Emerging
from Darkness Trilogy
Books 1 & 2
By J.M.
Maurer
Genre: contemporary romance 18+
One thing I knew: I
wasn’t that woman anymore. I wouldn’t be her anymore.
Three years after a
bitter divorce, Jessica Winters isn’t sure she’s ready—or capable—to move on.
The thought of another relationship terrifies her, but things quickly change
when she meets the playfully witty and handsome sex therapist Matthew Moi. At first,
she tries to ignore him, but something in the way he levels his sultry gaze on
her awakens her soul.
Secretly in love
with Jessica, Matthew has been giving her the space she needed to heal.
Incapable of waiting any longer and eager to work his way into her broken
heart, he seizes an opportunity to have their paths cross. But when her painful
past resurfaces, revealing truths that threaten their future, Matthew must
prove to Jessica that a shot at true love is worth the risk.
Seeking Love is
the first book in the Emerging From Darkness trilogy, and as such, is not
intended to be a standalone. The trilogy reads as: Seeking Love, Seeking
Redemption, & Seeking Hope.
Follow Jessica and
Matthew’s captivating and steamy love story from the beginning—start the
trilogy today!
One thing I knew: I
wasn’t that woman anymore. I wouldn’t be her anymore.
My heart was racing
at the thought of being separated from Matthew by only the door, and I watched
as it opened, knowing he stood mere feet away. I drew in a deep breath to calm
my frantic nerves and steady my racing heart. It was the moment my eyes would
see him again, and the same moment I knew all involuntary muscle movements
would cease.
As Matthew stepped
in and around the door, his alluring eyes captured me. The feeling was nothing
new. I’d been imprisoned by his gaze before. And locked in it again, I watched
as he drifted to me, the indisputable chemistry between us palpable and
absolute. His mesmerizing eyes had hypnotized my burning soul, completely
bewitching me.
“Hello, Jessica,”
he murmured, pointing to an open area of the bed. “Mind if I sit?”
I gave a slight
shake of my head, having difficulty forming the simple word “no,” and watched
as he made himself comfortable facing me. His crisp charcoal-colored trousers
bunched as he scooted on the bed. My sight roamed along his classic
plum-colored dress shirt and stopped searching once I focused on his face.
After surviving a
bitter divorce and emerging from a darkness that became all too familiar,
Jessica finds herself on top of the world, her soulful awakening allowing her to
feel again, trust again, and even love again. Her painful past, however, is
relentless, both physically and emotionally, bombarding her daily and not
allowing her to overcome the lingering demons that ultimately control her life.
As Matthew lovingly
guides her toward a healthy future, his own secrets become known, threatening
to destroy the trusting relationship that had quickly grown between them. But
despite what life throws her way, Jessica pledges to put the past in the past,
accepting that events are often out of her control. She fights for a future
with the man who drew her out of the darkness, steering her onto a healing path
. . . seeking redemption.
“Go on in. Take as
long as you need.” He kissed me, a brief yet sensual kiss with a promise of much
more to come. “See you soon,” he said, returning the flowers to my hands and
opening my door. He waved his hand for me to enter, turned, and started walking
away, leaving me feeling alarmed and confused.
“Wait!” I called
out, depositing the flowers back on the floor, threw my bag into the loft, and
jogged to him. “What do I do? When are you coming back?”
“Follow the clues.”
He stepped forward and caressed my cheek, grinning from ear to ear.
“Yes, about the
clues,” I said, taking his hands in mine.
“You’ll figure it
out.” He smiled with a mischievous sparkle in his eyes and turned again to walk
away.
“You’re enjoying
this, aren’t you?” I called to his back just before he entered the elevator.
“More than you
know, birthday girl.” He winked and his tall form disappeared behind the
closing elevator doors.
Incorrigible!
He certainly was a
bad boy, leaving me helpless and annoyed, desperately trying to discern his
impossible hints.
Follow the clues.
Pfffft!
Seeking Hope Coming
August 18, 2016
Jessica and
Matthew’s captivating love story comes to an epic conclusion in the final
installment of J.M. Maurer’s Emerging From Darkness trilogy that began with the
novels Seeking Love and Seeking Redemption.
I’d been given
promises in the past, all of which were broken.
Inevitably, they
broke me.
I wouldn’t let
those broken promises stop me from believing in new ones, though.
I couldn’t.
Matthew Moi was
different.
His dimpled smile
and witty sexual banter has held me spellbound since day one.
Falling in love
with him came easy.
Marrying him—a
dream come true.
Now, he wants
something I’m not sure I’ll ever be ready for.
As I struggle, he
faithfully remains at my side.
Through it all, his
protective nature shields me from an evil I didn’t see coming.
Together, we have
it all—love, passion, trust.
Apart, the
possibilities are endless, even death.
Seeking Hope is the
final book in the Emerging From Darkness trilogy, and as such, is not intended
to be a standalone. The trilogy reads as: Seeking Love, Seeking Redemption,
& Seeking Hope.
Follow Jessica and
Matthew’s captivating and steamy love story from the beginning—start the
trilogy today!
J.M. started
working as a registered nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit where she
cared for critically ill children, transported them from outlying hospitals,
and even picked up overtime hours treating patients of all ages while inside a
hyperbaric chamber. Holding a Bachelor's degree in nursing, she loves to write
about strong characters and their struggles in life. Her books explore themes
of revenge, redemption, and hope along with the intrigue of true love, sex, and
marriage.
An incurable
romantic with a penchant for dark chocolate and red wine, no matter what trials
or tortures her characters face, love will always prevail . . . because, after
all, what's better than a happily-ever-after?
When not
writing, you can find her spending time with family and friends, exploring the
outdoors, or attempting most any sport. She resides in Chicago with her husband
and son.
Many thanks for featuring Seeking Love & Seeking Redemption on your blog today. I appreciate it! Happy Weekend <3
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