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Inside Out is tender, romantic and unapologetically sexy. Lauren Dane writes with an emotional depth and authenticity that always leaves me breathless. Simply put, I love her books!Lara Adrian
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LAID BARE
Its impossible not to love this story. The sex is sizzling, the emotions are raw. Lauren Dane has done it again. Laid Bare, quite simply, rocks!
Megan Hart, national bestselling author of Selfish Is the Heart
I was blown away by Danes emotionally charged, deeply erotic tale of second chances and redemption. I cant say it enough: I loved this book!
Sylvia Day, national bestselling author of The Stranger I Married
A tender love story that wrung my heart with its sweetness. Dont miss this book.Ann Aguirre, national bestselling author of Hell Fire
Laid Bare lives up to its title... Dane provides a heated yet entreating second chance at love due to the tender caring in and out of the bed of each of the prime players.The Best Reviews
A roller-coaster story that will have you crying one moment, aroused the next, and laughing with glee at each triumphant step along the way... This is Danes best story yet!Romantic Times
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UNDERCOVER
Lauren Dane deftly weaves action, intrigue, and emotion with spicy, delicious eroticism... a toe-curling erotic romance sure to keep you reading late into the night.
Anya Bast, New York Times bestselling author of Jeweled
Sexy, pulse-pounding adventure... thatll leave you weak in the knees. Dane delivers!Jaci Burton, national bestselling author of Riding the Night
Exciting, emotional and arousing.Sasha White, author of Most Wanted
Fast-paced action, steamy romance.Megan Hart
Scintillating!... a roller coaster of emotion, intrigue, and sensual delights... I was hooked from the first sentence.
Vivi Anna, author of The Vampires Quest
Be in line at your favorite bookstore the day it comes out. In other words, it is a Recommended Read... one I plan on reading over and over again.Joyfully Reviewed
A hot, sexy and action-packed piece of writing that will keep you glued to every page wondering what will happen next. A fabulous read!
Fresh Fiction
Wow! This book rocks! Lauren Dane pulls out all the stops with this soul-searing, awe-inspiring read... Definitely a must read and deserving of a special spot on the keeper shelf.Romance Junkies
More praise for Lauren Dane and her novels
Drool worthy.Romance Junkies
This story has it all! There is action, drama, interesting characters, an electrifying story line and hot, passionate sex... a truly beautiful and sensual story... a truly enchanting series!Joyfully Reviewed
Starts out hot right out of the box, and then keeps getting hotter. Lauren Dane has a knack for making readers feel the passion and excitement of a new relationship... its easy to see why Lauren Dane is such a well-loved author.TwoLips Reviews
Lauren Dane has once again created characters that you cant resist... the sexual chemistry sparks and sizzles.Sensual
From its completely romantic beginning to its oh-so-sensual end, I loved every word... Ms. Dane is definitely becoming a master of the romantic pen!The Romance Studio
Rich and sensual... entirely delicious.Romance Divas
Berkley Heat titles by Lauren Dane
INSIDE OUT
INSATIABLE
COMING UNDONE
LAID BARE
RELENTLESS
UNDERCOVER
This one is for my very own alpha male.
Ray, youre my everything.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
At this point, I have a cast of characters who support every book I write (Im lucky that way).
My familymy wonderful husband, who rarely complains about having a wife who uses parts of his real life in her books. My kids, who keep me grounded. My parents, whove been the best example a girl could ask for.
Leis Pedersonthank you for being such a wonderful editor. Each of my books is better for the work you put into it and the effort you make to get me in line.
Laura Bradfordwonderful agent, wonderful friend. Thank you.
Megan Hartthank you for always being there. And for making me use more commas. Ann Aguirre, Jaci Burton, Maya Banks and Anya Bastthank you for always being there to listen to me and to give me such great advice.
Mary, Renee and Fatin, who beta read for me even though they all have busy livesthank you.
My readersyoure all the very best in the world. Thank you for supporting me and my books!
I would be remiss in not mentioning the poetry of Pablo Neruda. Nerudas poetry really communicated to Copes sense of romanticism and sensuality. It was a thrill to use that in this book, and I hope Ive steered some people toward at least a few volumes of his poetry.
She arched on a gasp as the heat of his mouth met her neck. His hands, clever, wicked hands, quickly divested her of her shirt, leaving her free to rub against him like a cat. She groaned as he moved away, reaching to grab him back. He grinned. That cockeyed uptilt of his mouth that had driven her insane for years.
Sugar, dont rush me. Do you know how long Ive waited to have you like this? Copes voice was rusty, filled with burrs and edges as it washed over her. His hair, gleaming blue-black, caught the glow of light from the nearby lamp.
Take your shirt off. I want to see. God, how she wanted to see his body. Shed fantasized about him for so long it seemed beyond surreal as he peeled off the tight, black T-shirt, revealing acres of sexy muscles, taut skin and tattoos.
She sighed happily as heat bloomed low in her belly, tightening her nipples.
Like what you see? Oh sweet Christ ... He left off on a hiss of pleasure as she cruised her mouth and tongue up his belly and to the ring in his left nipple. Her hands slid over the ornate Chinese dragon tail wrapping around his left biceps. The body of the dragon dominated Copes entire back, marking him in a decidedly masculine way. She knew it had taken Brody Brown nearly six months to complete. Worth every moment. It was breathtaking. Beautiful and beyond sexy.
This tattoo makes me so hot. She nipped his side, and he leaned into her. His skin was salty; the taste filled her with craving and a sense of triumph at finally being able to touch him the way shed wanted to for so long.
His scent curled around her senses, holding her there: the tang of his arousal, of his skin, the musk of his cologne, the citrus of his shampoo, all little sensual treats shed picked up from being around him all the time.
Laughing, she pushed him back and scrambled atop his body, straddling his hips. He raised a brow at her, and she briefly stopped, fascinated by the jump of his pulse at the hollow of his throat. She leaned down to kiss him there because there was nothing else to do.
He was getting naked, and his hands were all over her. It was like Christmas and her birthday at the same time. Maybe even a bit of Halloween too, it was so good.
Do you like bad boys, Ella? he asked in a murmur caught between a purr and a growl. All while thumbing one nipple until she squirmed, breathless.
