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Sapphire Blake never imagined her fresh start in college would lead her into the arms of Julian Richland—a dangerously irresistible bad boy with a dark past. Known for his heart-stopping looks and playboy reputation, Julian is the man every woman desires, but no one can tame.
When their worlds collide, Sapphire is swept into a whirlwind of passion and peril, where every intimate moment brings her closer to the truth Julian hides. As she uncovers the secrets of his double life, powerful enemies emerge, threatening to tear them apart.
In this sizzling tale of forbidden love, Sapphire must decide if her feelings for Julian are worth risking everything—or if this player is too dangerous to love. Perfect for fans of steamy romance with a dark twist, Lessons on Seduction will leave you breathless and craving more.
Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions.
Excerpt
One framed sepia photo suddenly caught my eye—it featured a dangerously handsome man with dark hair and strong shoulders. The way he gazed into the camera lens was as if he wanted to tell a story with his mysterious, dark eyes.
“Vera, who is this? Is he your boyfriend?”
“Him? Oh, goodness, no! That’s my older brother, Julian.”
“He’s a good-looking guy.” I traced the outline of his muscled arm.
“Oh, honey, I’ll give you one piece of advice: you don’t want to get involved with him,” Vera chuckled.
“Oh, don’t worry, I won’t. I’m freshly single, and I need some breathing space,” I assured her.
“Breathing space … we all need that from time to time, hon. Don’t forget to have a bit of fun.” Vera revealed a Mona Lisa smile, pointing her index finger at me.
“Oh, I won’t forget.” I grinned at Vera.
“I’m going to have a quick shower. Make yourself at home. There’s coffee and tea in the kitchen downstairs. You’ll find it when you go past the living room,” she said.
“Sure thing, sailor.” I smiled at her.
I made my way down the stairs. I entered the modest living room, which featured a floral sofa with waxed oak legs, two beige recliners, a mahogany coffee table, and a white piano tucked in the left corner near the window. Speaking of the devil himself, my heart leaped in shock when I noticed Julian rummaging the bookcase, in a frantic search for a particular book.
“Oh goodness, I didn’t realize you were in here!” I held my hand to my heart.
“Oh, hi.” Julian turned around.
Our eyes were locked—there was no denying that there was an instant chemistry. You either had it, or you didn’t, and there was no “lukewarm” with me. The man’s frantic expression dropped, and his eyes softened when he saw me.
“I’m Sapphire, Vera’s friend.” I reached my hand out to shake his. He wiped his left hand on his jeans, then shook mine.
Oh, he’s left-handed.
“I’m Julian.” His espresso eyes expressed an element of honesty and gentle kindness.