Private Series by Danielle Torella

*****UPDATED AND REVISED! WITH THE FIRST CHAPTER OF BOOK 2!***** Tess has never had sex. Believe it or not, she’s never had a decent kiss. The aspiring Seattle painter and photographer is still recovering from the trauma of being beaten and nearly raped at a rock show nearly three years before. So she keeps life simple: she goes to school, goes to work in a coffee shop, goes home, goes on living. But then Ben’s naked body crashes—almost literally—through Tess’s wall against the world... more*****UPDATED AND REVISED! WITH THE FIRST CHAPTER OF BOOK 2!***** Tess has never had sex. Believe it or not, she’s never had a decent kiss. The aspiring Seattle painter and photographer is still recovering from the trauma of being beaten and nearly raped at a rock show nearly three years before. So she keeps life simple: she goes to school, goes to work in a coffee shop, goes home, goes on living. But then Ben’s naked body crashes—almost literally—through Tess’s wall against the world. Ben is doing his dad’s art-teacher girlfriend a favor when he agrees to pose nude for her drawing class. But what he draws is the interest of the irresistible punk-looking girl—and it’s interest he reciprocates, with interest. Their sexual chemistry is too much to resist. But it’s when they have their clothes on that their heat quickly slips on ice. Ben’s womanizing history is one thing, but it’s history of another kind—related to that fateful night at the rock show—that threatens to tear the young lovers apart forever. less

Tess has just discovered sex. And now, she’s about to discover sex as a weapon. The Seattle barista and art student is happy with her beautiful Brit boyfriend, Ben — especially in the bedroom. But while Ben’s her first, she’s hardly his. And Ben’s sexual history seems to be popping up in Tess’s face like something out of a zombie movie, and it has her questioning his commitment — and questioning whether his appealing alpha maleness is just a cover for a controlling personality... moreTess has just discovered sex. And now, she’s about to discover sex as a weapon. The Seattle barista and art student is happy with her beautiful Brit boyfriend, Ben — especially in the bedroom. But while Ben’s her first, she’s hardly his. And Ben’s sexual history seems to be popping up in Tess’s face like something out of a zombie movie, and it has her questioning his commitment — and questioning whether his appealing alpha maleness is just a cover for a controlling personality. Maybe one that’s meant to keep her from asking too many questions. Is Ben the problem, or is everybody from his past the problem? Tess is asking the questions, and pushing hard for answers. Is Nicole, the ex-fiancé who cheated on Ben, trying to worm her way back into his life? Was there something between Ben and Tess’s best friend, Erin? Or what’s going on with Ben’s adored teenage sister, Caroline, and Ben’s best friend Dan? And how did Ben get Tess a job interview with Mr. Andrews, his sophisticated but slimy boss at the music magazine? As Tess comes to learn, relationships — especially sexual ones — are as much about power as love. With each new discovery, she finds herself in a struggle to hold her head together as much as her heart. And to find where her own power lies. less

Tess Martin finally feels she has it all. She’s engaged to her sexy Brit boyfriend Ben Mitchell. Then she is offered the job opportunity of a lifetime, when requested by a hot new sexy rock star to go on tour with him as his lead photographer, how could she refuse? One catch, Ben doesn't get to join in... moreTess Martin finally feels she has it all. She’s engaged to her sexy Brit boyfriend Ben Mitchell. Then she is offered the job opportunity of a lifetime, when requested by a hot new sexy rock star to go on tour with him as his lead photographer, how could she refuse? One catch, Ben doesn't get to join in. When being forced apart, can their newly found trust be enough? Who is this up and coming sexy rocker and what’s up with him and Tess? And when they think they've been through enough pain, will tragedy strike again? Ben has his own issues with his cheating ex and now his best mate acting strange and distant. Not to mention his baby sister, Caroline’s attempted suicide and Ben wants to know, who or what is to blame? When your life has been full of liars and backstabbers, who can you trust especially when you're in the public eye... You never know who could be watching. less