"A Dash of Desire" (Charity Parkerson) ★★★★★ with GIVEAWAY!!!

BOOK INFORMATION

TITLE – A Dash of Desire SERIES – Spiced Life AUTHOR – Charity Parkerson GENRE – Contemporary Romance PUBLICATION DATE – 12/12/14 LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 261 pages PUBLISHER – Punk & Sissy Publications COVER ARTIST – Charity Parkerson

BOOK SYNOPSIS

He wants to tame her… After losing his wife to her wild ways at a young age, Tristan moved on to follow a higher calling. He finds comfort in helping others and has no intention of inviting drama back into his life. That is, until temptation blows into town. She wants to corrupt him… Riley is a foul-mouthed, bad-tempered, and bitter soul. Down on her luck and on the run from another terrible decision, the last thing she needs is a soul-saving hottie pushing his way into her life. But will they end up destroying each other? Taming Riley becomes an obsession for Tristan. With his reputation on the line and Riley’s heart on the table, can Tristan find a way to keep both? It only takes a dash of desire to ignite a flame when this savior and sinner collide. But this is one inferno that could end up destroying them both.

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EXCERPT

The chain rattled. “Riley, Brother Daniels’ truck is out front. Have you…” Tristan jumped away from Riley as Billy burst onto the scene. The woman froze, as she caught sight of him standing in the center of Riley’s bedroom. No doubt, he was also looking guilty as sin…and turned on. He definitely was that. “Oh. There you are.” “Riley fell,” he said without giving her a chance to question what she’d—no doubt—witnessed coming through the door. A loving expression touched her features as she eyed them both. “I’m not surprised. Poor girl. You wouldn’t believe how many calls I got from West Anaheim ER, letting me know my baby had broken another bone.” Billy’s voice hardened. “Especially, since my no-good sister, Marty…” “Billy, please?” Riley said, cutting her off. With a sheepish grin, Billy blushed. “Sorry darling. Sometimes I forget.” Riley crossed the room, and gave the older woman a quick hug. She toyed with Riley’s hair, tugging it over one shoulder and sliding her hand down the locks. “Anyhow,” she said, turning her attention back to Tristan. “My girl has a good job. She never would let me come take care of her, since she could afford to hire someone to do it.” Flashing Riley an exasperated look, she added, “This one has never needed anyone. Thank goodness, since Marty…” “Billy,” Riley said, reeling her aunt in, once more. “I’m sorry. It’s just with it being your birthday and her doing what she did, I just.” Tearing up, Billy covered her mouth. A sob still broke loose. Before anyone had time to react, she walked out, closing the door behind her as she left. Riley stared unblinking at the wood separating them from the rest of the world. “Wow.” Tristan was baffled by Riley’s obvious shock. As she turned wide eyes his way, her voice came out in a horrified whisper. “She was crying. I’ve never seen Billy cry. That’s the same woman who used to make me pick my own switch when I misbehaved.” A chuckle rose in Tristan’s throat. “I didn’t know it was your birthday.” Riley motioned toward the door, still seemingly floored. “She once beat a chicken to death with a shovel after it chased me down the driveway. I was scarred for years.” Tristan’s chuckle turned to a full-on laugh. “I’m being serious. She cooked him afterward. I haven’t looked at a drumstick the same since.” Tristan swiped at his eyes. “Happiness looks damn sexy on you.” He glanced away, uncomfortable with the change in topic. Happiness was one thing he knew little about. “Being in your company seems to have that effect on me,” he said, half hoping to fill the silence and half needing her to know the truth. “How old are you today?” He asked, changing the subject. “Twenty-eight. Why? Do you intend to spank me?” She sounded hopeful. There were no safe topics where Riley was concerned.

CAT'S REVIEW

"A Dash of Desire" by Charity Parkerson - Wowzer!  I LOVED this one!  Both the Hero - Tristan -  and the heroine - Riley - were perfect!  No, I don't mean perfect human beings but Ms. Parkerson did a fantastic job of creating characters that were real and oh so opposite (at least up front).  Tristan is a very sexy minister.  He cares about others and always does his best to see the good in people.  Riley has a really tough persona but I love that, despite her tough life, she is still sweet and truly cares even if she tries to hide it.   I really liked her - it bothers me when authors create a heroine that is "tough" and really turns out kind of mean.  I like strong heroines but I like them to be a bit girly too.  Tristan is dreamy!   I love how Riley would bring out the "bad boy" in him and make him think things one wouldn't think a minister would think!!  Ms. Parkerson had me chuckling at times and my heartbreaking at others.  Oh and the chemistry between the two is off the charts too!  I would definitely recommend this one - it's going on my Read Again chart immediately!

★★★★★

AUTHOR BIO

Charity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with Ellora's Cave Publishing, Indie Publishing House LLC, and Punk & Sissy Publications. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.

*Winner of 2, 2014 Readers' Favorite Awards *2014 Golden Ankh Nominee *2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner *2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner *2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance *Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath

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GIVEAWAY PRIZES

1 winner will receive this prize pack: 1- autographed copy of A Splash of Hope, 1-“Team Naughty” tote, 1-audio copy of The Wizard & The Wanton, 2 autographed bookmarks, 1 “Sinner” t-shirt, and 1 pack of Ellora’s Cave Cavemen playing cards.

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