Blog Tour Review: Defenseless – Corinne Michaels

I’ve been waiting for Mark’s story.  I’ve often wondered exactly what kind of woman would bring Twilight to his knees.

Mark Dixon has often times seemed like the comic relief guy to me, but we find out just how deeply affected he’s been by Aaron’s kidnapping and return and the fact that is appears like someone is messing with Jackson’s company.  I liked discovering there was more to Mark.  That he’s fiercely protective of those he loves.  And despite what he might say to the contrary, the man was lonely.  So it was perfect timing for CIA operative Charlie to waltz into his world.

Charlie had her own set of issues.  Dealing with her father’s death, what she did while undercover and being removed from the case she’s worked years on took it’s toll on her.  When her investigation butts into what Mark is doing, she decides to help him.  What she gets is challenged by a man that she can’t control and learning that sometimes it’s OK to be weak around a man who wants nothing more than to help her stand tall.

I wasn’t sure about Charlie with Mark, but as the story moved forward I found myself realizing that she was just the type of woman Mark needed.  She didn’t let him walk all over her or charm her into doing what he wanted.  She kept him on his toes and kept him honest.  Those things don’t work well for this couple right away, but they figured out how to navigate their investigation, their issues and develop a bond that would pull them through anything.

Corinne Michaels doesn’t disappoint with her latest release.  DEFENSELESS may not have been as gut-wrenching as Liam or Jackson’s stories, but Mark’s was as engaging and page turning as the others.

Meet Mark Dixon in Defenseless, the newest contemporary romance from Corinne Michaels!

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Defenseless

Copyright © 2016 Corinne Michaels

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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental and beyond the intent of the author or publisher.

“I made you a promise, Charlie.” Mark’s already deep voice is layered with desire.

Once again, my control begins to slip. “What’s that?”

His hands drop a little lower beside my head. His lower body shifts so his knee is between my legs. I feel his arousal against my thigh.

My traitorous body shows its own awakening. My nipples hardening through the silk material don’t go unnoticed. Heat pools in my core and my breath hitches. I want him. There’s no use denying it.

“I told you I’d kiss you again. If you don’t stop me now, there’s no getting away.”

I should stop him. I need to stop him. There’s no way in hell it’s going to happen, though. I’m craving his lips again.

He gives me one second before he crushes his mouth against mine. His entire body shifts forward, and now I’m trapped. There’s nowhere to go. Nowhere to move that’s not Mark. He takes every part of my mind and body. Our hands roam each other as his tongue slides against mine. Passion ignites between us; it sets the room on fire. His fingers cup my neck and then glide down the front of my dress. His hand brands my skin as he takes his time exploring the open skin between us.

My fingers grip the lapels of his tux, holding him, molding him to me. I can’t get close enough. Our mouths stay fused as we both lose control.

Then my mind snaps.

I push back and my hands fly to my lips. They’re swollen, bruised from the force of the kiss. His hands brace against the wall. I keep my eyes downcast. I can’t believe I just did that, against the damn wall, at a ball commemorating my father.

I shift my dress, rake my fingers through my hair, and pull myself together.

“Charlie . . .” Mark finally speaks. It sounds like shouting even though it’s only loud enough for us to hear.

“That was the last time that will ever happen,” I say with no tremor to my voice. “Tonight we become partners. It’s not about whatever this is.” I shift my hands between us. “It’s about finding the information we’re both searching for.”

“And what if we find something else?”

“We shut it down. There’s no room for feelings in this world.”

Mark pushes back, giving me space. I instantly feel cold. “Okay, then. Have it your way.”

This is what I wanted, what we both need, but suddenly I wish it wasn’t. I wish I could pull him close, kiss him, fuck him, and just feel.

But wishes are for little girls.

About the Author

Corinne Michaels is an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two beautiful children. She’s happily married to the man of her dreams and is a former Navy wife. After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness.

Both her maternal and paternal grandmothers were librarians, which only intensified her love of reading. After years of writing short stories, she couldn’t ignore the call to finish her debut novel, Beloved. Her alpha Navy SEALs are broken, beautiful, and will steal your heart.

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