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Wordcount: 95,000
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: BDSM Romance
BLURB:
It’s an actual collision when Tobias Duncan, 57, meets Laura Keell, 55. To Laura, Tobias is like a charging bull elephant.
Tobias can’t forget the beautiful plus-sized woman and Laura finds herself dreaming of Tobias. Sadly, both know they’ll never see each other again. That is, until Laura’s chance meeting with a friend of Tobias.
But there is a problem that neither share. Tobias wants a woman who dictates the terms during sex. And Laura? Laura loves to be in charge.
They drop hints over a few weeks until a rather interesting event sees Laura confess. Immediately their romance goes from simmering to sizzling.
Nothing can come between them as their love grows—that is, until a tragedy strikes.
Be Warned: BDSM, sex toys, anal sex
EXCERPT:
Laura checked the tenants’ board, confirming the solicitor’s office she needed was on the first floor. Rather than use the lifts, thinking a little exercise might be good, Laura opened the stairwell door and began climbing. Her heart pounded, and not only from the exercise. She wondered what the meeting would mean for her.
As she arrived on the first floor, she reached out with her left hand to open the door. It suddenly slammed open, knocking her backward. Somehow, she grabbed at the doorknob as she fell, saving herself from a dangerous tumble down the long steep flight of stairs.
“What the fuck?” a deep voice bellowed.
Laura attempted to stand, putting her hands on the ground, only to have a bolt of agony shoot up her left arm. Twisting, she managed to get to her feet using the nearby railing with her right hand. She glared across at the attractive man as she stood.
Before she had a chance to open her mouth, he continued yelling, “What the hell did you think you were doing?”
Never one to back down, Laura glared daggers at the man, shouting, “Me? What the fuck were you doing opening the door like a frigging bull elephant charging a car?”
His indignant reply of, “I did not!” inflamed Laura.
“No? Well, in that case, how was I knocked off my feet?”
She wanted to add “Mr. Smarty Pants,” but maybe it would be a bit too much.
“You shouldn’t have been there,” he responded irrationally.
Laura couldn’t believe his attitude.
“What? I shouldn’t use the stairs, but you can? Come off it, Tembo.” She fought the urge to slap his handsome face as she suggested, “Just admit you charged through that door without thinking of other people.”
Again, he bellowed, “I did not!”
“You did! You’re just a fucking angry, bull elephant, Tembo, charging without looking or caring.”
“Not true! And my name’s not Tembo,” he barked.
“I know Tembo’s Swahili for elephant, because that’s what you are—a crazy bull elephant!” she shot back.
© Suzy Shearer 2025
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Wordcount: 75,200
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: BDSM Romance
BLURB:
Even at 55, Kaden Turner’s the ‘class clown’ of Silk Rope. He’s never been serious about anything in his life except his ‘51 Chrysler Windsor, his ‘49 Caddy—and Kinbaku, the art of erotic bondage.
A glimpse, catching her eye, a visceral shock, and Kaden’s world suddenly changed.
Recently joined, Nerida Hughes, 54, ASD neurodivergent, ignores everyone at the club. She stripteases, masturbates, then slinks away as fast as possible. But she received the same ‘shock’ upon seeing Kaden.
It scared her!
When Kaden approached her a few weeks later, she screamed at him to leave her alone, in front of Master Ash. Kaden’s distraught—Ash banned him from talking to her.
How to meet someone who’s so shy? Who refuses to talk? Who he now can’t approach at the club?
Someone who’s made it plain she doesn’t want anything to do with Kaden.
Be Warned: BDSM, public exhibition, anal sex
EXCERPT:
“That was fucking amazing!”
Finn’s words echoed in Kaden’s head—he’d thought the same thing. When Kaden tried to push past him, Finn grabbed his arm, but he shook it off .
‟What’s the rush?”
He needed to get to her.
Looking at Finn, he almost shouted, ‟Gotta go, talk to you later.”
“Don’t be an idiot. You heard what the others said.” Finn’s deep voice held no understanding.
“This is different. I have to go.”
She was leaving as he shouted “no.” He left Finn looking sadly at him, then took the stairs two at a time, but there was no sign of her. She must have gone into the changing room.
‟Damn.”
Kaden sat on the bottom stair, resting his head on his hands. Maybe she’d come out. He waited at least fifteen minutes, then got to his feet, heading into the foyer.
Speaking to Stan, he asked, ‟Did a woman leave in the last ten minutes?”
‟Only Nerida.”
‟Damn! You mean she’s gone?”
‟Yeah. Why?”
‟I wanted to speak with her.”
Stan laughed. ‟You and at least half the club, my friend. You’ve got no chance.”
Kaden looked at Stan. ‟What d’you mean?”
‟Just that. At least half the members who’ve seen her act want to get to know her, but she avoids all contact. Just ask Ash—he’s been trying to talk to her since she started, but except for her initial interview with Olivia, I’ve heard no one’s been able to have a conversation with her.”
‟No one?” Stan shook his head.
Kaden sighed. ‟That’s what they told me, but I thought… Okay, thanks, Stan.”
Disappointed to have missed her, and with what Stan had told him, Kaden went back into the club. Sophie still sat in the lounge and was alone, so Kaden threw himself onto a couch alongside her.
‟Hi, Kade. Did you see the performance?”
‟Yeah.”
“You don’t sound too happy.”
‟She left.”
‟She always does.”
Kaden stared at Sophie, a little confused. ‟I wonder why?” He gave a soft groan. “I only wanted to talk to her, but I missed her.”
Sophie looked at Kaden, her gaze softening. ‟Don’t get your hopes up about Nerida. I don’t think she wants contact with anyone. So many of us have tried, but as we told you, she rejects all overtures. She’ll respond with ‘hello’ when we say it, but that’s it. She’s never initiated a conversation—or even a ‘hi.’”
Kaden shook his head. ‟You don’t understand, Sophie—there’s something special about her, something meant for me.”
‟Oh, Kade.” There was a tinge of sadness in Sophie’s voice. She touched his arm. “You’re just caught up in the mystery.”
‟No, I’m not. I can’t explain it but I know she’s important to me.”
Sophie sighed softly. ‟I hope you won’t get too disappointed when she continues ignoring you.”
‟I’ll find a way, I will.”
© Suzy Shearer 2025
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Wordcount: 75,200
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: BDSM Romance
BLURB:
Claire Reynolds, 55, never believed in soul mates, or love at first sight, until she literally ran into Finn O’Malley, 55. Something happened—something primeval, something like destiny calling, as they stared at each other.
A ‘happy ever after’ was theirs for the taking—and they grabbed it joyfully with both hands.
Mysterious floral gifts. A hidden agenda. A faux saviour. A watcher who finally acts. An act that intends death to Finn. An act that neither Finn or Claire may survive.
Be Warned: BDSM, public exhibition, anal sex, sex toys
EXCERPT:
Amazed he hadn’t crashed on the ride to the club with his mind firmly on Claire instead of riding. It seemed as if Finn’s stomach had filled with rocks, his head pounded, his mind kept flipping from worst case scenario to best. How will she react when she sees me? What if she hates me? Over and over, crazy thoughts intruded, he certainly hadn’t been concentrating on the road.
And he was very late. He’d spent too much time at home—pacing about, wondering.
Switching off the big hog, he pulled off his helmet, then stood at the base of the stairs. Would she remember the amazing contact they’d had? Would she still feel the same? What if she didn’t?
“Fuck!”
What if she’s not interested? What if she doesn’t even give me a chance? Surely she could see they were meant to be together. Soulmates.
“But then she didn’t ask about me, not once.” He glanced at his feet. I should go inside.
“Argh.” He gulped. “No, surely she had to have felt our connection.”
The way they’d stared at each other and the world vanished, it had been just the two of them. He could remember vividly, every touch, every smell. The way her beautiful hazel eyes had pierced through to his soul, taking him captive forever. Her tender hands on his chest had sent tingles all the way to his toes. Her sultry voice, even when she snarled at him, calling him ‘King Kong’.
“Idiot, get inside.”
So he climbed the stairs.
Entering the club he greeted Stan, dumped his gear into his locker then stepped into the club proper. Kaden had told him he would be working on one of the rope stages on the third floor at nine but because he’d arrived so late it was almost eleven, Finn figured he’d be well finished by now.
Blood pounded through his veins—he could hear it as he drew in such a long, deep breath he felt light-headed for a moment. Mouth now dry, he took the main stairs two at a time, oblivious to those around him. Once on the third floor he saw the first rope stage was vacant. He strode along the corridor then his steps faltered as he reached the other one.
Empty. He sagged.
© Suzy Shearer 2026
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A REELSHORT Original Story
Contemporary Romance Featuring:
High Drama Star-Crossed Lovers Revenge Tortured Hero Enemies to Lovers
And a Devastating Secret That Threatens These Lovers
BLURB:
There was a time when Caroline would’ve done anything for her former sweetheart, Eric Martin.
That’s why she agreed to marry him.
Six years ago, Caroline faced a dire ultimatum from Eric’s mother. Marry Eric, and Stacy—Eric’s conniving girlfriend—gets the life-saving operation she needs. Out of love, Caroline agreed, hoping that in time, she and Eric would be able to rekindle the spark they once shared.
But that hope was in vain. Since that fateful day, Eric has harbored nothing but brutal resentment for Caroline; the last six years of marriage have been a nightmare.
As their marriage descends deeper into emotional warfare, Caroline receives a shocking, tragic diagnosis of her own.
While Caroline quietly prepares for the end, an all-too-familiar face returns—with a devastating secret to reveal.
With time running out, the question remains: Will Eric finally see Stacy for who she is, or will everything fall apart before Caroline’s last breath?
EXCERPT:
If I could run away from Stacy without looking like a loser, I would, wanting only to put the past behind me forever.
Slugging her would also be great for all the shit she brought into my life.
Steeled against whatever she intends to dish out, I face her, my emotions hidden behind indifference I’d show an annoying stranger.
I lift my chin and look down my nose at her. “Were you speaking to me?”
She blinks at my cold tone and question, her confidence shaken.
Score one for me.
“Uh… yeah.” Her smile wobbles, confusion in her eyes. “I didn’t expect to see you here so I said hi.” She laughs self-consciously. “Hi. Long time no see, right?”
I frown. “Do I know you?”
Another blink. Her cheeks redden. I suppose with the same embarrassment I felt around her. Eric, too, when they pawed each other or kissed in my presence.
“Yeah, we do know each other.” She clears her throat. “It’s me, Stacy.”
I don’t react.
Frowning, she speaks through her teeth. “Stacy Hill.”
I pretend to think about that then shrug. “No wonder I didn’t recognize you. You’ve changed.”
“What?” Hand to her chest, she titters. “No I haven’t. I’m the same old Stacy. Looking as good as ever.”
“If you say so.”
She wrinkles her nose. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
God, I love yanking her chain. Despite my urge to simply lie down, I put on the act of my life. “Your hair’s thinner than I recall.” I drag my gaze down her then up. “You’ve also gained weight.”
She steps back. “The hell I have.”
“Don’t worry. Six years will do that to some women.”
Pure hatred for me flashes in her eyes. At one time her disdain would have bothered me. At this point, I couldn’t care less. To be honest, I’m waiting for her to leave.
She remains and crosses her arms over her chest… a protective gesture.
“What are you doing in this hospital?” She taps her foot, waiting for my answer.
I’d cut out my tongue before telling her anything personal. Knowing her, she’d use the information to destroy me. She’s good at turning love into hate.
“My turn for a question.” I tilt my head to one side. “Why are you back… invading this space?”
Her face pales. I’m not surprised. In the past, I was never direct. Nice worked better for me. No more.
She sizes me up as if she’s uncertain where I’m coming from. Then her gorgeous face grows ugly with her signature venom.
“Surely you can’t be that dense. You know why I’m here.”
I can guess, or be honest and tell her the truth. I prefer to play with her feelings as she did with mine.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”“Eric, dammit.” Fists clenched, she steps toward me. “I’m here for him. If it wasn’t for you, he and I would already be married.”
I stroke my wedding ring, proof Eric belongs to me… at least in the eyes of the state. She notices the gesture.
“If you say so, Stacy.”
She curls her upper lip. “From what I hear, Eric regrets your marriage.”
“I thought you regretted it.”
Her eyes widen, then narrow. “Pretend all you want with me, I know the truth. Eric loathes you.”
My stomach cramps. Unwilling to give her the upper hand, I fight my sorrow, offering no reaction.
Confusion flares in her eyes, then pure meanness. “Maybe he wouldn’t still hate you after all these years if you hadn’t cheated on him.”
Stunned, I gape then shake from rage.
“Are you serious? You can’t be.” I get in her space. “I never cheated on him and you damn well know it. I’m not you, Stacy. I’ll never sink as low as you.”
She laughs softly. “Does Eric know that?”
He’s clueless when it comes to her, and she’s fully aware of it.
The gloves were off before, now my claws are out.
“Have you forgotten the part about you cheating on him? I was there, Stacy. I saw what you did. Guess he doesn’t know about that, huh? Did you lie your way out of the problem?” My voice is vicious. “Wonder what he’d say if I let it slip how you whored around on him.”
“Go ahead.” Her smile couldn’t be more smug. “He’ll never believe you over me. I made sure of it.”
I’m not surprised by her comment, but something about it nags me. A matter I’ve forgotten and need to recall… or ask her about.
“How can you be so sure he’ll believe you?”
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