For a Price - Olivia Brynn [Sept 21]

Maria · #1 March 14th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Soon to be released - a new Sterling romance book

For a Price

by: Olivia Brynn

ISBN: 978-1-59578-586-2

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Blurb:

You can’t get blood from a stone. That’s what Maureen Sullivan’s mother always told her, but now it’s collection time, and bill collectors aren’t after blood; they want money. At this point, she’d do just about anything…for a price. To get her mother out of the red, Maureen packs her tiny nest egg and runs to Las Vegas, hoping for a miracle.

Once in Sin City, Maureen’s Aunt Lottie shows her that the fastest way out of a financial hell doesn’t lie in Maureen’s luck at a blackjack table, but in the auction of a much more controversial commodity: Maureen’s virginity. Vegas is the perfect place to cash in. What they decide to do will not only make headlines in the Nevada city, but around the world.

The last thing Maureen needs right now is to fall for sexy Nicholas Webster, who’s used to getting everything he wants. Because when the time comes, she’d have to betray the man she’s come to love in order to fulfill her contract. Will she be able to sell herself? And at what price?

Maria · #2 March 14th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Excerpt:

“Do you really want to talk business?” she raised an eyebrow.
“We can’t do what I want to do, so we might as well talk business,” he said quietly, not missing a beat.
She leaned closer to him and smiled, “and what is it you want to do, Mr. Webster?”
“I want to kiss you.” Her smile faded a bit at his bold words, but she didn’t move away. She watched him for a sign of humor, but he was serious, “I want to know what your skin feels like. I want to taste you. I want to know what it’s like deep inside of you.”
“But…you don’t even know me.”
“That’s why I’m here. I want to know you. You asked what I wanted to do, I was just being honest.” He looked like an honest man. His eyes never left hers.
His admission called all of her erotic zones to attention. She simmered inside. “That’s very commendable,” she whispered.
“Hm, yes. Well, now that we’ve covered all that I want to do, it’s your turn.”
“My turn?”
“Yes. Tell me what you want to do. Are you the type of woman who insists on three dates before a kiss and a wedding ring before sex, or do you take advice from the women you’ve been living with in your aunt’s home?”
That worked to smother any kindling fires he’d sparked only seconds ago. She pulled her hand away from his, and sat up. Her eyes danced across his face, trying to read his meaning in his eyes. His face was blank, other than the inquiring lift to his right eyebrow.
Surely it was an innocent question. Men here were just a little more forward than those she’d dated in school. He just had more courage.
Rather than meet his eye, or answer his bold question, she sipped her wine and looked around the lounge. The man who watched her earlier had been joined by another. They stood elbow to elbow, both pair of eyes glued to her as they spoke quietly to each other. She looked away, only to find another couple, a man with a woman, watching her just as intently, whispering just as covertly.
A quick look around the room proved what she’d hoped wasn’t true. Almost every eye in the room was trained on her, and those that weren’t had just been hastily diverted. Someone recognized her, and the news of who she was must have spread like wildfire while she was concentrating on Nick Webster.
She folded her hands in her lap before looking up again at the man beside her. He was watching her too, waiting, she supposed, for an answer to his question. The look in his eye wasn’t that different from the others in the room.
She felt sick.
Suddenly, the man who had been watching her from the bar began walking toward her, a predatory look in his eye. His buddy looked on, grinning. Reenie fumbled for her clutch on the chair beside her.
“Thank you for the drink,” she began, standing shakily, “I’ll call you once—”
“Don’t.” He grasped her elbow and stood also, his tall lean body only inches from hers. “Don’t run from me. I’m only being honest with you. I want to have you naked in my bed. Beneath me, screaming my name,” he paused to gauge her response. “It’s the truth, and I’m not going to apologize for that.”
Reenie looked away from him only long enough to see that the man had stopped in his tracks. She relaxed only fractionally.
“I appreciate your honesty. I do, and I’m flattered, not offended. But I really need to go,” she hissed under her breath.
“Why?” He hadn’t released her arm, and he stepped closer to her, close enough for their clothes to brush against each other. Close enough to feel the heat coming off of his body. “If it’s not what I said, why are you running?”
“Everyone is looking at me,” she said quietly, lowering her eyes in embarrassment.
Nick took a moment to survey the lounge. Reenie curbed the impulse to bury her face in the front of his shirt.
“Can you blame them? You’re the most beautiful woman in the room, or didn’t you notice?” he teased.
Reenie smiled shyly; glad that he couldn’t see anything in their interest other than basic appreciation. “It makes me uncomfortable. I’d just like to leave. Please.”
He gave her a long intense look. Finally, he pulled out his wallet and laid a generous tip on the table. Without another word, he placed his hand proprietarily on the small of her back, and steered her toward the entrance. Reenie concentrated on keeping her head high as she walked through the doors, ignoring the leering and speculative glances.
Once outside, she tried to turn toward him, intending on a handshake and thanks again for the drink.
Nick though, didn’t stop to chat. He continued guiding her with his strong hand pressing against her spine, and his long strides led her around the corner of the establishment, in the same shadows where she watched him before. He took her by both arms, and backed her against the cool brick.
“You didn’t answer my question,” he said, his voice gravelly. She could smell his breath. Taste the moist puffs of air against her mouth. Her heart pounded in excitement. His highhanded treatment of her should have made her livid with indignation, but instead it lit a fuse on a powder keg of desire. Looking into his appealing face, she couldn’t even remember the question.
“I thought you wanted to kiss me,” she said almost inaudibly.
And then he did. His firm mouth covered hers. She indulged in the scent of his spicy cologne, the feel of his warm lips. She parted hers, and boldly darted her tongue inside his mouth. Whiskey never tasted so damn good.

**Mari Carr** · #3 March 14th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Oh man--this sounds hot! Can't wait to read it!

**Jennifer Leeland** · #4 March 14th, 2009, 09:53 PM

Okay, this sounds AWESOME!!!!!!

**Olivia Brynn** · #5 March 14th, 2009, 11:32 PM

Oh boy! My release is up! This was so much fun to write! As I mentioned in a different thread, this book was inspired by a true story.

Not my story mind you...

Truth really is stranger than fiction...

**Savanna Kougar** · #6 March 15th, 2009, 02:48 AM

Yep, truth is stranger than fiction... looks Vegas Strip hot.

**Nina Pierce** · #7 March 15th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Wow, very intriguing. I love the premise.

**Serena Shay** · #8 March 15th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Ooh, this looks good. Can't wait to read more!

Alanna Coca · #9 March 26th, 2009, 12:38 PM

I've been to Vegas twice. The only time I came out ahead was when my daughter found a quarter in the parking lot on our way home.

sigh

**Gem Sivad** · #10 March 26th, 2009, 02:05 PM

That's a heck of a plot. Wow!

**Violet Summers** · #11 March 26th, 2009, 07:01 PM

Can't wait to read this one. Very different and I love the plot...awesome
Sierra

**Olivia Brynn** · #12 March 26th, 2009, 07:10 PM

Thanks everyone. I can't wait to share! This book just sort of wrote itself, and after a little prodding by Tracey

it's now LSB-worthy.

They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas....

**Kris Eton** · #13 March 26th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Oooh, intriguing blurb.

Kris

**Savanna Kougar** · #14 March 27th, 2009, 03:04 AM

Alanna, that would be my luck... a quarter in the parking lot.

**Jennifer Leeland** · #15 March 28th, 2009, 12:41 PM

It looks great Olivia!!!!

**Olivia Brynn** · #16 May 13th, 2009, 07:47 PM

Thanks for posting my excerpt, Maria!

**Trina M Lee** · #17 May 13th, 2009, 09:07 PM

Very hot excerpt. This one definitely has me intrigued.

**Savanna Kougar** · #18 May 14th, 2009, 04:11 AM

A beautiful flow to your writing and a hawt excerpt.

Alanna Coca · #19 May 14th, 2009, 11:45 AM

Who doesn't like whiskey that way?

**Olivia Brynn** · #20 May 14th, 2009, 07:52 PM

Oh lookie what I did today! Trailers are fun to make. Too bad I don't have a cover...I'll have to make another when I get it I suppose.

For A Price Trailer

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I have yet to meet my editor, so wish me luck!

**Tina Holland** · #21 May 16th, 2009, 01:39 AM

Great Excerpt Olivia!

**Mike** · #22 May 23rd, 2009, 05:29 AM

Jax's bargain.

**Gem Sivad** · #23 May 23rd, 2009, 07:58 AM

Sexy cover, great blurb, how long do we have to wait? *drums fingernails against her desk*

**Trina M Lee** · #24 May 23rd, 2009, 09:58 AM

Oh very nice! Great cover!

Alanna Coca · #25 May 23rd, 2009, 11:23 AM

Woo Hoo!! Vegas road trip...who's in? Good job Jax, it turned out nice!

**Olivia Brynn** · #26 May 23rd, 2009, 11:32 AM

I think the cover is great! Thanks for your hard work Jax and April! Now...to put some sexy behind that cover, and we've got a book!

**Cameron Dane** · #27 May 23rd, 2009, 11:39 AM

Great cover! Love it. --CD

**Tina Holland** · #28 May 26th, 2009, 01:13 AM

Love the Cover...of course I love Vegas...

**Christa Paige** · #29 May 26th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Oh, everything is so intriguing from the cover to the excerpt and the story itself.
Vegas too, a must read for sure.
Christa

**Rosemary Gunn** · #30 June 14th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Oooh, Olivia!! Everything about this is YUMMY! I'm with Alanna, too...that excerpt is making me thirsty for some whiskey...

**Rosemary Gunn** · #31 June 14th, 2009, 01:55 PM

...and that cover!! super HOT!

Rachel Fox · #32 June 14th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Um, what can I say? Love the cover. Very lickable.

Rachel

**Gem Sivad** · #33 June 14th, 2009, 02:26 PM

Grrrrrrrr. Makes me want to read it NOW!

**Olivia Brynn** · #34 June 15th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Edits have begun!! To celebrate, I've posted another short excerpt on my blog. We'll see how much this scene changes after my editor gets through with me

http://www.oliviabrynn.blogspot.com

**Gem Sivad** · #35 June 15th, 2009, 12:06 PM

That is an incredibly exciting excerpt, Olivia. I hope the editors like it as much as I do.

Gem

Maria · #36 June 15th, 2009, 07:55 PM

Nice cover, Jax & Olivia! Very yummy!!!!

**Olivia Brynn** · #37 July 23rd, 2009, 10:52 PM

Thank you! I'm a happy camper.

By the way, anyone who was following my blog on blogspot, I've switched to wordpress, so I deleted the blogspot blog.

Here's my new one. Stop by and see what I've done with the place! http://oliviabrynn.wordpress.com/

**Violet Summers** · #38 July 24th, 2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachel Fox

Um, what can I say? Love the cover. Very lickable.

Rachel

Get in line

**Gem Sivad** · #39 July 24th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Olivia, that is an awesome trailer. This book is going to be a fabulous success. I can't wait.

**Rebecca Royce** · #40 July 24th, 2009, 12:04 PM

The whole thing looks incredible

Maria · #41 August 5th, 2009, 08:57 PM

Release Date: September 21.

**Olivia Brynn** · #42 August 5th, 2009, 09:15 PM

I'm so excited!

**Rebecca Royce** · #43 August 6th, 2009, 08:19 AM

Okay, what a cover and congratulations on the release date!!

**Gem Sivad** · #44 August 6th, 2009, 09:19 AM

Way to go Olivia!

Christina · #45 August 6th, 2009, 12:43 PM

Oh, I really liked this book. The excerpt is great, the remainder of the scene is HOT! Very nice cover, too.

**Gem Sivad** · #46 August 6th, 2009, 12:58 PM

I have to tell the truth. I was granted a sneak preview and It's just as great as it sounds...

**Olivia Brynn** · #47 August 17th, 2009, 03:04 AM

Hey Christina, I assume you were my proofer?

Thanks for catching my leftover dribbles.

Thanks Gem, I'm glad you liked it.

I'm very excited to have a release date! I also added Nick and Maureen to my Character Bio page on my blog. Yes, I do have way too much time on my hands. I figure once the kids go back to school I can buckle down. Right?

Christina · #48 August 17th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Yes, Olivia, I was.

**Olivia Brynn** · #49 September 14th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Seven days until my release! WOO HOOO!!! To celebrate, I've posted a contest on my blog. Ten trivial trivia questions about Vegas and Nevada. I'm giving away one copy of For a Price to the smartest Vegas know-it-all (or a random drawing of all the smarty-pantses out there) Stop by my website and check your skills!

Alanna Coca · #50 September 20th, 2009, 06:12 PM

Woo hoo! Tomorrow's the day!