The last thing scarred and reclusive Luca Brown wants is the guardianship of an eighteen-year-old girl. Now that his friend is dead, he’s the one that’s got to take charge of Mavis Miller. The only problem … she’s not a girl. From the first moment he sees Mavis, his reaction to her scares the shit out of him. He’s now responsible for her, and that means he shouldn’t be thinking about her in anyway at all.
Mavis has never fitted in. Even her parents hated her and shipped her off to boarding school. Luca is different, and the scar on his face doesn’t scare her. After eighteen years of being ignored, she’s shocked when Luca takes her over his knee and punishes her for putting herself in danger. His touch. His hands. They drive her wild, and she wants him.
She’s the first woman to not flinch away. He should tell her no. He’s the guardian, but he doesn’t see her as his ward. No, he sees her as his, and he doesn’t want to just protect her—he wants to own her.
Be Warned: spanking
Excerpt:
Fuck!
Shit!
Bastard!
Fuck!
Luca couldn’t believe he’d been so stupid watching porn. After watching Mavis for the past couple of weeks, he’d needed a little something to relax. The only thing he could think to do was to go back to his collection of porn. He’d not watched it in a long time, and he only used it when he really needed to.
Growing up, he’d not needed it, not even to get off.
A long line of willing women had meant porn was no good for him. He didn’t need it.
Now, however, being trapped with Mavis, he was close to losing his mind.
She’d seen him.
She’d been at the door, watching, and she’d seen enough to know.
He didn’t like that she’d run off, nor did he like that she’d run outside. It was cold, dark, raining, and dangerous.
She should have been in bed, and when he got his hands on her, he was going to smack her ass. She’d learn to stay in bed at night and not go running outside. Charging out of the house, he followed close behind her. He didn’t attack her as the last thing he wanted was to hurt her.
“Mavis! Stop!”
She kept on running.
He followed her.
The moment she hit the bottom of his garden near the pool and the small pool house that he’d built near it for after he’d taken a swim, she’d have no choice but to turn back to look at him. The ranch was huge, and rather than run toward one of the open fields, which would have made it impossible for him to catch her, she’d come here, to where he’d find it quite easy to do so. A few feet, and he stopped, blocking her escape. This was where he came when he wanted to get away from it all and to remember what his life used to be like before the accident that scarred him.
She looked left and right before turning to face him. Her tits pressed against the front of her vest, the rain making it so he saw the red tips of her nipples. She took several deep breaths as she faced him.
“What?” she asked.
“You shouldn’t have seen that.”
“Why not? It’s not uncommon for a man to get his rocks off to porn.” Her cheeks were red.
“Did you like it?”
“Did I like what?”
“Seeing it. I know you watched a little.” He didn’t have a clue if she had, but something in her eyes told him she did. “Did you touch yourself, Mavis? Are you wet?”
She didn’t tell him to stop as he took a step toward her.
She stayed perfectly still as he moved that final step that put him directly in front of her. Neither of them was touching. She looked up at him, and he wanted to know what she was thinking.
“Answer my questions.”
“Didn’t you hear me?” she asked.
“What?”
“I was watching you for a lot longer than the final scene, Luca.” She took his hand, and before he could stop her, she pressed his hand between her thighs. The shorts she wore were so big that it was easy for him to slide his fingers beneath the fabric and feel how wet she was.
Fine hair coated the lips of her pussy, and as he slid a finger between those wet lips, he found the evidence of her orgasm.
“You came?”
“Yes.”
He grazed her clit, and she gasped, grabbing his arms to hold herself up. He stared into her eyes as he pinched her swollen nub. She cried out and held onto him a little tighter. Pulling his hand away, he fingered the bottom of the wet vest. Rain was still coming down thick and fast, but he wasn’t going to move.
Sam Cheever twists things up,a little with this sexy short. This is the first story by this author where it isn’t 100 percent clear that the hero is determined to win over his woman and yet I loved Luca Brown and how he struggled with his place, his passion and his past. Mavis Miller might be young but she is mature beyond her years. Her past has shown her what she wants and what she definitely doesn’t. I enjoyed watching her reaction to his scar and the way it didn’t bother her at all. I also enjoyed how she simply sees it for what it is, but it doesn’t define who he is in her eyes. I like how even when he doesn’t want to act on the attraction he still gives her more attention and affection than she’s ever had before. I loved how he struggled, how he spent time reflecting on his past and the part his actions played on his present. The chemistry between these two is combustible and I loved how seamlessly heat and heart were interwoven in this story and I’m looking forward to seeing how this author can entertain me in new and fascinating ways.
The Story: Luca Brown once was a spoiled rich golden boy who played by his own set of rules but now he’s scarred and reclusive but the death of his estranged best friend leaves him the guardianship of a young girl. But Mavis Miller is no child, at 18 she’s a woman, a woman he sees beyond the scar to the man beneath.
4/5
GOOD
Written by Neringa on 23rd Oct 2018
I love this kind of stories and was looking forward for this. It wasn't bad story and I read it with super speed. Lol. But seriously it seemed I just started and then I'm close to the finish line.
There was a couple things that bothered me, though. When Luca and Mavis would go forward and then backwards. People make up your mind, you make me dizzy. On one side, I can understand their reactions. But it doesn't make it any less frustrating.
With Luca, he was bothered by her age. It made him step up and then retreat so many times I got whiplash. It took him a time to realize, that she may be young but she knows what she wants. And that is him.
With Mavis, she was rejected by her parents. People who supposed to love her unconditionally, but they weren't happy with her looks. They couldn't be bothered with her at all. Like seriously, what was wrong with these people. I wanted to slap them. So, when Luca would embrace her, making her feel like everything is finally fine in her world, but then he would push her away... Yeah, that would sting so badly for her. Making her feel like she isn't enough. And instead of fighting for him, for them, she would think about life without Luca in her life, not realizing where his rejections and doubts coming from.
5/5
Two broken souls become whole
Written by Sydney M. Neblett on 23rd Oct 2018
This is another great story from Sam Crescent. Luca and Mavis are thrust together under less than perfect circumstances, suffer several miscommunications and set backs along the way, but in the end they manage to heal each other and create a fabulous life together. I look forward to reading more books by a favorite author.
5/5
Sweet read
Written by ZiLlah Raven on 23rd Oct 2018
This book is remarkable. Luca and Mavis are perfect for each other. I just loved every single minute of it. Their journey is filled with plenty of ups and downs. Plenty of raw emotions. I just adore them. The writing and flow of this book is done well. I absolutely recommend this book.
4/5
Good Read
Written by Fay on 23rd Oct 2018
If you in the mood for insta lust and insta love then I say pick up this one.
From the moment that Luca becomes Mavis's guardian he couldn't help the attraction to her. He really didn't expect his ward to look like her. She wasn't a child she was an attractive sexy 18 year old women.
But she needed his help until she turns 21 and her inheritance will be paid out to her, so that's what he was going to do, take care of her until then and then she can go on her way. But the more she's in his house the more he can't deny his feelings.
This book was just what i needed, the only reason for 4 and not 5 stars, was that Luca annoyed me. He couldn't make up his mind about his feelings, But the chemistry between them was just to much and in the end too strong to keep him away.
Loved it
4/5
Another good book!
Written by Rhonda on 21st Oct 2018
This was a good instant love, but fighting it, story! LOL Luca becomes Mavis's guardian after her parents die. At 18, she's an adult but she won't come into her inheritance until she's 21. Luca wants her but in the same breath, doesn't want her. To be honest, his back and fourth attitude towards his feelings for her made me want to reach through and shake him at times! I love all of Sam's books and this was a good one!
5/5
Amazing
Written by Michelle B. Dukes on 21st Oct 2018
Was so looking forward to this book and it did not disappoint. Loved Luca and Mavis. What a wonderful story of 2 people not feeling good about themselves and seeing they were made for each other. A must read. Sam Crescent does it again.
4/5
OK
Written by Neringa on 19th Oct 2018
I love this kind of stories and was looking forward for this. It wasn't bad story and I read it with super speed. Lol. But seriously it seemed I just started and then I'm close to the finish line.
There was a couple things that bothered me, though. When Luca and Mavis would go forward and then backwards. People make up your mind, you make me dizzy. On one side, I can understand their reactions. But it doesn't make it any less frustrating.
With Luca, he was bothered by her age. It made him step up and then retreat so many times I got whiplash. It took him a time to realize, that she may be young but she knows what she wants. And that is him.
With Mavis, she was rejected by her parents. People who supposed to love her unconditionally, but they weren't happy with her looks. They couldn't be bothered with her at all. Like seriously, what was wrong with these people. I wanted to slap them. So, when Luca would embrace her, making her feel like everything is finally fine in her world, but then he would push her away... Yeah, that would sting so badly for her. Making her feel like she isn't enough. And instead of fighting for him, for them, she would think about life without Luca in her life, not realizing where his rejections and doubts coming from.
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They drive her wild, and she wants him. \u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cbr \u002f\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe’s the first woman to not flinch away. He should tell her no. He’s the guardian, but he doesn’t see her as his ward. No, he sees her as his, and he doesn’t want to just protect her—he wants to own her. \u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Warned: spanking\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpt:\u003c\u002fstrong\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuck! \u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShit! \u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBastard! \u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuck! \u003c\u002fem\u003e\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eLuca couldn’t believe he’d been so stupid watching porn. After watching Mavis for the past couple of weeks, he’d needed a little something to relax. The only thing he could think to do was to go back to his collection of porn. He’d not watched it in a long time, and he only used it when he really needed to. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eGrowing up, he’d not needed it, not even to get off. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eA long line of willing women had meant porn was no good for him. He didn’t need it. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eNow, however, being trapped with Mavis, he was close to losing his mind. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eShe’d seen him. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eShe’d been at the door, watching, and she’d seen enough to know. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eHe didn’t like that she’d run off, nor did he like that she’d run outside. It was cold, dark, raining, and dangerous. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eShe should have been in bed, and when he got his hands on her, he was going to smack her ass. She’d learn to stay in bed at night and not go running outside. Charging out of the house, he followed close behind her. He didn’t attack her as the last thing he wanted was to hurt her. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“Mavis! Stop!” \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eShe kept on running. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eHe followed her. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eThe moment she hit the bottom of his garden near the pool and the small pool house that he’d built near it for after he’d taken a swim, she’d have no choice but to turn back to look at him. The ranch was huge, and rather than run toward one of the open fields, which would have made it impossible for him to catch her, she’d come here, to where he’d find it quite easy to do so. A few feet, and he stopped, blocking her escape. This was where he came when he wanted to get away from it all and to remember what his life used to be like before the accident that scarred him. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eShe looked left and right before turning to face him. Her tits pressed against the front of her vest, the rain making it so he saw the red tips of her nipples. She took several deep breaths as she faced him. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“What?” she asked. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“You shouldn’t have seen that.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“Why not? It’s not uncommon for a man to get his rocks off to porn.” Her cheeks were red. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“Did you like it?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“Did I like what?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“Seeing it. I know you watched a little.” He didn’t have a clue if she had, but something in her eyes told him she did. “Did you touch yourself, Mavis? Are you wet?” \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eShe didn’t tell him to stop as he took a step toward her. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eShe stayed perfectly still as he moved that final step that put him directly in front of her. Neither of them was touching. She looked up at him, and he wanted to know what she was thinking. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“Answer my questions.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“Didn’t you hear me?” she asked. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“What?” \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“I was watching you for a lot longer than the final scene, Luca.” She took his hand, and before he could stop her, she pressed his hand between her thighs. The shorts she wore were so big that it was easy for him to slide his fingers beneath the fabric and feel how wet she was. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eFine hair coated the lips of her pussy, and as he slid a finger between those wet lips, he found the evidence of her orgasm. \u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“You came?”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e“Yes.”\u003c\u002fspan\u003e\u003c\u002fp\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eHe grazed her clit, and she gasped, grabbing his arms to hold herself up. He stared into her eyes as he pinched her swollen nub. She cried out and held onto him a little tighter. Pulling his hand away, he fingered the bottom of the wet vest. 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