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Informationen zum Autor Shonell Bacon is the author of numerous books ranging from women’s fiction to mystery, including titles such as Draw Me with Your Love , Luv Alwayz , Death at the Double Inkwell , and Into the Web . Klappentext In the second installment of their cutting-edge romantic trilogy, Shonell Bacon and JDaniels continue to explore the effects past lives and lies have on the potential for everlasting love.Roxy Winters, the notorious younger sister of Luvalwayz's Deandra, returns in Draw Me With Your Love, this time with a romantic adventure of her own. Fresh out of college and ready to pursue her passion for art, Roxy takes a job at a trendy Manhattan gallery. Persuaded by her boss and confidante to attend an arts event on a cruise ship, Roxy develops more than just professional appreciation when she encounters the up-and-rising artist Antoine Billups. As the ship arrives at the dock, Roxy and Antoine's budding romance is cut short -- by their return to land as well as Roxy's hesitation to open her heart. Experiences, lovers, and friends come into play as the two face the challenge of overcoming their past mistakes and present fears in their quest for love.With their unique collaborative writing style, Shonell Bacon and JDaniels present both male and female sides of relationships, lending unparalleled insight and honesty to this exciting series. Chapter One: Roxy "I want you two to leave, now!" Thomas said. He waved a revolver around in the dense air of the hotel room. "Roxy belongs to me. I paid for her services, and she is going nowhere!" I stood, shaking in my sister's arms as the man I thought I loved swung a gun between my sister and me. Stephen, my sister's friend, laughed off Thomas' gun and attempted to take over the situation. "Why don't you put your water gun down?" Stephen asked. "You don't want to go there with me." Thomas' eyes bore into mine, and despite my wish to leave, I felt a tug in my chest. It wasn't his fault that he paid for a woman who didn't know what she really wanted out of life. I thought France would awaken my artistic passion. I thought it would solidify my relationship with Thomas, but all that it had really done was allow me to see how much I had messed up my life. Tears trickled down my face, mingling with the sweat. Stephen and Thomas were at a stalemate, each staring the other down. I sniffed and Thomas glanced my way. He was shaking, tears dripping from his eyes. His hair was pasted to his scalp. "Don't go, Roxy," he said with a voice full of pain. I trembled. "I love you!" he cried out. My sister guided me to the bed where she began to throw my clothes into a bag. "Don't listen to him," Dee growled. "Roxy." Thomas' voice went up an octave. "Please," I cried, "I want to go home, Thomas. I'm sorry." "After all I've done for you?" He pointed the gun directly toward me and suddenly the room went still, voices hushed, breaths silenced. "I gave you money," he continued. "I gave you France. I gave you love and the chance to paint. And now you leave me?" In that moment, before I could respond, my so-called life flashed before my eyes and for a split second, I wanted Thomas to pull that trigger. Wonderful family, all-American sister, and me, the fuck-up. Instead of trying to be as good as my sister, I rebelled against it and became someone I hated. Selling my body and my dignity and now I had a gun in my face. My mouth began to form the words, shoot me , but instead, I spoke, "Thomas, I'm so sorry. If you love me, you'll let me go." I could literally see Thomas fold upon himself as if air simply vanished from his body. He held himself up against the wall, weeping from his gut. "Thomas," I whispered. Dee grabbed the bag from the bed, snatched my hand and pulled me toward the opened front door. "Get out of here," S...
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Shonell Bacon is the author of numerous books ranging from women’s fiction to mystery, including titles such as Draw Me with Your Love, Luv Alwayz, Death at the Double Inkwell, and Into the Web.
