PRESENTS. . .
A Cover Reveal
for
Out of the
Dark
by April
Emerson
Release Date:
December 4 , 2014
Everyone
makes choices in life. Carina Porter may have made the wrong one.
After
graduating college, she sits beneath her complimentary blanket in first class
dreaming of grand adventures when she lands in Italy. Carina always put others
first, but now, she’s resolved to indulge in an extraordinary vacation alone in
Tuscany. Finally free from the demands of school and family, she's determined
to break away from her sensible nature and take risks. When a handsome man sits
beside her on the plane, those daydreams vanish.
Stefan
Savano is dashing and handsome. As he shares tales of his family and vineyard,
Carina is swept away by his charm. After a brief courtship, Carina falls hard,
but events come to light that make her question whether Stefan is as
kind-hearted as he appears to be.
Things
aren’t as they seem at Savano vineyard. Carina seeks answers, but it seems
everyone is keeping a secret. When Stefan’s nephew, Enzo, pays a visit to the
estate she’s drawn to his kind and free-spirited nature, and they form a
friendship. Stefan becomes preoccupied with work, and when Enzo’s stay ends,
Carina finds herself feeling isolated. It is then that illness and
responsibilities require Stefan and Carina to return to his small vineyard in
quaint Ravine Creek, New York.
There,
Carina meets Stefan’s entire family and the time she spends with Enzo becomes
more frequent. She tries to deny her traitorous feelings for him, but their
attraction grows each day.
When
Carina experiences a tragedy, she learns what true love means and must choose
between an unhappy existence and a life of passion.
Her
decision could do more than destroy a family—it could be fatal.
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He pulls a grape from the bunch, and his gaze is glued to mine.
“Come here.”
I
walk toward him. My will to do anything else is nonexistent. I stand just a
breath away. “Close your eyes,” he says.
My
heart rate increases and beads of sweat begin to drip down my back—possibly
from the sun, but most likely from Stefan—as I obey.
“Open
your mouth.” He commands me, and with my eyes closed, his voice sounds so
haunting, so suave.
Again,
I do as he says.
The
flesh of the fruit is pressed against my lips, and he runs it around my mouth
but doesn’t place it inside. Then, he removes it. “Lick your lips.”
I
do as he says.
The
flavor is sharp and tart, but there’s a lingering sweetness. I say nothing, but
with eyes closed, I await further instructions and am not disappointed. This
time his voice is even closer, and I feel his hand on my hip.
“Open
again.”
I
part my lips, and the small fruit is placed inside. I let it roll around my
tongue before puncturing its flesh, and the sweet, tart flavor overwhelms my
taste buds. It’s heaven. As I chew and swallow the fruit, I’m aware of his hand
on my body, and though my eyes are closed, I can feel his gaze all over me.
His
grip tightens momentarily, and he slides his hands up my back and into my hair.
“Open your eyes.”
As
soon as I do, he tugs my head back and touches his lips to mine, sharing in the
sweet flavor of the grape. His kiss is slow at first, then our tongues touch,
and I taste only him.
I
slide my arms around his shoulders and pull him into me. I want him to know
that I want this. I want him.
My
neck sways to the side as he forces my mouth open further, and he lets out a
moan. It’s a guttural sound filled with desire. His hand slides down my back,
over the curve of my ass . . .
He
stops.
“Please,”
I beg, but he shakes his head.
“I’m
finding it very difficult to remain a gentleman around you.”
I
raise my eyebrow. “So, don’t.”
April
Emerson moved to New York City after graduating from college with a degree in
literature. As a nature lover, living in the city was a culture shock, but she
soon began to enjoy being surrounded by so much energy. Submerged in perpetual
crowds, April developed a fondness for people watching, which inspired
her to start writing. Drawn to both the light and dark of humanity, she strives
to tell sexy and romantic stories with exquisitely complex characters. When she
isn’t writing, she loves listening to music or reading a good book while
enjoying a glass of wine.
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