Chasing
Ordinary
The
Basics:
Title:
Chasing Ordinary
Release
Date: February 13, 2018
Genres:
Contemporary Erotic Romance
Heat
Level: Erotic
Word
count: 94,262
Author:
Pandora Spocks
Cover
Design: Linzi Basset
Blurb:
Red-haired Petey Cavanaugh is a sculptor who
welds steel and glass creations. A young widow, she lives on her in-laws’
sheep ranch in Montana where she helps out during the day, working on her art
at night.
Looking to raise money to expand the ranch’s
business, she gratefully accepts her art school roommate’s offer of a gallery
show in Manhattan. It’s been years since she was in the city, and she’s
happy to visit her old friend.
Nik is in New York on business. He’s been
traveling for nearly a month, enduring endless meetings, attending obligatory
dinners, and battling jet-lag. On his way to yet another business dinner,
his world collides with Petey's one rainy Manhattan night.
Their mutual attraction is immediate, but Nik’s
skeptical. Could it possibly be that this gorgeous, enchanting artist has
no idea that he’s Europe’s most eligible prince?
Spending time with Petey is Nik’s first-ever
taste of ordinary.
What will happen when she finds out the truth?
Author Bio:
Pandora Spocks is
a sassy ginger and hopeless romantic, living her happily ever after in South
Florida. She enjoys reading and writing
literary erotic romance.
She
is the author of the three-novel epic romance Rannigan’s Redemption, and a naughty little romantic novella, Just One Night. Her Dream Dominant Collection is a series of
light BDSM stand-alone novels featuring sexy Alpha males and the strong
red-haired submissives who can’t resist them.
The collection currently includes three novels: Luke & Bella, Lost & Bound,
and For Sparrow.
Pandora
is busy on her laptop, working on her next spicy romance.
Connect with
Pandora:
Excerpt:
Howard had been talking nonstop for
twenty minutes. Each time Petey thought she’d found the opportunity to
extricate herself, he continued his rambling, while edging ever closer,
invading her personal space, and chatting about his work and his home in New
Jersey. He seemed to be one of those individuals who was completely inept
at picking up on social cues.
She’d just worked up the gumption
to simply excuse herself the next time he came up for air, when she heard a
familiar voice.
“There you
are, darling!” Nik swooped in, handing her a glass of wine. “I’m so
sorry I’m late. Will you ever forgive me?” He wrapped an arm around
her waist and kissed her cheek.
Stunned, Petey stammered a
bit. “Um, yes. Well…darling,
yes, you certainly are late. What’s up with that? I’ve been waiting
for you.”
“I know. But traffic was a
nightmare, what with the rain. You just wouldn’t believe it.” Nik
turned to Howard. “Who’s your friend?” He smiled pleasantly at the
confused man.
“Oh, sorry. Nik, this is
Howard. Howard, meet Nik.”
Howard worked his mouth, but was
blissfully silent.
Nik reached to shake his
hand. “So nice to meet you. If you’ll excuse us, I need to make up
for lost time. Come, darling.”
He grasped Petey’s hand and led her
to the opposite side of the gallery. When they reached a quiet corner, he
turned and smiled at her.
She gave a relieved laugh.
“Oh, my God, for the second time tonight, you saved my bacon.”
Nik laughed, too. “The
exasperation on your face said that you needed rescuing. Who was he
anyway?”
“Some guy that my friend Jules
thought I should meet. I mean, he’s nice enough, but he had absolutely no
sense of personal space. And he would notstop talking. Sheesh!”
“He’s probably just shy in the
presence of such a pretty woman.” Nik’s blue eyes sparkled.
Petey rolled her eyes. “Yes,
I’m sure that’s it,” she said sarcastically. “I guess you ditched your
business dinner?”
Nik nodded. “I did.”
She eyed him curiously. “What
kind of business are you in?”
He paused a beat. “I’m in
international finance and development.”
Warmth flooded her face, and she knew
she was blushing. A sheepish smile curled her lips. “I have no idea
what that means.”
He smiled, too. “I travel and
meet with business people, mostly, occasionally politicians, and we discuss
ways to improve our national economies, and ways to assist developing economies
as well.”
“Oh. I’m sure Jules would
understand completely. She has a sharp business mind. I’m just so,”
she gave a self-deprecating chuckle, “right-brained.”
She fanned herself lightly with her
hand. “So, you’d had enough of finances and development for one night?”
Nik nodded agreeably. “I’ve
worked all day. As I sat listening to more business conversation, all I
could think was that I’d like to attend the gallery opening of a promising
young sculptor.”
Petey’s eyes sparkled
mischievously. “Well, if I hear of any, I’ll let you know.” They
both laughed together.
“I just watched your video.
Such an interesting way to introduce yourself to patrons.”
“Oh, that.” Petey
blushed. “Jules flew out to Montana a couple of months ago. She
hired a film crew to follow me for a day, do interviews and stuff. Then
they just put it together.”
He regarded her curiously, eyes
sparkling. “What are the chances you’d give me a guided tour of this
incredible exhibit?”
She pretended to consider his
request. “Well, you did see
to it that I was put back together after being blasted by that tidal
wave. And, you rescued me from being talked to death by a
close-talking dentist. I’d say your odds are pretty good.” She
laughed. “I think bringing me a glass of wine put you over the top,
though.”
Nik laughed, too. “Lucky for
me, then.”
“Lucky
for you. Okay, let’s take a tour.”
Excerpt:
Petey sighed, pushing away her plate. “What are we doing, Nik? I mean, we live
completely different lives. I’m going back to Montana. You’re going back to Beruvia.”
She looked to him, eyes shining. “I don’t have any grand expectations. If we’re just having a sexy fling, I’m okay with that. And in that case, it would be pointless to make a public stand.”
Nik pushed back his chair and squatted beside Petey. Taking her hands in his, he
looked into her eyes. “Petey, this isn’t just a fling for me. I’ve fallen in love with you.”
“Nik, just because we’ve had great sex, I don’t expect you to…you know, use the ‘l’ word.
That’s a big step, and it means something to me.”
He placed her hand over his heart. “I love you, Petey Cavanaugh. As far as our different worlds, we have air travel, and telephones, and internet. We can make this work. If you feel
the same way.” Uncertainty wavered in his eyes.
Petey felt her heart begin to melt again, and this time, she didn’t stop it. “I love you, too, Nik. I tried not to, but there it is.”
He beamed at her. “Then we’ll figure out how to make this work. And the first step is going public.” He kissed her hands, then stood, pulling her to him. Gazing down at her he cupped her cheek with his hand. “We’ll make this work.”
Eyes blazing, he lowered his head, crushing her lips with his. She matched his fervor, her tongue tangling with his, and she gripped his broad shoulders tightly as she attempted to find leverage. He lifted her onto the edge of the table, not bothering to break the kiss as he shoved their dinner detritus further down the table and out of their way.
Gently her lowered her onto her back on the wide mahogany table, her legs dangling off the edge. Releasing her lips, he stood over her, grinning wolfishly as he used his body to further spread her legs. “I do so love the sight of you in my shirt,” he purred, releasing the single button she’d bothered with, revealing all her naked glory.
She smiled seductively, stretching her arms over her head. “Do you, now?”
He nodded. “I certainly do. I need another taste,” he said, licking his lips lasciviously.
Petey drew in a shaky breath and chewed her lower lip as she watched Nik position his face at the apex of her thighs. “Holy shit,” she breathed.
Gripping the backs of her thighs, he buried his face in her pussy, assailing her tenderness with his day-old beard. Petey gasped, arching her back, attempting to draw him closer. She felt the vibration of his laugh. “Mmm, you like this, do you?”
“Oh, God, yes!” she hissed.
Holding her legs higher, he lapped at her seam, paying careful attention to the tight bud at the top. Petey whimpered, slapping the table on either side of her. “Oh, shit, yessss….”
Pleased by her response, Nik concentrated his efforts on her clit, tonguing it mercilessly as she tumbled from one climax to another, her release splashing over his chin. When he finally stopped, she was gasping for air, a quivering, trembling mess.
Love n stuff
Scarlett
xXx
