One Night – Unveiled Excerpt #1
***Please be aware of mild spoilers if you haven’t read the first 2 books in the One Night series***
Reading order…
EXCERPT FROM ONE NIGHT- UNVEILED (UK Jan 29th, US Feb 10th)
There are no interferers here in New York โ no one to try to take away his most prized possession. Iโm his most prized possession. And itโs a title Iโm thrilled to have. Itโs also a burden Iโm willing to shoulder. Because I know that the sanctuary weโve created here is only temporary. Facing that dark world is a battle hovering on the horizon of our current almost perfect existence. And I hate myself for doubting the strength within me to see us through it โ the strength Miller is so confident I have.
A mild stirring beside me pulls me back into the lavish suite weโve called home since we arrived in New York, and I smile when I see him nuzzle into his pillow on a cute murmur. His dark waves are a mussed mess upon his lovely head and his jaw shadowed by coarse stubble. He sighs and pats around half asleep until his palm feels its way up to my head and his fingers locate my wild locks. My smile widens as I lie still and let my gaze linger on his face, feeling his fingers combing through my hair as he settles again. This has become another habit of my perfect part-time gentleman. Heโll twiddle with my hair for hours, even in his sleep. Iโve woken with knots on a few occasions, sometimes with Millerโs fingers still caught up in the strands, but I never complain. I need the contact โ any contact โ from him. My eyelids slowly close, soothed by his touch. But all too soon, my peace is bombarded by unwelcome visions โ including the haunting sight of Gracie Taylor. I snap my eyes open and bolt upright in bed, wincing when my head gets yanked back and my hair pulled. โShit!โ I hiss, reaching up to begin the meticulous task of unravelling Millerโs fingers from my hair. He grumbles a few times but doesnโt wake, and I rest his hand on the pillow before pulling myself softly to the edge of the bed. Glancing over my naked shoulder, I see Miller lost in a deep sleep and silently hope his dreams are serene and blissful. Unlike mine. Letting my feet find the plush carpet, I push myself up, having a little stretch and a sigh. I remain standing beside the bed, staring blankly out the huge window. Could I really have seen my mother for the first time in eighteen years? Or was it just a hallucination brought on by stress?
โTell me whatโs troubling that beautiful mind of yours.โ His sleepy rasp interrupts my thoughts and I turn to find him lying on his side, praying hands resting under his cheek. I force a smile, one I know wonโt convince him, and let Miller and all of his perfection distract me from my inner turmoil.
โJust daydreaming,โ I say quietly, ignoring his doubtful expression. Iโve mentally tortured myself since we boarded that plane, replayed that moment over and over, and my quiet pensiveness has been silently noted by Miller. Not that heโs pressed me on it, leaving me certain that he thinks Iโm reflecting on the trauma that has landed us in New York. He would be partly right. Many events, revelations, and visions have plagued my mind since arriving here, making me resentful that I canโt fully appreciate Miller and his devotion to worshipping me.
โCome here,โ he whispers, remaining still with no gesture or encouragement, only his quiet, commanding words.
โI was going to make coffee.โ Iโm a fool to think I can avoid his questions or concern for much longer.
โIโve asked once.โ He pushes himself to his elbow and cocks his head. His lips are pressed into a straight line, and his crystal blue eyes are burning through me. โDonโt make me repeat myself.โ
I shake my head mildly on a sigh and slip back between the sheets, crawling into his chest while he remains still and allows me to find my place.
Once Iโm settled, his arms encircle me and his nose goes straight to my hair. โBetter?โ
I nod into his chest and stare across the planes of his muscles while he feels me everywhere and takes deep breaths. I know heโs desperate to comfort and reassure me. But he hasnโt. Heโs allowed me my quiet time and I know itโs been incredibly difficult for him. Iโm overthinking. I know it, and Miller knows it, too.
He pulls out of the warmth of my hair and spends a few moments arranging it just so. Then he focuses worried blues on mine. โNever stop loving me, Olivia Taylor.โ
โNever,โ I affirm, guilt settling deep. I want to reassure him that my love for him shouldnโt be of any concern โ none at all. โDonโt overthink.โ I reach up and drag my thumb across his full bottom lip and watch as he blinks lazily and shifts his hand to clutch mine at his mouth.
He flattens my palm and kisses the centre. โItโs a two-way street, gorgeous girl. I canโt see you sad.โ
โI have you. I couldnโt possibly be sad.โ
He gives me a mild smile and leans forward to plant a delicate kiss on the end of my nose. โI beg to differ.โ
โYou can beg all you like, Miller Hart.โ Iโm quickly seized and pulled onto his front, his thighs spreading so Iโm cradled between them. He clenches my cheeks in his palms and reaches forward with his lips, leaving them millimetres away from mine with hot air spreading across my skin. My bodyโs reaction isnโt something I can help. And I donโt want to.
โLet me taste you,โ he murmurs, searching my eyes.
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Wow. Brilliant start. I CANT WAIT FOR MORE!!!!!
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Omg! I need more! Thank goodness there’s not long to wait Fabulous taster!!
Your books have drawn me in to reading which was something I never did! Can’t wait to be swept away with One Night Unveiled
OMG. Can’t wait Jodi. Miller is killing me slooooowy x
****Fanning myself***** I cannot wait for the final book. You write in a way that sucks me in within the 1st few words. You are wildly talented, congrats again.
Whoa! I need this book like now! Awesome teaser.<3 <3
Miller and Olivia are so hot! I can’t wait to get back to their hot, steamy adventure!
You are such a tease?! I almost wish I hadn’t read this…it will make the wait so much harder ๐
Thankyou for the little teaser, I am counting down the days. I’ve pre ordered, Kindle at the ready!!!
I alsolutely love jodi’s books I can’t wait to read more of this! Exciting times eeeeek!
OH.MY.GOD. I can’t wait to read this ! Miller is my favourite <3
cant wait for 29th January now so I cant read more
i loved it!!! Can’t wait till it’s released in the US
Omg
That was perfect.. But of course I need more!! Can’t wait!! โค๏ธ
Oh I am so anxious for this..I love it! Thank you for sharing this with us! I’ve got my pre-order all set, just have to patiently wait!
O…..M…..G!!!!!! I love it
That was awesome! I can’t wait for more!
Omg i just love it!!! Can’t wait to read the whole book!! Even though it is going to be sad to get to the end of the trilogy!!!! Than JEM
omg I can’t wait for more
Can’t wait so excited xx
I just cant wait!!! Nice teaser! Explains what happened when she borded the plane! I was a little confused. I thought that it was Olivia but her older self looking back at her in the reflection because she returned. But it was her MOM! Even better!!!
Wow! Can’t wait!
wow, that was so good, can’t wait x
Thanks for this x
Can not wait to get my next Miller fix! Xx
Give me Give me Give me MORE !!!!! Love it!!!
Thanks for a taste of what’s to come. I can’t wait for more Miller!!
Miller is so living, cannot wait to see how Miller and Olivia’s story plays out. Looking forward to seeing what happens when Olivia’s mum turns up.
talk about an amazing early birthday gift to me! Can’t wait to read this! Doing great JEM
I can’t wait for One Night – Unveiled. I’m a big fan of JEM. Hopefully this series won’t end as a trilogy. Can’t stand the idea of NOT reading more about Miller and Olivia. I guess that means I’m obsessed. LOL
I didn’t want to read it. I hate teasers because I just can’t help myself, I had to read it and I’ll read it again and again till I get the whole lot on 29 Jan. JEM you ARE quite BRILLIANT. Thank you.
OMG! I can’t hardly wait. <3
what a perfect excerpt to use as the teaser. I am so looking forward to the book!!!
I can’t wait for more Miller & Olivia! thanks you Jodi for this excerpt! โค๏ธ
I just finished reading…..Promised last night, started Denied this morning, and already feigning for Unveiled!!!Love your writing Jodi you rock!!
fantastic,more please maybe millers pov,???
please
what a way to start the third book..,
I know that my comment is not new, but I never thought that a book like this will keep me awake for the last four nights. It is amazing!!! And you, Jodi Ellen Malpas, are my favorite author. I canยดt wait for the third part of One Night Triology.
OMG. I CAN’T WAIT….
Gah!!!! Can I bribe you to make the US come out on the 29th, too?!!! LOL
OMG 29th January cant come quick enough. xx
Amazing beginning to what I’m sure will be an amazing book. You need disappoint lovely lady. Wish I could live in your mind for a spell. February is too far away xo xo
Ooohhhh!! HURRY Up Feb 10th US release … I miss them.
๐ Pleasssse
Now I really can’t wait for “Unveiled” ๐
OMG .. I am going back to reread the 1st 2 books so I can be ready when this one gets released .. loved this story!! cant wait
Yayy!!! I can’t wait!!! Hate that the US date is later… love all of your work!
OMG..I can not wait .. Too bad it won’t be released in the US on my birthday ( jan29th) .. I was looking forward to a day off work ..lol
Wow…can hardly wait…I’m counting the days..thank for sharing this..
OMG!!!! I can’t wait!!!
Brilliant!…I can hardly wait until Feb 10. This love story of Livy and Miller just keeps getting better and better. I am very anxious to see what thrilling ride you take us on to conclude this. Thank you for sharing just a bit…..more would be ok too!
Omg thank god were near the end of are wait so excited!! love your books jodie u are amazing writer and author.
Your killing me Jodi, I can’t wait for Feb 10th ! !
Thanks for the teaser
I can hardly wait…….. I am sitting on the edge of my chair in anticipation. This trilogy has made me cry, made me laugh, made my heart beat as if it was going to jump out of my chest. I have read the first two novels of the trilogy in three days….. I just couldn’t put it down. AMAZING!!!!! I hope you working on the next one.
I red the dutch versions part 1 and 2 and please make my life comfortable by publishing the 3rd one. I’m curious how josephine and greg are doing. And is livy finally meeting her mum and than probably hopefully she can bring william and here togeter;-). Keep up writing more lovestories JEM. Love it. Greetings from Netherlands
Jodi you are my favourite author, I can’t wait for Unveilded ๐ I hope that sometime in the future that you make One Night and This Man into films ๐ (and if you do, please let me audition for either Ava or Livy lol)
Love this excerpt. Can’t wait for the full story. Who wouldn’t want someone like Miller?
Amazing teaser! I seriously cannot wait, soooo excited (hurry up Jan 29th) โบโบ
It’s just perfect!
Already on chapter 10 and let me tell you, Jodi … It’s amazing what you do. Your imagination has no limits and this is just the beginning of the end. I’m excited because finally I have in my possession one night Unveiled; but I’m also sad because soon finished the story of these two lovebirds.
Thanks again for a novel full of passion, love and acceptance.
You’re incredible.
Thank you! xx
oh em geee.. Feb 10 is too far away! Can’t wait!!!
OMG! I finally got to read book #1 & #2 after reading
This mans trilogy … And I don’t think I can wait
Another week & 1/2 !!!! This has been my favorite
Thus far! How can you not feel… Book tore at my heart
And then put it back together ….. Feb. 10th come
Quickly!!!! I really would have rather seen This Man and one night promised as a movie!!!!!
Keep filling our hearts with your beautiful love stories!
Dear Lord, the suspense is killing me! I can’t wait for the 3rd book to land on my kindle. JEM is such a talented and awesome writer. All her books have made me smile, cry and placed butterflies in my belly. I just can’t type praises for her sufficiently. So excited!!