This I Promise You (30 page)
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Authors: Maureen Smith
As another burst of fireworks exploded across the sky, Lexi grinned up at Quentin.
Shifting closer to her, he slid his hand around her nape and slowly rubbed his thumb over her lush bottom lip. As her eyes darkened with arousal, he felt his own body hardening in response.
“What do you say we get out of here and head up to our room?” he suggested huskily.
Her eyes glinted. “You don’t want to stay and party some more?”
A slow, wicked smile curled his lips. “I can think of a few other ways I’d rather ring in the new year.”
Her tongue flicked out, licking his thumb. “Only a few?”
His pulse spiked. “As many as you can handle.”
“Mmm,” she purred. “That sounds promising.”
As Quentin curved his arm around her waist and lowered his head toward hers, she smiled into his eyes and whispered sweetly, “Love me always?”
“Always, darlin’. This I promise you….”
*****
Dear Cherished Reader,
I hope you enjoyed catching up with Quentin and Lexi, as well as their family and friends. After the release of
Seducing of Wolf
, I heard from many people who wanted to know why the novel took place before Quentin and Lexi became a couple. They wanted to know how Mr. and Mrs. Reddick were doing and whether they had started a family.
The fan-inspired
This I Promise You
started out as a short update on Quentin and Lexi, but as I delved into their lives, I realized that I wanted to spend more time with them. So the short story turned into a full-blown sequel to
Tempt Me at Midnight.
I consider
This I Promise You
a “bridge novel” that connects to future stories involving the Morehouse Nine, Wolf Pack, and other characters that were featured in this book. And speaking of the Morehouse Nine, the series will officially kick off with Percy and Summer’s sizzling story. But I’ve learned my lesson about promising release dates, so please stay tuned for updates on their book.
I have already decided that Quentin’s mother must have her own book. I think Georgina Reddick is an endearing, compelling character who has experienced so much heartache and loss. As you just witnessed, she has many unresolved issues with her family that need to be explored so that she can finally receive the healing and closure she deserves.
As for her niece Georgina Harrington, you will definitely be hearing more from her. Now I just have to decide which man can capture her heart. Should it be Trajan Reddick? Or one of the Morehouse Nine? Decisions, decisions!
As you learned in this book, Tru and Simona from
Seducing the Wolf
found their happily ever after. But it wasn’t an easy journey, and you’ll find out why when their story is eventually released.
As a history enthusiast, I’ve always been fascinated by the origins and culture of the black upper class. My research for this novel was greatly aided by the books
Our Kind of People
by Lawrence Otis Graham and
Black Bourgeoisie
by E. Franklin Frazier.
I want to thank you for your continued loyalty and support. I truly love and appreciate all of my fans, and I never take a single one of you for granted.
As always, I love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts with me at [email protected].
Until next time, happy reading!
Blessings galore,
Maureen Smith
MEET THE DIVINELY FINE MEN OF THE MOREHOUSE NINE
Name:
Michael Wolf
Fraternity: Omega Psi Phi
Occupation: Chef/Restaurateur
Nickname: “Wolfman”
Relationship Status: Married
Book Title:
Recipe for Temptation
Name:
Quentin Reddick
Fraternity: Omega Psi Phi
Occupation: Attorney/Managing Partner
Nickname: “Q”
Relationship Status: Married
Book Title:
Tempt Me at Midnight, This I Promise You
Name:
Percy Sheldon
Fraternity: Kappa Alpha Psi
Occupation: Entrepreneur/Venture Capitalist
Nickname: “Hound Dog”
Relationship Status: Single
Name:
Jackson Gallagher
Fraternity: Kappa Alpha Psi
Occupation: CEO/President
Nickname: “Jagger”
Relationship Status: Single
Name:
Shokare Bello
(pronounced Sho-kar-ee)
Fraternity: Omega Psi Phi
Occupation: Surgeon
Nickname: “Sho”
Relationship Status: Single
Name:
Liam Masters
Fraternity: Kappa Alpha Psi
Occupation: College Professor
Nickname: “The Prof”
Relationship Status: Single
Name:
Gabriel Nicks
Fraternity: Omega Psi Phi
Occupation: FBI Agent
Nickname: “The Avenger”
Relationship Status: Single
Name:
Khalil Bond
Fraternity: Omega Psi Phi
Occupation: Film Director
Nickname: “Double 007”
Relationship Status: Single
Name:
Derek Pearce
Fraternity: Kappa Alpha Psi
Occupation: Civil Rights Activist/Scholar
Nickname: “DP”
Relationship Status: Single
Can’t Get Enough of the Wolf Pack?
Be Sure to Check Out These Other Titles!
Treacherous (Sterling and Celeste)
Inferno (Stan and Prissy)
Taming the Wolf (Marcus and Samara)
Seducing the Wolf (Manning and Taylor)
Recipe for Temptation (Michael and Reese)
Tempt Me at Midnight (Quentin and Lexi)
A Holiday Affair (Colby and Ava)
And Stay Tuned for the Morehouse Nine Series
Percy
Shokare
Jagger
Liam
Gabriel
Khalil
Derek
ALSO BY MAUREEN SMITH
The Wolf Pack Series
The Brand Brothers Series
Whatever You Need (Coming in 2015)
The Mayne Attraction Series
The Affair Series
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Single Titles
Novellas
BY NAOMI CHASE
The EXPOSED Series
Speechless (Coming in 2015)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Maureen Smith
is the author of twenty-five novels and four novellas. She received a B.A. in English with a minor in creative writing from the University of Maryland. She is a former freelance writer whose articles were featured in various print and online publications. Since the release of her debut novel in 2002, Maureen has won or been nominated for seven
RT BOOK Reviews
Reviewers’ Choice Awards and numerous Emma Awards. She also writes sexy women’s fiction under the pseudonym Naomi Chase.
Maureen lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, two children, and two adorable miniature schnauzers. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached at
[email protected]
.
