HOLDING ACES ♥ Blog Tour

Title: Holding Aces (The Kingdom #1)

Author: Nikki Groom

Release Date: May 29th 2014

Genre: Adult contemporary romance

 

Blurb

They say that time heals all wounds. But mine are set in so deeply, they’ve taken on a life of their own, lurking in the shadows at every turn and haunting my thoughts. The girl I once was has been replaced by a stranger. I don’t even know who I am anymore. I run. And I hide. Pretending to be someone I’m not… Until I meet Denham King. My burst of color in an otherwise grey world. And for the first time in my life, I find myself running towards someone instead of running away. But fate can be cruel, and I can’t escape my past. Can I? **Holding Aces is part one of a two part Adult Contemporary Romance series that contains mature sexual content and language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.**  

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Excerpt

“Don’t run,” he says before releasing my hands slowly, and I instinctively move to tangle my fingers in his thick dark hair. Both his hands move to my ass, squeezing and pulling me closer as he kisses me with a fierce tenderness I can’t explain. I vaguely register him flicking the lock on the door as he walks us backwards, never breaking contact. He turns me as we reach his desk, and I hear paperwork flutter to the floor and glass smash as he sends everything on the desk flying before lying me down on the cold, hard surface, his body pressed tightly against mine. I have a desperate need to touch him, to taste him, to feel every inch of this man. I slide my hands in the waistband of his trousers and pull out his shirt. I let my hands roam freely over his torso, realizing I’ve wanted to do this since the very first time I saw him at the elevator. He runs his hands down the length of my body and pushes them back up again, skimming my thighs and taking my skirt with them, exposing my lace underwear. “Stunning,” he says before bringing his mouth to mine. Tasting… Feeling… Testing… Our teeth crash together as the desire grows, and we both know it’s impossible to stop this now. “Arianna,” he says breathlessly. His chest is heaving and there are little beads of sweat gathering on his brow. “Yes…” I can barely form the word. I haven’t answered to my real name for a very long time, but it feels natural coming from him. “Tell me you want this...” It’s a command, but I don’t feel threatened. I want this as much as he does.I nod my answer. “Tell me, Ari. I won’t touch you until you tell me.” “Yes, yes I want you...”    

About the Author

Nikki Groom is a hopeless romantic, lover of all things happily ever after and firm believer that love makes the world go around. In her spare time, you will find Nikki laughing with her very treasured family, walking with her beloved dog in the hundred acre wood or curled up in a cosy corner with words and wine. She lives in East Sussex with her husband and two children. Having turned her hand to many things over the years, Nikki is now proud to add ‘author’ to that list. Having always been a dreamer, Nikki’s imagination stretches far and wide, which enables her to get lost in faraway places and imaginary people.
Nikki loves to chat, especially about books! You can find her here…

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THIS OR THAT With Nikki Groom!

Ice cream or Cake?
 Cake, chocolate cake, coffee cake, carrot cake, lemon drizzle cake. ANY cake!!

Sports car or motorbike?
Sports car. Bikes terrify me.

Whips or Handcuffs? 
Can I choose both? If I had to pick it would be…Handcuffs

Top or Bottom?
Bottom

Snow or Sea?
Sea. Snow is too cold.

Lean or Muscled men?
Muscled. Think athletic, defined swimmer!

High Heels or Flats?
 Heels are so sexy, and pretty! But I spend most of my time in flats.
Ironically, I have way more sexy heels than I do flats!

Batman or Superman?
Batman, so much more mysterious.

Boxers or Briefs?
Boxers.

Tattoo’s or Piercings?
 Tattoos. Although I do love a piercing in the right place.

Money or Love?
Easy, Love, love, love.

Drummers or Guitarists?
Always the drummer. I have no idea why. I want to learn to play drums!
I’d be like Animal off the Muppets!

Chocolate or Vanilla?
 Chocolate

Sausage or eggs?
Eggs, yuk! Has to be sausage.

Bath or Shower?
 Bath.

Spanx or Spanking? 
 Oh spanking, for sure.

Hugs or Kisses?
Tough one. I love kissing my husband (He’s a great kisser) but you can hug anyone so I’m
choosing hugs!

Cats or Dogs?
 Dogs. I love my dog.

Smart Suit or ripped jeans?
Gah! Such a tough one. Are we talking ripped jeans and nothing else?
No tee? No shoes? That athletic, swimmers body with a little nipple piercing and a tattoo
across those broad shoulders…what were we talking about? Oh yeah, Jeans it is!

 

 

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