If you need me, I’m huddled over my keyboard like some Dickens character. I’d volunteer that I’m wrapped in two blankets, but that sounds dramatic and unbelievable if you’re in a place where it’s actually Spring.
Spring has not sprung here, and the wind is coming through the walls of this old house. Honestly, at this point, my only goal is to move to a warmer climate—I’m not even joking.
But words have to get down. I’m wrapping up the Shared World book, and you know how I said that I was nervous about Five Days to Be Mine? Ha! That’s nothing to how I feel about this book. I don’t want to let the other authors that I’m in the Shared World down, and I’m so excited to read these stories!
When I signed on to be a part of this collaboration, Mercy hadn’t even been created yet. Part of what brought on the new pen name was realizing that the Shared World book was going to be in KU, and I wanted to respect my mostly Wide readership. So, I thought a new pen name would solve that issue.
Except? Mercy is more branded than I thought. When you pick up a Mercy book, it’s going to be low-angst, characters that are older, low stakes, and tender Doms.
In Sold to Her Enemy, the FMC is 29 – which is okay. Holly in Five Days of Christmas Spice is 29, but the MC is angry at her; it’s an enemy to lovers, and it’s a little more gritty than the other Mercy books. The last 30% the MC is showing the FMC his softer side. He’s forgiven her for what was a miscommunication – it’s resolved fairly quickly so I don’t think it’s the full angst of a miscommunication trope but okay, it is but there had to be some kind of misunderstanding. And there is a 3rd act break-up with lots of groveling.
Ugh. I thought of creating another pen name and putting Sold to Her Enemy under that moniker, but I have both Mercy and Raleigh readers who have pre-ordered this book (thank you), and, um, as long as I keep trying to make it clear to readers that this book is different from the other Mercy books? You know, when I started this indie author thing my mantra was, “I’m doing all of this very badly and that’s okay” and almost three years later, I feel exactly the same way.
Here’s a teaser for Sold to Her Enemy. These characters have been so dynamic and fun to write and this world is a completely different than one I’ve written in before. It’s my first book in an American setting 🙂
“No, not on the seat. Kneel on the floorboards.”
She does, shuffling against the passenger seat. I climb in, unzipping my fly as I do, taking down my pants.
I slip into the backseat.
“Put your mouth on my dick. But do not suck me or use your tongue. I better not feel teeth. You are nothing more than a cockwarmer.”
When you’re sold to your enemy… can you become their lover?
MCKENNA
My fall from the elite wasn’t my fault – it was orchestrated by one man.
I’m determined not to let his actions affect my future. I need to get back to my dreams and create a better life for my mother and me…the kind of life we’re used to living.
The auction at Club Lust is the perfect opportunity. I’ll do anything for money, even if it means sharing my body with a perfect stranger.
When I’m sold to my enemy, I have to give him what he demands: my submission.
I may once have had feelings for Adrian McIntyre, but we’re not kids anymore, and no matter how he sends my pulse racing, I won’t forget he’s the one who destroyed the life I had.
ADRIAN
McKenna Moran always thought she was too good for me, never giving me a chance.
When I saw that she was in the auction at Club Lust, I knew I had to win her. Taking my revenge on her body is going to be so sweet.
This weekend is going to be one she never forgets if I can keep from giving into the old feelings I once had for her and remind myself that this woman is my enemy no matter how good her body feels against mine.
