Duke

By M.E. Clayton

What happens when everything is going smoothly?

The inevitable, of course.

Duke
Duke Maddox’s life couldn’t get any better. He was bright, popular, likable, and destined for the MLB. Even with his brother and best friends off at college, Duke still had plenty of life left in him, and his senior year was going to be the best yet. He had the world at his fingertips, and he knew it. So, why was he feeling anything but happy at this point? Good question.

Well, that can often be the case when you’re hit with the unexpected. It isn’t like Duke regrets what happened, though. In fact, he’s glad it did but doesn’t understand where the disconnect is. Willow Davis shouldn’t be such a hard nut to crack. However, he’s ready to do whatever it takes to clear up the confusion and make the brilliant, beautiful, snarky nerd his.

Willow
Willow Davis wanted only one thing in life, and she was on the fast track to getting it. With an IQ off the charts, years of hard work, and determination like a racehorse, Willow was going to get into any college of her choosing and change the world. That goal was more important than any popularity, shopping excursions, or pedicures. So, why wasn’t she more excited? Good question.

Well, that can often be the case when you’re hit with the unexpected. Contrary to the results of her IQ test, Willow ends up making the stupidest decision of her life when she drags Duke freakin’ Maddox into her spontaneous, stupid, and reckless plan. Doing her best to act invisible, it’s a lot harder than it seems. However, there’s no hiding from the hottest guy in school.

When life is no longer just fun and games...
Knowing that there’s more to the story than he’s being told, Duke starts on a mission that he has no plans on backing down from until he claims victory. As he does his best to get to the bottom of things, he’s taking no prisoners and Willow Davis is no exception.

Knowing that there’s only one way to absolve herself of the regret and humiliation she feels, Willow has to find a way to face the unfortunate music. No matter how mortifying, it’s the morally right thing to do. She just hopes Duke Maddox doesn’t lose his mind when she finally confesses her sins.

Willow never expected such a fallout, but Duke wasn’t about to just go away.

NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, and explicit sexual encounters. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.

• Language: English
• Publisher: M.E. Clayton
• Release date: Oct 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781005338640

M.E. Clayton

M.E. Clayton works fulltime and writes as a hobby only. She is also an avid reader and Pinterest addict. When she's not working, reading, writing, or on Pinterest, she is spending time with her family and friends, or her dog, Boy, or her cat, Seatbelt. She lives in California with her husband and enjoys doing nothing but reading. Seriously. She does nothing but read. However, that's how she likes it.

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Duke

Copyright 2021 Monica Clayton

Published by M.E. Clayton

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Warning: This book contains sexual situations and other adult themes. Recommended for 18 years of age and over.

Table of Contents

Author's Note

Contact Me

Dedication

Playlist

Prologue

1. Willow

2. Duke

3. Willow

4. Duke

5. Willow

6. Duke

7. Willow

8. Duke

9. Willow

10. Duke

Epilogue

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Other Books

Author’s Note

Just a couple of things before I let you go and get your read on. While I am doing my best to work with better editing and proofreading software, all my books are solo, independent works. I write my books, proofread my books, edit my books, create the covers, etc. I have one beta who gives me feedback on my stories, but other than that, all my books are independent projects.

That being said, I apologize, in advance, for the typos, grammar inconsistencies, or any other mistakes I may make. Since writing is strictly a hobby for me, I haven’t looked into commitments in regard to publishers, editors, etc. My hope is that my stories are enjoyable enough that a few mistakes, here and there, can be overlooked. However, if you’re a stickler for grammar, my books are probably not for you.

Also, I am an avid reader-I mean an AVID reader. I love to read above any other hobby. However, the only downside to my reading obsession is when I fall in love with a series, but I have to wait for the additional books to come out. And because I feel that disappointment down to my soul, when I started publishing my works, I vowed to publish all books in my series all at once. No waiting here…LOL. Now, the exception to that will be if enough readers request additional stories based off the standalone, such as in Facing the Enemy. At that point, if I decide to move forward with a requested series, I will make sure all additional books are available all at once. As much as this is a hobby for me, I am writing these books for all of you, as well as myself.

Thank you, for everything!

Contact Me

I really appreciate you reading my book and I would love to hear from you! Now, unfortunately, because I do have a full-time job, and a family I love spending time with, at this time, I’m afraid it would be very hard for me to maintain a multitude of social media sites. However, for the sites I do participate in, here are my social media coordinates:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Email

Newsletter

Dedication

For –

Anyone who’s ever been confused about what

the right thing to do is.

Playlist

Samson

Over My Head (Cable Car) – The Fray

Irresistible (Remix) – Jessica Simpson ft. Lil’ Bow Wow

Fighter – Keith Urban ft. Carrie Underwood

Something Just Like This – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

Heathens – Twenty One Pilots

Ford

Love Me Harder – Ariana Grande ft. The Weeknd

Give Me Tonight – Shannon

You Drive Me Crazy – Brittney Spears

I Wanna Be Bad – Willa Duke

I’m Bad At Love – Maddy Benson

Raiden

Hold On – Nightcore

Where You Belong – The Weeknd

Fine Again – Seether

I Hope – Gabby Barrett & Willow Puth

If It Isn’t Love – New Edition

Duke

Fight Back – Neffex

Born Ready – Zayde Wolf

I Love The Way You Lie – Eminem ft. Rhianna

Close To You – Maxie Priest

Whataya Want From Me – Adam Lambert

Alistair

I Still Go Crazy – Paul Davis

Broken – Seether

I Can’t Tell You Why – The Eagles

Love Song – Tesla

I Shall Believe – Sheryl Crow

Prologue

I was pretty sure I was going to throw up everywhere.

As the first day of my senior year at Eastwood neared, anxiety has been a constant companion. Even my best friend, Sally, has been wondering what the

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[judy griffin · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Someone please buy this man a shirt.