Synopsis According to Hayley love is a subject of ridicule, a myth created by hopeless romantics. When Hayley makes a resolution to declare her loose lifestyle era R.I.P, it’s all good in theory... That is until she meets Daniel Stark, a well-respected, mid-thirties business man who is known for his short temper, lack of steady relationships as well as his strict preserve of his private life. Opinionated, sharp tongued Hayley accidently steps into his office leaving Daniel resolved to put Hayley in her place and have her in his bed. Both Hayley and Daniel can’t avoid the immediate instigation of the attraction between them. In a unanimously agreed upon verdict by Hayley and her two best friends, Ian the gay self-absorbed, aspiring model and Natasha the witty, borderline neurotic soul mate, Daniel Stark is to be Hayley’s pure physical attraction, emotions aside era closure. Will it indeed be a closure, or a beginning to something neither Hayley nor Daniel ever bargained for... |
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“Observing the damage with irritation, I murmur, “Fuck me,” under my breath.
“Is that a request?”
Shifting my stare back to see who has just spoken; I find myself holding on to the counter from a momentary loss of balance, as I take in the sight of the orator.
Heat spreads from the center of my skull through my throat, to the top of my cleavage. And I don’t do blushing. What the hell?
Standing there is the very picture of hot, tall and sinful. White tee, jeans, and the most alluring bad boy stance. Something in his crooked smile inexplicably leaves me dumbfounded. For the space of a moment, I am lost in him.
His eyes roam over me with a wicked glee, stripping off every layer of clothing I have on. The air escapes my lungs at the intensity of that gaze.
I gape back at him, my jaw slightly dropped. “Mmm... just made some coffee.” I mumble my lame excuse and follow it with a thin smile.
“So I assume it wasn’t a request, then?” His teasing eyes are on me, that sexy grin is still plastered on his face, and his expression insinuates pure sin.
“Too bad,” he murmurs, and I have to swallow hard.”
“Is that a request?”
Shifting my stare back to see who has just spoken; I find myself holding on to the counter from a momentary loss of balance, as I take in the sight of the orator.
Heat spreads from the center of my skull through my throat, to the top of my cleavage. And I don’t do blushing. What the hell?
Standing there is the very picture of hot, tall and sinful. White tee, jeans, and the most alluring bad boy stance. Something in his crooked smile inexplicably leaves me dumbfounded. For the space of a moment, I am lost in him.
His eyes roam over me with a wicked glee, stripping off every layer of clothing I have on. The air escapes my lungs at the intensity of that gaze.
I gape back at him, my jaw slightly dropped. “Mmm... just made some coffee.” I mumble my lame excuse and follow it with a thin smile.
“So I assume it wasn’t a request, then?” His teasing eyes are on me, that sexy grin is still plastered on his face, and his expression insinuates pure sin.
“Too bad,” he murmurs, and I have to swallow hard.”
Synopsis When Hayley makes a resolution to take back the control over her life, and declare their relationship R.I.P, it’s all good in theory... That is until Daniel decides to prove her wrong and get her back. Together, Hayley and Daniel seem to have it all. But can love ever be enough when two strong personalities collide and while reality takes the lead? Faced with more obstacles than she could have ever bargain for when it comes to Daniel, struggling to keep her own identity while sharing a life with her man. Buds of doubt start rooting in Hayley’s confidence, making her rethink her decision. And just when it seems that they might make it together after all, life happens. Bringing a threat that neither Hayley nor Daniel could ever anticipate, a threat that could break them apart forever... |
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“To you, baby, to fulfilling your dreams, or at least having a great time while trying to,” Daniel says, handing me a glass. He then stands up and I shamelessly drink in his bare, toned body with my fervent stare. I halt, gaping, at the erotic trail of soft, golden hair on his bronze skin, framed by a carved V that leads to the hem of his loose jeans. Noticing my focused stare he directs a lustful gaze my way and sits next to me on my lounger.
He takes my glass and sets it aside. I watch him closely as he brings the chilled bottle to my lips and lets me drink. With my mouth full I tilt my head back, signaling that I'm done, but Daniel leaves the bottle in the same position and lets some of the chilled liquid drip down my chin. The champagne flows over my throat and descends further down in cool trails. I let out a short giggle that fades when Daniel reaches to unbutton the rest of my shirt, shifting it sideways. I swallow hard, gazing at him. Then he sensually and ever so slowly moves the bottle from one side of my collarbone to the other, watching the cool champagne with rapt intensity as it trails slowly over my exposed breasts. I watch him watching me, enthralled. A vision of passion personified. My lip quivers with want and I bite it to make it stop. Daniel licks his lips and I gasp, feeling how slowly my skin starts to warm all over, while a deep heat burns under my navel.
Against the coolness of the wine my body heats up. Slowly bending his head toward me while his eyes still bore into my flustered face, Daniel stoops and puts his warm mouth over my tantalized nipples. It's slow, delicious torture as he gently runs his warm tongue over the moist trails of alcohol, adeptly bringing my nerves to a complete frenzy. His tongue descends ever so leisurely down my skin, followed by succulent kisses.
He takes my glass and sets it aside. I watch him closely as he brings the chilled bottle to my lips and lets me drink. With my mouth full I tilt my head back, signaling that I'm done, but Daniel leaves the bottle in the same position and lets some of the chilled liquid drip down my chin. The champagne flows over my throat and descends further down in cool trails. I let out a short giggle that fades when Daniel reaches to unbutton the rest of my shirt, shifting it sideways. I swallow hard, gazing at him. Then he sensually and ever so slowly moves the bottle from one side of my collarbone to the other, watching the cool champagne with rapt intensity as it trails slowly over my exposed breasts. I watch him watching me, enthralled. A vision of passion personified. My lip quivers with want and I bite it to make it stop. Daniel licks his lips and I gasp, feeling how slowly my skin starts to warm all over, while a deep heat burns under my navel.
Against the coolness of the wine my body heats up. Slowly bending his head toward me while his eyes still bore into my flustered face, Daniel stoops and puts his warm mouth over my tantalized nipples. It's slow, delicious torture as he gently runs his warm tongue over the moist trails of alcohol, adeptly bringing my nerves to a complete frenzy. His tongue descends ever so leisurely down my skin, followed by succulent kisses.
Facts about the Stark Series
• Inner Core was already half-way written when Layers was released.
• The books titles were inspired by earth’s internal structure.
• One of the most intense scenes in Layers was written over 4 sick bags after my Laptop’s battery died during a long flight.
• Ian’s colorful, outspoken character is based on a real person.
• For the first half of Layers both Hayley and Tasha had different looks.
• I named my baby who was born a few months after Layers was published, Daniel as I fell deeply in love with the name while writing the series.
• The books titles were inspired by earth’s internal structure.
• One of the most intense scenes in Layers was written over 4 sick bags after my Laptop’s battery died during a long flight.
• Ian’s colorful, outspoken character is based on a real person.
• For the first half of Layers both Hayley and Tasha had different looks.
• I named my baby who was born a few months after Layers was published, Daniel as I fell deeply in love with the name while writing the series.
Five facts about the characters
Five Interesting/Surprising Facts Hayley Would Tell You About Daniel
• He is a gadgets addict. (Geeky gadgets...)
• Big fan of Star Wars and Tarantino.
• Finds Dr. Seuss books inspirational.
• Pet Peeves: Ignorance and discrimination.
• He makes the world’s best scrambled eggs.
Five Surprising/Interesting Facts Daniel Would Tell You About Hayley
• She’s afraid of snails.
• She appeared in a television commercial for dog food when she was a toddler.
• She’s a passionate advocate against human trafficking.
• She needs reading glasses but is in total denial.
• She’s chronically late
• He is a gadgets addict. (Geeky gadgets...)
• Big fan of Star Wars and Tarantino.
• Finds Dr. Seuss books inspirational.
• Pet Peeves: Ignorance and discrimination.
• He makes the world’s best scrambled eggs.
Five Surprising/Interesting Facts Daniel Would Tell You About Hayley
• She’s afraid of snails.
• She appeared in a television commercial for dog food when she was a toddler.
• She’s a passionate advocate against human trafficking.
• She needs reading glasses but is in total denial.
• She’s chronically late
Sigal's top five angsty book couples
Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro ~ Kathy and Tommy, love shadowed by impending death. Heart wrecking and memorable connection.
The Edge of Never - J.A. Redmerski ~ Camryn and Andrew, the epitome of soul mates. I guess the fact that this is one of my favorite NA books makes this couple one of my favorite couples.
Left Drowning - Jessica Park ~ Blythe and Chris – the past they share, their struggle to overcome this past, and their wonderful connection.
Bared to You- Sylvia Day ~ Eva and Gideon, their obsession with each other. The crackling electricity between them, and the intensity of their relationship.
The Edge of Never - J.A. Redmerski ~ Camryn and Andrew, the epitome of soul mates. I guess the fact that this is one of my favorite NA books makes this couple one of my favorite couples.
Left Drowning - Jessica Park ~ Blythe and Chris – the past they share, their struggle to overcome this past, and their wonderful connection.
Bared to You- Sylvia Day ~ Eva and Gideon, their obsession with each other. The crackling electricity between them, and the intensity of their relationship.
Author Info
By teen age, Sigal already lived in three different continents where she was lucky enough to experience and visit varied places, meet unique people, which only helped fuel her overly developed imagination. Currently, Sigal calls Estonia home where she lives with her husband and three kids. Not exactly sure where they will end up next... |