Passion’s
Pain by Ella Jade
Thanks
so helping me celebrate the release of my newest contemporary romance Passion's Pain. The idea for this novel has been
running around in my head for three years, but it was one of those plots where
I thought maybe I couldn’t pull it off. The more I tried to push it to the back
burner, the more the story wanted to be told. Finally, I gave in and went for
it. I'm so glad I did.
I
grew up on soap operas. I started watching Dallas and Falcon Crest with my
grandmother when I was eight. I may not have known what was going on back then,
but the ideas and plots stuck with me. I honestly believe watching all of those
love triangles, secret babies, faked deaths and sexy romances fueled my desire
to become a writer.
When
I came up with the plot for Passion's Pain, I knew I was attempting to break
the mold of what we're used to in a romance novel. I've created a bit of an
unconventional triangle. But, for me, writing has always been about stretching
my imagination and seeing where the story takes me. I've fallen fast and hard
for my characters in this book. Even Jackson, my villain holds a special place
in my heart.
Here's the blurb...
One
woman…two men. Who will she choose? The father or the son?
Lilli
Daniels is down on her luck. She's been homeless, hungry and alone for far too
long. Everything changes when she meets an intriguing, older stranger.
Successful
attorney Jackson Avis maintains complete control of every aspect in his life.
When he sets eyes on Lilli he's captivated. He tempts her with a life of
privilege and security, introducing her to a world she never knew existed.
Complications arise when Jackson's son and aspiring doctor Cameron expresses
interest in his father's girlfriend.
Lilli
fights the attraction, but Cameron wants to give into his heart. He's the
complete opposite of his manipulative father and stops at nothing to protect
the woman he's falling in love with.
Sometimes
life leads you down one path only to bring you to your true destiny. Can Lilli
figure out who her heart belongs to?
Here is how I envisioned the
characters. I can't wait for you to meet them.
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| Cam |
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| Jackson |
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| Lilli |
Excerpt
Lilli glanced down at the floor for a few
seconds before looking up and giving Jack a small smile. Her long black hair
fell down the center of her back and curled slightly at the ends. Her eyes were
a most alluring color. Jack couldn’t tell for sure in the dim lighting, but
they almost appeared violet. He’d never encountered such a unique woman before.
He knew right away a girl like her didn’t belong in a shit-hole like this.
“What would you like?” She looked down at
the pad she held and waited for his order.
“For you to have a seat.” He got up,
pulled the chair out, and then motioned for her to sit.
“What? No, I can’t. I’m working.”
Jack looked around and noted it wasn’t
that busy.
“I think you can sit for a few minutes.”
He smiled. “Pat said you should give me what I want.”
“I-I don’t do that.” She shook her head.
"Some of the other girls here do, but not me."
“I’m only asking you to sit and I rarely
ask twice.” He felt a sense of relief knowing she didn't prostitute herself to
the customers in this disgusting place. “Please.”
“Just for a few minutes.” She looked
around the bar and then quickly took a seat.
“It’s nice to meet you, Lilli,” he said.
“Do you have a last name?”
“I do.” She was too busy looking into his
eyes that he thought maybe she forgot to finish answering.
Jack smiled and cleared his throat when
he realized she was staring at him.
“Oh, it’s Daniels.”
“I see. What do you do besides work here,
Lilli Daniels?”
“I work at the bookstore over at the
community college,” she said. “I’m hoping to save enough money to take a few
classes there in the fall.”
“It’s only January,” Jack said. “Why wait
so long?”
“Classes are expensive.” She nervously
fidgeted with the cocktail napkin sitting on the table. “So, what do you do?”
“I’m an attorney. I have my own practice
in the city.”
“Oh, that sounds interesting. I’d like to
study law someday, too.”
“A pretty ambitious goal.” He teased.
“How old are you?”
“Twenty-two.”
Well,
at least she's legal. But, for a girl working in a
strip club trying to save money for school, she seemed awfully naïve. He
briefly wondered if it was an act to get men to feel sorry for her. Maybe she
knew exactly how to get a bigger tip out of her customers.
“Getting a bit of a late start with
school, aren’t you?” Jack asked. “My son is about your age and he's in medical
school.”
“My father’s not an attorney.” She ran
her fingers through her hair and Jack immediately recognized she was
uncomfortable when she mentioned her father. The lawyer in him needed to
investigate a little further.
“What does your father do?”
“Are you ready to order?” she said. “I
should be getting back to work.”
“Not just yet.” He wondered why she
changed the subject so quickly. “I’m curious as to what a girl like you is
doing in a place like this.”
“Me, too.” She looked around the dark
room. “I fell on some hard times and I’m just trying to get my life back
together. It’s honest work.”
“What kind of hard times?” He was trying
not to interrogate her, but he wanted to know more about her.
“I can tell you’re a lawyer.” Her full
pink lips curved into a smile. Jackson wondered what it would feel like to have
her mouth against his. She was probably soft and warm.
“It’s in my nature to ask questions.” He
wanted to know more about this beauty.
“Do you always get your answers?”
“I always get everything I want.” He let
his eyes wander down her body. She was flawless, but he shouldn't have been
entertaining any possibilities at all. But then again, when did he ever let
anything stop him from getting what he wanted?
Jack reached into his pocket, pulled out
his business card, and handed it to her. He couldn’t help but feel sorry for
her. “I have to get back to the office now, but I’ve rather enjoyed your
company. If Pat gives you a hard time, please give me a call. I’ll set him
straight.” He knew he should leave her alone. He wasn't sure he’d be interested
in getting involved with a girl in her situation, but he wasn’t ready to walk
away. Not yet.
She glanced down at the card. “I went to
high school with a Cameron Avis.”
“Did you date?” That would be far too
amusing.
“Oh, God no.” She laughed. “He was a year
older than me, popular, and would never give a girl like me a second glance. I
was from the wrong side of the tracks.” She rolled her eyes.
“Hmm.” Jack began to get a clearer
picture of who Lilli was.
“I was shy and kept to myself,” she said.
“He was gorgeous, smart, and came from money. Definitely not my type."
“Really?” Jack grinned as he got up from
the table. “It seems to me I’ll have to have a talk with my son about not
recognizing a good thing when he sees it.”
“Oh.”
Passion’s Pain –
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About Ella…
Ella Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember.
As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her, and now as an adult, the
laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head,
but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered
the eBook industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she
can't be stopped.Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing, and scrapbooking. She hopes you'll get lost in her words.
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ReplyDeleteLove the character pics! Great excerpt n you got my interest!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Valerie! Glad I could pique your interest:)
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