Hellraiser

By Kelly Wallace

"Romantic comedy at its best! Hellraiser is hilarious, heart-warming, and downright sizzling. If only reality was this much fun...and hot!"

After a painful divorce that left him a bitter workaholic, Dr. Zach Taylor wants to get as far away from his ex-wife and Los Angeles as possible. He needs a slower pace than the ER he's worked at for several years and thinks his best friend, Tom, has gotten him a position with a geriatric practice in Baltimore.

When Zach arrives he discovers that the elderly male doctor he was expecting to find turns out to be a kooky lady pediatrician who loves old TV shows, corny jokes, and wins over her young patients by wearing crazy costumes.

At first, Zach is fuming mad, knowing Tom is playing matchmaker and has set him up, but figures the shock treatment will do him some good. Although he's sworn off women until his heart heals, he can't deny that Dr. Sam Winslow makes his mouth water.

Sam is eager to meet her new partner since she can really use the help, but when Dr. Zach Taylor arrives with a scowl on his face and an aversion to children, she's ready to send him packing, though knows she could never do it.

A perpetual nurturer, she can't help but add Zach's wounded soul to her list of urgent cases. Besides, she has to admit that the man is gorgeous and has her libido turning somersaults.

It isn't long before Zach is falling under Sam's spell and giving in to his lust. Soon he finds that maybe love can be different for him this time around.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sinful Romance
• Release date: Nov 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9781490498850

Kelly Wallace

Kelly Wallace is a best selling multi-published spiritual and self-help author, radio show host, and has been a professional psychic counselor for over twenty years. She can see, hear, sense, and feel information sent from Spirit, the Universe, and a client's Higher Self. Whether your problems or concerns are in the area of love, finances, family, career, health, education, or your path in life, she offers affordable professional intuitive counseling, caring guidance, and solutions that work! More than just a typical psychic reading or counseling session, you will feel you've found a real friend during your time of need--whether you simply want answers and guidance to your current worries or concerns, or you're interested in learning more about your soul mate, spirit guides, past lives, or anything else. Visit her site today and book a reading! DrKellyPsychic.com

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Romances By Kelly

Animal Magnetism – Secret Baby Romance

Best Friends Better Lovers – Romantic Comedy

Bound To The Night – Light Bondage Romance

Confessions – Everyone Has A Secret At Ryder Ranch – Ranch Romance

Constant Craving – Family Romance

Cowboys Make Better Lovers – Family Romance

Hard As Steele – Erotic Short Story

Hellraiser – Medical/Comedy/Interracial Romance

Invisible Evidence – Romantic Suspense

Looking For Mr. Right – Romantic Comedy/Interracial Romance

Love Immortal – Paranormal Romance

Makeshift Marriage – Western Romance/Second Chance Romance

Of Passion And Parsecs – Romantic Suspense

One Wicket Night – Second Chance Romance

Phantom Lover – Paranormal Romance

The Chosen One – Paranormal Romance 

Two in the Bush – Romantic Adventure

Wrong Brother Right Lover – Secret Baby Romance

About The Author

Join Kelly as she peeks in on her characters as they reunite, discover secrets, overcome personal obstacles, heal old wounds, and ultimately find true love. She hopes you enjoy reading her fun, warm, and touching tales as much as she loves writing them!

Kelly has lived in Southern California, Arizona, and finally put down roots in Maryland to be close to her family. When she isn’t dreaming up another steamy romance she’s taking nature photos, hiking the beautiful national parks, hanging out with her furry kids, and exploring cemeteries and karaoke clubs with friends and family. 

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CHAPTER ONE

T rust me, bud, you won’t regret this. Tom slid the lease in front of Zach and seemed to be suppressing a smile, or maybe he had heartburn. Either way, Zach had an odd feeling but shrugged off the weird sensation knowing his closest friend of the past two years would never steer him wrong.

He signed the paper as they stood at the kitchen counter then handed it over. I can’t regret anything more than I do now. He looked around at his nearly empty condo. Most of the furniture had been sold or donated. All that was left of his life had been packed into five boxes. Come tomorrow morning he’d put them in his car and start on the long drive to Baltimore. He was eager for a new beginning, and some peace and quiet to recoup his senses. Maybe he’d start a completely boring hobby like building model ships.

Felicia really did a number on you, didn’t she? Tom lit up a cigarette and took a drag then folded the lease and stuck it in the back pocket of his faded jeans.

Zach eyed the man standing two feet away and started to make a remark about his friend's non-existent sex life, but knew it was uncalled for. Tom was a good guy. A dark and lanky numbers-cruncher who had saved his ass when the IRS audited him a couple years ago. Since then they had become friends and hung out at least a couple times a week. His weird sense of humor mingled with his boyish good looks could catch him dozens of women, but he lived for work and fantasy video games. The man shared little about himself and lived in his head much of the time, while Zach himself did his best to avoid his own thoughts. 

I’d rather not talk about it. No divorce is ever fun, especially when you’re left damn near broke. I just want to get on with my life and as far away from Los Angeles as possible. He snatched the cigarette from Tom’s mouth, walked over to the sink, and tossed it in. Flipping up the faucet handle he watched the glowing red tip burn out, thinking how it fit his marriage to a T.

In the beginning, he and Felicia couldn’t get enough of one another and sex had been twice, sometimes three times, a day...but that lasted all of six months. He rolled his eyes as he stuffed the cigarette down the garbage disposal. Why he had stayed married to her for five years was anyone’s guess. Maybe he was a masochist and loved bitchy women whose only goal in life was to max out credit cards and criticize everything he did. Was he bitter? Hell yeah, but he’d get over it eventually.

You know those cost nearly ten bucks a pack. Tom looked irked, even though Zach had asked him several times not to smoke in his house.

"Then I’d be more pissed about having the crappy habit in the first place. You’re paying to give yourself lung cancer? I thought accountants were smarter than that."

Tom held his hands up in surrender to stop the lecture. Seriously, man, you need to relax. I hope this next year out in Maryland does it for you. In fact, I’m sure it will change your life forever.

Zach narrowed his eyes when he saw the shit-eating grin on his friend’s face. What’s with you today? You keep smiling like a teenager who’s been laid for the first time.

Tom shrugged. Hey, I’m just happy that you’re getting your life in order and I won’t have to deal with your grim reaper attitude anymore.

Oh, fuck you.

Tom laughed. I gotta get back to the office, I just came over on my lunch break to bring the papers. Call me when you get there and let me know how things are going. I'll fax the lease when I get to the office.

Yeah.

Relax, Dr. Winslow has an established practice in a very quiet part of town. You’ll have a steady stream of patients to keep your mind off your troubles and you might even find Sam good company. I've known the good doctor for several years. Tom headed toward the door then turned back to Zach, pointing at him. You need this, and trust me, you deserve it.

With a deep sigh, Zach closed the door after his friend and leaned against it with his eyes shut for a moment. Though he still felt uptight, he could detect some of the stress leaving his tense shoulders already. He desperately needed this change.

AS ZACH SLOWLY DROVE down the tree-lined street, he looked at the address written on the piece of paper. It had taken several days for him to arrive in Baltimore, but the long drive had been worth it. He had stopped to see the sights along the way, ate when he was hungry, and slept at motels when he got tired. It was a stark contrast to his normal diet of black coffee and Rolaids, and working long hours at the hospital. Though the trip would have only taken five hours or so if he’d taken a plane, he was trying to take things slower.

Tom mentioned that Dr. Winslow had an overflowing practice and needed the help.