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Stolen Desire Kindle Edition

by Lauren Runow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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One woman’s desire to explore her sexuality sets off a series of events that has her husband begging for answers.

Leilani Fleshman
Temptation lies behind every door. My neighbors make it very easy for me to spy on them as they embark on a lifestyle I can only dream of. One of passion and provocativeness. I’ve only desired one man—my gorgeous, heroic husband. Long gone are the days when he skimmed the inside of my thighs with his teeth. His heated stare has muted, and I’m determined to get it back. If only he’ll take my hand and knock on that door.

Clayton Fleshman
I’d do anything for my wife, including going to parties that I never thought I’d attend as long as we kept to one rule—we would not be with anyone else.
When actions go too far, the life I know is on the line, and I’m forced to defend myself to the public I serve. I’m being framed, but whoever has it out for me has underestimated one thing—the lengths I will go to in order to safeguard the woman I love. Her life is in danger, and only I can protect her because beyond the white picket fences and flowery facade, vows are forever, even when temptation is everywhere.
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  1. Print length
    333 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    May 16 2022
  5. File size
    3464 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09WQSZHY9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lauren Runow (May 16 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3464 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 333 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Lauren Runow

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Lauren Runow is the author of multiple Adult Contemporary Romance novels, some more dirty than others. When Lauren isn't writing, you'll find her listening to music, at her local CrossFit, reading, or at the baseball field with her boys. Her only vice is coffee, and she swears it makes her a better mom!

Lauren is a graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco and is the founder and co-owner of the community magazine she and her husband publish. She is a proud Rotarian, helps run a local non-profit kids science museum, and was awarded Woman of the Year from Congressman Garamendi. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons.

You can also stay in touch through the social media links below.

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Twitter at https://twitter.com/LaurenRunow

or sign up for her newsletter at http://bit.ly/2NEXgH1

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
44 global ratings

Top review from Canada

Italbooklover
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense, drama, spice
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2022
I was given an advance readers copy of this book and have decided to write a voluntary honest review. I really wasn't sure about this book at first. But because it was written by Lauren I had to give it a try. Again Lauren didn't disappoint she delivered a five star read. But ig you can't think outside box it's not a book for you. I Never thought it would turn out with that plot twist but damn was it a good one. I adore Clay.
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Tyra Thrower
5.0 out of 5 stars Psalm 62
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
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I'll admit this was one erotic read. And I agree with Clay- sex ALWAYS complicates things. I'll also admit I was not 100% on board with the "orgy"...but watching another couple being intimate, now that is HOT! I was ok with Clay and Leilani being intimate while watching Natalie and Brad. But when all the others in the group starting having sex with each other's wife/husband- it was a bit much. At least it was all consensual. I'm no prude but it was not needed. But let me say, there is NO CHEATING but a few times came close, and both times were only with Natalie, their friend/neighbor. Clay wasn't exactly receptive to the swingers lifestyle but Leilani was. And that's where things get sticky. A good part of this book is filled with lots of sex. I was getting ready to stop reading because, don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good intimate moment, but it was a bit much. I didn't see a plot. It was only sex, up until chapter 19. Then things go warp speed. And things get VERY INTERESTING!!

I was totally shocked and there were about 452 things I didn't see coming. This book turned out completely different than I thought and I enjoyed it tremendously. It's almost like two different books wrapped into one. I was totally enthralled, once this book got in gear. I couldn't put it down. There were so many twists and turns. So many times that made me question things. And a few parts made me so very curious. I am so glad I didn't give up. I am thankful I pushed through and finished this awesome read. Not once was I disappointed. It was a really great read.

I'm glad that Clay and Leilani found good people to be in their lives. This is the first book I've read where the couple is already married. I'm glad things turned out for Natalie and Brad too. They all deserve to be friends. And I can sympathize with Clay. No one in power believed him, but Natalie and Brad did. So did the rest of their "group".

Nice job. I'll go eat my crow now.
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Dale Gardiner
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 SWINGING STARS
Reviewed in Australia on May 26, 2022
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Wow! I like that Lauren has gone back to her Black Widow roots. I literally had no idea, until it was revealed, where this story was going. The intrigue held my attention right the way through and the sexy times are typical Runow steam. A page turner you won’t regret spending time and money on.
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Tracey Cramer-Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique plot
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022
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I like reading romances with married couples so thought I’d give this a try. It certainly held my interest, with the unusual cast and plot line!

The first 44% is told from Leilani’s POV and is focused on how she is being pulled into the swinger lifestyle despite Clay’s resistance (I loved him for doing what he thought would make her happy even when he was uncomfortable) and driven by a strange attraction to Brad, who is portrayed as an almost creepy dominant. I found the swinger scenes to be lacking passion, even between Leilani and Clay. There was no foreplay or sensual exploration. In fact, I found them to be a bit demeaning. Clay’s feelings of inadequacy around this subject don’t come across strongly enough (even when the story switches to his POV). When Leilani ‘cheats’ on Clay (the definition of ‘cheat’ being somewhat flexible here) there’s the inevitable blow-up.

The second half is told from Clay’s POV. After a night away at a hotel, he returns home to find Leilani missing. What ensues is a series of damning evidence against him, ratcheting up the stakes. (For some reason, NONE of the swingers are under suspicion.) Complicating matters is that the female coworker he’s competing for a promotion with is the lead investigator. It’s a little drawn out, but eventually he pieces together what happened to Leilani and calls upon their swinger friends for help. Suddenly the guy he hates (Brad) is his best hope of finding Leilani (which is a strange but interesting twist).

The ending felt a little rushed but definitely satisfying, showing Clay and Leilani’s love for each other has emerged stronger through this crisis, BUT… I wanted more in the synopsis. The details of the botched investigation/wrongful blame are never provided. Clay has forgiven all the people who turned on him so easily. Leilani hasn’t told her parents off about how they treated Clay. What happened to Brad’s weird hold over Leilani, and did she give her ‘best friend’ Jen the boot?

I give this four stars because, while I wasn’t a huge fan of the swinger stuff, I was a fan of the realistic portrayal of a marital crisis and journey.
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Gillek2
5.0 out of 5 stars Leilani and Clay!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
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Leilani and Clay fell in love when they were teenagers and they have been each other’s first for everything in their lives. She is a teacher, and he is a police officer, and they are happily married with the love they share stronger than ever. Their uneventful life is about to take a turn when their neighbors invite them into their world.

Leilani and Clay are trying to overcome some turmoil in their relationship when she disappears, and everyone believes he is the one responsible. He soon realizes that there is so much more going on than he expected, and he will need help from the most unlikely of places if he is going to find Leilani before it is too late.

The chemistry between them is intense, the intrigue part of the story will keep you on edge but the love between them was never in question. I thought that the narrators were a great fit for the characters as well as the emotion and suspense of the story.
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C Reads
4.0 out of 5 stars Such a great read! ❤️
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
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Having read Ms.Runow's work many times before i always get so happy when i get to pick up another book of hers! As soon Stolen Desire was announced i could not contain my excitement for it! That synopsis piqued my interest right away. I started reading it as soon as i could and got into it so very quickly. I really enjoyed this story so much!!

Leilani and Clayton's journey pulled me in right from the get go! When a new couple moves next door to Leilani and Clay, i couldn't wait to see how everything would play out for these two.

I wasn't sure what all to expect in this story and i loved how that had me even more glued to my kindle. I was so glad that i got to jump into both Clay's and Leilani's minds. I so enjoyed the fact that i went through so many emotions throughout reading. It definitely kept me on my toes for sure!

With Stolen Desire, Ms.Runow has created such a great read with suspense and heat that you won't want to put down! I can't wait to read what she comes up with next!
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