#BookBoyfriend Blog Hop: Meet NYC Dominant, Richard Halstead

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Welcome to my stop on Evernight Publishing’s Book Boyfriend Blog Hop. Unlike many of the other authors you’ll meet in perusing the participants of this blog Hop, I have only one story published with Evernight at this point in time. So for me, there was only one “boyfriend” to introduce you to — the hero of FAITH’S GIFT (Vanilla-Free Christmas), Richard Halstead.

I guess it’s a damned good thing Richard is a cut above most men. Not only a successful NYC businessman, he’s quick witted, roguishly handsome, of course, and an Alpha male all the way. The lifestyle dominant has no problems going after what he wants — in and out of the bedroom. Not a bad choice to be stuck with, don’t you think?

He made quite a splash with the ladies in my Vanilla-Free Christmas tale, FAITH’S GIFT, so Richard Halstead and his sweet submissive, Faith will be making another appearance in my May 2013 Evernight Romance on the Go title, A LEAP OF FAITH.

Meaning there is more of this hunky Dominant on the horizon. *wicked grin*

Here is my “pitch” for Richard — who by all rights should be selected as your favorite “Book Boyfriend”. I’m sure you’ll agree once you’ve read the rest of this post.

The following excerpts are all taken from FAITH’S GIFT by R. Brennan – Vanilla-Free Christmas Anthology.

Available from Evernight Publishing HERE.)

Faith glanced down at the dog who’d taken position at her feet. She gave the fluff at the top of his thick head a scratch. “Laura was right, Hercules, the view is really amazing.”

“I agree completely.”

Faith jumped and spun about. Her scream died in her throat.

The most beautiful man she’d ever encountered stood across the room from her, clad in nothing but a fluffy, white towel. Wet, black hair dripped onto broad, bronzed shoulders. The tiny rivulets of water chased each other down the hard lines of his chest, drawing her gaze along washboard ridges of a firm stomach.

Swallowing hard, Faith forced her gaze away from perfect abs, back to the man’s equally distracting face. Her heart hammered against her ribcage as she gauged the distance between herself and the front door.

Poor Faith. She never stood a chance, really. If his rugged good looks aren’t enough to persuade you, perhaps we should take a closer look at Richard’s quick wit and charm.

“I should really get going, Mr. Halstead.” She reached down and grabbed her bag. “I’ll just come back tomorrow at the same time.” Faith glanced at Hercules. “As long as you promise not to growl at me again.”

“Yes, you’re right. Absolutely. I’m sure it’s much safer to ride the subway this late than to take a well meaning stranger up on his offer of kindness.” The deep timbre of his voice made her shiver.

She wrinkled her nose. He did have a point. And besides that, what did she have to run home to? Certainly nothing as attractive or interesting as the male specimen standing in front of her. Laura’s most recent admonishments echoed in her mind—Live a little, take a chance. If Faith were brutally honest with herself, she had no real desire to leave—at least not yet. A prickle of warning jabbed at her spine, but she ignored it. “I guess you’re right.”

“Good, then you’ll stay.” Richard turned and headed to the mirrored bar built into the wall near a huge flat screen TV. He poured himself a drink from one of the crystal decanters and glanced over his shoulder at her. “Would you like one?”

See what I mean? Faith never had a chance at resisting a man like Richard Halstead. Still not convinced? Seriously?

Alright, time for the big guns… Richard’s secret weapon — his smooth, commanding Dominance…

He hadn’t moved. He just stood there, his intense green gaze devouring her.

With insides squirming and cheeks burning hot, Faith unbuckled her pants, slid them down to her ankles, and stepped out of the legs. They joined her blouse on the floor. Standing upright, she thanked the heavens she actually bothered to wear matching panties.

“Undergarments need to go as well. I want to see every inch of you.”

After a slight hesitation to gather her courage, Faith’s bra and panties joined the growing pile of discarded clothing. She stood before him, arms folded protectively over her bare breasts. Her weight shifted from left to right as he continued staring at her. God. Did I do something wrong?

“Good girl,” Richard said finally, breaking the tenuous silence. “I want you to lock your fingers behind your head. Be proud of what you offer, Faith. You are a gorgeous woman.”

She swore she blushed all the way to her toes. “Thank you, Sir.”

“Turn around.”

Faith took a deep breath and swung about. Just knowing he watched her, inspected her, gave her chills of excitement.

She let loose a gasp of shock when his warm hand caressed the curve of her hip and slid upward along her waistline, sending shivers of pleasure through her limbs. “On your knees, Faith.”

She quivered at the command in his words and tried to ignore the dampness growing between her thighs.

*swoon* I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m convinced. Richard Halstead is my choice of Book Boyfriend.

Don’t you agree?

Good 🙂

Click here to vote for your favorite book boyfriend (IE. Richard Halstead)

You’ll earn an extra grand prize entry! While you’re there, check out the list of other Book Boyfriend candidates. I have every confidence you’ll still vote for Richard, even after meeting them all.

What’s up for grabs?

• One lucky hopper will win a KINDLE PAPERWHITE eREADER sponsored by Evernight Publishing.
• Every book blogger/reviewer site is giving away one free eBook from Evernight (winner’s choice of any eBook from Evernight Publishing’s website).
• Plus, each author (that’s where I come in) offers their own unique prize! So visit each blog hop stop for a host of fabulous prizes to win.

For my part of the HOP, I am giving away:

a $10 AMAZON Gift Card to one lucky commentor.

I have only two requirements for entry.

1. Leave a comment below telling me what qualities you look for in a boyfriend. You must include your email address in the comment, so I can contact you if your selected as my winner. Copied and pasted entries will not be accepted, so make your answer unique.
2. “LIKE” Bex Book Nook on Facebook (YES, this is also required to qualify for prizes)

NOTE: Don’t forget to leave me your email address. Unfortunately, if you don’t leave that information in your comment, I will have to disqualify you for the prize. Rules is rules, dontcha know?

Voting for your favorite Book boyfriend, and entry here for the Amazon gift card are both open until Midnight EST on April 21st

REMEMBER: Keep hopping to the next author or blogger and enter to win even more great prizes.

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