Blog Tour: Choice Matters by Jamie Salisbury
Title: Choice Matters
Author: Jamie Salisbury
Series: Southern Heat (Book #1)
Genre: Contemporary Erotica
Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
Release Date: August 17 2014
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook &
Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Apolo Choice...self-made billionaire
before the age of thirty. At a time when most men are still trying to
figure out what direction to take their careers, Apolo Choice is
enjoying luxuries they are still dreaming about. But behind every
powerful man come secrets, and Apolo is no exception.
Confident, intimidating, arrogant and
handsome, Apolo Choice is a man who gets whatever he wants. At least
in the boardroom. Away from the power deals, he has a dark side. One
he allows few to enter. Until he meets Caitlyn White.
Caitlyn White...smart and self-assured,
she has quietly worked at Choice Enterprises for four years. Until
one day her world is turned upside down by the man at the top. Taking
her from the cubical to executive suite faster than you can blink an
eye.
Together they become a power couple
both in the boardroom and the bedroom.
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Since Jamie Salisbury began publishing
her Romance stories, she has seen her books soar to #1 on Amazon. Her
novella Tudor Rubato was a finalist in the 2012 RONE (Reward of Novel
Excellence) award, and the cover won for Best Contemporary Cover. Now
in 2014, her novel Life and Lies was been nominated for a RONE in the
Erotica category. She has expanded her audience to include several
now published by Secret Cravings Publishing.
Her previous career in public relations
in and around the entertainment field has afforded her with a
treasure trove of endless story ideas.
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Excerpt
I was standing with a small group of
senator's wives. They were giving me tips about life in Washington,
where to shop, the best neighborhoods. Though I was listening
attentively, suddenly something in my head told me to glance over to
Apolo.
There she was…again. Engaged in
conversation with him. He appeared to be polite and engaged, but the
muscle ticking in his cheek gave it all away to me. That one subtle
feature meant he was unhappy. Of course, my glance did not go
unnoticed.
"It appears as though you have
competition," one of the senator's wives joked. "Whoever
she is she's stunning."
"Yes, she is," I replied.
"But she's certainly not competition. She's merely an old
friend."
"Well, you certainly wouldn't know
by the way she's acting," another chided.
She was right. Delpheine was in what
Apolo considered his personal space. He allowed no one remotely close
to him unless he initiated the move. She had committed one of the big
Apolo Choice no-no's, not that she seemed to care.
"Oh, that's just Delpheine. She's
French, and they’re much more personally engaged with people they
talk with."
Then we locked eyes, Apolo and I.
Knowing him as well as I do, I knew this woman was exasperating him.
But ever the cool businessman and now politician, he was tolerating
her openly flirtatious ways. The moment she placed a hand on his arm
in an attempt to lure him in, I saw him quietly remove her offending,
well-manicured hand.
He backed away, putting more space
between them. I didn't know what he was saying to her right then, but
from the expression on her face, I'd say it was not what she wanted
to hear.
Excusing myself, I found my way to the
ladies’ room. I needed to regain my composure. Whoever this woman
was, I intended to find out more. If she thought she could simply
reappear in Apolo's life after leaving him in his hour of need, she
was sadly mistaken.
Making my way to the line of sinks, I
wasn't too surprised to find Delpheine standing there, a smirk on her
face as she pretended to reapply her siren red lipstick.
"You do know that he can’t have
children because of his accident?"
"Yes, I do," I replied.
"Let's quit the bullshit and niceties, Ms. Bouvier. What the
hell do you want? You left screaming in horror out of Apolo's life
years ago. Now, he's a newly minted senator, and poof, you magically
reappear. What's with that?"
"I merely want what was once mine.
I intend to have him back, and trust me, it won't take long for him
to find his way back to my bed. I will be Mrs. Apolo Choice."
"Good luck with that pipe dream,"
I spat as I threw the towel on the counter and spun past her. "I
don't know what you're smokin', but lady, you don't stand a chance in
hell with him. He didn't forgive you then, and he's damn sure not
going to forgive you now."
I marched past her and out the door,
not leaving myself open for any further comments. As I stepped into
the corridor, I noted Jacob casually standing there.
"Ms. White, Mr. Choice wanted me
to make sure everything was alright and asked me to escort you back
to the ballroom." He was glancing over my shoulder towards the
ladies’ room. That meant both he and Apolo knew what was going on.
The woman was so transparent.
"Thanks, Jacob."
"Don't worry about Ms. Bouvier.
I'll deal with her. If she bothers you again, please let me know."
"I will. I think I got my point
across just now. So, Jacob, are you going to enjoy Washington?"
"Yes, ma'am. It's one of best
cities around."
We arrived in the ballroom, where he
escorted me over to Apolo, who was speaking with a small group. I
slid in next to him.
"Thanks for sending Jacob," I
whispered.
"I'm sorry. I don't know how she
gained entrance, but I'm having it checked out."
"Don't worry, I think I handled
her."
He cocked an eyebrow at me with a sly
smile on his face before turning to his admirers and guests.
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