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July 03
Wilde Series
Wilde Thing
Kensington
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SHE CAN'T STOP THINKING OF HIM

Serious bad boy. That's what Liz Adams thinks when she catches sight of dark, gorgeous Steve Wilde sitting at a table in her coffee house, giving her a look of bold, satisfying appraisal that has nothing to do with her espresso skills. Still, the man is the best P.I. in town, and the only person who might be able to help Liz track down her irresponsible, free-spirited cousin . . . if she can manage to spend more than two minutes in his company without surrendering to the wild fantasies dancing in her head.

HE CAN'T STOP WANTING HER

Oh, baby. That's exactly how Steve Wilde feels every time he comes into Liz's cafe and catches sight of her sexy figure behind the counter. But a man can only pretend to be interested in the pastries for so long. Now that Liz has opened the door to him, Steve intends to storm right through it, along with her defenses, and show the aloof beauty what she's been missing . . . and what he intends to do about it, slowly, deliberately, deliciously . . .

THERE'S NO STOPPING EITHER OF THEM

Now, in a cat-and-mouse game where the thrill of the forbidden is never quite enough, a business arrangement is about to yield to pleasure . . . and the temptations that can only be found when hearts run wild . . .



Reviews
"PERFECT "10" -- "WILDE THING is filled to bursting with scorching sensuality, red hot and graphic sex scenes, and sexual tension that is off the charts. If not for the author’s skillful creation of the characters, the plot and the emotional aspect of the story, WILDE THING could have gone too far. However, with the blending of the emotional and sexual elements, along with the very likeable and admirable characters, it all works. WILDE THING is a perfect blending of sensuality, romance and mystery, and fully deserving of RRT’s Perfect 10!" - Terrie Figueroa, Romance Reviews Today

"Wear mittens while reading this one; the pages will scorch the fingers! Ms. Denison has the unbeatable ability to write a love story that is so erotic, so captivating, you just can’t put down the book until you’ve read it in one sitting. Kudos to Ms. Denison for her fantastic, hot, steamy, love stories and the heroes that leave you wishing you had one just like him!" - Kari Thomas, A Romance Review

"Janelle Denison’s WILDE THING is nothing less than divine. Fast-paced action, realistic dialogue and unbelievably sexy situations all blend together for a definite keeper." - Julie Shininger, Escape to Romance

"This is a Wilde and delicious book! It will make you Wilde with desire... get ready for a hot and bumpy ride into exquisite passion and desire with Janelle Denison's, WILDE THING." - Suzanne Coleburn, Reader To Reader

"Ms. Denison knows how to make a story more than a romance. She makes it sensual, electric, and with a plot that keeps readers turning the pages. With a talent such as this, readers will agree that she’ll be around for a long time to come!" - Morgan Arce, The Road to Romance

"Author Janelle Denison gives us another sensuous tale about the Wilde brothers that borders on erotic. Her men are sexy, charming, and gorgeous, and her heroines are strong yet vulnerable women who can hold their own with a Wilde man. WILDE THING teases, entices and seduces readers!" - Robin Peek, The Word on Romance

"The pages literally sizzle with steamy love scenes and characters just as combustible. Pick up WILDE THING, turn on the air conditioner, and enjoy this bit of luxury!" - Suzanne Tucker, Old Book Barn Gazette

"Janelle Denison is a master at creating the perfect bad boy. Steve, like his brother Eric, is every woman’s fantasy. Passion sizzles with each and every erotic encounter, and there are plenty of erotic scenes guaranteed to heat the room." - Tracy Farnsworth, The Romance Reader’s Connection

"WILDE THING is hot, hot, hot! With its intense sexual tension, great dialogue, and memorable characters, you won’t want to put this page-turner down!" - Romantic Times Bookclub

"Ms. Denison has always been known for her hot and steamy romances. That's nothing new. What is new is her jump from category romance to single title. And to say she's done it beautifully and has blazed a path along the way is an understatement. Wilde Thing blew me away! The flames can indeed get hotter and hotter. It's filled with erotic scene after erotic scene that burns all the way from beginning to end. You have your to-die-for bad boy who's all man and then some and a heroine that's an equal match for our anything goes hero. And anything does go, make no mistake about it! Wilde Thing is an erotic fantasy any woman would love to live, if you're daring enough! If you love them highly erotic and boiling over then don't miss Wilde Thing! Ms. Denison doesn't disappoint with her first single title and I can only wonder how she's going to wow us with her coming releases." - Barb Hoeter, Romance and Friends

" Wilde Thing captures and arouses your attention with the very first sentence and doesn’t let go until the last word. It is hot, decadent, erotic, sexy, sensual, and plain ole toe curling as Liz and Steve explore fantasies both on the phone and in the flesh. As Liz and Steve live out these fantasies they can’t help but put their trust in and bare their souls to each other so it is, at times, emotionally intense. It is also fun as we get to revisit and meet new members of the Wilde family." - Missy Andrews, Romance Junkies

"When you pick up this scorcher, you won't want to put it down. Ms. Denison has a way of making these Wilde men truly wild and sexy. Steve exudes sensuality, power, confidence and more, in spades. Liz finds it harder and harder to resist this man; he keeps weakening her defenses. This book has so much to offer. Watching Steve and Liz's relationship evolve was wonderful. I knew when I got WILDE THING that it would be good, because Ms. Denison is an autobuy as all her books are. But, WILDE THING just blew me away! The heat is immediate and intense! Don't miss this one! " - Robin Taylor, In The Library Reviews

"WILDE THING by Janelle Denison is soooo hot and steamy it will singe your fingers. I suggest reading this with some oven mitts or gloves, cause the pages could give you third-degree burns. I gave this our hottest ranking of 5 ice cubes for its erotic content. You also get to revisit with Steve's brothers Eric and Adrian and get to meet their cousin Mia who is as Wilde as her cousins." - Barb Hicks, Romance Junkies

"Janelle Denison has written a truly sensually, erotic read, with a too die for bad boy, who knows how to use it to his advantage and one feisty woman. I’m surprised my hands are not burned from reading WILDE THING. The heat Steve and Liz threw off is just amazing, they are drawn to each other and they definitely might light a fire if they were close to anything combustible. Let’s just say I will not look at warm caramel in the same light again. If you liked Eric Wilde’s story then you will love this one. I can’t wait to see what she has planned for Adrian Wilde." - Pam Clifton, A Romance Review

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Excerpt
“You called again.” Liz’s voice was breathless. Excited. And infused with a believable amount of coyness that added to her sexy act, and effortlessly fired Steve’s blood. “I wasn’t sure you would.”

Grinning lazily, Steve settled back against the pillows he’d shoved up against the headboard of his bed. Tonight, there was no idle chit-chat between them, no mention of anything work-related. Just a straight-forward intro into phone sex, all for the benefit of the transcripts Antonio would read.

Playing along with the charade on his end was no hardship. He’d been contemplating their provocative conversation for the past two hours, what they’d talk about, and where it would all lead. And just like last night, he was prepared to mix business with the kind of adventurous fun inherent in a titillating verbal exchange with Liz.

“I can’t stay away,” he murmured, low and deep, his groin already stirring in anticipation of the playful, naughty banter that would ensue between them. “I’m addicted to you, and there’s no one else I want.”

All unerringly true statements that worked exceptionally well into their verbal performance. To anyone listening, he was definitely staking a personal claim on her. One that felt all too real and went beyond the benefit of persuading her boss that he was a client worthy of an invitation to the salacious side of The Ultimate Fantasy.

“Mmm, I like the sound of that, and you,” she purred huskily, the sensual sound as intimate as a physical stroke across his abdomen and thighs. “I was secretly hoping you’d call again, because I can’t get you out of my mind either. Not after last night. I can’t stop thinking about the way your hands felt caressing my body, the wet warmth of your mouth on my breasts, and that wicked tongue of yours that brought me such incredible pleasure. Do you remember what you did to me last night?”

Vivid and arousing images jumped into his mind, and he swallowed a groan. She could have been referring to the sexual act they’d performed during their phone call, but he instinctively knew she was talking about the hot, wild tryst that had followed at her apartment afterward. While he enjoyed how assertive she was with him now, how explicit and frank, he wasn’t about to let her control all of tonight’s seduction.

“I remember everything.” Their encounter last night, and her uninhibited response to him, was indelibly etched in his mind. “The way you taste, how soft your skin is, and how feminine you smell, all over. You were so hot for me that you drenched my fingers the moment I touched you. I especially remember the needy sounds you made in the back of your throat when I finally pushed deep inside you, and how tight and lush your body felt clenching around my shaft.”

A ragged breath rushed out of her, the only sign that he might have shocked her, just a little bit. But if he had startled her with his unabashed recollection of their time together, she recovered quickly.

“You were very good last night,” she said, a sultry smile in her voice. “I’ve never been so thoroughly satisfied before.”

The stroke to his male ego felt exceptionally good. But masculine pride aside, it was easy to believe her statement because he’d felt her climaxes and those internal muscles contracting around his fingers, then cushioning him in silky, binding heat as she milked him to his own release. And afterward, he’d witnessed the replete look of a woman completely satiated.

“I aim to please,” he drawled in reply, and only with her would he be so blatantly arrogant, so sure of himself.

“You do,” she assured him. “Tell me, what would you like tonight?”

“Are you on the menu?” he asked boldly. At the moment, he was feeling incredibly hungry, ravenous - for her.

“I’m always on the menu,” she said, her laughter soft and oh-so-bewitching. “Why don’t you tell me a fantasy of yours, and we’ll go from there?”

He glanced across the room and caught his reflection in the sliding mirrored closet doors opposite his bed. He’d never invited a woman into his bedroom, had never really given those decorative mirrors a whole lot of thought. Until now. With Liz. He found himself fantasizing, contemplating that length of mirror that spanned half of his bedroom, and being able to watch his and Liz’s naked images, her expression and his own as he moved over her, within her, their bodies entwined in the throes of heated passion.

Definitely a scenario he’d enjoy pursing with her.

He considered her question, and while he had no problem coming up with a dozen lusty male fantasies, he found himself very undecided. “I’m a guy, sweetheart. I have many fantasies.” And lately, they’d all featured her in the starring role.

“Pick a favorite, any one that excites you the most,” she cajoled seductively. “And then we’ll see what we can do about making it a reality for you.”

God, she was good at this phone sex stuff, he admitted begrudgingly. The hard-on tenting his boxers was ample proof of her ability to entice and arouse his mind and libido with her velvet-lined voice and engaging words. Then again, she’d given him a very unforgettable demonstration of her ability to stimulate his senses that afternoon at the café, when he’d dared her to lick the caramel off his finger and she’d sucked on him in a very shameless, mind-blowing way.

Awareness licked through him, and a sinful grin lifted the corners of his mouth. He knew exactly what fantasy he wanted to share with her.

“How about you, covered in warm caramel sauce?” he suggested wickedly, playing on the risque game he’d instigated at the café. “Everywhere.”

“You’re a very bad boy,” she murmured, the knowing tone of her voice insinuating that she realized exactly what had inspired his fantasy.

“Someone once told me that they found caramel to be an aphrodisiac, when drizzled on the right dessert, of course,” he said meaningfully. “I think I have to agree, and I want you to be my dessert.”

She exhaled into his ear, a soft, anxious sigh that quickened his pulse. “I’ll be anything you want me to be . . .”

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