Ravaged Hearts: Alpha Male Romance, #3

By Addison Bleu

Will they let a misunderstanding ruin the love that they have built?

 

Emily has made up her mind. Despite the lure of the safe and comfortable that her ex, Hunter, provides, she has chosen Max; the sexy and daring CEO. She's excited to tell him she's finally ready to commit to him, but why is he suddenly ignoring her texts. Emily is taking from floating on cloud nine to a brutal landing when Max mysteriously cuts off all communication with her,'

 

Meanwhile, Max thinks that Emily has chosen Hunter over him, due to a fraction of their conversation that he overhears. In a bid to protect his heart, he shits her out before she can break it herself. Now, he is left with the reality that he was not good enough for her and he finds out that heartbreak might be the hardest thing he ever has gone through.

 

With Emily on her way to France for a once in a lifetime opportunity and Max terrified of having her break his heart in person, will they ever be able to reconnect or will their broken hearts leave them on different sides of the world?

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shadow Publishers LLC
• Release date: Apr 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393506164

Addison Bleu

Addison Bleu is from the Sunshine State of Florida, growing up among its wonderful beaches and palm trees. She has seen her fair share of blue skies, and never fails to appreciate nature’s marvelous artwork. She is a strong believer in happily ever afters, and is the diehard romantic in the family—outmatched only by her Yorkshire terrier puppy. She has been known to spend nights on the couch with her fluffy, black and grey-furred companion, marathoning through every romantic classic ever made. She always lets her Yorkie pick the flick, and has never been disappointed with his choice. She is lucky to have found her own happy ending, and is now married with two wonderful kids. Addison is an idyllic visualizer, and it reflects strongly in her writing style. She finds much joy in bringing her characters together, seeing them pursue their love against all odds; but there is no greater pleasure in life to her, than curling up in the sunshine with a good book and a tall glass of wine.

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CHAPTER 1

What the Heart Wants

Heartbreak was a unique experience. I thought I would be hurt over Emily for a short few days before I eventually got over her, but a week later I was still miserable.

Everything reminded me of her. I went out for dinner with my mom and sister, and all I could think about was whether Emily would like the food, what she would think about the place and how she would prefer a ‘less fancy restaurant’. Every moment I spent in my office was heavy with the memories of the first time she had stepped in, the day she had received her publishing deal; the joy on her face, and the way she had given herself so freely to me on my desk. When I closed my eyes, I could still taste her sweet pleasure on my tongue.

The worst part was that Emily kept trying to reach me. When I had received her text, minutes after the conversation I overheard taking place between her and Hunter, it had taken me a while to pull myself together enough to respond. When I finally did, I sent a simple, ‘Don’t bother.’ I didn’t need her to break my heart face-to-face. Since then, she had tried to call multiple times, and she sent more texts than I could count. I had to tell Stella not to allow her into my office anymore.

At first, I wanted to take a few days off work and wallow, but then I realized how pathetic that was. Instead, I threw myself into my work harder than I had ever done. I got up early and headed to the office, working relentlessly all day to the extent where I forgot to eat sometimes. Stella had to bring lunches in for me and stand at my desk until I finally ate something.

I stayed in the office all day, getting off hours after everyone else had gone home. Which led to another difficulty of being heartbroken that I had not anticipated.

The moment I decided that I was done throwing my pity party, my first thought was to find someone new to take my mind off Emily. I headed to one of the clubs I used to frequent before I met her, determined to pick up someone to take home. To my surprise and dismay, the multitude of women, with various levels of beauty and in different states of undress which I usually found sexy, were suddenly all unappealing.

My eyes roamed the dance floor for strawberry blonde hair in high ponytails