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More Than Desire You
REED FAMILY RECKONING, BOOK 8 (NOVEL)I agreed to be her fake fiancé HER for revenge. Now I’m determined to make her my wife.
I’m Xavian Costa—financial master, maverick, and manwhore. Since my dad ran out before I was born and my best friend slept with the woman I intended to marry, I don’t get close to people. But Parker, who poached my ex, is now a bestselling author with a movie deal, and he’s modeled his villain after me to ruin my reputation. I want revenge.
Then his innocent little sister, all grown up, traipses into my office. To save her burgeoning business, she needs a fake fiancé. Since she’s the sexiest brunette I’ve ever seen, I’m happy to help—for a price.
We begin our whirlwind “engagement,” and I get to know Corinne, not as the gawky teenager I remember, but as a beautiful woman.. She’s sweet, sassy, and smart. I admire her kindness. I relate to her ambition. And I love the way she moans when I take her to bed. Soon, I’m falling and questioning my plans to use her to destroy Parker. But when our sham blows up in my face, I’ll have to prove to Corinne that I more than desire her until she agrees to marry me for real.
What’s Included?
- Billionaire
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forbidden/Secret Love
- Forced Proximity
- Pretend Relationship
- Revenge
- Temporary Fling
- Virgin
Reed Family: Bastards SERIES
EXCERPT
“How will we handle your sex life during our ‘engagement?’ You’ll have to be discreet or word will get out before we’re ready and—”
“It won’t.” We’re getting to the terms and conditions Corinne will object to. “But thanks to your brother, my profile is too high to walk into a bar and pick up a woman without half the internet knowing inside an hour.”
She nibbles that pouty lip like she knows I’m right and it’s a problem. “So what’s the plan? Will you just do without until my stubborn brother lets up?”
“No.”
“Then I don’t understand how you’re going to manage this.” She presses her lips together in a thin, white line. “Since your decision affects me, I have a right to know. But I guess you have women you can call—flings, friends with benefits, casual hookups…”
Is it my imagination or is Corinne less than pleased with the prospect of me in bed with someone else? Her expression says so. It’s perverse, but the fact she seemingly cares about who and what I do thrills me.
“Impossible. The second I touch any of them, they could run to the press, who will pay big bucks for the raunchy inside scoop of how I cheated on you. And our whole plan will be down the toilet.”
That’s the truth…but not the whole truth. I don’t want Emma, my last fling. Maxie, my usual friend with benefits, can’t keep her mouth shut. I know because she’s already sold the story of our on-again, off-again sex life to a tabloid a few months back. And my last casual hookup, Jacinda, is leaving the island in a handful of hours.
But the biggest reason I’m pushing back? I want Corinne. I desire her in my bed, under me, calling my name, taking me deep, available to me day and night, scratching her nails into my back as she screams out in ecstasy. I can’t deny I’ll get the satisfaction of knowing Parker will picture all of that—and it will kill him. But actually taking this woman to bed and having her completely mine? That pleasure is all for me.
“What are you saying?” she asks with wide eyes.
But she knows; her trembling tells me.
“The only sex I’ll be having is with you.”
She blinks and sits back in her chair. “But it’s a fake engagement.”
“With benefits.” I smile. “Our relationship can’t seem fake or no one will believe us. Besides, the way I want you, princess, is very real.”
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PRAISE
5 Stars! “The Reed Family has become one of my favorite story books families. All their lives are so complex and full of emotion… And what an ending this book had! Emotion overload but I loved every single minute.” ~ Goodreads Reviewer
5 Stars! “…revenge is a dish best served warm and with the sparks coming from the two of them this will be the sweetest and hottest story you will read in quite some time. Shayla Black once again proves to her readers why love, passion and a little bit of angst is something that she molds into a masterpiece.” ~ The Overflowing Bookcase
5 Stars! “The heat is on and it comes with a side of heart. From cold and calculating to tempting and emotional, Xavian and Corinne are captivating. More than Desire You combines soulful heartache with unforgettable romance.” ~ Goodreads Reviewer
5 Stars! “The Reed Family has become one of my favorite story books families.” – Biggs_bookshelf
5 Stars! “I absolutely love this series!” – Kathy, Goodreads Reviewer
5 Stars! “I was hooked right from the start! Her books are intriguing, sexy, and so easy to love!” – Maria L, Goodreads Reviewer
5 Stars! “This book was amazing. It was on the edge of my chair reading all day.” – Randy, Goodreads Reviewer
5 Stars! “The characters work and story line were well written and kept me entertained from start to finish.” – Di, Goodreads Reviewer
5 Stars! “More than Desire You combines soulful heartache with unforgettable romance.” – Isha, Goodreads Reviewer
5 Stars! “This one was a fabulous read. I loved it so much I grabbed the others in this series so I can get to know this whole family and their love stories.” – Ashlee, Goodreads Reviewer
5 Stars! “This is the first book that I have read by Shayla Black but definitely not the last! I absolutely loved this book!” – Sassy Southern
5 Stars! “This couple is HOT and won’t leave you hanging. Great HEA.” – Lil, Goodreads Reviewer
