Playing with Fire

by Aleena Stark

Gillian fantasizes about her sexy, reclusive neighbor who broadcasts indifference toward her at every turn. When she investigates a strange noise coming from his home in the middle of the night she learns more about the muscle-bound man than he wants anyone to know. Will she ever be able to return to her quiet life, after what she finds in his basement? Damian shuns contact with people keeping everyone at arm's length, especially the hot little neighbor he desperately wants to ravish. Few in the world can relate to the type of anguish that haunts him every night. Can he overcome his horrible past, or will his darkest fears keep him secluded forever? Damian watches her drink, keenly aware of the drops escaping her lips running down her neck. He craves licking those drops away, swooping lower ripping out the buttons of her nearly transparent white, short-sleeve shirt, and revealing the tight pink ******* he has not been able to get out of his head since their encounter on his couch. Gillian places the water on the ice chest and reveals her bikini clad body as if reading Damian's mind. Feeling like prey under his scrutiny, excitement rushes though Gillian. Hoping that his predator instinct will compel him to chase her, she challenges him, "Beat you to the water," calling over her shoulder already rushing toward the water...

59 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 12, 2014

About the author

I spend most of my days cuddled up with a good book, or creating my own heartwarming, spicy romances. With a vivid imagination, and penchant for creating sizzling stories filled with strong, insufferable men and women who turn their worlds upside down, I pour all my emotions into everything I write. My books combine heartfelt, endless love with scandalous, steamy eroticism that will leave you panting for more.

Please, look for more steamy romance to come soon!

Reviews

[Aղցela W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really good short quick read. Damian McDermott is a marine who served several tours of duty in Afghanistan and has been home for three years. He's quietly suffering with PTSD and avoids relationships even though he's attracted to his next door neighbor, Gillian. One night Gillian is on her back porch enjoying some fresh air and hears noises coming from Damian's basement. She's already intrigued by Damian's brooding good looks and fit body so she'll take any excuse to peek in his window to make sure nothing's amiss. Damien could be very loving yet exasperating at the same time. Gillian was wonderful with how she handled whatever Damien threw at her. Damian and Gillian are great together and their chemistry and connection is amazing! The scenes are very hot and steamy and I could not put this book down. This was my first time reading this author and I am looking forward to reading more of her work.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one VERY HOT story. I was on the eve of my seat with this couple. Damien could be very loving yet exasperating at the same time. Gillian was wonderful with how she handled whatever Damien threw at her. The romance was ver hot a and stemy. Loved when they are together and let their defenses down. Can't wait to read more by this author.