“It’s still new, but the sex is spectacular,” he said, kissing her again.
“I agree with everything you say,” Grace said with a loud yawn.
Cullen swatted her on the butt. “An auspicious start to our marriage, then. If you keep agreeing with my every word, we’ll be sweet.”
“You realize Summer and my other friends will lead me astray.”
Cullen lifted his head to grin, his happiness and the genuine love displayed on his face stealing her breath. “Nikolai, backed by the other men, informed me make-up sex was excellent and that a good argument never hurt a marriage.
Grace blinked. “You got marriage advice?”
“Don’t tell me the wives didn’t give you pearls of wisdom, too.”
His broad grin had her smiling in return, and she cupped his handsome face. Now that he’d left the army, he’d relaxed more, and she’d never seen him smile as often. It was a good look for him.
“They couldn’t help themselves,” she said with a dry smile.
“That’s what I thought,” he said, his expression turning smug. A hint of curiosity crept over his face. “So what will you do?”
“That’s a simple question,” Grace said. “I’m going to love you as hard as I can and enjoy the hell out of every day, every hour, every moment we have together.”
Cullen stared at her, then gave a decisive nod. “Works for me,” he said, and he settled in to kiss her senseless. Again.
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About Shelley
USA Today bestselling author Shelley Munro lives in Auckland, the City of Sails, with her husband and a cheeky Jack Russell/mystery breed puppy.
Typical New Zealanders, Shelley and her husband left home for their big OE soon after they married (translation of New Zealand speak – big overseas experience). A twelve-month long adventure lengthened to six years of roaming the world. Enduring memories include being almost sat on by a mountain gorilla in Rwanda, lazing on white sandy beaches in India, whale watching in Alaska, searching for leprechauns in Ireland, and dealing with ghosts in an English pub.
While travel is still a big attraction, these days Shelley is most likely found in front of her computer following another love – that of writing stories of contemporary and paranormal romance and adventure. Other interests include watching rugby (strictly for research purposes), cycling, baking bread and curling up with an enjoyable book.
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Shelley’s Titles
Paranormal
Sea of Change
Price of Love
Lynx to the Pharaoh
Curse of Brandon Lupinus
Triple the Trouble
Shifter Shenanigans
Alien Shenanigans
Sexy Shenanigans
Dragon Isles
Liza
Cherry
Sasha
Churchill Polar Bears
Fiona’s Mates
Kendall’s Mates
Renee’s Mates
Dragon Investigators
Blue Moon Dragon
Blood Moon Dragon
Black Moon Dragon
Snow Moon Dragon
Middlemarch Capture
Snared by Saber
Favored by Felix
Lost with Leo
Spellbound with Sly
Journey with Joe
Star-Crossed with Scarlett
Bundle
Middlemarch Capture
Middlemarch Shifters
My Scarlet Woman
My Younger Lover
My Peeping Tom
My Assassin
My Estranged Lover
My Feline Protector
My Determined Suitor
My Cat Burglar
My Stray Cat
My Second Chance
My Plan B
My Cat Nap
My Romantic Tangle
My Blue Lady
My Twin Trouble
Bundle
Middlemarch Shifters 1 – 3
Middlemarch Shifters 4 - 6
House of the Cat series
Sampled & Seduced
Claimed & Seduced
Merry & Seduced
Stranded & Seduced
Seized & Seduced
Hunted & Seduced
Festive & Seduced
Betrayed & Seduced
Enticed & Seduced
Bundle
House of the Cat
Contemporary
Wild Child
One Night of Misbehavior
Blindside
Fringe Benefits
Lovers at Last
Ain’t Misbehaving
Playing to Win
Summer Encounter
Reformed Bad Girl
Stranger Things Happen
Fancy Free
Protection
Romp
Buzz
Bundle
Audacious
Friendship Chronicles
Secret Lovers
Reunited Lovers
Clandestine Lovers
Part-Time Lovers
Enemy Lovers
Maverick Lovers
Military Men
Innocent Next Door
Soldiers with Benefits
Safeguarding Sorrel
Stranded with Ella
Josh’s Fake Fiancée
Bundle
Military Men
Sci-fi/Futuristic
Interplanetary Love
Sex Idol
Alien Encounter series
Janaya
Hinekiri
Alexandre
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Alien Encounter
Gay Romance
No Defense
Best Man
Last Wish
Curse Across Time
Eye on the Ball
Fallen Idol
Lone Wolf
Seeking Kokopelli
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Under His Spell
Historical
Evening Tryst
Unforgettable
Mistress of Merrivale
The Unwilling Viscount and the Vixen
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Protecting the Bride
Copyright © 2021 Shelley Munro
ISBN: 978-0-9951395-8-9
Editor: Evil Eye Editing
Cover Design by The Killion Group Inc.
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