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Jax knew the minute the curvy brunette walked in she wasn’t no club whore. She had a look about her that was sweet and innocent even though those pretty doe-brown eyes snapped with open curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Most club girls were hard and their hearts were as jaded as the guys they fucked.
There was nothing hard about this little chicklet. Everything about her was soft and squeezable. Her tits, bobbing right beneath his nose, were made for a man’s mouth. Hell, a man could lose himself for days in that succulent body and never complain about the lost time. And damn, she was pretty cute, too. His sharp gaze took in every detail, committing it to memory. Young, maybe about twenty-five if he were to guess, with soft-as-a-baby’s-ass skin — she was a dangerous one to keep around. She was the kind of girl that made a guy wonder what the other side looked like — and that was a luxury he and Hunter couldn’t afford.
The best thing he could do for this little imposter was to scare the life out of her so that she never tried something so stupid again. However, he wasn’t above enjoying the lesson.
“Take off my clothes?” she squeaked in open distress. “I can’t. I mean, I can but I hardly know you. I mean, shouldn’t we have a beer or something first?”
“Fine. Tell us your name. I think you already know who we are.” Hunter poured her a whiskey shot and handed it to her. “Bottom’s up, sweetheart.”
“Oh, um. Okay.” She took the whiskey and stared at it in dismay. Guess she wasn’t a whiskey drinker.
Not that he or Hunter were surprised. She probably liked wine spritzers or some shit like that. Suddenly, she suggested in desperation. “How about this...Scrabble? I have to warn you, I rule at word games. I have quite the talent for using the Q and Z on double word tiles.”
“Not one for games,” Hunter grunted, downing a shot and refilling Jax’s. “Unless it’s strip poker. I wouldn’t mind seeing what’s hiding beneath that leather skirt. How about you, Jax?”
“Wouldn’t mind at all,” Jax agreed, watching her closely as he pointed at her drink. “Come on now, don’t hurt our feelings. Drink up.”
She shuddered and gulped the whiskey, coughing as it no doubt burned her throat and hit her stomach like an iron fist. “That’s good stuff,” she gasped. “Real good. Dang...that’s some...wow.” Her eyes swam as she sucked in a wild breath. “Well, you know, I think I should probably go. Thanks for everything...but...um, yeah, this just isn’t my scene.”
“No one leaves until we say they leave,” Jax said quietly, looking to Hunter. She stared, unsure of how to extricate herself. He pulled off his leather jacket and tossed it to the old sofa, plucking at his shirt buttons. “Here’s how I see this...I don’t think you’re from Bronx or from Dimas...so that leaves me to wonder...just who the hell are you?”
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About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Alexx Andria is the pseudonym for RITA-nominated contemporary romance author, Kimberly Van Meter. Born in a small town with a flair for the dramatic, Alexx Andria has a delightfully perverted nature that she hides behind a mischievous smile. Alexx loves being the life of the party and doesn't mind one bit being the center of attention (just ask any of her friends or family!) She loves to write about Alpha men who are wonderfully flawed and just a little dangerous and heroines who are smart and sassy, but just a little vulnerable, too.
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USA Today bestselling author, Alexx Andria, talks about her
characters, her writing process and what inspires her.
Where does your
inspiration for characters like Hunter and Jax come from?
All of my characters spring from a secret place that even I don’t
know where that may be but that’s okay because I think there’s a little bit of
magic in the art of creation. I like that the muse whispers to me when I least
expect it and I’m happy to let the mystery of it, remain so. One thing I have
learned, if the muse talks — I listen.
Do you like writing a
stand-alone story better more than a series?
I like series because it’s gives me a chance to get to know
the characters better. Plus, just like readers, I enjoy revisiting characters
that have gone on to their happily-ever-after and catching a glimpse of their
lives now that their conflict has been resolved. For example, Vince Buchanan
(The Buchanan’s Redemption) has a delightful cameo in the Leverage series and
fans told me afterward that they were so tickled to “see” Vince again. I like
doing that, surprising readers with cameos.
How long does it
usually take you to write a story? How many hours a day do you
work?
I like to paraphrase the incomparable Nora Roberts when
asked this question: it takes as long as
it takes. The thing is, no story is alike. Sometimes I zip through a story
and it can take me a few weeks to get the story down, other times, it seems to
take an eternity but as long as the writing is true to the characters, I don’t
mind the journey or how long it takes.
Who are your target
readers?
My target readers are anyone who enjoys a steamy read with
characters that stick with them. Most often, readers will message me saying
that they were moved by characters’ journey to love and that’s what why I
write. I love to touch writers in a visceral way. I’ve often called my books,
beach reads, but hopefully, they remain with the reader even after they’ve
dusted the sand from their feet.
Who inspired/inspires
you?
First and foremost, good writing inspires me. When I was
younger, I was inspired by particular authors who later became the ones who
became auto-buys. I’m happy to say, not much has changed. I love good writing,
experiencing another another’s mastery fires me up (in a good way) and makes me
try harder to be better than I was the day before.
How have your
personal experiences affected your writing?
Every writer puts a little piece of themself in their work;
I’m no different. However, how much of that…I’ll leave to the readers’
imagination.
What are the major
themes in your books?
I’ve always been drawn to the theme of redemption. I like
the tortured soul with a soft heart and a hard exterior. Redemption fits nicely
in that little cubby hole. That’s probably why my heroes are almost always
alphas bordering on the side of asshole, who need a good woman to put them back
on track.
Did you always know
you were going to become an author?
No, when I was younger, I was consumed with the idea that I
was going to be an actress. I
loved acting. In a past life, maybe I was, but in this life I was meant to be a
writer. Writing has always been an important part of my life. It wasn’t until I
was forced to figure out where my true path lies, that I found my calling, and
I’m so grateful!
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