lot. I wanted...” I trail off, unable to say what I wanted, what I felt.
He moves his face closer to mine—just
a breath away now. “You wanted what?” He whispers the words almost against my lips.
“I wanted more. I didn’t want you
to stop. That is crazy. People were there and I...I just wanted...you,” I
admit.
His eyes twinkle sinfully. His
smirk deepens the dimple I love so much. I want to lick it, but I don’t.
He releases my buckle and pulls me
to the middle of the seat. His finger trails down my cheek, down my neck, down
my rib cage, and to the hem of my dress. He moves underneath the fabric,
placing his hand firmly on my thigh and up to my waist. I jerk a little. His
eyes never leave mine as he moves his mouth closer. I can’t help it. I lick his
dimple, and he groans. He licks my lips, and I moan. He glides his hand further
up my dress until his hand begins to feel me up, as our lips finally touch and
begin a wicked dance together.
“Josh?” I breathe between kisses.
“Mmm?” He replies in between
kisses as his thumb twirls around my nipple over my bra.
“What are we doing?” I ask
pulling away, breathlessly.
He grins and moves his hand back
down my stomach, and down the outside of thigh and around the curve of my ass.
“You’re not the only one feeling out of control. I haven’t been able to think
straight since I saw you practically naked.”
He leans into my neck and begins
licking and kissing me there. Once again, I’m nervous someone is watching. I’ve
never been more thankful for his tinted windows and that it’s dark outside
because I need him to keep doing what he is doing. He pulls away just slightly
catching a glimpse of my necklace. He moves his hand back to the top of my leg
and touches the charms with his other hand. His eyes warm and his lips curl up
into a smile.
“Where did you get this?” he
asks.
“Emily. It’s my birthday present.
Something about the pixie reunited with her music.”
His soft smile is now wide and
just beautiful. His eyes lift to mine, and they heat instantly. “I love that,”
he says tracing the line of my lips with his thumb.
“I love you,” I mutter.
He gently presses my legs down
onto the seat, turning my body to the front. He has his hand sprawled out on
the top of my leg as his thumb caresses the inner part of my thigh. “I love
you, too. I love that necklace, and I love this dress,” he breathes the words
hot in my ear, then gently nibbles on it.
“God, Josh.” He’s slowly coaxing
my legs to open for him, at the same time he is licking the spot behind my ear
that makes me shiver.
“Do you want more?” He
whispers into my ear as his hands slides into my panties.
I can’t control my breathing now.
I can’t not pant or writhe. I can’t control what my body wants, and it wants
more. “Yes, please. I want more.” I am shocked at how my own voice sounds when
I speak—breathy and needy.
©
Copyright 2014 by Andrea Michelle.
~ Links to Buy ~
See
where it all began………….
Escape the Doubt
(Shifting #1)
(Shifting #1)
Links to Buy
~ About the Author ~
I am just a mom who had a dream to share my words with the world. Well, I suck at writing bios, but it’s a necessary evil.
I love poetry and music. In fact, that is where my writing obsession began as a young teen. You can find my original poetry and songs I have written in my novels. I gave it to my characters and now I share it with you. I adore music. I believe music can heal any bad day, or inspire a great love story. I don’t have a favorite genre of music as I listen to everything but bluegrass. It really depends on my mood. However, I love to write with Jared Leto in my ear. He’s good company. I am a dreamer—a true Gemini. I often stare off into space where my fictional friends play. I love to escape into a great book (any genre). I have to drink coffee in the morning to be human. Sweet tea and fave red starbursts are my guilty pleasures, sometimes chocolate when necessary. I love wine. It’s my tool for relaxing with my imaginary friends. I am in love with romance in any facet of life. I love it in books, on film, in songs and when it’s full of angst. Maybe, I wasn’t hugged enough as a child. ;) I don’t believe all romances end in HEA, that’s not reality. However, in my mind when I read and watch movies where the ending isn’t what I desire—I change it. It unfolds in my brain the way I need it to, so the story never ends. I’m weird, yes, I know. I am very blessed to have found my soulmate at a very young age, married him at twenty. The sweetest of my blessings are my three daughters. My oldest and I share a very close book love with one another. I do believe she will one day follow in my footsteps and try the hat of being an author. I am excited, yet nervous to share my passion with you, but I look forward to the journey ahead. I love to hear from my readers, and I encourage those connections.
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