Layers by Sigal Ehrlich
Publication date: October, 2013
Genres: Adult, Contemporary,
According to Hayley love is a subject of ridicule, a myth created by hopeless romantics.
When Hayley makes a resolution to declare her loose lifestyle era R.I.P, it’s all good in theory…
That is until she meets Daniel Stark, a well-respected, mid-thirties business man who is known for his short temper, lack of steady relationships as well as his strict preserve of his private life.
Opinionated, sharp tongued Hayley accidently steps into his office leaving Daniel resolved to put Hayley in her place and have her in his bed.
Both Hayley and Daniel can’t avoid the immediate instigation of the attraction between them.
In a unanimously agreed upon verdict by Hayley and her two best friends, Ian the gay self-absorb, aspiring model and Natasha the witty, borderline neurotic soul mate, Daniel Stark is to be Hayley’s pure physical attraction, emotions aside era closure.
Will it indeed be a closure, or a beginning to something neither Hayley nor Daniel ever bargained for…
There’s a high-end coffee machine calling my name on the countertop across the room. A quick little coffee and I am out of here.
I press the green small-cup button and the machine awakens with the noise of evaporating steam. The oh-so-aromatic, roasted scent wafts toward me as the machine fills the cup with a rich chocolate-colored liquid. I’m thrilled, already anticipating the taste. When the machine signals that the cycle is complete, I grab the cup too hastily, and some of the coffee manages to spill on my white blouse.
Observing the damage with irritation, I murmur, “Fuck me,” under my breath.
“Is that a request?”
Shifting my stare back to see who has just spoken; I find myself holding on to the counter from a momentary loss of balance, as I take in the sight of the orator.
Heat spreads from the center of my skull through my throat, to the top of my cleavage. And I don’t do blushing. What the hell?
Standing there is the very picture of hot, tall and sinful. White tee, jeans, and the most alluring bad boy stance. Something in his crooked smile inexplicably leaves me dumbfounded. For the space of a moment, I am lost in him.
His eyes roam over me with a wicked glee, stripping off every layer of clothing I have on. The air escapes my lungs at the intensity of that gaze.
I gape back at him, my jaw slightly dropped. “Mmm… just made some coffee.” I mumble my lame excuse and follow it with a thin smile.
“So I assume it wasn’t a request, then?” His teasing eyes are on me, that sexy grin is still plastered on his face, and his expression insinuates pure sin.
“Too bad,” he murmurs, and I have to swallow hard.
“Is that your thing?” I ask, recovering.
He cocks an eyebrow. “Sneaking behind people and trying to engage them in salacious activities?” A low laugh, deep and hoarse, comes as a reply.
“No.” He scratches his amused lips with his thumb, looking at me with a slightly tilted head. “And just for the record, I believe it was you who started with the indecent proposals.”
I open my mouth, looking frantically for some clever comeback that doesn’t appear to come, and instead feel my face heat up. Again. Damn.
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When she is not hiding in her office, writing, she enjoys music, reading and taking care of her little clan.
With a great believe in “don’t wait for things to happen – make them happen,” she enjoys anything exciting life has to offer. Check out Sigal’s Website.
Candi says
Love the cover!!
Kimberly says
sounds interesting
Tracy Werner says
Thanks for the giveaway…book looks good 🙂
Tracy Werner says
Not sure I could physicality without emotions…
ramona says
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway
Janice Unger says
I have to admit, sometimes I wish I could just have a physical relationship. But, I realized that I’m just the kind of person that needs some kind of connection. I need to feel something for the other person, other than lust.
Leslie Serrano (@chibilee02) says
The books sounds interesting. It has my interest piqued. As for purely physical relationships, if those involved are consenting adults and are not hurting anyone else, who am I to judge? I’ve never (so far lol) been in one, but I kind of think of myself as one who will eventually get emotionally attached if try it. Lol
Elise-Maria Barton says
Great giveaways!!!
Elise-Maria Barton says
All but one of my relationships have been purely physical. Trust issues!!
Gina Hester says
I’d let him bend me over the coffee counter! Hee hee! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jeanne says
Great cover. Thanks for the giveaway. I couldn’t have just a physical relationship, there has to be an emotional connection also for it to work.
Carrie Stevens says
i dont think its a bad thing by any means lol
Sarah Chan 2 says
I don’t know. I’ve never had one but I don’t think its a bad thing…
cyndi barber says
Love the cover and the story sounds interesting. Im putting in goodreads inwant to read.
cyndi barber says
Yay. For almost 3yrs. Wouldnt do it again fun but draing.
Jenny Dauksa Schaber says
I’ve had a purely physical relationship. I was a fantastic most of the time. Sometimes I miss it, but there’s a lot to be said for an emotional connection.
Whitney says
Pretty cover, excited to read this!!
Whitney says
Never had a purely physical relationship! Married my high school sweet heart 🙂 I think they have their time and place so I say yay !