An up-and-coming MMA fighter wants more than just one night
from a woman fleeing her past in Lori’s irresistible new novel.
Heavyweight fighter Denver Lewis plays real nice, but he
doesn’t share. That’s why he’s been avoiding top-notch flirt Cherry Peyton. But
a man can only resist those lush curves for so long. Their encounter surpasses
all his fantasies, bringing out protective urges that Cherry’s about to need
more than she knows…
Denver’s combination of pure muscle and unexpected
tenderness has been driving Cherry wild. Yet no sooner does she get what she’s
been craving than old troubles show up on her doorstep. And this time, Cherry
can’t hide behind a carefree façade. Because the man by her side is one who’ll
fight like hell to keep her safe…if only she’ll trust him enough to let him…
“Holding Strong will have you holding
your breath while burning fingers quickly turn the pages.”
“…a fun and sexy read. It has a touch of suspense to it as
well to keep the pace of the story going along.”
“The men of Foster’s Ultimate series may be powerful
fighters, but they are all heart, and none more so than the hero of this
installment. His unwavering support for his feisty, frightened heroine redeems
them both in time, but it is their searing chemistry that will hold readers’
attention.”
“Foster…manages to keep characters evolving throughout the
course of a novel, becoming true ‘heroes’ by the time ‘The End’ rolls around.”
Gaze softening, her attention went all over his body.
“Seriously, Denver. Did you really want to argue right now?”
He searched her face. “No.” Hell no. Especially not with her
looking at him like that. He moved in again, one hand on the wall by her
shoulder. “Thing is, I’m not sure you want what I want.”
For the longest time, their gazes held while her breathing
quickened and her cheeks warmed. Finally, in a whisper, she asked, “Do you want
me?”
With one short nod, he pressed her to the wall, feeling her
all along his length. “Have for a long time.”
“You hid it well.”
“Then I’m one hell of an actor.” He brushed his mouth over
her forehead. “We have a lot of talking to do, but I’d as soon do it after.”
“After?”
“After I’ve had you. Maybe several times.”
She dipped her head down so that he stared at the crooked
part in her fair hair. He brushed his nose against her, down to her temple, her
ear.
Her hands clutched at him. “I got the feeling you didn’t
like me.”
“I like you.” It was how her flirting made him feel that he
didn’t like so much.
Pushing him back so she could see his face, she asked
anxiously, “You won’t change your mind?”
The laugh tried to escape, but he wanted her too much to
take a chance on pissing her off. “Where’s your room?”
“Close.” On a sharply inhaled breath, she stepped him back a
few paces and darted around him in a rush. “Come on.”
At first he just watched her, her obvious urgency, the way
her hair teased over her shoulders. She stopped halfway down the hall and
fumbled in her purse before pulling out a key card. She opened the door, jammed
the key card back into her purse, and glanced at him.
Ah, hell. Definitely close. In a few long strides Denver
reached her.
Seconds later they were in her room.
A second after that he was kissing her.
Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has
become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author.
Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St.
Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently
published with HQN.
Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event
in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy
causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal
Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina
bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.
Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to
charity. You can see the benefit romance books here :http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/
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