She's in love with him.
He's trying not to love her.
One night changes everything.
One night changes everything.
Aston Banks never meant to get close to Megan Harper – not even
for that one night. Haunted by a childhood he refuses to face, he knew she
could break through every wall he’d ever built and tear them down without even
realising she was doing it.
Betraying Braden by starting a relationship with Aston wasn’t on
Megan’s to-do list, but the second she sees a glimpse of someone other than the
arrogant ass she’s come to know, she can’t walk away.
Aston’s childhood is worse than Megan ever guessed, but as he
tries and fails to push her away, it’s clear her love is stronger than the
demons that cling to him every day. And now, because of it, he finally has to
deal with what he’s buried deep down.
What he doesn’t want to face. What he’s fought against for so
long.
And they have to do it all without Braden finding out.
Keeping a relationship secret has never been harder.
**This book can be read as a standalone novel, but reading The
Love Game (The Game, #1) beforehand is advised.)
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EXCERPT: Disclaimer: This is from the unedited
version of the book, and is therefore subject to change or removal before
publication.
MEGAN
“If
you’re trying to hide, babe, then you’re failing. I can see you.” Aston’s words
crawl over me in a smooth caress, making my throat dry up and my blood boil
simultaneously.
“Why
would I be hiding?” I sit up and look forward, determined not to meet his eyes.
He
shrugs a shoulder carelessly, twirling a pen between his fingers. I catch his
every movement from the corner of my eye. His eyes are burning into the side of
my head - they’re begging me to turn, begging me to look.
“Because
you want me so badly you can’t bear to see me,” he says in a dramatic tone with
a touch of arrogance.
My
back straightens. “Clearly someone has been feeding your ego again,” I reply
dryly. “Because I don’t remember ever telling you I want you.”
His
bicep brushes mine as he leans forward. “Is that so?” he asks, his voice low
and barely perceptible.
I
fight the urge to drop my eyes to the desk. “Damn right it is.”
A
fingertip trails down the back of my arm, the tingling feeling making me fight
against a shiver.
“I
think you’re wrong,” he whispers. “Because I’m pretty sure you said you wanted
me on Saturday night – right before you dug those nails of yours into my back
and wrapped your pretty little legs around my waist.”
My
head snaps round to him, and our faces are inches apart. His lips are curled in
a slightly smug smile, and I hate the fact that’s where my eyes fell first. I
drag them away from his mouth and across the sharp planes of his face until
they meet his smoky eyes.
I
remember why I didn’t want to look at him. His eyes have the power to entrance
me and to break me. Right now it’s the former – the silvery hint at the edge of
his iris pulling me in and holding me captive. I remember why, from the first
touch of his lips against mine on Saturday night, nothing could have stopped us
happening.
By day, New York Times
and USA Today bestselling New Adult
author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year
old and growing bump, due September 2013. By night, she drops the cape, pours a
glass of juice and writes books.
She likes to write about magic, kisses and
whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a
must. As are hot guys.
Emma is currently working too many books to even count -
including Playing for Keeps, the companion book to New York Times and USA Today
bestselling novel, The Love Game. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves
doing the dishes, but that seems to when all the ideas come to life.
Find Emma online at:
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Twitter: @EmmaHartAuthor
