His Every Touch Series by Harriet Lovelace

Courtney Bell thought she was going to have it all. A recent graduate with an MBA from Stanford and a job offer to the prestigious Asgard Corporation--the world was going to be her oyster. But years later, she’s still stuck in the same entry-level position she started in. Dissatisfied with corporate culture and office politics, she walks into her annual performance review expecting to be turned down again for a promotion... moreCourtney Bell thought she was going to have it all. A recent graduate with an MBA from Stanford and a job offer to the prestigious Asgard Corporation--the world was going to be her oyster. But years later, she’s still stuck in the same entry-level position she started in. Dissatisfied with corporate culture and office politics, she walks into her annual performance review expecting to be turned down again for a promotion. What she doesn’t expect is that her reviewer is the CEO, Vance Forster, and his plans for her extend far beyond a simple promotion... Excerpt: “You have quite an impressive resumé, Ms. Bell,” Vance spoke with a quiet authority that instantly made it obvious why he'd risen to power so quickly, though Courtney was sure his looks hadn't hurt. He continued. “It's too bad your performance hasn't lived up to it. You'd think that someone with your education could manage far better.” Courtney's jaw dropped. He was the first reviewer who'd ever mentioned her background and he was using it to berate her? All right, she conceded, berate may have been too strong a word, but she'd already been feeling foolish enough that the words hurt more than they would have normally. “Are things too hard for you, Ms. Bell?” She snapped her mouth shut, sure she had imagined the stress he’d put on that one word. There was no way he was hitting on her. Was there? “You did well your first two years here,” Vance straightened and took a step towards Courtney. “Maybe all you need is some discipline.” less

Conflicted over the email she sent to Vance, Courtney sends in her resignation, creating a wrinkle in Vance’s plans. He makes an unannounced visit to her place to bring her back. But has he pushed her too far? Excerpt: Vance ran a hand through his blue-black hair, trying to banish the thoughts that were making his pants increasingly uncomfortable. He didn't need to be thinking of some of the more extreme things he wanted to do to his nearly twenty-eight year-old employee... moreConflicted over the email she sent to Vance, Courtney sends in her resignation, creating a wrinkle in Vance’s plans. He makes an unannounced visit to her place to bring her back. But has he pushed her too far? Excerpt: Vance ran a hand through his blue-black hair, trying to banish the thoughts that were making his pants increasingly uncomfortable. He didn't need to be thinking of some of the more extreme things he wanted to do to his nearly twenty-eight year-old employee. Just the thought of those dark gray eyes pleading, kiss-swollen lips begging, was enough to make him want to excuse himself to his bathroom to relieve the tension. They were going to start slow. Which means the first part of his fantasy was about to become a reality. Rule #1. Unless given permission, the sub is not to wear panties. His intercom buzzed and his assistant's voice came into the silent room. “Ms. Bell here to see you.” “Send her in,” his voice betrayed none of the chaos churning inside him. After all these years, it was finally beginning. Courtney Bell was going to be completely and unequivocally his. less

As Courtney continues to explore her sexual relationship with Vance, she begins to have doubts about what she’s doing and how far she’s willing to go. While Courtney is torn between irresistible pleasure and the fear that things are moving too fast, Vance must decide whether to reveal to her his secret. Excerpt: “Have you ever heard leather against flesh?” He stepped closer to her. “It's different than any other sound. Almost like the solid thump of a baseball into a glove... moreAs Courtney continues to explore her sexual relationship with Vance, she begins to have doubts about what she’s doing and how far she’s willing to go. While Courtney is torn between irresistible pleasure and the fear that things are moving too fast, Vance must decide whether to reveal to her his secret. Excerpt: “Have you ever heard leather against flesh?” He stepped closer to her. “It's different than any other sound. Almost like the solid thump of a baseball into a glove. Somehow richer than a hand, softer than a cane. It wraps around your flesh, an embrace, if you will. But what I like the most about using a belt is the mental association.” He slowly pulled his belt from the loops, the hiss of it sliding loud in the otherwise silent room. “Now, whenever you see me wearing this belt, you'll remember the weight of it on your body, the crack against your skin, how the warmth spread through every cell.” She swallowed hard, the hypnotic quality of his words drawing her in, making her forget the sting of his hand, the nearly raw feeling between her legs. “And then there's the smell.” He made a loop and wrapped it around his hand. “Experts say that scent is the most powerful memory trigger. Expensive leather like this has a very distinctive smell.” He raised the belt to his nose and took a deep breath. “You'll associate anything with the same scent with this belt. You'll find yourself heating up, your pussy getting wet, your clit throbbing. You'll have to bite your tongue to keep from begging me to use it again, no matter where we are. You'll find yourself fantasizing about me bending you over my desk, over the hood of my car. Pinning you up against a wall in a bathroom, a changing room.” He leaned down, holding the belt close to her face. She didn't need to be told to breath it in. She'd always loved the smell of leather and the idea that this scent would now trigger this memory, these feelings, did things to her. Despite herself, she could feel a new wetness between her thighs. “On your feet,” Vance ordered. less

Description: During a meeting with an old friend, Courtney discovers Vance’s terrible secret. Had everything between them been a lie? Feeling betrayed and humiliated by the man she thought she loved, she must make a decision when Vance arrives at her doorstep ready to tell her everything. Excerpt: She couldn't imagine being with anyone else. Not in this way. Not in anyway. She shook her head. “No. I don't want this with anyone else. Only with him. I only want him.” “Then... moreDescription: During a meeting with an old friend, Courtney discovers Vance’s terrible secret. Had everything between them been a lie? Feeling betrayed and humiliated by the man she thought she loved, she must make a decision when Vance arrives at her doorstep ready to tell her everything. Excerpt: She couldn't imagine being with anyone else. Not in this way. Not in anyway. She shook her head. “No. I don't want this with anyone else. Only with him. I only want him.” “Then.” Maggie drained her glass. “I guess that means you're in love with him.” “Fuck,” Courtney breathed. “I'm in love with Vance Forster.” “What?” Maggie bolted upright, the expression on her face one of shock. “Did you just say Vance Forster?” “I know.” Courtney hurried to cover her mistake. She hadn't meant to tell Maggie his name, though she supposed it would've come out sooner or later. “He's the CEO...” “Fuck that.” Maggie cut in. “It's Vance Forster.” “Yeah?” Now Courtney was confused. Maggie was saying the name like it meant something more. Maggie furrowed her eyebrows. “You don't remember him.” less