Titles: Behind Closed Doors
Authors: Cooper McKenzie
Published in September, 2009 by Red Rose Publishing ™
Genre: Erotic Romance - Contemporary, Interracial/Multicultural
ISBN: 978-1-60435-396-9 Behind Closed Doors
ISBN: 978-1-60435-749-3 Pushing Boundaries
Other Red Rose Books by Cooper McKenzie: Her Older Younger Man, Love Bite, Love Choice, Love Reincarnate, Santa Hunk
From the Promo Blurb:
No one who knew Alaina Rowen would label her as a wild woman. They didn't know that under her prim and proper clothes she wore silk and lace thongs with push up half cup bras or body hugging silk corsets. No one knew that behind closed doors Alaina was a slut who rarely wore clothes and liked to play with her collection of sex toys. That is until Gray Woolphe decided to answer her birthday wish for a man to replace her latest toy.
There is not a lot to say for or about Alaina Rowen's life at this point. She is independent to a certain extent, the house she lives in has been handed down to her from her grandmother, but other than that, her life is greatly lacking. She loves her home, but she feels trapped within it at times, and this weekend is a perfect example. For one thing, it is her birthday, but her straight-laced and very dominant father has, as usual, forgotten. That is not odd, he seems to think of her as a possession, an employee, or some other thing that is not an important part of his life. As long as she shows up for work, dresses as he wishes, and makes herself scarce, he is content, but not happy. Nothing Alaina does pleases him, at least not acknowledged by him, so her life goes on in mindless routine. But she has been restless, tired of the grind, and when the package turns up on her doorstep, excitement travels through her. She has been waiting for this, it is a new toy. Deep inside where no one can see, Alaina is a slut, and the new vibrator may give her some few hours of pleasure on her birthday. With that in mind, she makes a wish, one that will totally change her life…
Gray Woolphe is enchanted by the vision across from his parent's house. He has watched the woman across the river for a bit over week now, since he came home from Iraq, but today, something is different. It was a long tour, and the Marine was not a man to let opportunities pass him by. She is a sensual creature, but Gray, trained as a Cherokee healer since he was a child, senses the sadness deep within her, and wants to make it better. Watching her through a telescope, he reads the wish that falls from her lips, and decides he will definitely do something about her situation. He wants to be the man who fulfills her dreams, her wish, and with that in mind, heads down the stairs, across the lawn to where his boat is docked at the water’s edge. Gray feels driven to her, not only to help her but to satisfy something within himself. There has been something missing in his life for a long time, and this may just be the day he finds the missing piece for his heart and soul. It is a chance, but he is ready to take it, especially if things turn out as he suspects they will...
When Alaina and Gray get together, sparks fly. The house is well kept, old, beautiful, and on the historic register, thus making any plans for renovation Alaina wants more difficult. With Gray at her side, she realizes maybe extensive renovation is not at all necessary, because with his idea, a change of a few locks and she is good to go. She is surprised and shocked that a stranger, albeit an intimate one, would worry enough about her to help with ideas, but she soon discovers Gray has more on his mind than her need to get free of her father's heavy and demanding hand. He has plans for her that include a new wardrobe, a new job, and a whole new outlook on life. Cooper McKenzie has pulled together Behind Closed Doors, a sexy little tale, and thrills the reader with the heart and soul of two people who actually need each other to complete themselves. Alaina, submissive and shy, is crushed beneath her father's demanding nature and proprietary ways. Gray, dominant and loving, is just the man to take her to new heights of passion, give her a new outlook on life, and bring her joy in loving him and bending to his every whim and desire for her. It is a joyous trip into freedom for Alaina; and for Gray, it is finding the mate of his dreams. Behind Closed Doors is a definite keeper, and as a person who really enjoys Cooper McKenzie's talents, I think it is a must buy and keep.
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Pushing Boundaries
Author: Cooper McKenzie
Release Date: July 29, 2010
From the Promo Blurb:
Gray Woolphe continues to help Alaina Rowen's explore her sexual boundaries using a variety of inspired, sex games. Phone sex and a new toy take his place while he is out of town for the week. Will he push her too far? Will she push back? What will he find when he returns?
Alaina is saddened whenever Gray has to leave. She understands his job, his committment to his country, but it still leaves her lonely and wanting him. He has brought such life and light to her world, and this week, with him away, it has been and will be hard for her to function. She knows he will return as soon as he can, the weekend is approaching, and he will be hoje tomorrow. But Alaina loves him to total distraction, and misses his presence in her life, in her bed, and in her house. He is larger than life, and dominant without being mean. Controlling without being cold, and even more, he loves her and shows her in so many ways. When the phone rings, she has no doubt as to who is on the other end, after all, he is the only one with this number...
Gray has a surprise for Alaina. He has had her life in his hands for a few weeks now and she is showing many signs of blossoming and coming out of her shell. He knew he could give her a better life than the one she had, and it is proving to be true. Alaina is every bit the beautiful and sensual creature she hid inside frumpy chothes and behind an ever-so-proper mask at her father's office. Gray enjoys pushing her boundaries, moving her from that hidden place to being a beauty in her own right. Now she turns heads when they go out, and no head is as turned as his. He enjoys the delight she takes in her new freedom, and in her new independence, but one again, it is time to push her boundaries a bit farther. This morning, even as Alaina answers the phone, he will show her something else she would most likely never do on her own...
Pushing Boundaries is the short, sasy, and sexy sequel to Behind Closed Doors. Gray takes Alaina on a new trip in sensuality, and shows her that there are things she may not be certain of that are safe with his help and encouragement. Still shy about a lot of things, Alaina is hesitant when faced with the new toy, but ultimately, with Gray's help, she succeeds. But when Gray gets home, things are not what he expects to find, and there is a punishment in the works for Alaina's misbehavoir. I don't know if there are plans for more of the adventures of Alaina and Gray, but they are characters I can't seem to get enough of and that is the truth. Pushing Boundaries is a very quick read, and it really does leave one wanting more. These two books have permanent homes on my keeper shelf, and I will gladly add any more Cooper decides to write for Gray and Alaina. Both Behind Closed Doors and Pushing Boundaries are available from Red Rose Publishing ™, so stop by there and pick up your copies today.
Yours in good reading,
Rose!
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