Good morning my little monkeys! Guess what today is? It’s Joe’s birthday!
Before we get down and dirty
with the celebration, I’m making Joe get down and dirty with us. He asked (demanded) that
I not conduct the interview…and I’m not going to take that personally because I
know all his secrets. And what he looks like naked. *snickers*
When I asked him who he wanted, he personally
requested the wildly talented author, Rosanna Leo, to perform in my place. He
might be sorry for that decision later…because Rosanna has already made a
request - that Joe do the interview in his birthday suit - and she is
determined to make him blush. Two things I’d love to see!
JOE: I’m not getting naked
and I don’t blush.
PARKER: Come on. You gotta
give us something. At least take your shirt off.
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JOE: It’s my birthday. You
girls should be taking your shirts off. *Winks and pulls shirt over his head*
Are you staying for this?
PARKER: *Drools* I’ll be
quiet, I promise. Just be nice to Rosanna.
JOE: I’ll be very nice to
Rosanna.
PARKER: And speak of the
devil, here she is now. Hi, Rosanna! I know you’re excited to get started...so, have at him girl!
ROSANNA: Why, thank you,
Parker! What a treat. *Angles head toward Joe…and Joe’s 6-pack* Joe, it’s been
a while. You’re looking…healthy. It’s so nice of you to accommodate my request.
Well, you sort of accommodated it anyway. You know, I’d hate for it to get
around that you don’t go above and beyond to please a lady.
JOE: Hmm. *rubs chin* That
would be a problem, wouldn’t it? I’m all about pleasing the ladies. *smirks and
leans in* Guess that will give us something to look forward to in the next
interview, won’t it?
ROSANNA: Such a tease! That’s okay, Joe.
Anyone who read One Night Stand has already formed a clear picture of your
assets. Tell me, birthday boy, you own a bar. Was that a career you fell into,
or did you always want to own one?
JOE: *Settles back in his
chair* Owning a bar wasn’t even on my radar until the day I actually bought the
damn thing. It’s a small place, just a local watering hole really. I’d gone in
to have a beer and shake off some shit I’d been dealing with – mainly my
brother Jake’s piss poor attitude at having me back home. *Sighs* The owner and
I were the only people in the bar that day. Great guy. He mentioned wanting to
retire. I needed something to do. One thing led to another and here we are.
It’s perfect, actually. Jake and I are able to work together and it’s where I
met Amanda. I’d say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
ROSANNA: Interesting. Now
what did you first think when you glimpsed the lovely Amanda Martin in your
bar? I know, there must have been the inevitable, unfortunate comparisons to
Parker and I, but we don’t have to go there right now.
JOE: I am a lucky man to
have such beautiful women around me. *eyes scan over Rosanna* A truly lucky
man. *Laughs and looks at Parker* This ones trouble, isn’t she? Anyway, I had
two thoughts when I first saw my Mandy. My first thought was, “I hope I never
feel the brunt of her right hook.” Followed quickly by, “holy shit, she’s got a
nice ass!”
ROSANNA: *groans* You’re
an ass man, huh? ‘Cause I can offer you more in the boob department. Oh well, this isn’t about me…So, Joe,
that day you met Amanda, she was in the middle of a, hmm, altercation. Does she
often bring out your protective instincts? And what would I have to do to bring
those instincts out?
JOE: Never underestimate the power of boobs. *laughs* Mandy is
always getting into some kind of trouble. Pair her with Samantha and things can
get downright ugly. If Jake has to call me one more time to come get them from
the bar, I’ll…*smiles*…well, Mandy knows what I’ll do. I’m very protective of
the women in my life. No one is going to lay a hand on what is mine, or under my protection. Now, as
for you, don’t go getting yourself into any trouble. But if you do, I’ve got
your back. *wags eyebrows*
ROSANNA: Joe, I have to
ask. Amanda’s family is also rather protective, specifically those delicious
brothers. Tell me, is Caleb, uh, seeing anybody? Parker knows how hungry I am
for his story too!
JOE: Ah, someone has a
crush, huh? Hang around, he’ll be out later. In fact, stay for dinner! *leans
in* He’s not seeing anyone, but if I tell you anything else, Parker will bust
my balls. I kind of like them where they are.
ROSANNA: Joe, darlin’ I
wouldn’t dream of terrorizing those balls! *sigh* I understand we need to start
wrapping up here. I don’t want to
give away too much of your delicious story, but what are your next plans with
Amanda?
JOE: My plans with
Amanda…*gaze drifts off* …hmm…OW! Dammit, Parker. Why’d you kick me?
PARKER: FOCUS!
JOE: *smiles* I was
focusing. Trust me. Completely focused. We are taking things one day at a time.
There’s a lot going on, so we aren’t making plans much past what we’re having
for dinner. I’ve been filling in for Caleb so he can-*grits teeth*-Parker! Stop. Fucking. Kicking. Me. I was going to say so Caleb could take some
time off. Jesus, woman. Relax.
PARKER: *smiles, flutters eyelashes*
ROSANNA: And before I run,
*raises eyebrow* would you be willing to share your favorite sexual position?
Not that I’ll be visualizing you later or anything…
JOE: *chuckles, deep and
husky* I’m a guy, so naked is pretty much all it takes. But, I can see you want
specifics…something to, how’d you say? Visualize later? There’s something about
having a woman on top. *raises hands as if grabbing invisible hips* Watching
the beauty of a woman’s face as she takes her pleasure, letting her believe
she’s in control...when I know different. I know with one touch, one press of my
thumb, I hold the reins. *grins* Still think you can make me blush, sweet
Rosanna?
ROSANNA: Thank you Joe.
This has been, um, eye-opening. *looks at Parker* Any more heroes you’d like me
to interview, my friend? ‘Cause I’m available!
PARKER: You’re on! Rosanna,
thank you so much for spending Joe’s birthday with us. It was a pleasure to
have you. I hope you’ll stay for dinner and Caleb…I mean cake!
JOE: Thank you, Rosanna. You’ve
done me a great service today in saving me from Parker’s ramblings. For that
alone, I own you a drink. And Mandy's whipped up some great vittles. Shall we?
ROSANNA: Sweetheart,
you’re on.
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on not once, but twice, she’s lost all faith in men…and in herself. Determined to
regain her confidence, Amanda decides to have a one-night stand. No
relationship, no promises, no threat of being hurt again…just sex. What she
doesn’t anticipate is meeting a handsome-as-sin stranger who will give her
pleasure unlike any she’s ever known.
Joe Sterling has spent his life avoiding relationships, his
former job as a military sniper not allowing for such commitments. Now he’s
come home to Texas, to let go of the past and to prove he is more than the
killer he’s been trained to be. When Amanda’s life is threatened, Joe’s killer
instinct is tested while Amanda struggles to protect her heart. Will they
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