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Deception & Obsession (Turbulent Desire Series vol.1 & vol.2): Turbulent Desire Series vol.1 & vol.2
Skylar Parker is young, sheltered, and utterly innocent. On vacation with her family in Italy, Sky expects nothing more than fun, sun and shopping, but a chance encounter with a gorgeous young Italian man changes her life forever. Handsome, strong and romantic, JC is everything a girl could want. But behind the charming accent and bad-boy image lies a dark and troubled soul. Sky could be the answer to his prayers, but JC's demons may be stronger than his love for her. Their paths cross again, Skylar is an aspiring model on the brink of international success. She has almost everything she could want: beauty, fame, fortune, and her two best friends. Jean Carlo DePandi, billionaire and playboy, has turned his family's humble Italian vineyards into Europe's most recognized brand of wine, but he too hides a troubled past. He has overcome poverty and loss, but remains haunted by memories of the innocent girl who slipped through his fingers four years ago. His need for control dominates his life, and he's not afraid to cross boundaries to get what he wants. He wants Skylar. Turbulent Desire Series is an erotic dark romance and it is intended for mature readers
212 pages, Paperback
First published January 9, 2015
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About the author
Ericka Santana
16 books41 followersDECEPTION vol.1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJHT7I0
DECEPTION vol.1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PJHT7I0
OBSESSION vol.2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUM5ODQ
OBSESSION vol.2
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PUM5ODQ
Author Bio:
By: Michelle L. Garcia
A petite, a pixie cut blonde (for now) dressed in jeans and a San Diego "Hard Rock Couture" t-shirt, Ericka Santana could pass as a teen on her way to the mall and not the thirty-five year old woman that has seen tough times. As I catch a glimpse of the small cross tattoo on her hand, Ericka tells us her story.
Ericka was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She was only a year old when her father died. His passing left her mother to assume the role of both parents. Her mother worked long, extensive hours to provide for her children. She was strict and demanded respect. She was both mother and father and often impatient with her children. Not understanding her mother's situation, Ericka grew to be afraid of her. But Ericka insists she had a happy childhood and isn't looking for sympathy.
When Ericka was nine years old, she found a firecracker. And as any curious and mischievous child would, Ericka found a way to light it. Thinking it was a sparkler, she held the firecracker right in front of her face. The firecracker exploded! The sound was so loud, she became dizzy. Afraid of what her mother might do to her as punishment, Ericka kept her own secret. The vibrating sounds of her footsteps sounded like canon booms in her head but she still kept her secret. She would stick her head out the window of the moving car; hear the wind whistle in one ear and not the other. But she still kept her secret. It was a year before she saw a doctor for her hearing problems. She was finally able to tell someone what had happened to her. The doctor discovered that her right eardrum had completely ruptured and her left one was severely damaged. Believing education would be easier to obtain for a slightly deaf girl in the U.S., her mother sent her to live with her sister. Ericka enrolled in public school and wore hearing aids throughout junior high. The hearing aids stopped working for her by the time Ericka completed the 10th grade. Feeling out of place and without any special needs support, she opted to drop out.
Ericka was eighteen when she became pregnant. Her passport had expired and rather than risk getting stuck in Mexico, Ericka decided to stay in Texas. She married her high school sweetheart, moved to Minnesota and had two more children. Life in Minnesota was difficult on a single income and the family hit hard times. After six years, she and her family moved back to South Texas.
We find ways of coping when life gets tough. Ericka chose to read books. She has accumulated over two thousand digital books and has read every one. It was through reading the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer that Ericka realized she wanted to write. She knew she had a knack for storytelling. Able to recount a story more than once and with the same precise detail, she started researching what she needed to do to become a writer. Eventually she began taking notes on the story she wanted to write. The plot and the characters started to flow.
Looking at Ericka, you would never know she is completely deaf or that she is reading your lips. Reading her writings, all in English, you would never know she only speaks Spanish. Ericka does not know sign language. She was never given the opportunity so she never learned. But none of this affects her spirit; it drives her dream.
Ericka currently works as a Sales Representative at Santana's Wigs & Hair Extensions. She is married to her high school sweetheart Alex and along with their three children, resides in Brownsville, Texas. She is currently working on the next volume of her series, Turbulent Desire Series, available early 2015.
DECEPTION vol.1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PJHT7I0
OBSESSION vol.2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUM5ODQ
OBSESSION vol.2
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PUM5ODQ
Author Bio:
By: Michelle L. Garcia
A petite, a pixie cut blonde (for now) dressed in jeans and a San Diego "Hard Rock Couture" t-shirt, Ericka Santana could pass as a teen on her way to the mall and not the thirty-five year old woman that has seen tough times. As I catch a glimpse of the small cross tattoo on her hand, Ericka tells us her story.
Ericka was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She was only a year old when her father died. His passing left her mother to assume the role of both parents. Her mother worked long, extensive hours to provide for her children. She was strict and demanded respect. She was both mother and father and often impatient with her children. Not understanding her mother's situation, Ericka grew to be afraid of her. But Ericka insists she had a happy childhood and isn't looking for sympathy.
When Ericka was nine years old, she found a firecracker. And as any curious and mischievous child would, Ericka found a way to light it. Thinking it was a sparkler, she held the firecracker right in front of her face. The firecracker exploded! The sound was so loud, she became dizzy. Afraid of what her mother might do to her as punishment, Ericka kept her own secret. The vibrating sounds of her footsteps sounded like canon booms in her head but she still kept her secret. She would stick her head out the window of the moving car; hear the wind whistle in one ear and not the other. But she still kept her secret. It was a year before she saw a doctor for her hearing problems. She was finally able to tell someone what had happened to her. The doctor discovered that her right eardrum had completely ruptured and her left one was severely damaged. Believing education would be easier to obtain for a slightly deaf girl in the U.S., her mother sent her to live with her sister. Ericka enrolled in public school and wore hearing aids throughout junior high. The hearing aids stopped working for her by the time Ericka completed the 10th grade. Feeling out of place and without any special needs support, she opted to drop out.
Ericka was eighteen when she became pregnant. Her passport had expired and rather than risk getting stuck in Mexico, Ericka decided to stay in Texas. She married her high school sweetheart, moved to Minnesota and had two more children. Life in Minnesota was difficult on a single income and the family hit hard times. After six years, she and her family moved back to South Texas.
We find ways of coping when life gets tough. Ericka chose to read books. She has accumulated over two thousand digital books and has read every one. It was through reading the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer that Ericka realized she wanted to write. She knew she had a knack for storytelling. Able to recount a story more than once and with the same precise detail, she started researching what she needed to do to become a writer. Eventually she began taking notes on the story she wanted to write. The plot and the characters started to flow.
Looking at Ericka, you would never know she is completely deaf or that she is reading your lips. Reading her writings, all in English, you would never know she only speaks Spanish. Ericka does not know sign language. She was never given the opportunity so she never learned. But none of this affects her spirit; it drives her dream.
Ericka currently works as a Sales Representative at Santana's Wigs & Hair Extensions. She is married to her high school sweetheart Alex and along with their three children, resides in Brownsville, Texas. She is currently working on the next volume of her series, Turbulent Desire Series, available early 2015.
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February 15, 2015
OMG Absolutely entertaining and enjoyable. I hung on to every word of this book it had great visualization and the scenes were amazing. Sky JC are great characters and as you read this you become them and can imagine everything they feel and go through. The relationship between the two of them is complicated but exciting. In book one Sky is very naive and in Book 2 she grows but yet she is still that young naive girl she was when she met JC in Italy. She learns they have something in common with the help of her friend Madi that explains JC's behavior in Italy in Book 1. I can not wait to read Book 3 because Ericka left us with a bit of a surprise at the end. A recommended read for those who love Adult Reads
January 15, 2015
Deception Book 1 - At the beginning you meet JC and get a little glimpse into his life. He is a handsome young Italian boy who goes thru a crisis.
Skylar is just turning 18 and her mother and mother's boyfriend are taking her and her BFF Madi to Italy for her birthday. Sky's mother is very protective and when she meets JC he blows her away with his looks - his eyes and his smile.
Obsession - Book 2 - It is now 4 years later and Skylar is now a top fashion model living in New York with her best friend Madi and their other roommate Kyeren. Sky lost her mom 4 years ago and still feels guilty about not knowing that her mom was sick. While on a runway show in Paris she sees JC again and all those feelings come back. Jc is now a billionaire and is known as Jean Carlo DePandi and a playboy.
This is definitely a must read to find out what happens between the two of them. Would definitely recommend to all as a must read. Congrats Ericka Santana on another great book
Skylar is just turning 18 and her mother and mother's boyfriend are taking her and her BFF Madi to Italy for her birthday. Sky's mother is very protective and when she meets JC he blows her away with his looks - his eyes and his smile.
Obsession - Book 2 - It is now 4 years later and Skylar is now a top fashion model living in New York with her best friend Madi and their other roommate Kyeren. Sky lost her mom 4 years ago and still feels guilty about not knowing that her mom was sick. While on a runway show in Paris she sees JC again and all those feelings come back. Jc is now a billionaire and is known as Jean Carlo DePandi and a playboy.
This is definitely a must read to find out what happens between the two of them. Would definitely recommend to all as a must read. Congrats Ericka Santana on another great book
January 20, 2015
Obsession (Turbulant Desire Series Vol. 2)
I received a copy of this book as a gift from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. I am so glad that I was able to continue this amazing story! This book picks up 4 years after the world-wind romance of JC & Sky. It has even more heat and passion than book one. This book also has a bit of mystery that leaves you wondering what is really going on and what is going to happen next!!
Ericka Santana has told an AMAZING story that has left me needing more!!! There is something about JC that makes me want to slap him and love him at the same time!! Well done Ms. Santana!!
I received a copy of this book as a gift from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. I am so glad that I was able to continue this amazing story! This book picks up 4 years after the world-wind romance of JC & Sky. It has even more heat and passion than book one. This book also has a bit of mystery that leaves you wondering what is really going on and what is going to happen next!!
Ericka Santana has told an AMAZING story that has left me needing more!!! There is something about JC that makes me want to slap him and love him at the same time!! Well done Ms. Santana!!
January 20, 2015
Read the first book and was waiting for the next one and it was everything I hoped and more. Had a good feeling that the growing up factor would make it even better than the first and with enough twists to keep you on the edge and now I can't wait for the next one to see where this is all going. I really wouldn't mind some JC time myself! Hot Italian with the accent and all yummy!!
Once again great job Ericka! If you haven't already read it hop to it and start with the first book you won't be disappointed!!
Once again great job Ericka! If you haven't already read it hop to it and start with the first book you won't be disappointed!!
April 12, 2015
I liked this book. Took me a while to get into it and it was hot and cold. Some parts I couldn't help but roll my eyes and shake my head, others parts however sucked me right in and made me read for hours. This book has 'something' that pulls you in and urges you to keep reading and wanting to know what will happen next. I like the writingstyle and the easy-read; for someone who's native language is not English this is a big + ! Am very curious for the next book.
July 3, 2015
Great book after bfashion of Fifty Shades of Grey. Got into from first page and didnt put down til finished. Left me hanging at end so I will be reading following books on this story.Have noticed many authors coping Fifty Shades, but vary enough to still be be interesting. Took months for Goodreads to insure I got this book and was worth the wait.
February 23, 2015
Wow another great book by Ericka Santana. So look forward to more of her books
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