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$40 #Giveaway Relentless Habit by Karen Renee @karenreneewrite @XpressoTours Ends 9.8

August 31, 2020 By Mary 52 Comments



Relentless Habit
Karen Renee
(O-Town, #1)
Publication date: September 1st 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Cecilia

I moved to Orlando for a fresh start.

Nobody could know my secret.

Catching the attention of the hottest DJ in all of Orlando wasn’t in the plan.

He’s got moves, and they’re not just good. They are good.

Like the beats he spins in the booth, I fall fast for him and his crazy family.

When he finds out about my past, it won’t just break my heart but also crush my soul.

Brock

The third time I saw her at a crowded club, I had to have her.

After our first kiss, I knew she was a habit I would never want to break.

Knowing what she hid from me reinforces what I’ve known for so long. Women cannot be trusted.

Even knowing the worst, I can’t stay away from her.

But when push comes to shove, will I be able to keep her safe?

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EXCERPT:

Backing me up to the brick wall, he stood directly in my space. “What’s wrong, Cecilia?”

His earnest eyes demanded an answer. “Nothing. Truly. Let’s just get done, then—”

Earnest gave way to incredulous. “‘Get done?’ You trying to get done with me?”

“I’m not good enough for you,” I admitted.

He shook his head. “That sounds like a load of bullshit. How would you know who’s good enough for me or not?

I knew it wasn’t me. Mainly because in the few minutes I’d sat in the living room waiting with Warren, I noticed a few text books about Criminal Law. While Gabe and Warren were talking at the table, it became clear Gabe had yet to declare a major, which meant those text books belonged to Brock. How could a girl like me, a former criminal – even if I hadn’t been convicted or arrested – be good enough for a man like him? I couldn’t. He needed a good girl, and that would never be me.

“I just know that I’m not that girl.”

“There’s something you’re not telling me.”

My eyes widened. “No joke! The first time we shared more than five words was ten hours ago. There’s plenty I haven’t told you and that you don’t know about me. I just—”

“This is done,” he said, as he lowered his head and kissed me quiet.

It was a helluva kiss, and it surprised me. All of the kisses we had had been out of the park, but this one contained more passion because both of us were irritated. He slanted his head and it seemed like he dragged his upper teeth across my bottom lip on purpose. Something inside me snapped. I drove my fingers into his hair and surged up on my toes. His arms wrapped around my waist, yanking me to his hard body.

My breasts were swelling and a throb built between my legs. I tried to break free from him, but he came after me, not letting me break the kiss.

A woman’s low-pitched voice grumbled, “Damn, that’s hot. You need to kiss me like that, Tim,” and Brock finally pulled away, but rested his forehead against mine.

“F*ck,” he whispered.

I exhaled so I wouldn’t speak. Something in his eyes told me he knew I was holding back my own agreement.

“So, we’re done?” I asked quietly.

Brock canted his head. “Why the f*ck would you say that?”

“You said, ‘This is done.’”Brock chuckled. “I did, but I meant the asinine conversation was done. Not us. Hell, after a kiss like that, no way we’re done. I get you riled up and that’s what I get in return, I can only imagine what angry sex with you will be like.”

I pressed my lips together because not only was he right, he was turning me on –again– and I was trying to stifle my laughter.

His hands framed my face. “And another damn thing…” He paused for quite a while. “Don’t tell me you’re ‘not good enough’ ever again. Let’s go. If we’re lucky, your food will still be warm.”

Author Bio:

Karen Renee is the award-winning author of the Riot MC series, the Beta series, and upcoming O-Town series. She has been writing since she was a teen, but has only recently brought her dream to life. Karen spent years working in the wonderful world of advertising, banking, and local television media research. She is a Jacksonville native, as well as a proud wife and mother. When she’s not at the soccer field or cooking, you can find her at her local library, the grocery store, in her car jamming out to some tunes, or hibernating while she writes and/or reads books.

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Comments

  1. James Robert says

    August 31, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    It’s been great getting to discover your book and share with the readers in my family. Thank you and thanks for the giveaway. 

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  2. Bea LaRocca says

    August 31, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    Happy Release Day! The cover is gorgeous and I loved the synopsis and excerpt, this is a must read for me Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway. .

    Reply
  3. Judy Thomas says

    August 31, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    I love that cool cover. It sounds like a good read too.

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  4. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    September 1, 2020 at 4:05 am

    I like the cover

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  5. Nancy says

    September 1, 2020 at 5:03 am

    I think that the cover of your book is well designed and attractive.

    Reply
  6. Cathy French says

    September 1, 2020 at 5:46 am

    Looking forward to learning about her secret and how his crazy family is involved in this storyline.

    Reply
  7. Jenny Ham says

    September 1, 2020 at 6:07 am

    Thanks for the excerpt always good to have a peek inside. Sounds good.

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  8. Suzanne Greene says

    September 1, 2020 at 6:12 am

    Very nice cover for the book that looks quite interesting.

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth Miller says

    September 1, 2020 at 6:29 am

    This sounds like a very passionate story/

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  10. Carol Knudtson says

    September 1, 2020 at 7:06 am

    Congratulations on your book! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. Alaskancrab says

    September 1, 2020 at 7:14 am

    it looks very nice

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  12. beth shepherd says

    September 1, 2020 at 7:24 am

    This looks like a great read. Thank you!

    Reply
  13. MARCY MEYER says

    September 1, 2020 at 7:47 am

    The cover looks good. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. shannon zeidan says

    September 1, 2020 at 8:53 am

    This sounds like such a great book!

    Reply
  15. Elaine says

    September 1, 2020 at 9:29 am

    Thanks for sharing the excerpt. Sounds like a good book

    Reply
  16. Sandra Watts says

    September 1, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Sounds good. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  17. Karen H says

    September 1, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Congratulations on the release of your new book. Love the cover too.

    Reply
  18. molli taylor says

    September 1, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    looks like greaT READ

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  19. Kate Sarsfield says

    September 1, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Congratulations Karen! Sounds like you’ve written another must-read!

    Reply
  20. Sherry says

    September 1, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Sounds like a good book.

    Reply
  21. BookLady says

    September 1, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    What an exciting book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.

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  22. Amber Kolb says

    September 1, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    Sexy cover!! I really like it. Reading the book blurb took me back to when I used to swoon over a DJ at the rollerskating rink when I was in high school. Relentless Habit sounds great!

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  23. Susan Smith says

    September 1, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    Sounds like a great book. I like the cover.

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  24. linda harrison says

    September 1, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    Would love to read more about Cecilia and Brock. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  25. Latifa Morrisette says

    September 1, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    I love the cover. Sounds really good.
    Congratulations!

    Reply
  26. Deb Pelletier says

    September 1, 2020 at 7:20 pm

    Handsome book cover and the book sounds interesting.

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  27. Merry says

    September 1, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    This book sounds like a good read

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  28. Barrie says

    September 1, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    Love the blurb and excerpt. Sounds like a good read!

    Reply
  29. Sandra Dufoe says

    September 2, 2020 at 5:23 am

    Sounds like a great read and love the cover.

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  30. Deborah D says

    September 2, 2020 at 5:30 am

    Always glad to find new authors.

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  31. wendy hutton says

    September 2, 2020 at 9:42 am

    thanks this sounds like aninteresting book

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  32. Cali W. says

    September 2, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂

    Reply
  33. Piroska says

    September 2, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    This book sounds spicy! Love the hot cover!

    Reply
  34. Glenda M says

    September 2, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    This really sounds great!

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  35. Debbie P says

    September 2, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    This sounds like a very intriguing read.

    Reply
  36. Peggy Nunn says

    September 3, 2020 at 5:43 am

    That is a nice cover. I like all the white.

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  37. April Morin says

    September 3, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    I want to know what her secret is. It sounds like an intense read!

    Reply
  38. Victoria Scott says

    September 3, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  39. clynsg says

    September 4, 2020 at 10:09 am

    I am always interested in learning about new books to possibly read.

    Reply
  40. bn100 says

    September 4, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    interesting blurb

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  41. beth t. says

    September 4, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    Congratulations on your book release. Thank you for sharing an excerpt.

    Reply
  42. Kayla Harmon says

    September 4, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    he looks like a good habit.

    Reply
  43. Veronica Lee says

    September 7, 2020 at 3:37 am

    I enjoyed the excerpt. Sounds like a great Fall TBR addition!

    Reply
  44. andie says

    September 7, 2020 at 10:15 am

    Hello Handsome (cover) …some people are just born beautiful.

    Reply
  45. Brandon Sparks says

    September 7, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    This book sounds amazing.. Thanks

    Reply
  46. Juana Esparza says

    September 7, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    I liked both the excerpt, and the gorgeous book cover.

    Reply
  47. Christina moore says

    September 8, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Love the cover

    Reply
  48. Anna Bergman says

    September 8, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    Sounds good.

    Reply
  49. Daniel M says

    September 8, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    sounds like a fun one

    Reply
  50. Kim says

    September 8, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    I really like the sound of Relentless Habit. The cover isn’t bad either.

    Reply
  51. Amanda Whitley says

    September 8, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    i loved the excerpt!! Can’t wait to read this.

    Reply
  52. Jolanda says

    September 9, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Sounds good.

    Reply

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