SHADES OF SHAME
By: Laura B. Cooper & Christopher Cooper
Available Memorial Day 2013!
To the average eye this Washington D.C. power couple seems to have it all: power, money, status. What they really have is a firm grip on the image they portray. However, like most couples in this social circle, they live very different lives behind closed doors.
David and Elise McNarry are a seasoned, political couple, and they understand the importance of appearance. They also understand that their relationship is based on love, not sex. And while they’re still both madly in love with one another, they have grown apart over the years.
Facing the consequences of exposure, their chief political strategist and friend Patricia Johnson comes up with a plan to put out the fires before the media can fan the flames. But when things don’t go as planned, it’s more than feelings that are at stake.
EXCERPT:
The phone stopped blinking and David McNarry lifted his head
and his eyes narrowed in on her, “You were telling me what your type of man was.”
“Right. My type. You really want to know my
type?” Leila settled back into her chair and sipped her drink.
“Yes Leila I think I’d be very interested in that
information,” David smiled conspiratorially.
“I like a mature man, a little gray around the temples, and
one that views his experience as an asset. Someone who knows what they
want, and isn’t afraid to do anything to get it.” She watched him
carefully to see his reaction. Most people would have thought her words
were too forward but David smiled slightly. It was as if he expected
those very words to flow from her shiny pink lips.
“Anything?”
“Anything. But most of all, someone who could take me
as their own, not afraid to objectify me, and use me as they wished.”
“Sounds pretty daring. Not much of a romantic, are
we?” This was clearly a test, she thought. This was his
way of seeing if I were serious.
“Not at all. For one to be romantic, you must put more
into lovemaking than I have the time or inclination for. No, just give me
the raw, carnal sex, and don’t hold back. I like it…” she said with a
whisper as she stood and approached him, “rough.”
The Senator cleared his throat, making a loud, obvious sound
in order to convey not only his surprise, but his approval. “I see where
my son could fall short, now. He’s just like his Mother: a hopeless
romantic.”
Leila walked around the back of his chair, trailing her hand
across his chest and around his throat. “I haven’t seen Logan in years,
Senator, but I hear he’s still a good boy. Good boys are nice, but they
bore me. If he knew what I was thinking right now, he’d be ashamed of
both of us…”
“There are many shades of shame, my dear. You just
have to find the one you’re comfortable with,” his breath became heavier with
her closeness.
“Exactly. And you, sir?” Leila ran her fingers
through his hair, pulling his head back and forcing his gaze to the ceiling.
“What are you comfortable with?”
He let out a muffled laugh, faint, but audible enough to get
his point across. “I’m certain we could find a shade we’re both
comfortable with.”
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Bio:
Christopher and I are from the coastal area of South
Carolina, what the locals would call the ‘lowcountry.’ We live a quiet
life nestled just outside of Charleston with our eighteen dogs and one cat
(Jenny), who thinks she’s a dog.
Chris and I started writing short stories for each several
years ago. As time passed, our stories got a little longer, and one might
say a little more developed. With Christopher’s support, I was able to
dedicate my time fully to writing, and with his help published my first book in
2010.
Our focus now is developing a more complete storyline filled
with rich, robust characters. Concentrating on character development,
scene development, and storyline development has been both challenging and
rewarding. Most of all, the ability to work with someone who understands
constructive criticism has hopefully made us both better writers with each
attempt.
We
love to get emails, and we’re working on a blog site where we can post some
spoilers and such. We check into facebook periodically, and need to get
back onto my blogs backpocketbeer.blogspot.com and laurabcooper.blogspot.com,
so look us up! Or contact us at christophercooper67@gmail.com or
lbcooper123@gmail.com!
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