There’s a body switch going on today since I have with me fellow author V.K. Sykes while I’ll be over later at the Writerspace blog. Please drop by for a visit to find out why I wanted to hate Jesse Bradford, the hero of my upcoming November 2010 paranormal romance release STRONGER THAN SIN.
But for now…..drum roll please….
Please welcome V.K. Sykes. V.K. Sykes is actually the pseudonym for a wife/husband team that writes sexy contemporary romance for Carina Press. Vanessa and Randy can be found on the web at: http://www.vksykes.com. Vanessa also writes Regency-set historical romance under her own name, Vanessa Kelly. You can visit her on the web at: http://www.vanessakellyauthor.com.
CADDYGIRLS is their new release from Carina Press.
Here’s a little teaser for you!
Torrey Green once had a promising golf career, but now she’s stuck caddying for butt-pinching businessmen. She doesn’t mind playing dumb while hauling clubs if it means she can get her golf career back on track, and she’s going to need an influx of cash to focus on the pro circuit. A booking from video game mogul Julian Grant could be Torrey’s cash-flow solution.
In Las Vegas for a business deal, Julian’s partners plan for a little action on the greens. They’re looking for some fun with their rent-a-caddy girls, and have a lot riding on who can score, on the course and off. This type of gamble isn’t Julian’s style, but he’ll do whatever it takes to keep his partners happy – even if that includes breaking a few hearts along the way.
Julian soon discovers that Torrey is more than just a caddy girl and they spark an intriguing attraction – but if Torrey discovers the truth behind his idiotic wager, all bets are off…
Excerpt from CADDY GIRLS by V.K. Sykes
On their first date together, Julian takes Torrey to a black light, mini-putt golf course…
Julian had never been to Pirate’s Cove, but he’d walked and driven past it dozens of times. Cheesy was the first word that had sprung to mind whenever he’d noticed the popular Strip attraction. The entrance to the course was a pirate ship’s prow that looked like it had been molded from a dingy chunk of Styrofoam. Precariously balanced on the edge of the prow stood a twenty-foot statue of Pirate Pete, saber pointing defiantly skyward. Too bad the tip of Pete’s nose had broken off, spoiling the ferocious effect.
Pirate’s Cove actually had two mini-golf courses—one regular and one black light.
“Which one should we try?†he asked, leaving the decision up to her.
She didn’t hesitate. “The black light sounds like more fun.â€
Julian paid, grabbed the putters and balls and led her through into the black light course. A flood of lurid colors washed over them—bizarre shades of blue, purple, pink, red and green. Even the putters and balls glowed in the dark. Garish, pirate-themed props—some hanging in mid-air—popped out of the darkness.
He turned to Torrey, intending to rip on the tackiness of it all, but the sarcastic remark died on his lips. Her black dress had essentially vanished under the black light, leaving her white underwear clearly visible, almost as if she were in an x-ray machine. She took the putter from his hand, obviously unaware of the rather spectacular display of her lush body.
His throat felt suddenly dry and prickly. One minute she’d been in a severe black dress—the next, her feminine undergarments and what they covered were in full, glorious view. Actually, her lacy bra and panties seemed quite demure, not like the scraps of fabric some of his dates had sported. Still, the glowing white shapes of her full breasts and deliciously curvy ass were the sexiest things he’d seen in a long time. He was getting an embarrassing hard-on in the middle of a family amusement center.
“Torrey?†He handed her a radioactive-looking ball as he dragged his eyes level with her face.
“This is going to be fun, Julian. You want me to go first?â€
“I was thinking that maybe this isn’t such a great idea after all. I’m afraid everybody can see your underwear in this crazy light.â€
She cast her gaze down and let out a tiny gasp. “Oh, my God, you’re right.†She looked up at him, her eyes even bigger than usual. “But why can’t I see yours?†She glanced across the room and pointed at a woman a couple of holes ahead. “I can see that woman’s panties, too!â€
“It looks like the light picks up white things under dark outerwear,†Julian said, mentally kicking himself for his lame idea. The last thing he wanted was to embarrass her. “Why don’t we try the regular course instead? Or we could just leave, if you want.â€
She grinned, her teeth glowing an unnatural shade of white. “No, let’s stay here. I can handle it, Julian,†she said with a little laugh. “I’ve worn bikinis that reveal a lot more.â€
He smiled back. I’d like to see those.
“Okay,†he replied. “Just don’t be surprised if I can’t keep my eyes on the game.â€
“Oh, you’re too much of a gentleman for such sexist behavior.â€
“Tell that to my hormones.â€
She tilted her head and feigned exasperation. “Are we going to play some golf or stand around here jawing all night?â€
He laughed, so turned on by her easy self-confidence that he wanted nothing more than to haul her back to his hotel room and make love to her for the rest of the night.
Later, he promised himself.
*****
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