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After learning heโ€™s a descendant of a long line of powerful witches, heโ€™s eager for guidance on his expanding powers. Pairing up with the fiery witch in charge of the local coven was a logical decision. What he didnโ€™t expect was for her presence to awaken more than his oracle powers.

Serena Bishop stopped trusting men years ago. Needing to fill the vacant oracle position in her coven, she offered to help Ethan for purely selfish reasons. Except, the attractive and intelligent man managed to weave a spell around her stone-cold heart when she wasnโ€™t watching.

Visions of impending danger for the sexy high priestess haunt Ethan.

Can they eliminate the threat, or will he lose another woman he loves?

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๐‘ช๐’–๐’“๐’”๐’†๐’… ๐‘บ๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’• by AJ Renee

Series: Broderick Coven #2

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release: January 26, 2021

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๐‘ฌ๐’—๐’†๐’“๐’š๐’•๐’‰๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ฌ๐’•๐’‰๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ฉ๐’“๐’๐’…๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’„๐’Œ ๐’ƒ๐’†๐’๐’Š๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’… ๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’๐’–๐’• ๐’‰๐’Š๐’” ๐’‡๐’‚๐’Ž๐’Š๐’๐’š ๐’‰๐’Š๐’”๐’•๐’๐’“๐’š ๐’˜๐’‚๐’” ๐’‚ ๐’๐’Š๐’†.

After learning heโ€™s a descendant of a long line of powerful witches, heโ€™s eager for guidance on his expanding powers. Pairing up with the fiery witch in charge of the local coven was a logical decision. What he didnโ€™t expect was for her presence to awaken more than his oracle powers.

Serena Bishop stopped trusting men years ago. Needing to fill the vacant oracle position in her coven, she offered to help Ethan for purely selfish reasons. Except, the attractive and intelligent man managed to weave a spell around her stone-cold heart when she wasnโ€™t watching.

Visions of impending danger for the sexy high priestess haunt Ethan.

Can they eliminate the threat, or will he lose another woman he loves?

CURSED LOVE (Broderick Coven #1) by AJ Renee

Genre: Paranormal Romance

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Brandy had no reason to believe in any of them, until things started getting weird after her birthday. 

Her powers surprise her, sending her life into a tailspin and painting a glowing target on her back. Every day, she crosses the path of the next unexpected thing, and thereโ€™s a handsome yet annoying stranger that has the information she doesnโ€™t know she needs. 

Sheโ€™s questioning everything sheโ€™s been raised to believe, but sheโ€™s running out of time. 

Can a secret family legacy help her hone her magic before itโ€™s too late? Or will she join the other fallen witches and their curse? 

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Cursed Love: Chapter 1

Chapter 1

โ€œDid Greg forget her birthday?โ€

โ€œI hope not. If he did, Juniorโ€™s going to kick his ass, and I donโ€™t feel like bailing anyone out of jail.โ€

โ€œShe deserves so much moreโ€ฆโ€

Brandy heard their whispered voices and unlocked her phone, again, to see if sheโ€™d missed any messages. Anger replaced the sadness and frustration she felt when she only found a notification for coupons.

It was her twenty-first birthday, and her boyfriend, Greg, hadnโ€™t shown up to her party. Sure, a few of her brothers couldnโ€™t make it tonight, but they had good excuses. Ethan and Edward were out of town on business, and Carter had left early after receiving an emergency call about one of his patients.

โ€œHey, you okay?โ€ Andrea, her best friend and sister-in-law, asked.

Brandy shrugged and tipped back the latest shot placed in front of her. There wasnโ€™t much left to say. Her boyfriend of three years, whom she lived with, had forgotten her birthday and the traditional family dinner. Now, everyone kept looking down the table at her with either pity, anger, or both.

โ€œThanks,โ€ she told the waiter when he refilled her water.

Brandy raised her fingers to her temple as her eyes fluttered closed. Her head swam with emotions, and the skin on her hands tingled. She feltโ€ฆ odd. Sheโ€™d drunk alcohol before, albeit illegally, but the strange sensations in her head and belly were unlike anything sheโ€™d experienced before.

โ€œToast!โ€ her brother Max yelled. Brandy followed his voice and spotted Junior, their older brother, standing to Maxโ€™s left.

โ€œBratโ€ฆ um, I mean Brandy. Weโ€™re proud to call you our baby sister.โ€ Junior cleared his throat and her eyes watered, guessing what would come next. โ€œMom and Dad would be proud of the young woman youโ€™ve become.โ€

Glancing around, Brandy noticed the damp eyes of the people she loved. Itโ€™d been a few months since they lost their dad and twenty-one years since their mom. Her mom died giving birth to Brandyโ€”her seventh child and only girl. It seemed finally getting her daughter had been both a blessing and a curse.

โ€œI know being the only girl in our family hasnโ€™t always been easy. Your dating life has suffered. Although, it seems weโ€™ve been slacking with keeping Greg in line.โ€

โ€œJunior!โ€ his wife, Debbie, called out as she slapped him in the gut.

โ€œOw!โ€ he said and narrowed his eyes. โ€œIโ€™m speaking the truth!โ€

โ€œWhere is that douche anyway? Itโ€™s her birthday!โ€ Max said, and Brandy flushed with embarrassment.

Brandy bit her tongue. She was tired of defending Greg, and she didnโ€™t know where he was. Lifting the ice-cold water, she brought it to her lips and chugged, hoping it would calm her and neutralize the effects of the alcohol.

Junior pushed his chair back and walked over to her. He cupped her shoulder. โ€œDad always said twenty-one was a magical beginning. Bran, we love you and canโ€™t wait to see what this next year has in store for you. May you grow and find a little magic in your life.โ€

She stood and hugged him as her family cheered in the background. โ€œThanks, Junior.โ€

Juniorโ€™s warm embrace soothed her. โ€œIf you need us to take care of Greg, you only have to say the word,โ€ he whispered before pulling back and meeting her eyes.

Brandy smiled. โ€œLove you too,โ€ she whispered. They all meant well, even if they drove her crazy at times.

Determined to enjoy the time with her family, Brandy pushed Greg to the far recesses of her mind. As theyโ€™d all gotten older, itโ€™d become harder and harder to get together. They usually tried to make time for one family dinner a week, if not every two weeks. These moments were special to them, and she refused to let Greg and their problems ruin it.

***

Brandy had switched to water after her last shot, but even now, as she walked the last couple blocks home, her body was abuzz. Alcohol had never affected her this way.

An electric current ran along her skin, each cell in her body awake and eager. For what, she hadnโ€™t the foggiest idea. It was the strangest thing she had ever experienced, and it was beginning to freak her out.

Reaching the last block home, she jumped when a loud noise rumbled from the darkened alley-like road. A low, menacing growl sounded, spiking her heart rate, but she was too chickenshit to look in the direction it had come from. Her heart pounded fervently against her breastbone, and her breaths came in short pants.

Picking up her pace, she dug inside her purse. Helmond, Connecticut, wasnโ€™t known for its high crime, but crimes did occasionally happen. Grabbing her keys, her fingers wrapped firmly into place around the small mace canister hanging off one ring. The mace was a gift from Junior when sheโ€™d moved out of the house, something to keep her safe when she was alone. She also had brass knuckles and a small club in her dresser. With her heart pounding against her ribs, she wished she would have tossed them into her purse. If she made it home safely, it would be one of the first things she did after changing her underwear.

Hurrying toward her apartment, every sound rang out like a cannon. She sucked in a breath, hoping to calm the tremors, and was relieved at the sight of the building. Inhaling deeply, Brandy snuck a peek over her shoulder and was relieved to find herself alone, the growling from a moment ago only a memory. She scanned the area ahead and spotted a shadow lurking across the street. Her gut clenched as fear clawed its way up her throat.

Her gaze swept over the area again, but she didnโ€™t see another soul or the strange shadow. The hairs on the back of her neck refused to lie down, and her stomach clenched with alarm. The door to the building silently screamed โ€œsafety.โ€ Fear and an indescribable stench made her speed up to a light jog. She cursed her decision to wear high heels and prayed she didnโ€™t twist her ankle in the process of fleeing whatever the hell was watching her from afar and shrouded in darkness.

Reaching the door, she shot out her hand and attempted to swipe her access card. She missed twice, the tremors in her hands making it difficult to fit the card in the slot. She peered over her shoulder and sucked in a breath before trying again. The moment the green light lit up, she twisted the handle.

โ€œOuch!โ€ she cried when a spark of electricity shocked her at the contact. Ignoring the sting, she hurried inside and pulled the door closed for added measure.

Brandy searched the dimly lit road from the safety of the building. Unease crawled over her skin at the warning of nearby danger. She could feel someone watching her, but they werenโ€™t anywhere she could see them. In her gut, she knew they were there, hiding in the shadows.

Once she was thoroughly creeped out, she hurried down the hall. Every little noise made her jump and twirl around, but she only found herself alone. Short, shaky breaths slipped from her lips as her feet protested each step.

Following the curve of the hall, she exhaled loudly at the sight of the metal elevator doors. Brandy stabbed her thumb against the up arrow. โ€œCome on, come on,โ€ she chanted. When the doors slid open, she was relieved to find it empty and slipped inside. She turned on her heels, shot out her index finger, and repeatedly pressed the seven on the panel until the doors shut.

โ€œWhat the hell?โ€ she muttered and paced the small box as it groaned on the ascent. Whatever had happened outside rattled her to the core. In the almost three years sheโ€™d lived in the apartment complex, she had never experienced anything to make her fear for her safety.

The elevator chimed a second before the doors opened to let her out onto her floor. She stared down the corridor, thankful to find it empty. Rushing to her apartment, she looked up and down the hall before letting herself inside.

โ€œGreg?โ€ she called out. โ€œYou home?โ€ When silence greeted her, she wanted to scream.

After kicking off her heels, she walked across the plush carpet to her room. The soft fabric fit the curves of her tired and aching feet. Her reflection in the large window of her master bedroom made her pauseโ€”a sight sheโ€™d seen numerous times and yet tonight, the woman reflecting back lookedโ€ฆ different.

โ€œGet it together, Brandy,โ€ she told herself and padded to the curtains.

Searching the street below, she noticed everything looked like any other night. A howling in the distance caused the neighborhood dogs to respond. The eerie sound reminded her of the growling in the alley.

A shiver ran down her spine, and she snapped her curtains together. She turned her back to the floor-to-ceiling fabric, then undressed and slipped on her robe. Stressed and cold, she turned the showerโ€™s faucet to hot before searching the kitchen for a water bottle. Her fingers still tingled from the spark earlier, and her head pulsed with pain all around. Brandy hoped the water, a hot shower, and a good nightโ€™s sleep would alleviate whatever ailed her body. Once she was rested, she would find a logical explanation for it all.

T-minus 3 days!

โ€œ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ฐ๐“ฒ๐“ฌ? ๐“˜ ๐“ญ๐“ธ๐“ทโ€™๐“ฝ ๐“ฑ๐“ช๐“ฟ๐“ฎ ๐“ถ๐“ช๐“ฐ๐“ฒ๐“ฌ. ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ฐ๐“ฒ๐“ฌ ๐“ญ๐“ธ๐“ฎ๐“ผ๐“ทโ€™๐“ฝ ๐“ฎ๐”๐“ฒ๐“ผ๐“ฝ.โ€

๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐‹๐จ๐ฏ๐ž by AJ Renee

Series: Broderick Coven #1

Genre: Paranormal Romance

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Brandy had no reason to believe in any of them, until things started getting weird after her birthday.

Her powers surprise her, sending her life into a tailspin and painting a glowing target on her back. Every day, she crosses the path of the next unexpected thing, and thereโ€™s a handsome yet annoying stranger that has the information she doesnโ€™t know she needs.

Sheโ€™s questioning everything sheโ€™s been raised to believe, but sheโ€™s running out of time.

Can a secret family legacy help her hone her magic before itโ€™s too late? Or will she join the other fallen witches and their curse?

Coming soon…

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Cursed Love by AJ Renee is releasing on October 27th!

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DEMONS. WITCHES. CURSES.

Brandy had no reason to believe in any of them, until things started getting weird after her birthday.

Her powers surprise her, sending her life into a tailspin and painting a glowing target on her back. Every day, she crosses the path of the next unexpected thing, and thereโ€™s a handsome yet annoying stranger that has the information she doesnโ€™t know she needs.

Sheโ€™s questioning everything sheโ€™s been raised to believe, but sheโ€™s running out of time.

Can a secret family legacy help her hone her magic before itโ€™s too late? Or will she join the other fallen witches and their curse?

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/GRajr

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MEET THE AUTHOR:
AJ Renee is the author behind the St. Fleur series, Beauty Unmasked, Winter’s Surprise, Surviving Paris, and Finding Love at the Falls…. She’s a military wife and mother to three young girls. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Masters of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology while working at the library.
She loves to write steamy romance with suspense and a happily ever after. When she isn’t writing or interacting with her readers, you can find her spending time with her family or reading. AJ enjoys traveling, researching family history, and all things New Orleans.
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โ€œ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ฐ๐“ฒ๐“ฌ? ๐“˜ ๐“ญ๐“ธ๐“ทโ€™๐“ฝ ๐“ฑ๐“ช๐“ฟ๐“ฎ ๐“ถ๐“ช๐“ฐ๐“ฒ๐“ฌ. ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ฐ๐“ฒ๐“ฌ ๐“ญ๐“ธ๐“ฎ๐“ผ๐“ทโ€™๐“ฝ ๐“ฎ๐”๐“ฒ๐“ผ๐“ฝ.โ€

๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐‹๐จ๐ฏ๐ž by AJ Renee

Series: Broderick Coven #1

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: October 27, 2020

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๐ƒ๐„๐Œ๐Ž๐๐’. ๐–๐ˆ๐“๐‚๐‡๐„๐’. ๐‚๐”๐‘๐’๐„๐’.

Brandy had no reason to believe in any of them, until things started getting weird after her birthday.

Her powers surprise her, sending her life into a tailspin and painting a glowing target on her back. Every day, she crosses the path of the next unexpected thing, and thereโ€™s a handsome yet annoying stranger that has the information she doesnโ€™t know she needs.

Sheโ€™s questioning everything sheโ€™s been raised to believe, but sheโ€™s running out of time.

Can a secret family legacy help her hone her magic before itโ€™s too late? Or will she join the other fallen witches and their curse?

Happy Anniversary to me!

Four years ago, I published my first novel, Widower’s Aura. Releasing a story you love and are proud of for others to enjoy and critique is incredibly TERRIFYING! Thankfully, my hard work paid off and readers have enjoyed Sofia and Noah’s story and the others to follow.

In celebration, I’ve lowered the price to all SIX St. Fleur novels!

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Head over to your favorite retailer and grab your copies today!

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Thank you for the last four years! There’s no way I could have done it without any of you!

Happy Reading!

-AJ

 

Coming Soon…

I’ve been working diligently this last year to produce a paranormal romance series. If you follow me on social media I’m sure by now you’ve seen me mention the Broderick Coven Series. I’m really excited for everyone to meet these characters.

The official edits are under way and, as long as nothing changes, I’d like you to add the following dates to your calendar.

Cursed Love: October 27, 2020
Cursed Sight: January 26, 2021
Cursed Whispers: April 27, 2021
Cursed Touch: July 27, 2021
Cursed Luck: October 26, 2021
As of today, you can add Cursed Love to your Goodreads TBR! Stay tuned for more information on this series!
Happy Reading!
~ AJ

Take Two Anthology

Did you see? Take Two went live this past weekend! I’m super excited about this anthology of second chance romances. All the proceeds go to Thistle Farms in Nashville, TN.

Grab your copy today!!!

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Title: Take Two: A Collection of Second Chance Stories
Writers On The River Charity Anthology
Genre:
Second Chance Romance
Release Date: July 18, 2020
Cover Designer:J M Walker with Just Write. Creation and Services.
Image Donated By: Eric McKinney of 6:12 Photography
Model: Jon Salvador
Hosted by:
Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

A huge thank you to Eric McKinney, Jon Salvador, and JM Walker!
The image was donated by Eric McKinney of 6:12 Photography.

Take Two: A Collection of Second Chance Stories
Take Two: A Collection of Second Chance Stories is an anthology of from the authors of Writers on the River. Love and life get another chance in these tales that will warm your heart and make you fall in love again.
The proceeds of this anthology will go to Thistle Farms, a non-profit organization located in Nashville, Tennessee that helps women survivors of violence, sex trafficking, prostitutionโ€ฆ

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The single life had been treating Hazel Rivera better than sheโ€™d anticipated. With no one to report to, she did as she pleased, which included if and when sheโ€™d have a man in her bed. She felt no shame in satisfying her own needs, but when toy-play goes wrong, she earns herself a visit to the emergency room.
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Nurse. Mom. Daughter. Natalia Kruze wore many hats, but mom was the role she was most proud of. As a single mom, she couldnโ€™t be everywhere at once, but she had been blessed with a patient son and helpful parents. Dating wasnโ€™t high on the priority list, so it was safe to say it had been years since sheโ€™d experienced any kind of electrifying spark from a man.

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Chapter One

Natalia

โ€œJeremy!โ€ I yell and stare at the pile of clothes next to the hamper.

โ€œWhat?โ€

My eyes narrow on my sonโ€™s beautiful face, and I remind myself how much I adore him. โ€œExcuse me?โ€

โ€œYes, maโ€™am?โ€

I nod. โ€œWere you working on your basketball skills and failed?โ€

Jeremy looks from me to the pile Iโ€™m still pointing at. โ€œOh.โ€

I exhale with exasperation. โ€œLook, honey, we need to work like a team. Please clean up. I need to get you to school so I can start my shift. Donโ€™t forget I wonโ€™t make it to todayโ€™s game. Iโ€™ll be home right after, so grab a ride with Mrs. Sanders if Grandma and Pops arenโ€™t there.โ€

After kissing his temple, seeing as I can no longer reach the top of his head, I rush to plate the breakfast I threw together for us. This is my life. It may not have turned out like I dreamed, but I wouldnโ€™t trade Jeremy in for the world.

I was a young mother at twenty-oneโ€”not quite a teen pregnancy but still hard. Jeremyโ€™s father decided rather quickly fatherhood wasnโ€™t for him and left us the moment two lines appeared. Thankfully, my parents stepped in and helped us. I managed to finish my Bachelor of Science in nursing with their assistance. I canโ€™t count the number of times I showed up to class with spit-up on me. Iโ€™m sure if they swabbed my clothes in one of my labs, they would have found all sorts of new-mother fun.

After fourteen years of doing the parenting gig on my own, I can safely say itโ€™s still a challenge. Dating is rare, and my parents are still around to help. I donโ€™t ask for a lot of help now that Jeremy is older, but they still have us visit often.

Jeremy runs into the kitchen, backpack in hand, and picks up the fork on his plate. In a matter of moments, the plate is devoid of the eggs and toast I put on it. My kid looks up at me and to the stove, looking for the pan I already put in the dishwasher. โ€œNo more?โ€

โ€œGrab a banana. We gotta go,โ€ I tell him and toss my wallet into a small bag.

He grunts and carries his plate straight to the dishwasher without rinsing it. I sigh but donโ€™t say a word. Over the years Iโ€™ve become better at picking my battles, and this isnโ€™t one.

When we get to his school, we exchange โ€œI love yous,โ€ and I pat his thigh good-bye. When he leans over and hugs me, I smile. Squeezing him, I enjoy the rare treat of a teenage hug at school.

โ€œBye, honey.โ€

โ€œBye, Mom.โ€

My next stop, after watching him walk up the steps, is coffee. Thursday mornings are my designated java pick-up days. I rattle off four different orders and drive the last few blocks to work once I have them.

โ€œThank God!โ€ Jenna cries and plucks her order from the carrier.

โ€œOne of those mornings?โ€ I ask and set the rest on a table.

โ€œOne word. Puberty.โ€ Jenna drinks a healthy gulp of joe.

I nod and lock up my things. โ€œGotcha. Iโ€™ll be missing yet another of Jeremyโ€™s games if it makes you feel any better.โ€ Jenna shoots me a meaningful look. She may not be a single mom like I am, but she misses her own share of activities. โ€œWell, hereโ€™s hoping today is an easy one.โ€

Later that evening, I look at the clock and sigh. Jeremyโ€™s game is halfway through by now, which means my guilt is high and Iโ€™m almost through with my twelve-hour shift. I hate missing so many of his games. These are moments I know I canโ€™t get back. It hurts the worst when I see understanding in Jeremyโ€™s eyes versus anger or frustration.

Heโ€™s a great kid. He does well in school, gives me very little attitude, and is talented in sports. Iโ€™m hoping if he keeps it up, he can earn a scholarship for college, but we have a few years left to really worry about that.

โ€œHey, stop that!โ€ Jenna scolds.

โ€œStop what?โ€ I ask and set down the marker I was using.

Jenna waves her hand around my face. โ€œThat. Honey, I know you hate missing his games, but he understands, so quit beating yourself up about it.โ€

โ€œThatโ€™s the problem, Jenna.โ€ I sigh. โ€œHeโ€™s only a boy. He shouldnโ€™t have to be this understanding about all the games I miss.โ€

โ€œNo, he shouldnโ€™t, but life isnโ€™t fair. Youโ€™ve got a great kid, girl. No matter what you think, youโ€™re doing really well by him.โ€

โ€œNatalia?โ€ Kara, another nurse on shift, calls out.

โ€œYeah?โ€

โ€œYouโ€™ve got a live one in room one.โ€

I nod and squeeze past Jenna who pats me on my back. โ€œOn my way.โ€

Pulling up the patientโ€™s admittance tab on the computer, I read the notes and frown. Forty-year-old male with testicular pain. Walking down the hall toward the triage room, I sift through my knowledge of all the possible things responsible for testicular pain.

Once I learned I was having a boy, I put in extra focus into male anatomy and physiology. I was determined to keep my boy safe and healthy to my best ability. This thankfully helped me tackle those not-so-fun talks about puberty.

โ€œGood eveningโ€”โ€

Any other words centered around good bedside manners blank in my brain the moment our eyes meet. Crap.

His crew-cut hairstyle highlights his strong jaw. A light smattering of hair grows along it, and my hand itches with the need to see if it will feel soft or rough along my palm. His jaw twitches, and I find a sheen of sweat on his brow. The pain reflecting in his hazel eyes pulls me back from my fog.

I clear my throat and hope Iโ€™m not blushing. โ€œWhat brings you in this evening, Mr.โ€”โ€

โ€œWilkins. Call me Wes. I donโ€™t suppose thereโ€™s a male nurse on staff?โ€

My brows knit at his tone. โ€œSorry, thereโ€™s not,โ€ I say. โ€œWhatโ€™s bothering you that a female nurse canโ€™t help you with?โ€

โ€œNo, itโ€™s notโ€”โ€ He attempts to sit up, and he grunts in pain.

I move to his side. โ€œLie back down,โ€ I tell him gently.

โ€œS-sorry. Donโ€™t mean to be an ass.โ€

Concern fills me at his words and the way his eyelids lower in pain. โ€œTalk to me. Thereโ€™s no reason for you to suffer any pain. I assure you I can help even if I donโ€™t have the same parts as you.โ€

โ€œDefinitely donโ€™t have the same parts,โ€ he mumbles. He draws in a deep breath and clears his throat. โ€œMy testicles hurt, and theyโ€™re swollen.โ€

โ€œOkay, did you sustain an injury to them?โ€ I ask reassuringly.

He looks away, and his words are too soft to hear.

I place my hand on his shoulder, and a weird sensation travels up my arm at the contact. He turns toward me, and I see he felt whatever just happened. โ€œI canโ€™t help you if you donโ€™t talk to me,โ€ I say, ignoring the strange event and removing my hand.

โ€œI had a vasectomy yesterday.โ€

โ€œOkay.โ€ I think of common complications that could occur with the procedure. โ€œSwelling and discomfort are common in the first forty-eight hoursโ€”โ€

His lips pull into a hard line. โ€œIt looks like I have three testicles.โ€

My eyebrow raises. โ€œThree?โ€

โ€œYes.โ€

โ€œOkay. Weโ€™ll look at it in a second. What have you done in the last twelve hours?โ€

His eyes dart away again, and I realize whatever heโ€™s been doing was not what his doctor ordered. โ€œCome on, fess up. If your testicles are this swollen, you werenโ€™t lying down and resting like Iโ€™m sure your doctor ordered,โ€ I say in my mom voice.

โ€œI was at my kidsโ€™ baseball gameโ€ฆโ€

The way he says it leaves me thinking there is more. โ€œMhmmโ€ฆ sitting on the stands?โ€

He shakes his head. โ€œNo, coaching.โ€

โ€œI see. Did anything happen, since I expect you werenโ€™t sitting in a chair relaxing while you coached?โ€

โ€œOne of the boys fell. I, um, helped him up, and thatโ€™s when I stumbled in pain.โ€

โ€œI donโ€™t suppose you coach toddlers?โ€ I ask, knowing heโ€™s going to say no.

โ€œNo, freshmen.โ€

โ€œDefinitely surpasses the ten-pound weight restriction.โ€

His eyebrows snap together. โ€œLook, I wasnโ€™t going to miss the game!โ€

I raise my hands in the air. โ€œIโ€™m sorry. I didnโ€™t mean any offense. If it makes you feel any better, Iโ€™ve been here all day, and I missed my sonโ€™s baseball game tonight. One of many.โ€ I whisper the latter and turn away. โ€œIโ€™ll go see if the doctor is available to perform your exam.โ€

โ€œWait!โ€ he calls out when I reach the door.

I stop but donโ€™t face him. I canโ€™t. If I do, heโ€™ll see the tears forming. Iโ€™m never this short with my patients. I chalk it up to my emotions after missing out on another event in Jeremyโ€™s life.

After a moment, he apologizes and I walk out. This handsome stranger has pressed more conflicting buttons than I care to admit. Ignoring the fact that a man hasnโ€™t managed to fluster both me and my lady bits inโ€ฆ well, ever, heโ€™s a patient and therefore off limits.

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AJ Renee is the author behind the St. Fleur series, Beauty Unmasked, Winter’s Surprise, Surviving Paris, Finding Love at the Falls…, and Kylie: Crossing Lines. She’s a military wife and mother to three young girls. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology while working at the library.

She loves to write steamy romance with suspense and a happily ever after. When she isn’t writing or interacting with her readers, you can find her spending time with her family or reading. AJ enjoys traveling, researching family history, and all things New Orleans.

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Always Mine

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No Going Back

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Nurse. Mom. Daughter. Natalia Kruze wore many hats, but mom was the role she was most proud of. As a single mom, she couldnโ€™t be everywhere at once, but she had been blessed with a patient son and helpful parents. Dating wasnโ€™t high on the priority list, so it was safe to say it had been years since sheโ€™d experienced any kind of electrifying spark from a man.

With her defenses low after missing another soccer game, a patient catches her eye. Sexy and decidedly stubborn, Wes Wilkins succeeds in leaving his ER visit with her number.

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Being stood up for a first date was the last thing on Ava Kingโ€™s mind. Yet Mr. Wrong opened the door to Mr. Sexy, whoโ€™s already sitting next to her at the bar. One drink becomes two, and going against her own code, she goes home with the charming stranger.

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โ€œIโ€™m new to town,โ€ he says, and I zero in on his lips. Theyโ€™re lush, kissable, and inviting. Will they be soft?

โ€œWelcome?โ€ I ask stupidly. โ€œIโ€™m sorry, I mean welcome to town.โ€ I need to get my shit in order.

He chuckles, his face softening with his amusement. The sound is seductive and vibrates along my skin. Heโ€™s affecting me, and I can tell heโ€™s not trying. Holy shit, if he put work into it, Iโ€™d be a puddle on the sticky bar floor. Sucking in a breath, I bring my cosmo to my lips and take a drink, needing a moment to gather my wits.

โ€œThanksโ€”โ€

A woman steps between us with her back to me, cutting him off. โ€œHi, handsome.โ€ She purrs, and my brow rises toward my hairline. โ€œWhatโ€™s your name?โ€

Jason finds me over the womanโ€™s shoulder. Heโ€™s both apologetic and surprised. My second drink arrives then, and the bartender shakes her head with disgust and walks off.

โ€œHere you are, Avaโ€”baby,โ€ he says leaning closer to me and attempting to avoid the woman.

She turns in the small space and looks between us. โ€œOh, is this your sister?โ€

Seriously, what the fuck is wrong with this woman? If I was on a date with Jason, Iโ€™d light into her. Would I really? Okay, Iโ€™d be seething, much like I feel right now. This woman has dismissed me entirely. There are plenty of men milling about, and sheโ€™s picked Jason for her next snack.

โ€œNo, sheโ€™s not,โ€ Jason says. โ€œIโ€™m sorry, but Iโ€™m not available.โ€

Her face darkens before she huffs a breath and leaves us.

โ€œNot available?โ€ I press the new drink toward him, but his hand rests on mine. Itโ€™s soft, large, and warm. A little zing of awareness makes my heart stutter and I take note of the way he watches me.

He shakes his head. โ€œNot for her, no. Please, enjoy the drink.โ€

Whatever I see behind his eyes I canโ€™t identify, but itโ€™s enough and I nod. His hand returns to his drink, and once again Iโ€™m left watching his throat work as he swallows. Itโ€™s a simple physical reaction to drinking, but it has my full attention.

He smirks and turns toward me, aware Iโ€™m staring. โ€œSo, Avaโ€ฆ do you always come to a bar by yourself?โ€

My face warms and I shake my head. Glancing around the bar, I note there are a few more customers than when I arrived. โ€œNo, I was supposed to meet someone.โ€ I peek at my watch and see Henryโ€™s now almost twenty minutes late. Sighing, I lift my cosmo and finish it.

โ€œDumbass,โ€ Jason mutters, and my head turns toward him.

โ€œExcuse me?โ€

He coughs, choking on his drink. โ€œSorry, I didnโ€™t mean you. The guy. Heโ€™s a dumbass if he stood you up.โ€ When he says โ€œyou,โ€ he takes his fill of me. Itโ€™s a quick one, but my body perks, and I force myself not to preen at the attention.

What the hell is wrong with me? Iโ€™m not that woman. I donโ€™t go to bars and meet men. Hell, itโ€™s been forever since Iโ€™ve gone to a bar with friends, let alone by myself. Something about this man has me acting out of sorts.

I sip from the new drink before nodding. โ€œYeah heโ€™s a dumbass all right. Heโ€™s not even my type.โ€

โ€œThen why did you agree?โ€ Jason asks as he twists in his seat. The barโ€™s stools are bolted to the floor, so his legs brush mine.

I lean back on an elbow and wrap my other hand around my glass as I face him. My knees are now between his, but they donโ€™t really touch. I feel the warmth from him though. He must be like a warm blanket which could keep me comfortable all night long.

With a small shake of my head, I send the dangerous thoughts away. โ€œI agreed because the man wouldnโ€™t stop. I hoped heโ€™d finally see what Iโ€™ve seen all along with one date.โ€

โ€œAnd thatโ€™s what?โ€ Jasonโ€™s intrigued and eager for more information. His expression is serious.

โ€œHenry and I have nothing in common past the building we work in. I tolerate the man because heโ€™s a customer, but thatโ€™s where it begins and ends.โ€

โ€œOuch! You tolerate him?โ€ Jason chuckles.

Covering my mouth, I giggle behind my hand. โ€œWell, itโ€™s the truth. Whatโ€™s the point in going through all this?โ€ I say, waving my hand around. โ€œI mean, youโ€™re here so whatโ€™s the point?โ€

โ€œOuch, youโ€™re on fire now, arenโ€™t you?โ€

โ€œOh! I didnโ€™tโ€”โ€

โ€œIโ€™m teasing, Ava. I have thicker skin than that. To be honest, I just moved here and only came in for a drink. The company has been a pleasant surprise.โ€

I donโ€™t miss the meaning of his words. Heโ€™s not wrong. In the few minutes around Jason, Iโ€™ve been enjoying myself. Thereโ€™s no pretense to be someone else. Iโ€™m comfortable enough, considering my attraction to him.

Speaking of attractionโ€ฆ Now that weโ€™re facing each other, I can truly admire how handsome he is. Itโ€™s no wonder the bar bunny came sniffing around. Thereโ€™s something about an older man which appeals to my tastes. Maybe itโ€™s because I expect him to be more mature than my peers.

Iโ€™d love to label a silver fox as drama-free, but thereโ€™s a good chance he comes with baggage.

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About AJ Renee

AJ Renee is the author behind the St. Fleur series, Beauty Unmasked, Winter’s Surprise, Surviving Paris, Finding Love at the Falls…, and Kylie: Crossing Lines. She’s a military wife and mother to three young girls. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology while working at the library.

She loves to write steamy romance with suspense and a happily ever after. When she isn’t writing or interacting with her readers, you can find her spending time with her family or reading. AJ enjoys traveling, researching family history, and all things New Orleans.

Books by AJ Renee

FLEUR SERIES:

Widowerโ€™s Aura

Always Mine

Duplicity

No Going Back

Taxed by Love

Complications

Other Titles:

Finding Love at the Fallsโ€ฆ (Short Story)

Fractured Fairytales Book One

Beauty Unmasked

Winterโ€™s Surprise

A Deadly World: Vampires in Paris

Kylie: Crossing lines (Billionaires Club)

Unlucky in Love

Joshua

Jason

Wes

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