SYNOPSIS
Jealousy, a stand-alone novel
He's
the shoulder she leans on.
He worships her.
She shields and protects him.
He watches over her.
They're soul mates for life.
They're not lovers; they're best friends.
Their struggle to find someone who can handle their intense bond is met with a roller coaster of raw emotion, loyalty and heartache.
Follow their journey to find love.
Hailed as Will and Grace meets Sex and the City, two best friends, a straight woman and a gay man, struggle to find someone to love as much as they love each other.
He worships her.
She shields and protects him.
He watches over her.
They're soul mates for life.
They're not lovers; they're best friends.
Their struggle to find someone who can handle their intense bond is met with a roller coaster of raw emotion, loyalty and heartache.
Follow their journey to find love.
Hailed as Will and Grace meets Sex and the City, two best friends, a straight woman and a gay man, struggle to find someone to love as much as they love each other.
When
Heather Cooper married Peter, she thought that she had finally found someone
who could handle the inseparable bond she shares with her gay best friend,
Justin Perrotta. It's only a matter of time, however, before jealousy
rears its ugly head and Peter's true feelings emerge. He starts drinking
and his erratic behavior threatens their marriage.
Burned by an ex-boyfriend, Justin refuses to open his heart to love again. Wild relationships and one night stands leave him lonely and unfulfilled, even though he will not admit it. He finds love when he least expects it, but his fear of commitment threatens to ruin the best thing that has ever happened to him.
Burned by an ex-boyfriend, Justin refuses to open his heart to love again. Wild relationships and one night stands leave him lonely and unfulfilled, even though he will not admit it. He finds love when he least expects it, but his fear of commitment threatens to ruin the best thing that has ever happened to him.
EXCERPT
Heather tilted her face up into the hot spray of water
and pushed her fingers through her wet hair. She closed her eyes while
her subconscious drafted off and replayed the previous evening with Nick in her
head. The rumble of the shower doors abruptly startled her back to
reality, and Nick stepped inside to join her. She turned toward him and
folded her arms in front of her body to shield the scars from her accident.
“Stop doing that.” Nick took her arms and placed
them around his waist and kissed her amidst the steamy water.
They lathered and washed each other, slowly, sliding
the soapy water over the curves of each other’s body. It was sensual, not
sexual. His kiss penetrated her mouth, while the water pelted off her
back and splashed onto him. Her hand traveled over his sleek wet chest,
and just when it was about to travel further downward, he removed it from his
body and kissed the palm of her hand. He stepped out of the shower,
unfolded the large bath towel and held it open for her. She looked at him
quizzically for a moment before exiting the shower.
Nick wrapped the bath sheet around the both of them
and hugged her close to him. She felt familiarity in his arms—warmth and
security. They stood on the plush bath mat with their naked bodies
pressed against one another. Nick held her in his arms without moving or
making a sound. He left her with a gentle kiss and the towel, and
strolled into the bedroom to dress.
Heather’s eyes followed his bare, round butt cheeks as
he walked away from her, and she realized that she was beginning to fall for
him. Her defense mechanism kicked in, and she reminded herself that she
barely knew him . . . and he was young. She wondered how old he was,
maybe 29 or 30. He was probably only still here for sex. After
yesterday, why else would he be here? But he just passed up a perfect
opportunity in the shower. He was visibly aroused, and she was clearly
receptive. They could have easily had a third encounter, but he didn’t
pursue it, and now they were going to breakfast.
Nick looked up from buttoning his jeans, and they
shared a smile.
She brushed the incident off, resumed drying herself
with the towel and quickly dressed in anticipation of spending more time with
him. She wanted to find out what lurked behind that sensitive and
arousing smile.
MY REVIEW
You know those books that once you pick it up you can’t seem
to put down until it’s finished? Well Jealousy by Jenna Galicki was one of
those for me!
This is not your typical magically happily ever after story,
it’s more of a you need to sort your way through the rocks until you find your
diamond in the rough so to say. Heather
and Justin have been friends since they were kids, always there for each other
when needed. When Justin came out he was teased for being gay and Heather was
there right by his side. They needed
each other then and they do just as much as adults, and at times they seem to
be closer to each other than their significant others. Heather is married to a
man named Peter who puts everything first except for her while Justin has just
come out of a long term relationship and goes through some meaningless flings
and boy toys. Theirs is a bond that impacts not only them but also their
relationships with others.
I loved Heather, she is warm and understanding but has a
fiery temper burning behind that sweetness, Peter on the other hand…. well he
is an absolute douche! I wanted to slap him from the moment he popped up. Now Justin
is a sweetie, I’d love to have a friend like him he is caring and never afraid
to show his emotions. I’m keeping this review vague because I don’t want to let
anything slip but to find out if Heather and Justin end up with their happily
ever after’s you will have to grab a copy of the book!
This book was multi-dimensional and twisted and turned just
when needed, the writing is smooth and flows well throughout the book. There is
just enough steaminess both M/F and M/M to keep you drooling for more and I
love that what you might expect will happen in the book ends up being the complete
opposite and it keeps you wanting more. Jenna knows just when to throw in a
monkey wrench and make you sit on the edge of your seat and truth be told I
love this about her!! I have yet to read one of her books that I haven’t liked
and I can’t wait to see what else she comes out with in the future. I’m giving
Jealousy 4.5 Stars and really urge you to pick up a copy of any of Jenna’s
books, you definitely won’t be disappointed!
AUTHOR BIO
Jenna Galicki is a strong advocate for LGBT rights and
marriage equality. She volunteers with God's Love We Deliver, delivering meals
to people with HIV and AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. She
actively raises money and participates in AIDS Walk New York and is a proud sponsor
of Children International.
She lives in Long Island, NY with her husband and two
dogs. She's a Rottweiler enthusiast and an avid music buff. Elaborate
stories and fictional characters are her constant companions. When she's not
hunched over a computer, you can find her front row at a rock concert.
CONTACT LINKS
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BOOKS BY JENNA GALICKI
Radical Rock Stars Series
The Prince of Punk Rock (Radical Rock Stars Bk #1)
Between A Rock and A Hard Place (Radical Rock Stars Bk #2) AMAZON
Punk Rock Resurrection
(Radical Rock Stars Book #3)
The Undercover Rock Star - Wickedly Erotic Spring Erotic Wonderland Box
Set (100% of Proceeds benefits National Autism Association)
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