* SPOTLIGHT*
IN FLAMES
BY
JESSICA JAYNE
Can you help who you fall in love with? Do you believe in
second chances in love? Can heartbreak and loss make a forbidden romance
acceptable? These are all questions I asked myself when Matt and Gracelyn’s
story came to me. In Flames is a story about two people, Gracelyn and Matt, that
experience a tremendous loss in their lives and struggle to pull themselves
back together. But they do and they do it together.
When you’re in your early twenties, life can appear to be at
your fingertips. We sometimes feel invincible. But life carries on and before
we know it life happens. You may get married. Have children. Work at your
career. But we all experience hardship. We all experience loss. When we do,
when our life changes immensely, what do we do? Where do we turn? How do we carry
on?
Both Gracelyn and Matt carried on in my head for months
while I was writing this story. Many times I found myself having conversations
with them, trying to figure out what it was they wanted told. I think the
greatest thing to come from their creation for me is that it’s not just time
that heals all wounds, it’s love.
This year Evernight Publishing is having their First
Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Though stunned, I’ve been nominated for two awards:
Favorite Author and Best HEA (Happily Ever After) for In Flames. My nominations were surprising to me because Evernight
has so many great authors on its list and so many great books. And though I
would be more than excited to win Favorite Author, the most meaningful
nomination for me is actually Best HEA because Matt and Gracelyn touched my
heart and I want people to root for their happiness. I truly love the
characters in In Flames. Please vote
for Matt and Gracelyn’s HEA here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EvernightAwardsFinalVote
Blurb:
Gracelyn Riley married a firefighter. She knew that came with risks. But she never imagined herself widowed in her
early thirties with two children to care for on her own.
As a fireman, Matt Riley was at the scene when his
brother, Chad, was killed. He suffered
greatly from survivor’s guilt and depression after the accident.
The last year has been difficult for both Gracelyn
and Matt. They’ve relied on each other
to get through the tough times. With the
anniversary of Chad’s death upon them, Gracelyn and Matt once again turn to
each other for comfort and support. They
find it in each other’s arms (and bed).
Will their desire for each other consume
them? Can they overcome the guilt and
scrutiny to find love again…together?
Excerpt:
“Is this why you’re here, Gracey,”
Matt asked. He took a step closer to
her. “Did you come here to scold me some
more? To tell me to grow up? To question how I feel about you?” His hands grabbed her by the shoulders and
pressed her against the side of his truck bed.
She gasped. He stood mere inches
from her. His mouth watered to taste
her. Her sweet strawberry scent
enveloped him and made him a little lightheaded. “Or did you come here with hopes that I would
slam you against my truck, hike up your dress and sink deep inside you with my
now rock hard cock?” Gracelyn inhaled
sharply at his words.
Matt
lowered his mouth harshly on hers. His
lips molded to hers until his tongue was able to push through her lips. He thrust his tongue deep into her mouth…
exploring and tasting her. One hand
weaved into her hair and held her head still so he could continue to explore
her mouth just the way he wanted. Her
arms wrapped around his neck. His
other hand slid down her side and inched up the skirt of her dress. Gracelyn moaned softly as his hand made
contact with her thigh. Slowly, his hand
edged up her thigh to her pelvis.
“You
don’t fucking disappoint, do you, Gracelyn?”
He groaned into her mouth as he felt no panties on underneath her
dress. His fingers grazed over her
mound. “Did you have panties on at Brier
Hill? And you better answer that with a yes.”
he said penetratingly. The idea that she
ran around in a dress to a work social function with no panties on both
infuriated and excited him.
“Yes,” she said breathlessly. Her legs spread a little.
“So
this no panty situation is just for my benefit?” he whispered. She nodded her head slightly. He smiled.
He loved the idea that she came to him with no panties in the hopes of
getting fucked. She was hot… for
him! That thrilled him! He slid a finger between her soft folds. She gasped.
“Jesus Christ, you are so wet.”
His cock twitched in his shorts.
He had to have her. If he walked
away from her at this moment, he would surely lose his mind. His mouth found hers again. And he kissed her deeply. Her hands raced down his chest to his shorts. She slid one hand down and inside his shorts
and freed him. “Is. That. What. You .
Want?” he asked between breaths and kisses.
“God, yes,” she cried.
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ABOUT JESSICA
I am a born and raised small town Ohio girl, who
moved to the Sunshine State after graduating from college. I graduated with a
bachelor's degree in English because I could not imagine doing anything else
but reading and writing. It is such a pleasure to be able to share all the
stories in my head!
In the journey of life, I also became a wife and a
mother of three children. So, life is always an adventure. But the love of
writing has never died.
My favorites:
I love to read and write... obviously! But I also enjoy all sports,
especially college football and the Ohio State Buckeyes! Go Steelers!
Go Rays! I LOVE to travel... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to travel. And I love
sharing my love to travel with my children. I love to drink Teavana teas! I
love a good glass of wine, especially if it comes from a bottle made by the
FOOLS wine club… yep, I’m a member of that!
I love hanging out with my
family and my friends! Big fan of music,
but love nothing better than putting on my jean shorts, tank top, cowboy boots
and hat and watching Tim McGraw belt it out!
I’m a sucker for a cowboy hat!
Favorite quote:
“If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies.”
Find Jessica Here:
Website: http://www.jessicajayneauthor.com
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/thejessicajayne/boards/
Twitter: @JessicaJayne13
Thanks for having me over, Tawania! :)
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