Wasted Lust is a 321 spin-off, full-length, romantic suspense filled with lies, secrets, and the power of redemption by the New York Times bestselling author, JA Huss.
A GIRL WITH REGRETS... Sasha Cherlin died the night she let Nick Tate walk out on her for a life of crime. Her very essence was destroyed when they broke their promise to one another.
A MAN WITH REMORSE... Nick Tate made his choice with her future in mind. He loved Sasha enough to know that leaving her behind was the only way to keep her safe.
A PATH TO REVENGE... Special Agent Jax Barlow understands the bond of love and he plans to use it to get justice. Nick and Sasha will do anything to rewrite their past. He's counting on that to bring them down.
Wasted Lust is a standalone book, BUT, you have to be willing to go along for the ride. The Sasha character has a long history in all my other books (she was twelve in those books, now she's grown up). And it's a parallel book to 321, so new story, new characters, but same timeline and the plots converge in the middle. No spoilers for 321 in Wasted Lust.
EXCERPT
SASHA
“I still feel dizzy.”
“Come here,” he says, pulling me into his lap and repositioning me so my head is cradled in the crook of his arm. “Put your feet up on the seat and just rest. It’s a good hour drive to where we’re going.”
I could resist. He’s not entirely trustworthy. And he’s a stalker. That’s pretty creepy. I wonder how deep that obsession goes. I wonder if it’s safe to even be in this car with him.
But his embrace feels too good to make him stop.
My dress was not made for being cradled in a man’s arms. Or maybe it was? Because the slits up each side bare my thighs, and the heat of his hand on my skin stirs up the longing I’ve been pushing away for years, making me shut my eyes.
His fingers stroke me gently, back and forth across the top of my thigh. It feels so damn good, I lose myself in the pleasure. I lean into him and his hand drops down between my thighs, making me gasp.
“Sorry,” he says, removing the offending hand.
I reach out and place his hand back where it was. “Don’t stop touching me. Please. It feels good. I don’t get a lot of intimate interaction anymore.”
My eyes are still closed when I say this to him, but the ensuing silence and the tenseness of his hand on my skin—his hesitant touch—forces me to open them. It forces me to seek him out.
And I guess he wins, doesn’t he? He’s got me right where he needs me. Wanting more as I gaze up into his eyes.
“Pull your dress up, Sasha.”
I wasn’t expecting that command. But it absolutely is a command. He’ll give me what I’m asking for, but he won’t give it away for free.
“Do it,” he says. “You’ve been pushing me away all day. You’ve complained about my kisses and threatened to break my fingers. And now you’re here in my lap. Vulnerable and needy. So if this is what you really want, you need to participate. I won’t force you to succumb. I won’t take advantage of your longing for Nick, or your very bad day, or the panic that seems overwhelming. If you want me, show me.”
So I do. I do it without thinking or rationalizing. I just want it. My hand reaches for the silky fabric of my dress all bunched between my legs, and I pull it up. Inch by inch, until the coolness of the air sweeps across my lace panties.
He licks his lips as he watches.
The heat I feel is immediate.
“What should I do now?” I ask.
His hand slides up my inner thigh and the wetness gathers in a pool between my legs. “Open your legs.”
I swallow hard as the request sinks in. I want to obey. So badly. I want him to fix everything that is wrong with this day, erasing the shame of my failure at school and the haunting regrets I have from the past by fucking me in this car.
JA Huss is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty romances. She likes stories about family, loyalty, and extraordinary characters who struggle with basic human emotions while dealing with bigger than life problems. JA loves writing heroes who make you swoon, heroines who makes you jealous, and the perfect Happily Ever After ending.
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Tattooed or Suit??? Can’t the suit have tatts underneath?? Or something?? I think I have to go with tatts if I absolutely must pick but it is a very difficult decision!!
I am so excited about tomorrow’s party. I look forward to talking with everyone then. Thanks for the awesome reads Julie! I have to say I really love the tattoos but don’t mind at all if they are peaking out of a suit. The reveal is a great deal of the fun!!
Both please! Theres a picture out there on the web of some super hott tattooed man with a suit on and his sleeves rolled up. Oh man its sooooo yummy!! I could never chose just one. Its just to hard.
Maria Malaveci
Um do I have to decide??? That is hard…… O.K, Suits!
John Thuku
I would have to say suits. A much better look.
KellyMae Helfrich
Suits before tattoos, but WOW a tattooed man in a suit, now that is sexy!!
Candy Lyn
Tattooed or Suit??? Can’t the suit have tatts underneath?? Or something?? I think I have to go with tatts if I absolutely must pick but it is a very difficult decision!!
Clare Flack
OMG that’s hard as i really love both but i love Tattoo’s more 😉 Thank you so much for the chance xxx
Kristy Petree
How about tattoos under suits? Really, I’d pick tattoos if I had to choose, though. Thanks!
Staci Pope
I do love guys with tattoos, however, a man in a suit with his tattoos showing on his neck and wrists….OH MY does it get me going.
jayne
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Jeri
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Suits over tatts every time!
Melissa Quintanilla
Definitely tattooed guys
Maria
Tattooed guys!
Jeannine
Suits!
Sandy Beecher
TATS!!
Tonya Coleman
Tattooed!
BrendaB
Depends on what book I’m reading…..
Heather E
A tattooed guy in a suit!
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I love tattoos!
Terri Hubbard Carle
Tattoos!!!
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I have a thing for tattoos!
Terri Hubbard Carle
I love men with Tattoos!!!
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Well, I like em tattooed under their suits
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I love guys who wear suits with hidden tattoos. 😉
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Love a man with tats!
Christy Love
Suits with tattoos underneath!!!
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TATTOOS AND WRANGLERS, BABYYYYY
robyn donnelly
They both have their turn ons in different situations.
Cassy
suits!
Joy
Suits with tattoos under!
Jane Parker
A guy that you don’t know is tatooed until you get him out of his suit!!
brittney
I love suits. Who knows there might be tattoos hiding underneath
Brandi
tattoos and the stories behind each one
Lisa
Hard choice but I gotta go with suits
Stacy B
Both. But really, a tattooed guy in a suit.
Scarlett
A suit with hidden tats underneath! I can’t help but think of spencer in a suit… Or Ark with his loose tie… JD… And of coarse Jax!!
KylieB
Can’t I have a tatts under the suit?
If I must choose …. Tattoos.
Krista
Tattooed guys in suits!!!!
Jessica Iskey
Definitely tattoos. There’s no doubt about it!!
Dora Balfour-Lyda
I love a man in a suit, but he can also have some tattoos! Thanks for the opportunity!
Sheila Howell
I love them both. but a tattoo guy under a suit is sexy
Cynthia
Tattoo guy wearing a suit
If I have to pick one, I go for tatts
Maria Theresa Santos
i love both
Tammie D
both! when the suit comes off you get the tats 😉
Deb P
The suit can make the man , sometimes.
Boz Brzica
Mmmmm I would say suits with a few tattoos
Sarah
Both please, but if I was forced to choose I would have to go with suits!
Sue LeB
Hmm, tough one but if I had to choose I’ll say suits.
Melissa Jones
I refuse to choose…I want one of each please!
steve weber
tattoos for sure.
Tanya Guthrie
I’ll take one tall, dark, tatted hottie in a suit!!
Veronique Cummings
Suits
Barrie Mac
They both are hot but tattoos are a little ahead for me!
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Tattooed guy in a suit. 😉
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Sheila Lawrence
tattooed guys!!!!
Tina M
Suits with tattoos under it!!!!
Zuray
I´ll take the suit with tattoos 😉
Jenn Donald
How about tattoos under suits!
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How about a tattooed guy in a suit! Yum!
Michelle
Amazing giveaway! Amazing book! <3 you!!!
Michelle
A man in suit. Especially if they’re named Jax 😉
Cheryl Sanders
Suits are sexy but give me a tattooed guy any day!!! And yes, the tats under the suit is even better!
Kerry Foster
Ohhhh. . Love love tattoos…. tats with a suit… a little bit bad boy…
Nicole Ortiz
Tough but I’m gonna go with tattoos. Love a guy with tattoos!
Thanks for the chance
Kim o'daniel
Love both but tattoo’s are sexy
Joye
A tattoo guy who wears a suit occasionally
Hazel
Tattoo’ed guys IN suits are HOT! Thanks for the chance.
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Jennifer Lessard
My choice is a tattooed guy that wears a suit to cover them, then display them only for me!!!! mmmmmmmhmmmm!
Kristin
I don’t think I can choose, so I say both!! ;)) I a a greedy little thing
Lilly
Hidden tats under suits!
Debra D
Tattoos def!!!!!!
Michelle Thomas
Suits with tats
Wendy LeGrand
Tattoos hidden under their Armani suits works for me just fine!!
Hope
Yummy, there is nothing sexier than a hot man in a suit, and you are the only one that knows!
Hope
Yummy, there is nothing sexier than a hot man in a suit, and you are the only one that knows it’s hiding his tats!
Melissa Crisp
Give me a guy with tats and piercings and I melt. Put him in a suit and my panties may burst into flames.
Bobbi Kinion
Tattoo guys
Pam Schaeffer
Thanks for doing this give away and writing such awesome books.
Christine Stalker
Both don’t want to pick
fabi
Suit. Nothing sexier
Rae Pavey
Tattoos
Cherie Varrin
Tattooed! Love the ink!
crystal S
Love guys with tattoo’s more than a suit
Donna Montgomery
I am so excited about tomorrow’s party. I look forward to talking with everyone then. Thanks for the awesome reads Julie! I have to say I really love the tattoos but don’t mind at all if they are peaking out of a suit. The reveal is a great deal of the fun!!
Nancy Huddleston
Tattoo guys
Rose @ Paranormal Books
Suits all the way!
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Jan Fink
Tattooed guys in suits. I know it’s supposed to be one or the other….but, I just can’t choose! LOL. Thanks for the giveaway!
Nancy Jones
Tattoos. However, tattoos with suits would be great too.
Christina Riggs
Both, I like to mix it up. I like him to look hot in a suit, and then strip….and I wanna see his sexiness with tattoos!
Mary G
Both please! Theres a picture out there on the web of some super hott tattooed man with a suit on and his sleeves rolled up. Oh man its sooooo yummy!! I could never chose just one. Its just to hard.
Shelly Smith
Definitely tattoos!!
Amy Medeiros
Why not tats under the well fitted suit
Jessie L
Ummm……both!
Diana Freeman
Suits!
Sabrina Joy
Suits!
angela smith
i will have to go with tattoos.as long as they’re done right and tasteful.not covered from head to toe
Cindy
Tattooed guys all the way!!!
Barbara White
Tats for sure.
Michelle Monroe
How about tattooed guys in suits!!
Lyric Honey
Umm suits
Gabrielle
I love guys with tatttoos!
Caroline Frimston
No brainer! Tattooed guys in suits! 😉
heike
Thanks for the chance
Kimberlee Wertens
Tattooed guys in suits. Ok yes please!! So hard to choose one or the other.
Bube
Both,I love tattoed guys,but also suits
Ann
Awsume
Kristy
I love every single one of julies books this one is no different thanks so much the chance
Karina Hawkins
I just want to win!
Pick me
Pick me
Pick. Fucking. Me.
Betty
Uhm … both?!
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Havebookwillsurvive/Cara
Sounds like a wonderful read. Loved the trailer. I love tatted men also suited men and combine the two would be the hottest man!
Tabitha
I flove the combo of tats and suits! Ultimate sexy!
Jay
Both are appealing to me, but a tattoo guy in a suit is even better
Anne
I like both, depends how I’m feeling at a given time.
Mary Loki
Both! BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ches Daniele
That’s a tough one..hmm..I’m going with ink.
Laurie Bartleson Rat
Tattoo’s and lots of them!
Amber Ag
Tattooed guys in suits
But if I have to pick…tattooed guys!
Gail Siuba
I like both, I don’t want to have to choose. 😉
Mariela R.
Either way as long as ther are alpha. 😀
Krissy Holstein
I will go with both:)
Iris P
How about a Tattooed guy in a suit? Best of both worlds! lol
Erika
I’m going to have to go with hidden tattoos under the suit!
Teresa Richards
Tattoos…I like a man in jeans and a tank with tattoos.
Kirstie
OH! Can’t I have both???? 😉
Irma Jurejevčič
Oh most definetly tattoed.
Becky
Tattooed guys in suits… best of both worlds
Leah McBee
How about a tattooed man in a suit? Yup that’s how I roll lol
Tess H
Tattooed guys… in their birthday suits! 😉 Thanks for the amazing giveaway chance!
Kim Cree
I like both men with tattoos and men who wear suits.
Irayda Quezada
Hello both of course!
Diana Doan
Both! Tattooed guys in suits!
Nikki
Mostly suits but tattoos are fun too! Maybe a small one peeking out of a suit!
Melissa
Love them both, but can’t get enough of a man all dressed up in a suit!
TL Mayhew
Totally both, I so want a tattooed guy in a suit!!
Tia Miller
It’s the man that’s more important …. he makes the suits or the tats look good!!! 😉
Carol Wynter
Why can’t I have both? Tats under suits!
Jessica Snow
Now that is a tough choice. Can it be both? 😉
Thanks for the giveaway!! =)
corie harris
Tha ks for chance
Jo-Anne Boyko
Out of tattoos or suits, I would go with suits. But I would really go with jeans and cowboy boots.
Gina H
That would be a guy in a suit who has that hidden ink underneath! Why can’t a girl have it all? 😉
lorraine irvine
Awesome Giveaway thanks for the opportunity xx It has to be tattooed guys in suits lol xx
Rhonda Nash
Suits with tattoos underneath. Such a wonderful surpris.
Jana L
How about a tattooed guy in a suit? Thanks.