Guilty of Love

By Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

~ A Flirty & Feisty Romance Novel ~

~ One blazing look…fuels his desire ~

Taking a quick break from his search for the man who put his dad behind bars, Adam meets a curvy, dark-haired, intelligent beauty with a lovely sense of humour. She sets his body on fire and shakes him to his core. He longs for her and will move mountains to be by her side. But when he finds out she is from the family he has sworn to hate, he must make a decision.

Letitia wants to get back at the man who made her family suffer. She will do anything to see the man return to jail. A quick stopover on holiday brings her across a hot, sculpted and protective bloke who stirs something deep within her and leaves her body and soul aching with a sharp need. When the man she falls for turn out to be from the family she detests, her emotions come crashing down.

Will Letitia and Adam be found Guilty of Love?

~ From the Author of All of Me: A Sweet & Steamy Romance ~

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku
• Release date: Jan 28, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386135517

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku is a fun loving mother of two teenagers, married to her gorgeous husband and best friend who indulges her romantic habits. Writing contemporary and historical romance novels is an exciting adventure for her. Out of curiosity and belief that love conquers all, she has written several Interracial & Multicultural Romance Novels. In 2010, Stella created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels, a collection of toe-curling, intriguing, and skin-tingling romance with compelling characters who have heart and soul and jump off the pages of the book. All her stories are dotted with twists and turns and are set in fascinating Africa, enticing Europe & enchanting America. To experience and enjoy an intense emotional ride, pick up a copy of any of her novels: TEMPTED by the Princess - Book 1 ~ A BWWM Curvy Girl Romance TEMPTED by the Princess - Book 2 ~ A BWWM Curvy Girl Romance Hooked by one Curvy Girl - Book 1 ~ A BWWM Sexy Romance Hooked by one Curvy Girl - Book 2 ~ A BWWM Sexy Romance NAUGHTY PROMISE ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance CHRISTMAS Seduction ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance IRRESISTIBLE Passion ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance "Shocking Affair" ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance GUILTY of LOVE ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance Your Christmas Gift ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance All of Me ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance "You're Mine" ~ A Sweet & Sexy Christmas Romance Enticed Forever ~ A Bad boy Romance Naked Attraction ~ A Sweet & Sexy Romance INDECENT ~ WWBW Steamy Romance His Ring ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance LUST ~ A Sexy Romance Love at Christmas ~ A Sweet & Sexy Romance Husband to Rent ~ Sensual Romance Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series Book 1) ~ A Sweet Romance Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series Book 2) Stolen Kisses (Holiday Series - Complete Set) Tempting Desire ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance Seduced Hearts ~ A BWWM Steamy Christmas Romance Forbidden Dance (Forbidden Series Book 1) ~ A BWWM Steamy Romance Red Velvet Rose (Forbidden Series Book 2) ~ A BMWW Sexy Romance Wild Whispers ~ A BWWM Sweet Romance Royal Cowries (Cowries Series Book 1) ~ A Sweet Historical Romance His Choice (Cowries Series Book 2) ~ A Sweet Historical Romance Stella's first historical/suspense/mystery romance, Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1) will give you an insight into exotic Africa. A luxury home by the seaside is on Stella's wish list and in her spare time, she loves to swim on her back like a starfish, watch TV, go to the movies with her family and read romance novels.

Book preview

GUILTY of LOVE

A Sweet & Steamy Romance

By

STELLA EROMONSERE-AJANAKU

Flirty & Feisty Romance

Feel the passion

Sexy Teaser

You look charming, Adam, and you smell like I want to keep you here and get naughty.

Leaning over her body, he caressed her lips with his tongue before he deepened the kiss, setting her body ablaze. When he set her mouth free, he tugged at the ribbon decorating the front of her dress. The gap in the cut-out hole widened, revealing more of her cleavage.

Heat surged through her and her gaze followed his hands. What are you doing, Adam?

I’m taking a peep at your boobs.

A soft moan shot out of her half-parted lips.

Shooting an answering groan of his own, he muttered against her lips. What do you want from me, Letitia?

Instead of replying, she twisted one hand free, slipped back into his arms and began undoing his top button. Then she spread her fingers across his chest, brushing each one over his nipples in turn.

And he grabbed her wrists. I’m sorely tempted to strip off your dress.

GUILTY of LOVE

Copyright © 2018 Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

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This book is a work of fiction. All names, characters and events in this publication, other than those clearly in the public domain, are fictitious and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Praise

The Lord is our steadfast love and fortress.

O Lord, who am I that you think of me? I bow my head to worship you because you are my Sustainer, Preserver and Strength.

Thank you for the abundant grace and joy you give to me to publish another book. And thank you for the many readers around the world who enjoy my stories.

Sincere Gratitude

To the love of my life and my romantic hero, ‘Sere, thank you for loving me in excess. God will reward you for me. To my two amazing teenagers, thank you for the book title and for designing the e-cover for Guilty of Love.

My dear Dorothy, I’m grateful for your contribution and for polishing my draft. It is always an honour to work with you.

Thank you to my friends on Facebook who translated English phrases to Urhobo phrases: Abimbola, Ovbie, Hope, John, Christabel, Ameze, Rukeme and Vivienne.

Ample thanks to every reader who pre-ordered Guilty of Love and who have bought my prior releases. You push me to write more stories.

Every reader of Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels is precious to me. Thank you for buying and reading my books. I’m overjoyed knowing you bought each book. When you leave a review, I get butterflies in my stomach. I love you all.

God bless you all in abundance.

Books by Stella

Flirty & Feisty Romance Contemporary and Interracial Romance Novels include:

Shocking Affair

Guilty of Love

Your Christmas Gift

All of Me

You’re Mine

Enticed Forever

Naked Attraction

Indecent

His Ring

Forbidden Dance

Red Velvet Rose

Tempting Desire

Seduced Hearts

Lust

Stolen Kisses (Books 1 & 2)

Wild Whispers

Love at Christmas

Husband to Rent

Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series #1)

Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series #2) and

The Historical & Paranormal Romance novels include:

Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1) and

His Choice (Cowries Series #2)

Author Bio

My Photo I’m Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku, born and raised in Benin City, Nigeria. I now live in London, UK with my husband and two teenagers. Nothing thrills me more than to write Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels that are intriguing, toe-curling and skin-tingling with compelling characters who have heart and soul and jump off the pages. My stories are dotted with unexpected twists and are set in fascinating Africa, enticing Europe and enchanting America. If you need a novel to knock out the stress of daily living, cure you of boredom, make you laugh, keep you drooling in suspense and draw you into an intensely emotional spin, pick up one of my books to read. They all have a high entertainment value.

In 2010, I created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels.

To experience an emotional ride with my characters, just cuddle up, grab a copy of Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels and sail away to Pleasure Island.

I will love to hear from you.

Dear Reader,

As 2018 dawned, Letitia and Adam’s amazing story lured me to write Guilty of Love. My fingers trembled as I filled the pages of this book.

It took one blazing gaze between Adam and Letitia outside the Airport for their story to begin. The minute Adam asks Letitia for a favour and she grants his request, their story unfolds with desire exploding across the pages.

Hooked in a previous relationship, Letitia would have to decide on who and what she wants, while Adam follows his heart in this sweet & steamy romance you will not forget in a hurry.

But you will have to read Guilty of Love to find out if Leticia and Adam were found guilty of love.

Happy New Year, dear reader and I hope to add to your joy by writing more love stories to brighten 2018.

Please write to Stella at

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Love,

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Praise for Stella’s Books

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Shocking Affair": I loved this! ...When the chemistry is so strong between two souls, no amount of interference from those who don’t feel the same is enough to keep this pair apart.

I love this book... ~ Rated 5 stars by LadyTee89

Guilty of Love – "This was a very hot and steamy tale! The interaction between the characters was so realistic...and were so unpredictable I couldn't put the book down until I finished!" ~ Rated 5 stars by nina

Your Christmas Gift – Oh what a great quick read and a sweet story! It is great from the first page to the last... I do so LOVE your books! Please keep them coming. ~ Rated 5 stars by LHill

All of Me – I adored this story... The characters were sexy, hilarious and so real! Roli was what Jermaine wanted and needed and Jermaine was the very thing Roli craved. This story had me at page 1. Thank you for this great read! 💗

~ Rated 5 stars by Readyreader

You’re Mine – I enjoyed this book from the beginning so very much!! Meeting sassy Rachael and the very alpha Banjo was so amazing! Such a well-written story that is so unique and lovely!! Brought tears to my eyes..." ~ Rated 5 stars by Rhonda Adels

Husband to Rent – I have to say the chemistry that Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku characters have in these books, make me want to move into one of her books, so I can find my King.

~ Rated 5 stars by georgiana braham

"Enticed Forever has a great storyline and the chemistry between Theo and Aize hooked me right into their story and kept me totally enthralled until the very end!"

~ Rated 5 stars by Pat W

"In Naked Attraction...The images that play in my mind as I read about locations, foods and situations seem as if I'm watching a movie. The way she describes the characters and their chemistry is awesome.... I recommend it."

~ Rated 5 stars by ReadyReader

His Ring: "Truly loved this story. It's such a sweet love story to read!! I fell in love with Yomi and the story itself held my attention to the very end. I laughed, I cried and I loved the ending!!!"

~ Rated 5 stars by Layla Morgan

His Choice: What a beautifully written love story. A prince who has his heart set on a woman he cannot have with a very interesting twist I enjoyed so much, I could not put the book down until I finished...

~ Rated 5 stars by amazon customer

"Lust: This was such a wonderful story! I loved the relationship that grew between Jordan and Faye. Their relationship is put through so many 'tests'. I cried, I laughed and I didn't want to put it down."

~ Rated 5 stars by amazon customer

Love at Christmas: I started and finished this book today. Stella is a writer who draws you into the story and her characters. It was a pleasure to read. I couldn't wait to get to the end to see what happened. It made me feel emotional and as if Christmas was already here.

~ Rated 5 stars by Lisa Caddick

"Stolen Valentine Kiss–I enjoyed the romance story that developed from a lingering look. I loved how two hearts became one and there were moments that I was scared. Lorna and Logan are perfect for each other..."

~ Rated 5 stars by Deborah Brandon.

Kiss My Lips – What a great escape for me. Logan is an incredible guy. He is sweet, sensitive, thoughtful, everything that we would look for in a book boyfriend. This was a great read from start to finish. ~ Rated 5 stars by avid reader.

"Royal Cowries – This novel is like the movies Queenie, Roots and Shaka Zulu with a more modern way of thinking, surviving, love...within a passionate love story. Excellent!!!"

~ Rated 5 stars by T. Miles

"Forbidden Dance is a breath-taking romance novel. The author knows how to hold a reader’s attention. The reader is taken on a whirlwind affair filled with pleasure, lust, sensuality, desire and sweltering sex. A well-written, remarkable page-turning read."

~ Rated 5 stars by Vivienne Diane Neal.

"Tempting Desire, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. I was hooked from the very first page. The story line was so real I could visualise each of the characters. It was as if I was watching a life movie."

~ Rated 5 stars by Amazon Customer.

"Seduced Hearts: Outstanding book! Excellent read. It's so nuanced, it sparkles. It's definitely worth reading!" ~ Rated 5 stars by Russell Mebane.

Red Velvet Rose: This novel is a masterpiece, I couldn’t stop reading until I finished the book...

~ Rated 5 stars by Itohan.

"Wild Whispers: Wild whispers is a beautiful story and...once I picked it up to read I couldn’t put it down until I got to the end... True love as discovered by Adaora and Gary is spontaneous and not bound by time or space."

~ Rated 5stars by Gharriluc.

"Short & Fun Stories Vol. 1:  I loved this charming group of short stories by this diverse group of writers. There is something there for everyone.... inspiration, suspense, children's literature and thrills. Highly recommend."

~ Rated 5 stars by AmazonReader21889

Content

Teaser

Praise

Sincere Gratitude

Books by Stella

Author Bio

Praise for Stella’s Books

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And Later

The End

Names & Meanings

Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels

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One

Letitia walked through customs in Sofia Airport, Bulgaria with confidence, but her luggage suffered a worse fate as it was searched from one point to another. Several bottles of perfume she stacked in her suitcase bothered the custom officers. After a long delay in collecting her luggage, she finally reached the door marked, Exit.

Following the yellow floor markings to the taxi stand, she saw a lone yellow taxi, manned by a driver who looked as cheerful as the warm sunshine. He waved at her.

When she rolled her luggage to the side of the taxi, she fished in her handbag. I’m going to Art Hotel Simona, on number 10 Inzhener Ivan Ivanov Boulevard. She hurriedly showed the man wearing a red and brown check shirt the address and photograph of the hotel she had printed just in case her pronunciation of the tongue twisting words was below par.

The young man who covered his hair with a brown cap threw her a grin. I know the hotel.

In her head, she already saw herself lying face down on the huge bed she imagined would be soft and comfy in her hotel room.

He flicked his wrist to check his watch before he spoke. One-hour drive at this time.

A silent groan worked its way to her throat as she peered at the man with suspicion. From what she read on the website, the hotel was only six miles from the Airport.

As if he understood her frown, the driver made a few hand gestures. It’s peak hour now and the hotel is a little out of the city centre on a busy boulevard. Traffic causes delay. About one-hour journey. Price is forty Bulgarian Lev.

Letitia’s lips split open. Twenty Bulgarian Lev was her budget for the fare and she decided to air her reservation. Well, I’ve got twenty and that’s what I can pay.

Do you want to walk to Art Hotel Simona? asked the man who gave her a quirky smile. If you pay thirty, I’ll take you.

The idea of wasting her time haggling with a shylock driver did not appeal to Letitia, so she gave in to his demand and signalled for him to open the trunk.

Grinning like a man who had made a lot of money through crooked means, the driver climbed down and rushed forward. He collected her luggage and stacked it in the trunk. While she waited for him to get past her, he opened the passenger door and bowed.

At your service, madam.

Before she could tell him where to stuff his pretentious words, a tall man with the skin colour of rich olive strolled through the airport exit doors. He had a chunky black bag strapped to his bulky shoulders. When he caught sight of the taxi, he hurried forward, his forearm muscles flexed with ease revealing themselves in the fitted, light-green short-sleeve shirt.

Seeing him, Letitia’s heels froze to the asphalt sidewalk. Her pulse rate ticked like mad and she gulped as if she had swallowed a tiny rock.

Beside her, the driver nodded for her to get inside, but she stayed exactly where she was because her legs were now glued in place.

While the broad-shouldered man with an uncommon aura moved closer, their eyes connected. His intense light-brown eyes hooked hers with a force so strong, she could not break the contact even if she tried. She had never met a man with a pair of eyes which appeared both scary and inviting at the same time. Neatly trimmed facial hair roofed his entire jawline and a cute moustache teased his thin top lip. She imagined stroking the short length with the tip of her tongue.

Hello, can I ride with you?

Startled at the sound of his voice which sounded just like ocean waves hitting the sandy shore, Letitia looked up. He stood head and shoulders above her five eight plus an extra three-inch wedge heels. He was surely over six feet. Even now, the distinct ring of his vocal sound hit her core in circles.

I’m not sure about riding with a total stranger, she replied without a hitch, even though her eyes stayed fixed on his. One moment his eyes appeared a tad scary and in a wink, altered to an interesting gleam.

A hint of a grin lifted the corners of his thin lips as his strong fingers curled around the straps of his bag. We can quickly sweep from being strangers to acquaintances during the car ride.

Whatever made him think she travelled all the way from Texas to Bulgaria to make an acquaintance with a strange man? Like she told her older sister, no man in his right mind would find himself on holiday in the medieval city of Sofia. Yet, the thought of leaving him stranded did not sit well with her. Maybe he was not quite stranded. No one knew how long it would take for another taxi to get here. Since the biting sunrays were not friendly to human skin, he might need to rent a car, if push came to shove.

The taxi driver honked impatiently.

There’s no other taxi here. Come on, I’ll pay the full fare if you agree.

Though Letitia was tempted by his offer, she stalled a little. Where are you going? We might be going in opposite directions.

Shifting his bag from side to side across his shoulders, he retorted. I doubt that. This is the closest airport to Art Hotel Simona. That’s where I’m going. And you? His eyes raked her features as if he could read the answer without her saying a word.

Waiting patiently for him to familiarize himself with her facial features, she did not bat an eyelid. And? she asked after he zoomed in on her neck. Meanwhile, she swiftly swallowed the slight blob of liquid stuck in her throat.

Are we heading the same way? His brown eyebrows shifted up, almost disappearing in to his dark brown close-cut hairline.

Actually, I might be going your way, after all. Get in if you must, she answered with a slow smile. What the heck? She was far away from home, on holiday in a country she had never visited. Might as well get on a familiar footing with one person who was going to stay at the same hotel. And he spoke clear English.

When she turned on her heel to open the door, the man who had asked for a ride, dashed forward, wrenched the door open and nodded for her to get in.

A slow quake got lost in her spine and she pressed her lips to stifle the quiet tremor. As an equalist, she had never expected men to hold car doors open for her. But right now, it felt good. More than good. It felt great to have a total stranger–handsome to the hilt– hold a car door for her. Nobody would ever hear her admit the truth. At least, she could celebrate the small surprise in her head.

You’re keeping us waiting, he droned near her ear, his quiet commanding tone interrupting her reverie.

Corking her head to look at him, she pinned a smile to her lips and nodded in return. Thank you. She got inside the taxi and settled in with a fuzzy thought whirling in her head. Her gallant co-passenger shut the door after tucking in the hem of her orange skater-dress.

While he went around to the other side of the taxi, the driver gave her a questioning look in the rear-view mirror. Letitia simply smiled and shrugged. The driver must have accepted her silent reply because he ignited the engine the second her co-passenger shut his door.

Before the driver moved the car, she tapped the headrest in front of her. Please move the front seat forward to give space for his legs.

The driver nodded, unclipped the front seat and pushed it forward. Is it okay, sir? he asked.

Yes, thank you, the hunk beside her replied. Then he skewed his head and tipped an invisible hat in her direction.

It was a non-verbal thank you and she understood the gesture as such. Letitia looked out the window for several minutes. She wanted to ask his name. It made sense, after all they shared a taxi. But she could not open her mouth to ask. Not that she lacked confidence, but she wanted to remain a stranger to him. Yet, his voice had a ring to it and she was sure she could listen to him speak for years without complaining.

Should we stick to first names only? she heard him ask from near her shoulders. He had leaned sideways.

His warm breath spilled a copious amount of heat along her neck and backbone. With a quick slant of her body she moved to face him instead. There was no trace of mischief in his handsome face, only an open question in his luminous eyes.

She shrugged, very glad he initiated the question. I’ve got a bad idea.

He nodded. And what is it?

I give you a name of my choice and you do the same. That way, we remain anonymous while we get acquainted.

Frown lines marred his smooth brow as he probably tried to get his head round the ridiculous idea. Then he flashed her a grin. Your name is Annora.

"Annora? she repeated the name a few times, rolling the sound around her tongue as she got used to the English identity. What does it mean?"

The quick glow from his eyes pinned hers for seconds before he told her the meaning. Honour.

Breaking the gaze briefly, she paused, sifting three names in her mind. After a minute, she decided on his name.

My name is, he encouraged, his eyes seeming to widen with expectation.

Miguel. And she pronounced it with the Mexican accent.

His eyes registered something she could only describe as wonder. Are you Mexican or are you from Spain?

Playing hide and seek with her identity was going to be fun, she decided. And she liked the slow buzz crowding her stomach. You said my name is Annora and I assume I’m English.

A wide grin splayed across his face as the joke dawned on him. Ah! Yes, you’re English.

And you’re Mexican, she reminded him.

But I can’t speak Spanish.

Doesn’t matter, Miguel. Mexicans speak English especially if you were born outside of Mexico.

He gave her several nods. I get it. My name’s Miguel and I was born outside of my country Mexico and my dominant language is English."

Laughter surged within her at the way he moved his head, lips and eyes when he