Cover Reveal: Crave: Monica Murphy
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Billionaire Archer Bancroft always gets what he wants—and he’s wanted Ivy Emerson, his best friend’s sister, for far too long. Being forbidden and untouchable only makes her more tempting. When a million-dollar bet with his friends throws down a challenge—last bachelor standing takes all—Archer knows he can win. That is, until one enchanted evening with Ivy takes his heart for a ride.
Ivy knows Archer is nothing but bad news: Infuriating, arrogant…and completely intoxicating. But despite her best efforts, she can’t seem to keep away. When a stolen kiss leads to a night of heated passion, Ivy realizes she’s in trouble and in head over heels.
But in the light of day, everything seems clearer and Archer’s not so sure a one-night stand is all he wants. Concocting a plan to keep Ivy by his side, Archer might just be willing to lose this bet…and win the jackpot instead.
Billionaire Archer Bancroft always gets what he wants—and he’s wanted Ivy Emerson, his best friend’s sister, for far too long. Being forbidden and untouchable only makes her more tempting. When a million-dollar bet with his friends throws down a challenge—last bachelor standing takes all—Archer knows he can win. That is, until one enchanted evening with Ivy takes his heart for a ride.
Ivy knows Archer is nothing but bad news: Infuriating, arrogant…and completely intoxicating. But despite her best efforts, she can’t seem to keep away. When a stolen kiss leads to a night of heated passion, Ivy realizes she’s in trouble and in head over heels.
But in the light of day, everything seems clearer and Archer’s not so sure a one-night stand is all he wants. Concocting a plan to keep Ivy by his side, Archer might just be willing to lose this bet…and win the jackpot instead.
CRAVE
by Monica
Murphy
New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy
launches her sexy Billionaire Bachelors Club series with the story of Archer and
Ivy: a lavish bet, a night of carnal desires, and a forever they never thought
possible…
Ivy
“What is this?” I take the wadded
up fabric from his hand, our fingers accidentally brushing and heat rushes
through me at first contact.
“One of my T-shirts.” He shrugs
those broad shoulders, which are still encased in fine white cotton. “I know you
didn’t have anything to wear to…bed. Thought I could offer you this.”
His eyes darkened at the word bed
and my knees wobble. Good lord, what this man is doing to me is so completely
foreign, I’m not quite sure how to react.
“Um, thanks. I appreciate it.”
The T-shirt is soft, the fabric thin, as if it’s been worn plenty of times, and
I have the sudden urge to hold it to my nose and inhale. See if I can somehow
smell his scent lingering in the fabric.
The man is clearly turning me
into a freak of epic proportions.
“You’re welcome.” He leans his
tall body against the doorframe, looking sleepy and rumpled and way too sexy for
words. I want to grab his hand and yank him into my room.
Wait, no I don’t. That’s a bad,
terrible idea.
Liar.
“Is that all then?” I ask because
we don’t need to be standing here having this conversation. First, my brother
could find us and start in again on what a mistake we are. Second, I’m growing
increasingly uncomfortable with the fact that I’m completely naked beneath the
robe. Third, I’m still contemplating shedding the robe and showing Archer just
how naked I am.
“Yeah. Guess so.” His voice is
rough and he pushes away from the doorframe. “Well. Good night.”
“Good night,” I whisper but I
don’t shut the door. I don’t move.
Neither does he.
“Ivy…” His voice trails off and
he clears his throat, looking uncomfortable. Which is hot. Oh my God, everything
he does is hot and I decide to give in to my impulses because screw
it.
I want him.
Archer
Like an idiot, I can’t come up
with anything to say. It’s like my throat is clogged and I can hardly force a
sound out, what with Ivy standing before me, her long, wavy dark hair tumbling
past her shoulders, her slender body engulfed in the thick white robe I keep for
guests. The very same type of robe we provide at Hush.
But then she does something so
surprising, so amazingly awesome I’m momentarily dumbfounded by the
sight.
Her slender hands go for the belt
of the robe and she undoes it quickly, the fabric parting, revealing bare skin.
Completely bare skin.
Holy shit. She’s naked. And she
just dumped the robe onto the ground so she’s standing in front of me. Again, I
must stress, naked.
My mouth drops open, a rough
sound coming from low in my throat. Damn, she’s gorgeous. All long legs and
curvy waist and hips and full breasts topped with pretty pink nipples. I’m
completely entranced for a long, agonizing moment. All I can do is gape at
her.
“Well, are you just going to
stand there and wait for my brother to come back out and find us like this or
are you going to come inside my room?”
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