I am excited to welcome author Nina Croft, who is sharing an exclusive excerpt of her new novel, Losing Control.
Four years after escaping her abusive ex-husband, Kim finally believes she’s in control of her life and her emotions and she’s determined to never risk either again with a man. She has a great home, a job as a security specialist which she loves, and Jake for a best friend. But things are a tad lonely in the sex department, so she decides to embark on a no-strings-affair with one of her hot co-workers. And who better to help her remember how to lure a man than her best friend?
Jake has wanted Kim from the moment he first saw her, but four years ago, she was too young and too damaged. So he kept her close and he kept her safe, offering her a job in his security company and the training to feel safe again, and he bided his time. But now, after the long wait, if she imagines he’s going to stand by while she seduces some other guy… Never going to happen.
Make sure you stick around to the end. Nina is giving away a $25 gift card as part of her tour.
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Excerpt: Losing Control
Kim tossed down another shot and swayed. Reaching out, she balanced herself on the nearest available object, which happened to be Steve. Jake growled.
“She’s drunk,” Dave said from beside him.
“Yeah.”
They watched for a second in silence. Jake took a sip of his beer.
“I’ve never seen her drunk,” Dave murmured. “It’s kind of scary.”
“Yeah.”
“And she’s going to break a leg in those heels if she’s not careful.”
She did appear a little precariously balanced. But maybe a leg in plaster would keep her out of trouble for a while. And he’d have the perfect excuse to take care of her.
She stretched up and whispered something in Steve’s ear. He shook his head, and Kim frowned. Every single one of Jake’s muscles locked up tight. Beside him, Dave chuckled, and he turned to glare.
“Hey, don’t take it out on me.” Dave threw up a hand. “It’s not my fault your love life is a total load of crap.”
That was true, he supposed. Jake forced his muscles to relax.
“But all the same,” Dave continued, “I’ve got to say that it’s been amusing as hell to watch.” He grinned. “How the mighty have fallen.”
“Fuck off.”
“Why don’t you tell her how you feel?”
“Because she’d run a mile in the opposite direction.”
“Yup, you’re screwed.
Jake cast a glance in Kim’s direction. She was definitely drunk. He sighed. “No, not tonight, I’m not.”
Dave laughed.
Yeah, Jake was a real funny guy. He’d had enough. The party was over and not only for him. He placed his bottle carefully on the table and rose to his feet. “I’d better take her home.”
“Good luck.”
Kim glanced in their direction, and a smile flashed across her face. Mascara smudged under her eyes, her crimson lipstick was long gone, yet she was still utterly gorgeous. A pain tightened around his heart; the problem was that he wasn’t used to not getting what he wanted. He didn’t know how to deal.
She waggled her fingers in his direction and started to wind her unsteady way across the small, almost-empty dance floor.
She met him halfway and stared up at him through panda eyes. “Jakey, will you dance with me?”
Jakey? No one had ever called him “Jakey” in his life before.
“Pleeeease. I’ve asked everyone else, and they’re all too scared of you. Even Mitch and he’s the one leaving.” She frowned. “He said you’d likely hunt him down.”
“He’s right.”
She ignored his comment. “I told them you’re nice, but no one believes me. I think you’re nice, Jakey.” She blinked at him. “So will you dance with me? Pretty please.” She slid her hands over his shoulders and stared into his face. “Why did you have to spoil it all?”
He wasn’t sure what she was talking about, so best keep his answers vague. “Did I?”
“You did. You scratched my itch. It was wonderful, mind-blowing. You are definitely well endowed, and you knew exactly what to do with it.”
“Thank you.” Christ, she was going to regret this conversation in the morning—when he reminded her of it. The thought gave him a glimmer of satisfaction.
“I thought it could work, that we could be fuck buddies, and it would be lovely. But you had to go and ruin everything.”
“I did?”
“You said the M-word, and now it’s all broken.” She heaved a huge sigh. “You’re supposed to be dancing.” She tightened her grip on his shoulders and tugged him closer.
How could he resist such an offer? “Five minutes and we’re out of here.”
Five minutes of purgatory.
He tried to hold his body away from hers, but after the first thirty seconds, he figured what the hell? He slipped his hands around her waist and pulled her against him. Kim rested her head on his chest and swayed slowly to the music, which was impressive considering it was a fast rock track. Closing his eyes, he reveled in the feel of her long, slender body pressed against his. It was torture. Blood throbbed in his dick, and his balls ached.
Finally, he could take no more. He pulled away. She tried to hold on for a second but then gave in.
“Come on, I’ll take you home.”
“Are you going to look after me? Keep me safe.”
“Don’t I always?”
Her lips curved up in a sweet smile, and she nodded solemnly. “You won’t take advantage of my inebriated state.”
It wasn’t a question. “You know I won’t.”
“I told you, you were nice.”
“Yeah, so you did.”
He was so not getting screwed tonight.
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Meet Nina Croft!
Nina Croft grew up in the north of England. After training as an accountant, she spent four years working as a volunteer in Zambia, which left her with a love of the sun and a dislike of 9-5 work. She then spent a number of years mixing travel (whenever possible) with work (whenever necessary) but has now settled down to a life of writing and picking almonds on a remote farm in the mountains of southern Spain.
Nina writes all sorts of romance often mixing in elements of the paranormal and science fiction.
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Want to purchase Nina’s novels?
Losing Control (Babysitting a Billionaire)
Tiger of Talmare
Blackmailed by the Italian Billionaire
Love Knows No Bounds (with Boone Brux and Brooke Moss)
Bittersweet Blood (The Order)
Blood Hunter
- Break Out
- Deadly Pursuit (Sept 9, 2013)
- Death Defying (Dec 31, 2013)
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Contest Details!
Nina is giving away a $25 gift card as part of her tour. Entering is easy, just use the rafflecopter widget below and/or answer this question: How do you think the morning after is going to go? When Jake reminds Kim about this fabulous conversation? *grin*
Hi Nina! Can’t wait to met Kim and Jake! Losing Control sounds like a steamy fun read.