Jake is determined to keep Addy close and make her his.
But Addy has other plans...
But Addy has other plans...
RESCUED BY LOVE
The Ryders Book Four
Melissa Foster
Released Jan 11, 2017
World Literary Press
Addison Dahl is excited to return to Elpitha Island for her best friend Gabriella’s wedding. A weekend of sun and fun is just what she needs before setting out on her newest adventure—roughing it in the wilderness. Addison is tough, she’s independent, and she doesn’t “do” feelings toward men. But lately her friend—and Gabriella’s brother-in-law—sinfully sexy and ornery-as-hell Jake Ryder has been the star of her late-night fantasies, and she can’t get him out of her mind. It doesn’t help that the chemistry between them is scorching hot. With any luck, a few days in the wilderness will snap that craziness out of her head.
As a top search and rescue professional, Jake Ryder spends his days saving those in need and his nights in the arms of willing women who offer nothing more than a few hours of sexual enjoyment. But there’s only one woman he wants, and he’s spent the last several months trying to get beautiful, smart, and sassy Addison to give him one sinful night. He’s sure one night will lead to more.
The night of the wedding the heat between Jake and Addy ignites, and they’re powerless to resist their explosive passion. Wild kisses, sensual touches, and heartfelt conversations brings them closer together, and when the weekend ends, Jake is determined to keep Addy close and make her his. But Addy has other plans...
Excerpt
The spicy scent of Jake’s cologne
overrode the aroma of grilled meats and casseroles Gabriella’s relatives had
spent all day preparing. Jake rested his elbow on the bar beside her, brushing
his muscular forearm against hers and sending ripples of awareness to her core.
Who was she kidding? There was no
distracting herself from the biggest distraction of them all.
“I think there are still a few
guys you haven’t danced with yet.”
Of course Jake would go straight
to pushing her buttons.
“I’ll have to take care of that,
won’t I? Gab’s brother, Niko, is looking awfully hot tonight.” Niko was the
epitome of a Greek heartthrob. Tall, dark, handsome, and as touchy-feely as the
rest of Gabriella’s warm and loving family. He was also a shameless flirt.
Jake ground his teeth together,
nearly paralyzing her with a blistering stare.
“I haven’t seen you dance all
night. What’s the matter? Not into sexy island girls? Because I’m pretty sure
that guy over there by the tree bats for the other team.” She enjoyed taunting
the lion, even if she didn’t want to get too close. Her pulse beat wildly, and
her fingers ached to grab him by the collar of his dress shirt and yank him
down for what she knew would be an incredibly hot kiss. She tried to keep from
dropping her eyes lower, but she was no match for the enticing ever-present
bulge beneath his zipper. The one that became even more prominent when they
were near. And damn, she liked knowing she had that effect on him.
He leaned in close, his warm
breath coasting over her cheek. “I’m not into dancing, but if you keep looking
at me like that you might find yourself getting up close and personal with more
than you can handle.”
She lifted her eyes to his, which
had gone coal black, and she swallowed hard against the lust threatening to
pour out her mouth. Addy was used to controlling every interaction and reveled
in holding her own and taking what she wanted where men were concerned. Or at
least she always had, until the King of Hotness standing next to her came into
the picture. Jake definitely threw her off her game. Lately, when they were
together, she caught herself wondering if what she was experiencing were actual
emotions rather than impulses. That was one thing that had kept her from taking
their flirting to the next level. His relationship to her best friend was the
other. But boy did she want to cross that line. It had been way too long since
she had been with a man, thanks to Jake. Every time she came close
to satisfying the urge to feel the weight of a man pressing down on her and get
lost in the throes of passion, goddamn Jake swam into her mind, stealing her
focus and killing the moment. Her fantasy had become her own
personal cockblocker.
In an effort to reclaim the upper
hand and prove he did not rattle her, she dragged her eyes
over his chest again and said, “I have yet to meet a man who comes close to
being what I can handle, much less more.”
The edge of his lips twitched as
if they might quirk up, but he clenched his jaw, making the muscles beneath his
dark scruff jump. He shifted his eyes away just as Niko headed toward them with
a warm and inviting smile, making those jaw muscles work double time.
Niko nodded at Jake and offered
his hand to Addy. “What kind of brother would I be if I didn’t dance with my
sister’s beautiful best friend? Care to join me?”
“I’d love to.” Addy reached for
his hand, taking pleasure in the tension rolling off of the man who had yet to
ask her for a single dance but had no trouble inviting her into his bed.
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA
Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and
heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance, and women's fiction with
emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the
last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, perfect beach
reads, and always family oriented.
Thank You for Featuring Rescued By Love today. -Brandy, Tasty Book Tours
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