Let It Burn
by Emily Wood
Genre: Contemporary
Romance
Sometimes one person can
make you question everything you thought you wanted.
Lydia James is a
struggling scriptwriter with big dreams. She's determined to conquer the movie
world, and equally determined to stay out of the limelight while she does it.
So what happens when she meets Ryan Sharpe, a British actor and Hollywood's
next big thing? He could hold the keys to her future, but with him, flying
under the radar doesn't seem to be an option.
Ryan has learned his
lesson when it comes to women. In his experience, relationships mean heartache
and pain. But when he meets Lydia, everything changes. She's a breath of fresh
air, and everything he didn't even know he was looking for. There's just one
problem—she doesn't want to be a part of his life. Will a weekend in
Saint-Tropez give Ryan the opportunity he needs to win Lydia's heart, or will
their desires turn to ashes?
Content Warning:
explicit sex
~Excerpt~
"So what is it
about the party that you're so desperate to avoid, Lydia James?"
She sucked a breath in
and blew it out slowly. She didn't miss Ryan's eyes flickering to her breasts
as her chest heaved. They lingered there for a moment.
"Honestly, I'm
totally out of my depth." She paused, wondering how much he would actually
want to know and how much would just be a rant. She decided to go for it
anyway. "I'm a writer. Or at least, I want to be. I have a story…a script.
I also have an agent who brought me here to make connections. That's what he
said anyway, but…he's been hinting that he expects to get something out of
this, if you get what I mean."
"Ah."
"Yeah. Obviously, I
would never do that. But how the hell do I get out of this? Do you have any
idea how hard it is to get an agent?" She remembered who she was talking
to. "Of course you do." And then she looked at him again—he probably
had exclusive rights to Hollywood based on his jaw-dropping good looks. Even
mere mortals like directors and producers bowed down to gods. "So my problem
is how do I get out of this without him blackening my name forever?"
Ryan's face had been a
picture of amusement since the moment he'd turned on the light. But suddenly
something far more dangerous danced in his eyes, although he was obviously
struggling to hide it. A thrill shocked her whole body before finally settling
in her lower abdomen.
"The damage has
been done," Ryan said. His voice was slow and tight. "You can kiss
your agent goodbye. Not literally though. I'm afraid the industry is rife with
people like that, and if he doesn't take you seriously now, then no offense,
but no amount of sexual favors are going to change his mind."
The blush that had
colored her cheeks earlier was nothing compared to the heat that filled them
under Ryan's angry gaze. Her skin was suddenly so hot that it made her eyes
water. She felt dirty and ashamed, and she hadn't even done anything. Jesus,
she wouldn't have even dreamed of doing anything with that man out there.
"I already knew
that," she snapped. "I came in here to get away. But how do I…
Whatever I do now I'll offend him."
The anger in Ryan's face
melted away enough for mischief to creep in. He stood up, walking over to her
in a slow, deliberate way that had her heartbeat doing the exact opposite. She
pressed her back against the door as he approached. He was even more
captivating up close. A tiny corner of her consciousness worried about what he
intended to do while the rest of her screamed approval at all of the naughty
things racing through her mind.
But of course, she
wasn't in a fairy tale, and heartbreakingly handsome actors didn't kiss lowly
dreamers like herself. He stopped short, his perfectly sculpted lips moving to
breathe in her ear rather than meet her own. Lydia let her eyes flicker closed,
his intoxicating, spicy scent threatening to turn her into a puddle at his
feet.
"If the only man
who could make your career is about to drop you, then there's only really one
thing to do."
"What's that?"
Lydia managed to croak, painfully aware of how close she was to touching
heaven.
"Make sure
everybody else knows your name."
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~About the Author~
I have always believed
that the best stories are the ones that you can't put down, the ones that
transport you to a different place and make you believe in the characters. This
is exactly why I write… I have always loved the escapism that reading and
writing provides, and there is nothing more exciting than imagining your own
set of characters, and then letting them practically write the story for you.
Writing has always been a dream of mine, and I'm lucky to have the kind of
people around me that have always nurtured and encouraged my passion.
I live a cozy little
life in Wales, and when I'm not writing I'm taking care of my young family,
studying for a degree in Classical Studies, and training to become a nail
technician. I love traveling to new places, meeting new people, and
experiencing new things…it's all great inspiration for my books!
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