The TEMPTATION AFTER DARK Scene That Made My Editors LOL! No images? Click here Hi there, Cooper and Gigi made me laugh, made me sigh, had me fanning my face and even made me cry a couple of times when I was writing them. They are everything we love about Gansett Island couples! I also got to spend more time with Jared and Lizzie as they work through the impossible situation foisted upon them by new mom Jessie in BLACKOUT AFTER DARK. We’ll hear some more from the new lighthouse keepers, Oliver and Dara Watson, and witness the start of an intriguing romance for Cindy Lawry, sister to Owen, Julia and Katie. Cindy will take the lead in the next book, RESILIENCE AFTER DARK. The summer is winding down, but as usual, things are heating up on Gansett Island! (KEEP READING after the excerpt for some other news about upcoming books and sales!) Read Chapter 1 of TEMPTATION AFTER DARK here and then check out this sneak peek of the scene that made my editors LOL: "My biggest concern when I was fifteen was trying to hide my constant boners in school,” Cooper said. Gigi laughed hard. “I love that.” “It was a nightmare and the ultimate paradox. When you don’t want boners, you have them all the time. When you’re old, you have to take pills to get them. Why can’t we store boners for when we need them later in life?” “That is a question for the ages.” “I’d really like an answer. We need a storage facility for boners where you can bank them for later and withdraw as needed.” “Now that’s a business idea that’d make you a billionaire.” “Boner Bank. I need to get that trademarked before someone steals my idea.” He loved the sound of her laughter. “Will you have a drive-up window at the Boner Bank?” “Hell yes, with one of those plastic tube things that shoots you out a boner any time you need one.” She laughed so hard, the car swerved out of the lane. “Thanks for the laugh. I needed that.” “I like when you laugh.” “I like people who make me laugh.” “What happened today?” “What makes you think something happened?” “The rage-swimming was my first clue. But then you told me stuff you said you don’t tell just anyone, and that has me wondering what happened that has you thinking about the past.” She gave him an odd look that he could read by the way her brows arched over her sunglasses. “What?” “You’re rather insightful for a boy your age.” “A boy,” he said with a snort. “I’m all man, sweetheart. I’d be happy to prove that to you any time you’d like.” “After a pickup at the Boner Bank?” “Nah, I’m still getting plenty of them all on my own. Such as whenever I come upon you in the pool in that white bikini. You’re giving me a lifetime of spank-bank fantasies.” “Oh, Boner Bank and Spank Bank ought to go into business together.” Laughing, Cooper said, “That’d be one heck of a partnership.” This scene pretty much sums up Cooper and Gigi’s relationship—laughter, fun, sizzle and insight. Cooper sees beyond the shiny package Gigi shows the rest of the world, and while that unnerves her, she finds she likes being seen by him… I love them so much, and I think you will, too! Preorder TEMPTATION AFTER DARK right here to read it October 12, and then see some more updates on other books/series below! Ebook Kindle US Kindle CA Kindle UK Kindle AU Paperback Marie’s Store Amazon US Amazon UK More paperback and audio links are coming, and audio is on track for October 12 release! In other news: 1. The complete Fatal Series is now in Kindle Unlimited for the very first time! I’m not sure how much longer it will be there, so make sure you get the 16-book (plus two novella) series read while it’s FREE in KU! <<START RIGHT HERE WITH FATAL AFFAIR!>> Also please note we have copies of the NEW FATAL SERIES COVERS in paperback in the store! These covers feature the new models who appeared on the cover of STATE OF AFFAIRS, and we’re so excited to have them on the Fatal Series paperbacks now! Order yours here. 2. I’ve finished STATE OF GRACE, the next First Family book, and I can’t wait to share Sam and Nick’s first Christmas at the White House with you guys on December 21! You can preorder STATE OF GRACE right now! 3. Speaking of Sam, Nick and the Fatal/First Family Series, I’m hard at work on SOMEONE LIKE YOU, the first book in my new Wild Widows Series, that will feature Sam’s new friend, Roni Connolly. We first met Roni, a colleague of Darren Tabor’s at the Washington Star, in FATAL RECKONING when Roni’s new husband, Patrick, was hit by a stray bullet and killed. Sam has formed a sweet new friendship with Roni, and she takes center stage to launch a new series about a group of young widows who come together to support each other. The group has one rule: each member must be open to the possibility of a “Chapter 2,” which is what new love is called in widow circles. Roni’s story will touch your heart and introduce you to a new cast of characters who’ll have you rooting for them as they put their shattered lives back together. Preorder SOMEONE LIKE YOU to read in February. 3. RAVENOUS, Quantum Series book 4, is currently on sale in audio! If you’d like to check out the audio version of Hayden and Addie’s SIZZLING HOT story, grab this deal for $3.99 at Chirp. 4. We have a few more of our Limited Edition Vermont Leaf Peeper boxes left in the store! You can get them with any three books or without books. Finally—are you following me on TikTok @marieforceauthor? I’m having fun making videos I think you’ll enjoy, and we’re also doing regular giveaways over there. So make sure you follow me! Thank you so much for your support of my books! xoxo Marie |