“Look, Keeley. I like you. And I want you. I’m not good at talking or relationships or letting people know me. I’m good in bed. Can that be enough for tonight?”

I find myself holding my breath. If she says no, I have no fucking idea what I’m going to do. After a handful of probing questions, I already feel oddly raw. I rub at a sore spot along my breastbone.

“Yes. Sorry. I have a terrible tendency to be nosy. You’re interesting…and I really am not a fan of sleeping with strangers. But I think I know who you are, Maxon… Damn it. What’s your last name?” She gives an embarrassed little laugh. “Oh, that sounds brilliant.”

Her joke totally lightens the mood. I need that. “Reed.”

“Well, Maxon Reed, are you going to stand there all night or kiss me in the moonlight?”

The second I get the green light, my tolerance for banter flies out the window. I become a hunter who’s just settled on his prey of choice, and I’m looking forward to fully sating my hunger.

I don’t bother with words. Instead, I take the bottle from her hands and set it in the sand beside us. Then I fuse my stare to hers and tilt her head where I can most effectively devour her. Her eyes flash with something. Excitement, yes. Apprehension. That surprises me but no denying what I see. And hope… Maybe she’s not the only one feeling unexpected things.

Then she parts those bee-stung lips again, and all my thoughts dissolve.

I lower my head and kiss her with a groan.

Fuck if her lips aren’t every bit as soft as I imagined. She opens to me, presses against me, wrapping her arms around my neck like she needs to touch me every bit as much as I’m dying to have her bare against me. I’m sizzling, my senses reeling. I’m actually dizzy the longer I kiss her, but I urge her lips apart with my own and plunge inside.

I’m lost.

She’s so sweet. Not like a Snickers, which I love. Her flavor is more refined, and the pleasure I get from her is like savoring a good red wine paired with a lush dark chocolate. Then she kisses me back with a sensual sway of her tongue and an indrawn breath that lets me know I’m getting to her, too.

I’m drowning.

My hands are suddenly in her hair, tugging until she gives me full access to every part of her mouth. I go in even deeper as if I’m trying to own her all at once. I haven’t had the sort of drought she has, but I can’t imagine another five minutes without being inside her, taking full possession of her. It’s chemical. It’s electric. I don’t know how the fuck to describe it because I’ve never felt anything quite like this.

Suddenly, she breaks away from my kiss, nipping at my lips like a kitten, before tilting her head back completely. Her lips aren’t on mine anymore.

I’m dying.

Not kissing her is unacceptable. Then…I see the arch of her delicate throat. She’s exposed one of the most vulnerable parts of herself to me. Her ivory flesh glows in the moonlight. Even in the pale gleam, I see the flush staining her skin. I hear the catch of her breathy inhalations. I feel the hard beads of her nipples against my chest. How can I absorb her all at once, experience every facet of her in a single moment? I can’t, but I’m damn impatient to try.

“Maxon?” She sounds shaky, uncertain.

I rush to set her at ease. “Why are you so fucking beautiful?”

“If you think I am, I’m glad. Are you going to touch me now?”

She sounds breathless and anxious. Does she imagine for a second that I might say no?

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– Angel Payne, USA Today Bestselling Author

5 Stars! More Than Want you was fabulous, sexy, smart, and had one AMAZING heroine! This new series may well end up being better than Miss Black’s Wicked Lover Series. I am totally in LOVE! More Than Want You had me falling in love with the plot, the characters, and the delicious and tempting romance.
– Marie’s Tempting Reads

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– Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

5 Stars! “There is so much more to this great read. There are a few twists I did not see coming and added a great element to the story. Shayla Black does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. You won’t want to put it down until you done.”
– Alpha Book Club

“Intriguing! More Than Want You was one satisfying and sexy read.”
– Dog-Eared Daydreams

5 Stars! “I loved the suspense and was not prepared for the ending. The characters were well developed and believable. Looking forward to Griff’s story!”
– Little Shop of Readers

5 Stars! “What an amazing story! Leave it to this amazing author to give us the story that had me so involved I hardly looked up from my kindle the entire time I was reading this book. The characters are so well thought out and the storyline was amazing, there’s a banter between these two that had me laughing one minute then sighing with the love that was growing between them.”
– My Girlfriend’s Couch

5 Stars! “I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next in this series. Shayla has once again delivered us a must read series that I know at least for myself I don’t want to miss a one. If you’ve never read anything by Shayla then take a chance and pick up this awesome book!”
– Wicked Babes Blog

“It had the good feelings that I love getting when I read, it had the angsty drama that I couldn’t help crave, but most of all, it was new from what I’ve come to read from Shayla Black, something that I haven’t had a chance to read from her before.”
– Small Girl and Her Books

5 Stars! “Passionate and sexy. Highly recommend!”
– Cajun Heat Book Blog

5 Stars! “More Than Want You is hot, sexy, and gives you an emotional ride all the way through. Hands down to Shayla Black as she brings another alpha male down to his knees!”
– Crystal’s BookWorld

5 Stars! “I loved this story, the use of music to tell the story was genius. It helped the reader to understand what the characters were feeling. I loved this book.”
– Smut and Bonbons

5 Hearts! “Shayla Black started this series with a bang.  Just like in past series, she makes characters complex that have you cursing them in one minute and cheering for them the next.”
– Romance Between the Sheets

“I loved this book, LOVED LOVED LOVED this story. [Shayla Black] has done it again and has brought me such pleasure in her books.”
– April’s Blog of Awesomeness

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– Confessions of a Wordaholic

5 Stars! “A wonderful book to read.”
– EskieMama and Dragon Lady Reads

5 Stars!“I LOVED IT! [Shayla] has the ability to completely suck you into the story very quickly, she adds such depth, emotions and sexiness to her writing that it keeps her readers coming back for more.”
– Sweet and Sassy Book Whore

“I really love Shayla Black‘s skill with words. The story-lines she writes are not only passionate, but so are her characters. I love this new beginning of this series!”
– OMG Reads

“There was heat, a whole lot of serious chemistry but it was also flirty and character heavy. This book was really enjoyable.”
– Nerdy Dirty & Flirty

“More Than Want You was so much more than I was expecting. A fun steamy romance that I can’t wait to share with my book loving friends. This is one of those stories that everyone can love.”
– Reviews From The Heart

5 Stars! “You get a sense of the individuals personalities, their day-to-day lives, and struggles. You understand their passions and fears. You become fully invested in everything they do and want to see them succeed in life and love.”
– Chasing Away Reality

“The premise is intriguing and exciting; the characters are spirited, heartbreaking and energetic; the romance is emotional and passionate. MORE THAN WANT YOU is an enticing and moving story of that will captivate your attention.”
– The Reading Cafe