In his father’s eyes, Dylan Deveraux is just a playboy spending the family fortune on prostitutes, alcohol, and fast cars. And it isn't even with the carshis father produces. Because of that, his father forbids his presence at the ball that will mark the launch of the US plant of his company, strategically scheduled on Valentine’s Day.
Hayley Allen is a failing model with the worse luck in the world. She always ends up in the hands of cruel designers and photographers. At least, that’s what she tells herself. Better than admit having a weak nervous system that always reacted during her gigs. Desperate, she would do anything to help her career.
Dylan shows up at her door, wasted as usual. Friends for a long time, Hayley is the only one able to put up with Dylan’s bullshit, and he appreciates that, but not the way her heart wants.
Even though he doesn't believe in Valentine's Day, Dylan has an idea for his father's ball. When he suggests a deal to Hayley, a deal that could finally put her in the spotlight of success and help him impress his father, she doesn't hesitate. Even if it means hurting her heart a little more.
His Allure, Her Passion by Juliana Haygert
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Publication date: February 2013 by Decadent Publishing
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Publication date: February 2013 by Decadent Publishing
On tiptoes, Dylan crossed the short corridor and
found Hayley sleeping on the couch. She looked peaceful, but he doubted she was
really comfortable there. The pillow was on the floor, the comforter pressed in
between her legs and arms, as if she was hugging it, her delicate feet propped
on the arm of the couch. Her long amber hair fell around her shoulders, her
tank top had ridden up, showing a piece of her soft midriff skin, and her
breasts barely fit inside her tight top.
Shit. He turned his back to her, ashamed at having
stared at her body.
But it was such a nice body, how could he resist? He
peeked at her over his shoulder. He didn’t understand how she wasn’t a famous
model yet. She was so, so beautiful.
He smiled, remembering the first time he saw her.
They were at a party, and he spent over six hours trying to woo her, but she
didn’t fall for his bullshit. No girl had ever resisted him—except Hayley. She was
the first and only. And that’s how their friendship was born. Even though his
instinct was to try and kiss her and sleep with her each time he saw her, Dylan
had found a true friend in her, and for that he put his physical needs aside.
She was the only one who understood his problems, his dark moments, who endured
him, who saw past the bullshit, and didn’t throw herself at him. More importantly,
she didn’t care about his fortune.
Hayley stirred, moaned, and opened her eyes. “What
are you smiling about?”
Was he smiling?
“Nothing.” He sat in an armchair beside the couch. As she sat up, she pulled
the comforter up to hide herself. “Hey, hmm, sorry. I didn’t mean to take your
bed.”
“I know.” She smiled and her green eyes shone.
“Was I too much of a jerk?”
“The usual.”
Their eyes locked and she lost her smile. There was
so much he wanted to tell her, so much shit about his life, but he was always
afraid he'd push her away if she found out every one of his little messes.
Wouldn’t it be better, though? For her? To be away from him and his bad
influence? But then who would give him pep talks and receive drunken him with
open arms in the wee hours of the night? Who would tell him everything would be
okay? Who would give him a hug when he was down because of his brother? He had
driven many, many times from Princeton to New York just to have one of those
hugs.
She was one of those rare jewels and he couldn’t afford
to lose her.
Feeling like a coward, Dylan averted his gaze.
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About the Author!!
While Juliana Haygert dreams of being Wonder Woman, Buffy, or a blood elf shadow priest, she settles for the less exciting—but equally gratifying—life of a wife, mother, and author. Thousands of miles away from her former home in Brazil, she now resides in Connecticut and spends her days writing about kick-ass heroines and the heroes who drive them crazy.
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Interview!!
Nicknames:
Ju, Juli, Seca (which is a slang for someone too thin in Portuguese – I was too
skinny when a teenager)
Where
do you live: Connecticut
Your
favorite dessert: hm, anything with hot fudge and ice cream
Your
favorite TV series: TVD, Nikita, Arrow, and Beauty and the Beast. I CANNOT
choose only one from these.
Last
book you read: Breathe by Abbi
Glines
Last
movie you watched: The Expendables 2 (horrible! good for laughs though)
Last
song (or album) you bought: Lucifer by SHINee (South Korean boy band)
A
book/series you could read over and over again: I’m not big into re-reading
but I would say any book/series by Richelle Mead
Coke
or pepsi? Both
Day
or night? Night, though, after becoming a mother, I had to force myself to
become a day person ;)
Pen
or pencil? Pencil
Summer
or winter? Winter – I have super low blood pressure and faint a lot during
the summer, so …
Cat
or dog? Dog
Tea
or coffee? Both
Plotter
or pantser? I was half-half, but now I’m trying to become more of a plotter
When did you first realize you wanted to be a
writer?
I’ve been writing since I was 13yo, but it was only a hobby. It was around 2009
when I thought I could try this seriously, but I took it very slow in the
beginning.
What are you working on now? I’m writing NA contemporary romance called Breaking the Reins and I’m plotting The
Everlast #2 which is unnamed yet. And I will not mention how many ideas are
swirling around my mind. Too distracting …
If
you decided not to be a writer, what would your other dream job be? Why?
Architect. I went to architecture school for 3 years. Loved it to death. Still
do.
What
is the scariest thing you’ve ever done in your life?
Moved out of my parents’ house in a very small town when I was 16yo and went to
live alone in a city with 1.5 million habitants.
Who
is the one person that has singlehandedly inspired you the most in your life?
My father. He and I always talked a lot, about everything, and he always pushed
me to be a better person. Before I went to college (for Architecture, then
Graphic Design), he told me I should do something where I could use my writing
– he knew I was destined to be a
writer, even when I didn’t.
What
is one talent that you’re hopeless at, but you wish you had?
Singing. And drawing. How I wish I could do both at least a little decently,
but nah. I’m hopeless.
What
is one trait or physical characteristic that you are proud of/love about
yourself? Physical = my greens eyes. Trait = I
always treat others as I would like to be treated. Respect is the law.
Do you have any suggestions for aspiring writers? Don’t give up. Each word you put down,
you’re improving your craft. Several known authors wrote lots of manuscripts
before finding and agent/selling a book. Your time will come. You just have to
keep at it.
1 comment:
Hi! Thanks for helping me spread the word!
The book is finally for sale ;)
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