The Forbidden Moments We Share

By Candace Campbell

“Fate kept pushing Talia to him over and over again a man who was everything she wanted mixed with everything she needed to stay away from. He had a power over her, she was drawn to the sweet seduction but it was worth it to know, to feel, to love.”
“Emerson Rose knew just how to kiss her, how to make her melt into him, he knew where to touch her in all the places that made her body shake with pleasure. He knew her so well. As passionate as his kiss was, he was in no rush for it to end. He took his time with her, making it last as long as he could as he feared it would be the last time she let him touch her so intimately. They both enjoyed each touch, each kiss, as if they were both lost to the connection that drew them to each other. Talia had never been kissed so thoroughly or with so much tenderness or desire and he had never wanted to kiss a woman more. When he finally released her, she gasped for air and she stared at him and they both knew they would never be the same again. It would never work it was forbidden but they just could stay away.”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Candace Campbell
• Release date: Oct 7, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310248962

Candace Campbell

Candace Campbell is a creative person with an amazing imagination. She makes jewellery, paints abstract art and writes heart throbbing romance novels. She is Portuguese but born and raised in Ontario, Canada. Candace never thought she would ever be a writer because of her learning dissablities but despite being Dyslexic, having ADD and a communication and comprehension disorder she has written many different novels. "I write because I love too."

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Moments Series Book One

The

Forbidden

Moments

We

Share

"Dangerous, trouble and sexy as hell"

Candace Campbell

The Forbidden Moments We Share

Copyright © 2021 Candace Campbell

All rights reserved.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locals is entirely coincidental.

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Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thanks to my family, friends, and co-workers for being there for me, and listening to me talk about my books for hours, and giving me advice.

A huge thank you to all the editors who helped make this book so much better.

TO MY PARENTS

Thank you for giving me the strength to never give up on my dreams. Reading and writing have always been hard for me, but nothing is impossible. The things in life that are hard to do are often the most worth trying.

Dedication

I dedicate this book to my best friend, the love of my life.

Fate led me to you, and I am so grateful for the life we share.

Perfection

Every touch is perfection

So soft so sweet,

Every look is perfection

So pure, so honest

Every kiss is perfection

So sensual, so seductive

Every moment is perfection

This is perfection

We are so imperfectly perfect

Chapter 1

Talia walked past the line of people waiting to get into the most popular club in the city with her best friend Brianne in tow. They walked up to Keith, the bouncer, and Talia used her incredibly charming smile and he let the women right in. Both of the girls went there often enough, everyone that worked at the club knew who they were, and all the guys wished they knew Talia better. But she was one of those girls that a man was better admiring from a distance. She was obviously pretty; tall and curvy with flowing dark chocolate-brown hair and expressive green eyes. She was a beautiful woman with a hot body and a killer smile, and she knew it. Talia knew how to work that in her favor, but she was also a very smart girl–most of the time. After high school, she learned how to stay out of incriminating situations.

How do I look? Brianne asked as she pulled Talia around by the arm to look at her before they entered the nightclub. Talia looked at her best friend; she could tell Brianne was so nervous about her date.

She tried to reassure her with a smile and fixed a stray piece of her hair. You look perfect now — but shouldn’t I be the one that is nervous about this blind double date you are setting me up on? Talia laughed and rolled her eyes. You’re lucky I love you, and that’s the only reason I am here right now. I hope this guy that you know nothing about is at least good looking?

I know, thank you. I am sorry. The only thing Shane told me about his friend is that they work together. Brianne’s nervous smile remained, but her big blue eyes shone with excitement. She must really like whoever this Shane guy was. I figured you might hit it off with this guy. He is older and works in marketing and you took that in university so you might have something in common.

I don’t enjoy marketing; I am just good at it and my dad made me take business. Marketing was the only area that seemed appealing to me. My genuine passion is writing, but you already know that, Talia said and rolled her eyes at her best friend again. "Don’t worry, I’ll be nice to the guy.’’ She flashed a mischievous smile.

Well, who knows — he could be the guy for you. It would be nice to see you settle down with a real man so you can stop fooling around with Loser College guys. Brianne batted her eyelashes at Talia, and they both laughed.

Your track record for losers is far higher than mine, need I remind you? Talia countered, and Brianne didn’t even bother with a comeback.

Where do they work? Talia asked, trying to find something out about her blind date.

I can’t remember the name of the company Shane works for he told me it’s like Fire and Ice or something like that.

Brianne led the way through the very large night club; it was still early, and even though there was a line outside, the club was pretty much dead.

Talia followed her friend to a table where a good-looking man got to his feet and hugged Brianne, while giving Talia a smile. Shane was tall and physically fit; Talia thought he looked good standing next to Brianne. Talia almost didn’t notice her date wasn’t with him. The date she didn’t want to meet and, frankly, didn’t want to be on. Oh, the things people do for their friends.

Shane, this is my best friend Talia, Brianne said, smiling at him as she introduced them.

Brianne was a beautiful girl, Talia thought. Next to Shane, it was even more apparent. Brianne was short, had blonde hair, with light blue eyes, accentuated by a thin figure. Brianne and Talia were exact opposites, but that’s what made their friendship so special. They were never compared to each other, and even though they were so different, they got each other in a way that no one else understood.

Brianne looked innocent, but she was the wild one that had a serious partying problem and she always ended up in bed with the wrong guy. Talia was the sexy, mysterious girl who looked a lot worse than she was. Oh, sure, Talia tried to be the bad girl, but it never worked out for her; she always ended up hurting herself more in the long run. She learned after a time that she didn’t have to be the bad girl for people to think she was one. When you look a certain way and hang out with certain people, reputations are built. Deep down, she really was a sweet girl with a good heart. She just wanted to move on from her past and have a happy life. Sometimes, that was easier said than done.

Shane offered his hand to Talia. It’s so nice to meet you, Talia. Thank you for coming. Shane’s smile was warm and his handshake felt sincere.

It’s nice to meet you, Shane, Talia smiled.

Thanks for coming out with us, He smiled. Come over to the table and meet my friend, Emerson.

Talia followed them over to the table and she was met with a familiar piercing blue gaze that looked as uncomfortable to see her as she was to see him. She eyed him up and down; it really was him — the most amazing, sexiest man she believed she had ever seen, and she couldn’t get away from him. Standing there, looking down at the man she wished she could kiss, she felt guilty. Talia knew she had to stay away from him. She shook, and she became conscious of her choice of highly inappropriate, sultry club wear. As she tugged on the hem of her tight red dress, she tried to pull her dress down to cover more, but this effort only showed off more cleavage. She couldn’t win. She used her jean jacket to cover herself as best she could. The man, Emerson, was undoubtedly checking her out. She shook inside and out.

Why him? Of all the men she could have been set up on a date with, why did it have to be him? She had been such a good girl. She stayed far away from him the best she could, but he just showed up everywhere she went. It was like the universe was conspiring against her. She only had two weeks left, too, and then it wouldn’t even matter anymore. Talia didn’t understand why she was so affected by this man. She didn’t know if it was because he was sexy, smart, and had all the same passions as she did, or if it was something else completely. When she looked at him, she became lost.

I still can’t lose the feeling those eyes give me. You would think after months, the butterflies and the familiarity would disappear.

Emerson smiled at Talia as he shook his head in disbelief. He absently ran his fingers through his thick, black hair.

Oh, how I would like to do that. This isn’t really happening, is it? Talia quickly shoved the thought from her mind.

Emerson smiled as he shook Brianne’s hand. He couldn’t help but shoot Shane a look before his attention went to Talia. In a moment’s boldness, he slipped out of the booth, so they were standing face-to-face. A tall, muscular man, standing face-to-face with a young untouchable beauty.

This girl drives me crazy; I want her so badly and she wants me too. It’s so obvious. It’s written all over her face.

Was it fate that they kept running into each other? Could she deny that they had a connection? That there were sparks? Emerson knew he should stay away from her, but that just made him want her even more.

Tonight should be interesting. Emerson chuckled to himself.

Talia, this is my friend, Emerson Rose, Shane prompted as the awkward silence stretched on. Emerson, this is Talia, Brianne’s best friend.

Emerson shook her hand and looked deep into her dark green eyes, pinning them under his blue gaze. Hello, Talia. It’s nice to meet you.

He was so close that his scent was overpowering; she took in a deep breath, inhaling his smell that made her mouth run dry.

She licked her lips as she responded, Hello Emerson, it’s nice to meet you as well. Talia shook his hand, and they both settled at the table.

Shane faced Brianne, and he touched her hand.

I’m going to the bar to get drinks. Do you want to come with me? he asked. She flashed him a smile but glanced toward Talia.

I’ll be right back. Behave yourself, Brianne said pointedly, frowning as she caught the look of fear on Talia’s face. Talia might have hidden behind her reputation for being a bitch, but she wasn’t about to let Emerson ruin their double-date night. Yet, Talia wasn’t prepared for being left alone with him. But she didn’t want to inconvenience Brianne. She quickly hid the look with a smile and shook her head, letting her friend know she was fine.

Shane and Brianne went to the bar. Talia made the best of it by turning to face Emerson and giving an uncertain smile.

So, this is an interesting situation we are in, Ms. Thorn, he broke the silence.

Yes, Professor Rose, I believe this is a funny situation, Talia agreed, trying to pull away from him; she needed to keep her distance from him for his sake, not hers.

Why is it you never talk to me outside of class, never stay after class, nor come to any of my poetry readings like all the other girls do, and yet, I run into you the most?

I don’t know, Talia admitted and looked down before she looked back up at him through long, thick lashes.

Fate, perhaps? he moved in close to her and she swallowed hard as she couldn’t take her eyes off his.

Coincidence. That’s all it is, Professor, Talia snapped; she didn’t like where he was going with the whole fate thing.

Calm down, Talia. You’re only my student for another week. It’s no big deal.

It is a big deal. What if someone sees you with me and thinks I am sleeping with my teacher? Talia shook her head. That was not a road she wanted to go down.

"It’s not that big of a deal. It’s just a part-time creative writing course. No one would even care if we were sleeping together," he said with a suggestive smile.

I care. Talia stared deep into his eyes with a look that said it will not happen. It probably wasn’t a look that Emerson was use to getting from women. Talia thought he was the type of guy that didn’t have to ask to get a woman into bed. His gorgeous blue eyes and sexy smile, mixed with his killer physique, did the job for him. Let’s just make it through tonight for the sake of our friends, and after you grade my last paper next week, we can be rid of each other. Talia hoped her serious tone was aiding in getting her point across.

Apparently not. Emerson moved in close and whispered in her ear, Now why on earth would I want that? I like it when you are around.

Talia didn’t say a word but shot him and an unimpressed glare.

Oh, Ms. Thorn, if looks could kill, he purred and laughed as his hand grazed over hers on the table. The touch was gentle — not what she was accustomed to. Talia merely looked into his eyes; she didn’t shake or giggle at his touch, nor pull away. There was something about him, but she didn’t know what it was. She felt conflicted. She loved the way she felt around him, but she felt she should stay far away from this man.

If looks could kill, I am sure you would have been killed a long time ago. Talia laughed, but she still didn’t move her arm away from his. She didn’t want him to get the satisfaction of knowing he made her nervous.

I have to remain in control here. So, what if he is good looking, and he knows it? I can handle good-looking guys. What makes him so damn irresistible? Is it those amazing I-know-what-you-want-and-I-can-give-it-to-you, eyes? Oh, I want to kiss him at the same moment as I want to cry. Something about his eyes–I can’t let go of the feeling, they are so familiar to me, but before class I had never met Emerson and hopefully, after next week, I won’t have to see him again.

Yes, I am sure I would be, he said with a mild laugh, his attention drifting to watch the club fill with people. Do you come here often? he asked and looked over to her, only to realize a server had snagged her attention.

The good-looking guy bent down and kissed Talia on the cheek, smiled at Emerson, and then walked away.

Who was that?

Chuck, he works here, Talia said and batted her eyes at him. He didn’t miss that she fidgeted with her hands in her lap.

Do you let all the servers kiss you? he asked in a low, rusty voice.

No, Chuck is a friend of mine. I come here a lot and he watches out for me and my friends, Talia said. We won’t have to wait for drinks for the rest of the night. Chuck will hook us up.

Really, you expect me to believe that guy is just your friend, and he is going to bring us drinks all night. Then just watch you leave?

Yes.

No way. He laughed.

Why not, that’s his job, she countered. The owner of this club is good friends with my dad and so when I come here, I get treated very well. Talia smiled and waved at the DJ who was waving