Excerpt Blitz: GIVE ME A REASON by A.L. Jackson
Give Me a Reason
A Single-Dad, Enemies-to-Lovers Romance from A.L. Jackson
Coming August 30th
Eden Murphy came into my club looking to make some extra cash.
A girl like her didn't belong in a place like this.
She'd get ripped to shreds.
Most likely by me.
There's nothing but sweetness dripping from her sexy little body, and I'm the monster who's salivating to get a taste.
Trent Lawson is the last man I should want.
Dark.
Dangerous.
So wickedly gorgeous he makes my knees weak.
He's also an arrogant jerk who happens to be my new boss.
When I discover his adorable son is also in my kindergarten class, I know I have to keep my distance.
But neither of us can ignore the attraction that flames.
One glance, and our hearts race.
One touch, and we’re aching for what we can’t have.
One night, and we’re falling fast.
Dragging her into my sordid world is wrong.
It doesn’t matter.
Eden Murphy is mine.
GIVE ME A REASON SURPRISE RELEASE BOX - reserve yours or an individual signed paperback here: PRE-ORDER HERE
Can't wait for the release? Be sure to vote for GIVE ME A REASON as one of your most anticipated August reads on Goodreads!
“Pure, unadulterated fire. Trent and Eden have a connection that is so rough and beautiful you can feel it bleeding off the pages! You're not going to want to miss this one!”
— NYT Bestselling Author, Molly McAdams
“Speaking of hot guys…” She angled her head in the direction of a white Porsche Panamera that pulled into the parent pick-up line on the other side of the wrought-iron fence. “There he is.”
And I wondered if I was seeing things.
Hallucinating.
If this was some kind of cruel, sick joke or if I’d just done something really terrible in another life and this was my punishment.
Because there was no mistaking the smoldering eyes staring me down through the windshield where he came to a stop at the curb.
The way shock blanched his unbearably gorgeous face before his jaw clenched in what appeared hatred.
Or maybe glee.
With the man, I was sure they were one and the same.
My hand tightened on the child’s.
Instinctual.
A gut reaction to protect him.
Shivers raced. This unsettled feeling that something was coming. Something I didn’t understand, but something I should fear.
The man climbed from the driver’s seat of the flashy car that I wouldn’t have thought would fit him at all but somehow right then looked like the perfect accent piece.
He straightened to his full, menacing height.
“There he is! There he is!” The child started jumping up and down and waving his hand in the air. “Hi, Dad, hi! Over here!”
That seething intensity flashed through the air. My head spun and my knees knocked, my mouth going dry.
Trent Lawson strode toward the gate, all dark swagger and don’t-give-a-shit attitude, even though there were at least fifteen signs asking parents to stay in their cars and their children would be escorted out.
I got the sense the man wasn’t exactly one to follow the rules.
Because there he was, dressed a lot like he’d been last night, black jeans and a black v-neck tee and black boots that were unlaced. All that exposed, inked flesh somehow appeared obscene.
I had the urge to wrap the child up and take him into hiding. Run to the rest of the children and usher them to safety.
Emergency evacuation.
But I just stood there.
Dumbfounded.
Finally, I mumbled, “That’s your dad?”
Gage Lawson.
Of course.
This really was some cruel, sick joke, and I was the very brunt of it.
“Yep! That’s him.” Gage was jumping and pointing. “Tell him I got an A, Miss Murphy! He’s gonna be so proud!”
Trent Lawson strode toward the gate with the clear intention of barging in.
Finally, I found my voice, calling out before he made it through the barrier. “Sir, you need to wait in your car. School isn’t over for a couple minutes, and we will bring your child to you. Parents aren’t allowed in this area without signing in at the office first.”
With his hand on the gate latch, he paused, an arrogant smirk ticking up like a threat at the corner of that plush mouth. “That so?”
I lifted my chin, still clutching his son’s hand. “Yes.”
He eyed me as if I were the enemy. “So, let me get this straight. I pay an ungodly amount of money for my son to come here, and you get to tell me when I can and cannot pick him up?”
“You’re paying for your child’s education, Sir, not for me to order you around.”
“Huh…would have been mistaken.”
My chin lifted higher. “It seems you are very, very mistaken.”
A war waged in the exchange. That same tension that had existed last night clear and present, his outright animosity unchanged. But there was something else lining it, too.
As if I’d gained some sort of power as we stared each other down.
“You’ve got to wait, Dad! I told you I got to get all the As, and you’re gonna ruin it by not followin’ the rules. Sheesh.”
Tessa giggled beside me.
One second later, the bell rang. It jarred me out of the trance the man held me under, my entire being jolted with the sound, as if time had been set to pause and it’d begun to speed to catch back up.
Children screeched their excitement and ran to grab their bags that were lined up against the wall.
“Please remain in your car tomorrow,” I called out, the words roughened shards as I reluctantly released Gage’s hand.
“I’ll see what I can do,” he returned, just as smug and cocky and infuriating as he’d been last night.
Gage went running that way, that giant backpack bouncing all over. He glanced at me, running backward for two steps, nothing but grins and belief. “Don’t worry, I’ll be back to see you tomorrow, Miss Murphy!”
When the child made it to him, Trent stretched out a hand for Gage to take.
For a flash, his entire demeanor shifted when he looked down at the child and the child smiled up at him.
Soft. Kind. Protective.
I had to be seeing things.
Then he turned to leave on those ridiculous boots, but not before he tossed out from over his shoulder, “See ya soon, Kitten.”
Anger rushed, my cheeks hot and my pulse wild and that irrational rage taking hold.
All mixed up with that feeling.
That impossibility.
They walked back to the Porsche, and I remained rooted to the spot as he helped Gage into the backseat and into a booster before he rounded the front of the car and slipped into the driver’s seat.
The man glared at me before he tossed his car back into drive and pulled from the curb.
Fingernails curled into my upper arm. “Holy shit, Eden Jasmine Murphy,” Tessa hissed. “What was that? And you better fess it up now, because I can already feel your denial coming on, and there is no denying whatever the heck that was.”
She waved a turbulent hand through the air as if she could capture that feeling.
Something unattainable but real.
“That?” I let my eyes follow the car that whipped out of the drive far too fast. “That was my new boss.”
Want a Signed Paperback or Give Me Release Box? PRE-ORDER HERE
GIVEAWAY
Signed Set of The Falling Stars Series Paperbacks
Want a Signed Paperback or Give Me Release Box? PRE-ORDER HERE
A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.
Her bestselling series include THE REGRET SERIES, CLOSER TO YOU, BLEEDING STARS, FIGHT FOR ME, CONFESSIONS OF THE HEART, and FALLING STARS novels. Watch out for her upcoming stand-alone, GIVE ME A REASON, releasing August 30th!
If she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.
Be sure not to miss new releases and sales from A.L. Jackson - Sign up to receive her newsletter http://smarturl.it/NewsFromALJackson or text “aljackson” to 33222 to receive short but sweet updates on all the important news.
Connect with A.L.
Newsletter: https://geni.us/ALJacksonBookClubB
Facebook: https://geni.us/ALJacksonFBB
Reader Group: https://geni.us/AmysAngelsB
Amazon: https://geni.us/ALJacksonAmznB
Bookbub: https://geni.us/ALJacksonBookBubB
Twitter: @aljacksonauthor
Instagram: @aljacksonauthor
TikTok: @aljacksonauthor
Hi. Do you need A-rated Programming Assignment Help tutors that will only give As to their students? If the answer is yes, I strictly need an A from one of them. It's my last assignment at the university in my pursuit of a Computer Science Degree, and grade A is the only thing that can prevent me from scoring bad end-semester results. If I get a reliable C++ Homework Help tutor and then his/her solutions get me the grade, I'll heavily reward you.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't imagine a better Statistics Homework Help than the one administered to me by this expert. He got me a good grade at a very affordable price despite my short notice. And when I checked the order for plagiarism and noticed that it was 99% unique, I concluded that this is the best Statistics Assignment Help provider for me. He has enough experience and insight necessary to nail down challenging statistics tasks in time. I'll order from him frequently from today.
ReplyDeleteWhile others are recounting their fast delivery experiences, I'm here to raise a delay issue that I experienced with the previous order. But,The Matlab Assignment Help expert did want to respond to my questions about the progress of my order. In the end, he delivered the emergency order in twenty minutes. I was Happy to receive my Matlab Homework Help paper. You will try to cushion me with a small refund.
ReplyDeleteYou make remote learning look simple and smooth. I was assigned an experienced Economics Homework Help tutor that was very organized and punctual, leave alone straight to the point and slow enough for me to grasp the concepts. I must commend and recommend his invaluable services to all students looking for the same assistance as myself. I'll keep using your Economics Assignment Help until I get the best out of it. Meanwhile, cheers!
ReplyDeleteHello? May I know if you also have Ph.D Programming Homework Help tutors? If yes, I'd love to interact with one of them onlineJava Homework Help. Such an expert cannot fail anyone with his/her solutions. If you need extra pay for allowing me to have access to him/her, I'm ready to pay for it.
ReplyDeleteI forgot that I had an Statistics assignment that was almost due until a classmate asked me if I'd solved one of the questions that he'd found challenging. I'd also not studied sufficiently for the same assignment. So I asked forStatistics Assignment Help from the experts on statisticshomeworkhelper.com, and my order was awarded to this user. While he wasn't very communicative throughout the two days, he ended up sending me the best solutions that I'm sure will get me a leading grade. I recommend his Statistics Homework Help.
ReplyDeleteI need a few samples before I can use the Matlab Assignment Help service. I think that can help me evaluate their ability more accurately than just going by the reviews. It's my first time here, and I'm being cautious this way because I got conned on the previous website. If you're able to do so, kindly let me know so that I can place an order for them with Matlab Homework Help services ASAP.
ReplyDeleteThere was a delivery delay from them at the end of this round. It caught me by surprise. The Economics Assignment Help expert delivered my assignment three hours before the deadline! While it had no impact on my schedule, I'm still wondering what could be the case if it was an emergency order. Nevertheless, I ended up with 91% accurate solutions that earned me a present from the lecturer and my parents. But what perplexed me the most was that I received no explanation about the delay from you or the Economics Homework Help provider.
ReplyDeleteCall Girls in Mumbai is a very well-known and popular company that has been in operation for quite some time. They are one of the best companies in their field, providing services to clients all over Mumbai as well as other parts of the world. The company strives to provide a wide range of services that are never before seen by others in this industry. All Mumbai Escorts are highly skilled and trained so they can provide an experience unlike any other to their clients who come from all over India and abroad to meet Escorts in Mumbai.
ReplyDeleteOur independent Mumbai Escorts Service is a top-notch escort service provider in the city. We offer an unrivaled level of customer satisfaction and the most delightful experience for customers seeking a date with one of our Mumbai Escorts. Our mission is to provide you with nothing but the best, so we always go out of our way to make sure that your needs are met by providing you with only hot Escorts In Mumbai that will cater to all your desires.
Regards
Mumbai Escorts
Thanks for sharing this type of information. I am hunting for this information and find the key aspect of this work effective and trustworthy for a valuable answer. Being a USA scholar, I am always in the search of Assignment Helper USA for a better answer. So, you do not lose passion and do the mandatory change in its work. our service is available to you at the most reasonable. Do not stress anymore and take our help.
ReplyDeleteGetting assistance by the Business Law Assignment Help they can get the best quality of the assignment which ensures them achieve good grades. The law assignment help services have a team of experienced law assignment helpers who are working in this field of writing for many years. These law assignment helpers are trained in researching and finding information about the topic.
ReplyDeleteI decided to start my own services websites in London and Norwich mainly with the aim of providing you quality utility services. Dry cleaners Norwich Laundry service Norwich Building contractors south London House Builders London Here's you can find and book these services 24/7.
ReplyDeleteI decided to start my own powertools specialist review blog with brand name “Power Tools Report”. I’m glad to announce here that you will greatly benefit from our reviews. Best 2 stage snow blower Best single stage snow blower Best snow blower for gravel driveway Here's you can review the latest articles on this niche.
ReplyDeleteThese are some of the main issues I’ve found there and because of it I decided to start my own taxi/ chauffeur company in London Heathrow Taxi Taxi to Heathrow terminal 5 London Chauffeurs Private chauffeur London Here's you can find taxi services 24/7.
ReplyDeleteWhich bow and arrow should i use? (Probably the #1 question we get). Read bow advisor expert reviews on Best compound bow for beginners Best crossbow under 500
ReplyDeleteBest crossbow under 1000 Moreover, you can also check our other products reviews as well.