MICHELLE MILES
January 4, 2009 by Melissa
Next up is my friend, Michelle Miles! Michelle is a fellow Samhain author who has a wicked sense of humor and a real shoe fixation, lol. Her time travels are wonderful, also, so be sure to check them out.
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After paying for her latte and a nice, thick slab of New York cheesecake with strawberry purée drizzled on top, she settled into one of the oversized brown leather chairs with the latest Vogue magazine on her lap. She sipped and ate and browsed the latest in haute couture. It couldn’t get much better than that.
“Well, hello there.”
And with three little words, her day was ruined. Glancing up, she stared into the familiar face of Dr. Blake Marsh. He smiled broadly, his cheeks crinkling with the forced grin. Claudia’s heart lurched in her chest, dropping down somewhere in the middle of her burning gut. Her stomach churned acid, the cheesecake swimming like a lump in her coffee. She blinked, trying to decide what sort of mood the man was in. From the look on his face, she was pretty sure he had read her column, too.
“Mind if I join you?”
Before she could answer, he dropped down into the chair across from her, a mere three feet away. A cherry wood coffee table separated them. He planted one ankle on his knee and leaned back into the chair. He looked rather appealing, not to mention appetizing, wearing khaki Dockers, loafers with funny looking tassels, and a black golf shirt.
Golf. She knew it.
Calmly, she took a sip of her coffee and then stabbed the last bite of her cheesecake, mopping up some of the purée with the creaminess. May as well not let it go to waste. She wished he hadn’t caught her with her only meal of the day. But she was thankful she had at least showered, put on a little makeup and wore her jeans without the holes in the knees.
“Read your column,” he said without preamble.
Glancing at him, she noted the devilish gleam in his eyes and winced. “Did you now?” A feeble reply at best, but she still sounded cool. Never mind her innards jangled like a ring of a building super’s keys.
“I’m flattered you wrote about me.” He gave her a sly wink.
Oh, if they weren’t in public, she’d climb into that lap of his and… She shoved away the erotic images forming in her mind.
“I didn’t write about you.” Her lie didn’t hold up either, because a grin broke out on her mouth.
“You’re a poor liar, Claudia.” He took a sip of his coffee and then set the paper cup on the table in front of him. He leaned forward, close, and dropped his voice. “By the way, I don’t play golf.”
“Really?” One eyebrow quirked and she tried to keep her mind focused on the conversation at hand. Not the visual of his naked body pressing against hers. Or his hands roaming over her breasts. Or his hot mouth licking her erogenous zones. “I thought all doctors played golf. Goes with the territory, right?”
“Another stereotype.” He kept his gaze pinned on her face, his voice low and sultry. Reminding her of…someone…but she couldn’t quite place it. “I’m not a stereotype.”
“Then what are you?” The question bolted out of her mouth before her brain could stop it.
“Why don’t you go out with me and I’ll tell you?”
He suggested it so casually, she almost said yes. Almost. “No, thanks.”
“Is it because of the other night?” He picked up his cup and taking another sip.
Why did his gaze never waver from her face? It left her feeling unsettled.
“No,” she quipped.
“Come on, Claude. We’re both adults here—”
“Don’t call me that,” she snapped, her defenses up and raring to go. No one called her that but Gayle. And, okay, Tony, too.
“Sorry.” He looked miffed and settled back into the chair once again, his coffee in his hand. “I thought it was your nickname.”
“For those who are closest to me, yes.”
“And I’m not?”
The verbal duel was beginning to get on her nerves. Claudia pursed her lips and glared at him. “Is there something you want from me?”
“Your phone number.”
“Ha!” Her outburst startled a few afternoon customers who gave her a cursory glance. She lowered her voice. “I don’t think so.”
Blake cocked his head, realization dawning on his face. “You’re pissed because I left the other night, aren’t you?”
She huffed out a breath, tucked her magazine under her arm, and then rose. “Don’t you have some heart patients to see?”
“I’m off duty.” He gave her a lopsided grin.
Rolling her eyes, Claudia stalked off, hoping to get outside before he caught up to her. To her horror, though, he followed her out into the blazing Texas heat. Squinting against the bright afternoon sun, she slipped her Oakleys over her eyes.
“So now you’ve decided to follow me? Are you going to start stalking me, too?” she snapped. “I’m still not giving you my number.”
“Claudia, maybe I need to explain about the other night.”
No need to explain.” She approached the corner, pausing to look both directions before crossing the street. “I get it.”
“You get what?”
“You’re taken. Or not interested. Whatever. I totally get it.”
He snagged her arm and spun her around before she could step off the curb. “I’m very interested.”
Up for grabs:
A Download of Talk Dirty to Me and a signed copy of my Anthology, Leather and Lace!
Monica Burns-first prize
Cathryn Fox -second prize
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ohhh sounds like a great read! definately a book to add to my wishlist!
Another new author for me to try! I love the excerpt, something to add to my tbb list.
Love the dialogue, this looks like it would be a kick to read. Great video too.
This sounds like an interesting read. Fun.
Wow, another book to add to my wish-list!! This is really a fun blog day, though I won’t be around for the whole time….time zones SUCK!!! Hehe!!!
I always love to hang out where authors are doing their thing and showcasing their books…although I need a bigger notebook to write down all the great looking reads.
<love the sounds of this… wicked fun!
Val-
Make sure to pop in when you get up in the morning and hit the ones you missed.
This one sounds really good, I’ve never read Michelle before, I’ll have to give her a try!
Wow, this sounds like one fabulous read. How come I’ve never heard of her before?
Oh boy, I’m “interested” too! LOL
Deidre
Great excerpt. Love discovering more authors to check out. Thanks!
I really enjoyed the excerpt. Just the right amount of tease going on.
Excerpt and video was great!
Aye yi yi, nekkid men……..that was a nice greeting for Sunday morning!
Great excerpt – really hooks you! And good trailer too! I’ll have to check out Michelle’s site and books.
I have to read this book…I want to know what happens next…I’m totally hooked!
Great excerpt and trailer – I’m not familiar with Michelle’s work, but will definitely be checking it out! Thanks!
I’ve never read anything by Michelle either. Going to have to check out her website.
This looks like such a great book! I can’t wait to read it.
I haven’t read anything by her either. I like learning about new Authors thanks.
I would love to read this book!
Great excerpt! Left me wanting to learn more. I could feel the tension.
I have not read Michelle, either. And like Blake, not I am interested, too!
I think this is a book that will make me curl my toes….nice! I want it!
Great Excerpt! I want to read more!
I have never read anything by Michelle, but that is going to change.
Nice trailer!
Great excerpt,! Love the snappy dialogue.
This is fun and by tbr list must be preggo for it is getting huge!
Thanks
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
Oooh, I remember seeing this one in my Passionate Ink Notes. Looks good!
What happened the other night??? I must know. Love the excerpt.
LOL, love the title. And the excerpt and trailer. Michelle is a new author for me, but have a feeling I’m going to have fun reading her books!
Thanks for the excerpt
I’m a big fan of snappy dialogue
Oo ooo ooo, then what??
Did he kiss her??
Did she slap him??
What…WHAT???
Ohhh, I want this one!!
Yeowza! I want to read more, please! What a great excerpt! Wonderful writing. I’ve never read Michelle Miles but I’m going to be looking her up over at Samhain for sure after reading this excerpt. Thanks!
Fabulous excerpt! I love their back and forth–dialogue like this is definitely verbal foreplay
Talk Dirty To Me Baby!
Sounds great
I heart Michelle – and her work. Nothing steams up my glasses like her erotica – and the leading man in her adventure series! Great to see such an amazing talent profiled – every woman NEEDS to escape into the worlds she’s created.
Leigh Clements
The Mystery Maiden, Shot In The Dark Mysteries
http://www.shotinthedarkmysteries.com
Great excerpt and trailer.
What a cute little trailer!
I have never read anyhting by Michelle, either. This one sounds really good, I now want to read more of it.
This would definitely be a new to me author but thats the wonders of the internet. These groups help you to discover new authors everyday. Sounds great.
Great excerpt. I’m always looking for new authors to add to my repertoire.
Excerpt was awesome. Another book to be added to my wish list and tbr pile.
Oh how fun this one sounds!
I have never read one of her books but it sounds really good. I have added it to my list.
After reading that I want more. That was a great excerpt!!
What a great story idea! I think that women like the dirty talk sometimes too because our minds are so good at visualization. Probably why we are all romance novel fans!
Love the excerpt so definitely sign me for this book giveaway and thanks!
Oohhh! I am interested too!!!
Cute trailer and I really enjoyed reading the excerpt. Sounds like a fun read!
Wow I love the excerpt and I would give him my number anytime. Lol
Another author that I have never heard of. And the cover of that books looks awesome.
Definitely want to read more of this one.
Hi all! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on the excerpt. This is one of my favorite little novellas.
so sizzles!!!! And too I heard the anthology too rocks! Count me in. I’m having a blast with all the peeks (excerpts) of the books!
funny excerpt. I liked Blakes persistence.
Lovd the excerpt. Haven’t read Michelle before but wil now !
Great excerpt, sounds really interesting
Great excerpt!
Time travel… I wonder where I would end up if I could travel trough time
Added to list to buy.
Love the wittines! But, I really want to know what happened the other night.