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This week, we're teasing you with a scorching excerpt from a summer fling forbidden romance that defies all the rules.

Brace yourself for heart-pounding moments as forbidden desires and undeniable chemistry collide. ❤️‍🔥 It's a world where passion knows no limits.

But here's the catch: we won't reveal the book or author. 🤫 Consider it a playful game of seductive intrigue.

🔒 Can you handle the heat? DISCLAIMER… We’ve changed the passage to keep your computer or phone from overheating or your boss from calling you in for a review. 🥴

Without further ado, immerse yourself in a steamy encounter that will ignite your imagination, leaving you yearning for more.

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“Excuse me.” I brush the arm of the man standing within reach.

"What's up, beautiful?"

I freeze. “I…uh…dance.”

I flutter my lashes like Charlee suggested to keep from stuttering.

“I’d love to.” He turns to wrap an arm around me.

"After me." A muscular arm circles my body, and I look and find Ryker's blue eyes.

"Hey, …man. She asked me first."

“I apologize. Maybe…later?” He nods. I smile. “Thank you.”

He steps away, and I glance up at Ryker. We stare at each other for so long that I forget we're standing in the middle of the floor.

“I thought that was you.” I can’t hear him over the music, but I read his lips.

“Hard to recognize, huh?”

He shakes his head, "I'd recognize those eyes anywhere." He traces a finger down my cheek until it feathers across my lips. My eyes slide closed, and when my eyes open again, they cling to the desire I see.

I imagine this is how it feels to melt as he steps closer. Heat covers my skin, and fire burns my fear of stuttering or saying the wrong thing. His head lowers, and I lick my lips in anticipation. A smile flickers on his lips before I proceed to turn into a puddle of mush in his arms.

His kiss pushes every thought from my mind. I dreamed of this, and the passionate strokes of his tongue against mine are ten times better. His arm holds me tight, and I rest in the strength of his embrace, positive I've found a patch of heaven.

“Ryker.”

The sound cuts through the noise of the party around us. But Ryker's in no hurry to cut this kiss short, and neither am I.

“Ryker.”

I move to break the kiss and see who’s calling him.

"Not yet, princess," he whispers across my lips before he slips the tip of my tongue into his warm mouth. I moan, surrendering to the fire in my soul only for Ryker Colin.

“I’m a fairy,” I counter, trying to gain control of my wits. The man can kiss like nobody’s business. I’m hot and cold and horny, and remember someone called his name, and it wasn’t me. 

Ryker runs a finger over my wing and smiles. “Pink compliments your skin, but I almost didn’t recognize you….”

“Without my black attire…”

“No.” He stares into my eyes. “With your beautiful hair covered up. How did you do it?”

My heart skips.

“It’s…” I take a deep breath to keep from stuttering over my words. “It’s…magic.”

“Magic?” I nod as he twists the pink hair between his fingers.

“Ryker!” 

His smile takes on an unpleasant twist before glancing over his shoulder. A woman with auburn hair and possessive brown eyes waits for his response. I move to release his hold on me. His eyes sweep back to me.

“I didn’t…” I exhale in frustration. He’s on a date. “You’re not alone.”

“She’s my assistant.” A twinge of impatience lingers in his voice.

"That's a new one." I wipe black lipstick from his tan skin before peeling his arms from around my waist. I turn, trying to remember the tune to make it back across the room.

Toe-heel… I stumble, and Ryker catches me before I hit the floor. He's trying to fix my skirt, and his hand brushes my bare skin, causing me to tumble the rest of the way to the ground.

“Don’t touch me.” I smack his hand away.

“Where are your panties?”

"Where is your girlfriend? I mean, …assistant.” I yank off the damn heels and look for a way of escape.

“Jordan.”

I roll over, ignoring him, and pop to my feet, careful not to flash the people around me. I trip forward, stumbling farther into the crowd.

“Jordan.”

I glance over my shoulder, and he's moving faster, causing people to clear a path. The guy from earlier is in view, and he notices me heading in his direction.

“Ready?” I grab his arm.

“What about your man?” He points to the tower of a man two steps away.

Ryker stops. His face is red, and his piercing gaze is deadly. My substitute dance partner takes a single glance at Ryker and leaves me alone, sort of, with Ryker.

The people around us magically disappear. He takes several steps forward, and I take several steps back. His arms grip the edge of the bar on either side of my body.

I can’t look at him as his chest rises and falls rapidly.

"Jordan, honey, are you okay?” It’s Harper. I can’t see her around this towering presence.

His mouth drops to my ear. “There’s no reason to run from me.”

"Yes…" I swallow. "I'm fine, Harper."

“Liam and I are here.”

I smile, turning toward her voice only to find Ryker's lips.

“I’ll be back to get you in twenty minutes.”

Goosebumps cover my skin. The possessive tone in his voice challenges my will to fight.

“What about—”

His lips crush against mine in an unspoken request. “Twenty minutes.”

“Nineteen and counting."

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