(Billionaires Underground #1)
by Olivia Noble
Publication date: September 18th 2014
Genres: Adult, Romance
Victoria Chase is Chicago’s hottest new reporter, looking to make the scoop of the century. Rumor has it that in the bowels of the city lies a private sex club for the wealthy elite. Willing to do anything for a story, she infiltrates the club, determined to uncover this urban legend. She didn’t expect to run into him:
Malcolm Cage.
The famous billionaire bad boy is the king of Club Luxe. Every Friday night, he reigns supreme over untold sinful pleasures in his underground kingdom. His one rule? He never participates and only watches—until he sees Victoria.
She sets his body and soul on fire, and Malcolm does not plan on letting her go. Can Victoria keep it professional and get her story? Or will her heart betray her under Malcolm’s smoldering gaze?
Excerpt:
“Welcome once again, my loyal subjects, to the private Club
Luxe,” Malcolm said in greeting. “If you were invited tonight, congratulations.
You are the most elite of the elite.” His lips pulled into a hard smile as his
piercing eyes gazed over the crowd. He stood from his throne and felt his balls
lift from the wood as he thrust a golden scepter into the air. “Tonight, let’s
party like the gods we are!”
Everyone in the room cheered. Malcolm looked over their
adoring faces with deep satisfaction. These Friday nights were always the
highlight of his week. He could already feel his stress washing away with the
promise of the indulgent revelry that was about to begin. However, there was
something different about the club tonight. He squinted as he scanned through
the crowd, feeling the weight of an unusual gaze upon him. When he found her,
his eyes widened in surprise. Malcolm found himself gripping his scepter
tighter as he gazed down at her.
Victoria.
The raven-haired woman looked at him with a defiance in her
eyes that was exquisite. Malcolm was taken aback for a moment, before he
remembered himself and the role he was currently playing. A devious smile
spread across his lips as he looked down at the young reporter thoughtfully.
Wicked ideas danced across his mind, and Malcolm knew he could not resist the
temptation.
He began moving toward her, and his balls swayed between his
legs as he walked. He moved to the edge of the stage until he was standing
directly above Victoria. He felt his cock stir as their eyes became deadlocked
in an intense gaze.
“I’m pleased to see a new face amongst us this evening,” he
announced as he stared down at her. His lips pulled into a tight smirk. “Let’s
say we give her a special welcome.”
The others politely clapped their hands and murmured in
agreement. Victoria looked slightly nervous and Chloe glanced away from the
bartender with concern. A pleased smile appeared on Malcolm’s face as he saw
the reactions of the crowd. While he was usually reserved on nights like this,
he could not resist the opportunity to toy with Victoria. Besides, if he was
honest with himself, it had been a particularly stressful week, and was feeling
the need to release his animal side.
“You in the black dress,” he said, pointing directly at her.
“Come up to the stage. You will do the honors of beginning our night of lust.”
Victoria flinched ever-so-slightly before glaring at him.
“How would you suggest I do that?” she asked cautiously.
“I want you to strip yourself down to nothing,” Malcolm
commanded slowly, “and then bring yourself to sweet release in front of all
these people.”
He saw a slight flash of fear pass through her eyes. He
wondered if she would protest. After only a moment’s hesitation, she lifted her
head proudly and took a bold step toward the stage.
“Whatever the king wants,” she said as she slowly climbed
the stage.
Guest Post:
Fifty Shades of Grey meets Lois Lane
In a world filled with books about
controlling, dominant men, I set out to write about a female that was a match
for them. It was a difficult puzzle at first, to figure out how an ordinary
woman could compete with a high-powered billionaire, and hold her own against
all his attempts to manipulate her.
Then it hit me. My childhood hero, Lois
Lane, stood up to Superman on a daily basis.
Both in and out of the bedroom.
While my billionaire businessman Malcolm
Cage is not a superhero, he is wealthy enough that he might as well have
superpowers, along with the ego that follows them. But Victoria has a
superpower too: her sense of justice and unshakable resolve ensure that she
will never let this handsome CEO destroy her and trample her heart. Her
self-esteem and values make her invulnerable to his cruel games and emotional
torture.
It has bothered me how much erotic romance
focuses on humiliating and belittling the female for pleasure. While Victoria
is placed in many uncomfortable predicaments that are downright mortifying, her
strength of mind and character will take her through them all unscathed. Her
focus is on her goals and purpose, and while she struggles with sexual
distractions and emotional fragility as much as anyone, she tries her best to
conquer her weaknesses and push forward in a man’s world.
My goal is to write books that are sexy as
well as empowering, and I know that I have finally succeeded with this one. The
chemistry between Victoria and Malcolm is sizzling and off the charts, but both
characters are headstrong and challenge each other to be constantly better. Sometimes,
it warms my heart when I see the fire and tenacity of Lois Lane rising to the
surface in Victoria’s stubbornness. I really wanted to create a brave and
ballsy female character for modern women to look up to, and I hope that my
readers will find her inspiring. She definitely inspires me, and I love writing
about her.
Interview with Olivia Noble
Q. How did you get into writing?
A. I’ve loved telling stories since I was a child. When I grew
older and got married (I’m still deciding whether that was wise) and had my
beautiful children, writing had to go away. For a long time I was miserable and
I had no idea why; I had a good life. I was just so busy being “honey” or “mommy”
or “I hate you!” and I had no time to be just “me.” I love my family and my
children, but I needed to escape. I began writing again, and unleashed my inner
storyteller. Once I started, I couldn’t stop.
Q. How do you balance your family and your career?
A. Very carefully, with a lot of time budgeting. My husband is
a pure champion and has been 110% supportive of me. At first, my kids needed so
much attention that I could only write at night when they were asleep or at
school. I had already quit my job to become a full-time mom, so I had some extra time to pump out a few
hundred words before I crashed. Now that it’s been a while, they know once
mommy goes into her office that it’s quiet time. My husband will take them
outside to play for a few hours while I get some work done, and then I’ll make
it up to the family with dinner and a movie. (And research with my husband.)
Q. How do you keep your sex scenes fresh and exciting?
A. Refer to the last line of my previous answer. My husband
is more than happy to help with this aspect of my writing.
Q. What sets your books apart from others in your genre?
A. This is a really good question! To be honest, I read a
lot of New Adult Romance. I’m just drawn to the memories of when I was that age
and all the hardships I faced. I vividly recall the struggles with boys and rent
(although I still struggle with boys and rent) and figuring out who I was as a
person. I also met my husband at that age: my first great love (and if he’s
good, my last.) Even though this was the hardest time in my life, the rewards
were significant.
Q. What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
A. There is lots of advice to give, but the most important
skill is time management. Finding the time to write, especially when you’re
just starting is a huge undertaking and will kill your budding career before
you even have a chance to let it grow. Make writing your main priority and
cherish every moment you have to sit down with your characters.
AUTHOR BIO:
Olivia Noble is a romance writer who likes to keep things
steamy and sweet. Check out her first book, Just a Fling, featuring a
handsome billionaire and a tropical island.
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