“You don’t want a man like me to love you.”
She nodded. Deep down, she knew he was right. Forever with him would be a death sentence. Roth would never be restful or joyful. The man was ...
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“You don’t understand our relationship,” she sighed.
“I think I understand better than you,” Lyle retorted. “You’re blind.”
“You have no idea what happens behind clos...
2025-09-23 15:00:16 +0000 UTC
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“Whatever comes out of their mouth, don’t react. They’ll bait you, try to get a rise out of you.”
“Why?”
“Because that’s the kind of men they are.” A pause and then, ...
2025-09-21 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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Roth trying to piece together what happened...
“What knowledge did Colette try to protect you from?”
She cursed his eidetic memory and the fact that he’d been clo...
2025-09-20 15:00:12 +0000 UTC
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“Jasmine.”
“No. Don’t touch her. Don’t talk to her. I’m still tempted to rip your head off for putting her at risk.”
“Roth,” she began, but he cupped the back of her h...
2025-09-18 15:00:11 +0000 UTC
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“That fuck isn’t allowed to touch you!”
“It’s natural for me to touch someone I care about!” she snapped.
“Then touch me.”
His words hit her in the gut. She turned...
2025-09-16 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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“Are you married?” she blurted.
Grayson stopped with the fork halfway to his mouth. “Pardon?”
“Jasmine,” Roth said in a warning tone.
“Dating? Seeing someone special...
2025-09-14 15:00:12 +0000 UTC
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“Roth!” Sullivan's exuberant voice held no trace of sleepiness despite the hour and the fact that he had been entertaining all night. “You and Jasmine left without saying goodbye. I wanted to...
2025-09-13 15:00:12 +0000 UTC
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She was talking to Kira and Penelope when two massive arms wrapped around her middle and drew her back against a hard body. Her friend’s smiles widened delightedly when Roth kissed her temple.
2025-09-11 15:00:16 +0000 UTC
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Roth pocketed his phone, but didn’t turn to face her. Instead, he stared out at the view, lost in thought. She waited thirty seconds before her curiosity got the best of her.
“What’s g...
2025-09-09 15:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Roth’s phone flashed as a call came in. Absently, she glanced at the screen and froze when she saw “Kaia,” no last name. She glanced at the empty doorway before she snatched up the phone.
2025-09-07 15:00:11 +0000 UTC
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She looked up and her mouth opened in a silent scream when she saw a figure in the doorway.
“Find anything interesting?”
She took a step back. He shouldn’t be here. He couldn’t...
2025-09-06 15:00:12 +0000 UTC
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She sat on the edge of the bed, staring straight through him. She was as substantial as the ocean breeze and just as predictable. He didn’t know how to reach her. He spoke for hours, she didn’t...
2025-09-04 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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The sound of male voices roused her. She raised her head and frowned at the closed door. A glance at the windows told her it was either very late or very early. She wondered if Roth was watching TV...
2025-09-02 15:00:14 +0000 UTC
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“Go to the bathroom,” he growled.
She straightened. Was he serious? One glance told her he was serious as a heart attack. Her heart sped up. Here?
He squeezed her thigh. ...
2025-08-31 15:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Jasmine blinked when the spa employee extended a phone to her. Believing only an emergency would make Roth call the spa, she grabbed it hastily and said, “Hello?”
“Hi, love.”
Th...
2025-08-30 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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So, a recap of August: I didn’t work on the book as much as I wanted to. I moved into my own place at the beginning of the month and seriously underestimated how much time it would take to unpack...
2025-08-28 15:30:02 +0000 UTC
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“The most foolish thing I ever did was believe I could make a difference.” She shook her head and let out a choked laugh. “I was so arrogant, but now I know better. I’m going to break my ge...
2025-08-28 15:00:12 +0000 UTC
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She sat in the oversized rattan chair, legs crossed, eyes closed. The warm, tropical breeze tugged at her loose hair and pale blue silk slip. The distant roar of the waves crashing on the shore put...
2025-08-26 15:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Jasmine lunged at him. If Roth’s reflexes were any slower, she would have gouged his eyes out. Instead, she clawed empty air as Roth hauled her backward. She fought like a madwoman, screaming and...
2025-08-24 15:00:15 +0000 UTC
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“I like you.”
She wasn’t sure why those three words made her stomach contract. “Thank you.”
He slipped his hands into his pockets and leaned against the doorjamb as he regarde...
2025-08-23 15:00:14 +0000 UTC
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“Jasmine.”
She blinked. It took several seconds for the scene she was working on to fade enough for her to register that Roth stood in her office doorway. Before she could ask him what he...
2025-08-21 15:00:14 +0000 UTC
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“You promised!” he bit out.
“So did you.” Her eyes burned as she whispered, “You promised you’d make me happy. You promised it would be different this time around, that you would ...
2025-08-19 15:00:17 +0000 UTC
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Kira’s petulant expression eased into a genuine smile when she was approached by an acquaintance of her father. Kira spoke in rapid Russian. Jasmine understood bits and pieces of what they were s...
2025-08-17 15:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Jasmine turned her head to the side and bit her lip to stop herself from laughing aloud as her friends bickered.
“Her dress is horrid,” Kira said in appalled tones. “It looks l...
2025-08-16 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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“Our marriage was a business arrangement,” she announced and was aware of the sudden stillness of everyone in the hall. “I was so determined to save Dad’s legacy…” Her stomach rocked wi...
2025-08-14 15:00:10 +0000 UTC
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She rounded the corner and stopped in her tracks. Her family stood in front of the door, dressed in their winter gear with their suitcases off to the side, clearly ready to depart.
“You’...
2025-08-12 15:00:13 +0000 UTC
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“I need you.”
Six hours ago that line snapped her out of a panic attack and gave her the strength to take on high society with a smile on her face. Now, it did nothing for her because she...
2025-08-10 15:00:10 +0000 UTC
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She was hyperaware of Roth watching her. It was getting on her nerves. He never said a word, just sat silently, observing her as she watched the waves crash on the shore. She would have suspected h...
2025-08-09 15:00:11 +0000 UTC
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He was grateful when she slid down his body and slipped his rock-hard cock inside of her. He bared his teeth, fighting his orgasm, as her tight sheath enveloped him. Her low moans filled the room, ...
2025-08-07 15:00:04 +0000 UTC
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