Author: Yuwanda Black

Publisher: Inkwell Editorial Publishing

Published: 2015-07-21

Total Pages: 58

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PROLOGUE “Penny for your thoughts,” the deep, gravelly voice said. Siren jumped and screamed. “You scared the living daylights out of me!” “I’m sorry,” Renner said, breathless … and shirtless, as he came to stand beside her. “I didn’t mean to. I assumed you heard me puffing up the hill,” he continued, sucking in deep breaths. “That one’s quite a bear.” “Yes, yes it is,” Siren agreed, fighting to keep her tone even. They stood looking at each other, an awkward pause causing Siren to turn her head. It was practically impossible not to stare at the sweaty nakedness of his chiseled torso – she knew every ridge of it from studying it yesterday morning as he worked out. She wondered if he recognized her. He didn’t seem to. “I’m Renner. Renner Hayes,” he said, holding out his hand to her. “Your new neighbor.” Siren colored. Renner smiled, showcasing brilliantly white teeth behind sensuously kissable lips. The small indentation in his chin and the sculpted groove of his cheekbones were more pronounced when he smiled. A twinkle lit up his greenish-blue eyes. God he was gorgeous! “And you are?” he asked as Siren stood openly gawking at him. She couldn’t help it. “Siren Carter,” she responded, holding out her right hand. “Siren?” he repeated, taking her hand. “How apropos.” *** “Are you a psychic, by chance?” he asked, his hand reaching out to touch her forearm to turn her to him. “I have been accused of it, but no, I’m not psychic. I just choose to pay attention to people, which is a lost art in today’s world.” “I agree,” he said, his gaze holding her hostage. “And what else do you see Siren? What other insights have you to share?” he said, lowering his head to mere inches from hers. She could feel his breath on her already warm skin. There was a challenge in those amazing eyes, which were more green, than blue when he focused she noticed, the irises flecked with gold. *** Siren wasn’t sure if it was a character flaw, or because most of the men she’d dated hadn’t deserved her fidelity, but she’d made a point to cheat on every man she’d ever been with … until she met and married Michael. She had promised herself when she accepted his proposal that she never would, and she hadn’t. And to her surprise, it hadn’t been hard. That is, until she laid eyes on "Her Neighbor’s Husband" … ### Relevant Search Terms: interracial romance, bwwm romance, multicultural romance, african american romance, steamy romance, short story romance, womens fiction, chicklit, kindle romance, short fiction