Title: Smokescreen
Stella Sullivan
Bright. Dedicated. Loyal.
The day I walked into his boardroom, I had no idea my life was about to change forever. It was supposed to be a simple proposal that would catapult my career. The chance to help Hurst & McCoy save one of their flailing business lines seemed simple enough. However, I never expected that one look at Maxwell McCoy would have me grasping for control. He’s demanding, charming, powerful; most of all he’s beautiful, inside and out. As hard as I fought against the attraction, he broke down my defenses. But he’s hiding things. Even when secrets, lies, and greed threaten everything I have worked so hard for, I couldn’t walk away. There’s no denying, the moment my eyes landed on Maxwell McCoy was the moment I became his.
Maxwell McCoy
Rich. Brilliant. Powerful.
People only see me as CEO of Hurst & McCoy. The ruthless businessman whose mere presence demands respect. People don’t know I chose to leave a life I loved in order to protect my father’s legacy and reputation. When my company’s future was threatened, I had no choice but to seek assistance. The day Stella Sullivan walked into my boardroom was the day my heart started beating again. One business proposal, from the topaz-eyed beauty, changed my life. She tried to deny our unyielding chemistry, but I wouldn’t. I should let her go, but I didn’t.
The smokescreen I created soon comes crashing down, forcing me to fight for everything I love.
Amazon Amazon CA Amazon UK Amazon AU
B&N smashwords Kobo iTunes
Overall Rating: 4.5 Rockin’ ★★★★☆
Some people use drama as a smokescreen to protect themselves from life…and let the evil actions of broken people block their view of the world and its endless possibilities! Stella Sullivan owns an up and coming small PR firm in Atlanta. She leads her company with a strong work ethic, determination to succeed and a reputation of integrity. The opportunity for Stella to take the lead on a project that would project her company to another level in the business world is too much for her not to go for. With her plan polished and her presentation ready, she walks into her meeting motivated to prove even though her company is small, it still has the best plan for the recovery of Hurst & McCoy’s failing reputation. What Stella had not expected was the powerful presence and appeal of CEO, Maxwell McCoy. From the moment their eyes meet Stella is trapped by everything that is Max and is unequivocally his!
Something is terribly wrong with his company and the indications are that it is coming from within. Since his father’s death and the assumption of his position as CEO of Hurst & McCoy, Maxwell McCoy has been fighting to right the wrongs inside his company and to find out who is behind the damage that has done. He needs a PR company to come in and help clean up the reputation of his company that is being threatened. Max did not expect the instant recognition of his other half when he attended the interview with Stella Sullivan. She was the one and he would be forever changed. But Maxwell has secrets that may keep his HEA from happening!
Surround by uncertainties and obscure antagonists it will be a fight to repair the damage done to his company while keeping Stella by his side. Someone wants to destroy his father’s legacy! Will Stella and Max find their answers in time?
Hero: Maxwell McCoy 4.5 stars
Heroine: Stella Sullivan 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Steam Level: 4.5 stars
Cliffhanger: No
Would I recommend this book: Yes! An unbelievably sexy male alpha and a beautiful, loyal woman find love while solving problems and dodging the bad guys! This book will not disappoint the reader that wants a sizzling read loaded with mystery and lots of action.
Would I recommend this author: Yes! I have yet to read a book by Ms. Sanders that does not have a well-defined plot with extremely hot characters. Cannot wait for her next book!
***Received an ARC of this book from the Author in exchange for an
honest review***
Stella groans lightly and rolls over. I’ve been watching her from my desk for half an hour, trying not to wake her. But as soon as she realizes my side of the bed is empty, she sits up dazed. Her head turns toward the bathroom and then turns to me.
“What are you doing?” she asks sleepily.
“Working a bit.”
“What time is it?”
“A little after seven.”
“Why the hell are you up? Do you ever sleep?” She falls back onto my bed and the sheets slip down her naked body.
I jump to my feet and make my way to her side of the bed in a second. “Yeah, I slept, then I worked out, showered, and decided to work until you woke up.”
“You worked out? Showered? What the hell is wrong with you? I thought we weren’t going anywhere this morning.”
She throws an arm over her eyes and I take the opportunity to kiss the skin up to her elbow, then pull her arm down so she has no choice but to look at me.
“I didn’t go anywhere. I have a home gym down the hall. I showered because I was gross, and we are staying here this morning. We have a meeting at ten, but until then, it’s us.”
“You have a home gym? Where?”
“Yeah, babe, there’s about two thousand square feet you’ve not seen yet. Two more rooms and a gym.”
“What?”
“Babe, you’ve only been here a few times, I haven’t had time to show you.”
“This is a whole lot of information for me this early, without coffee. Remember I’m not a morning person.”
“So you keep saying, but I love proving you wrong.” I kiss her softly and slide my hand under the sheets and down until it reaches her pelvic bone.
My fingertips run lightly back and forth from hipbone to hipbone until her breath catches. Every time I hear that small sound, I know she’s getting turned on. Then my hand slinks lower to her slick heat and I press one finger in, sliding her wetness back and forth. “You are the best morning person I know.”
“That’s because you give me orgasms before my coffee.”
Ahren spent her formative years living in an active volcano. There her family made collectible lava art. She studied rock collecting at the Sorbonne in France. There she met the love of her life-her pet pig Sybil. She returned to the states and started writing. She is happily married to a guy who used to live under a bridge and she met while pole-dancing. They have one amazing daughter.
Now, meet the real me. I grew up in the south and consider myself a true “Southerner”. Most of the special locations mentioned in my books are reflections of my favorite places. Living on the Florida coast, my family spends a lot time at the beach which is where I usually can be found with a book in my hand. I started writing my Surrender Series, in the spring of 2013 and have received incredible support from the Indie community. Throughout this year, I have been privileged to meet some amazing people that I am thankful to have in my life.
Join Ahren's Mailing List
a Rafflecopter giveaway
HOSTED BY:
No comments:
Post a Comment