Derrin's Hot Pursuit: A Chasing Love Novel
by Tucker Davis
Hello All,
I am Tucker Davis, author of Derrin's Hot Pursuit, the first novel in my Chasing Love series. Derrin's Hot Pursuit is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com either on paperback for $12.95 or as an eBook for $5.99. I absolutely love reading and writing romance novels about couples facing challenges in forming or maintaining a committed relationship. My novels are filled with an array of emotions, including laughter, sensual arousal and serious dialogue. The series will continue with Calvin's Trick or Treat which is scheduled to be released in March 2012. Visit my website: www.tuckerdavisnovels.com to view the book covers and back flaps for all four of the books in the Chasing Love series. I hope my books lift your spirits and unleash your passion. Happy reading!
Derrin's Hot Pursuit: A Chasing Love Novel
by Tucker Davis
Some things are worth waiting for . . . while others are worth chasing.
Ever since Derrin Reynolds’ ex-fiancé Nicole cheated on him and left to marry another man, Derrin vowed to never fall in love again. The single life suited him just fine until one night changed everything. Derrin woke up in bed with his sister’s best friend Chloe Dancy. But this time his ‘one and done’ motto was not enough for Derrin. He wanted more, he wanted it all. Would Chloe help heal his heart so he could give love a second chance? Or would she run from his love as fast as she can?
Chloe Dancy has avoided the company of a man for so long she does not know how to handle a man like Derrin, but once she gets a taste of Derrin will she jump head first into the dating scene or twist her way into Derrin’s heart? Only time will tell.
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Intimate Conversation with Tucker Davis
Tucker Davis is an Atlanta native and often describes herself as a Grady baby. (If you are from Atlanta you know exactly what she means!) She has had a love of writing since she was in high school. Tucker, a naturally risk adverse person, often lived her adventures through reading. She even blames her poor eyesight on sneaking to read books in the darkness of her bedroom when she was supposed to be asleep.
It wasn’t until she discovered authors like John Grissom, Terry McMillan, Brenda Jackson, Kayla Perrin and Rochelle Alers that her desire to tell her own stories was fed. She decided it was time to share the stories she allowed to play out in her mind. Thus, she penned her first novel, Misplaced Desires, which will be published in 2012 under the Twisted Pleasures series. With life things happen and our paths are altered. More specifically, Tucker became engrossed in bearing and raising her children, climbing the corporate ladder and battling tumors and breast cancer. These crossroads changed her plans to publish her first novel a bit, but they did not deter her. She has published legal articles, but they did not quench her thirst to publish contemporary romance novels.
Her first published novel Derrin’s Hot Pursuit brings to life the story of Derrin, one of five African-American men who, for varying reasons, want to avoid long term commitments and falling love. It is their fear of losing the women they have unexpectedly began to adore, that drives them to confront their fears head on. Derrin's Hot Pursuit is a fast-paced read filled with laughter, love and longing. The family and friends of both the main characters, Derrin and Chloe keep you turning the pages. Take the journey with Tucker Davis as we follow Derrin, Marcus, Calvin, Jared and Ennis when they chase love.
BPM: When did you get your first inkling to write, and how did you advance the call for writing? Success leaves clues, whose clues did you follow on your journey?
Writing has always been an interest for me, since I was in high school. However, when I went to law school the writing bug kicked up a notch. I assumed I could satisfy my interest with professional writing, but after being published in a law journal I realized that it was not enough. I began living my life and let the stories run through my mind without writing them down. Then in 2005, I put the stories from my dreams to paper and it all began for me.
BPM: Introduce us to your book and the main characters. What makes each one special? Do you have any favorites?
The first published novel in the Chasing Love series, Derrin’s Hot Pursuit brings to life the story of Derrin Reynolds, one of five African-American men who, for varying reasons, all want to avoid long term commitments and falling love. It is their fear of losing the women they have unexpectedly began to adore, that drives them to confront their fears head on. Derrin had his heart broken by Nicole, the person he believed was his first love. He turned a blind eye to Nicole's deceitfulness and deception because he believed he loved her. Love conquers all, right? Well, he worked hard to provide the financial support Nicole desired and they planned to marry until he caught her on a date with another man.
After that, Derrin locked up his heart and implemented his "one and done" motto, to prevent him from ever having a broken heart again. His plans were working for him until one night he woke up in bed with his sister's best friend, Chloe Dancy. Chloe turns his life upside down, but Nicole never wanting to let a good man go, returns and causes chaos. Will Chloe heal his heart or will she run from him and his relationship madness? Only time will tell.
BPM: Which character or topic in the book can you identify with the most? Why?
I identify most with Derrin's sister, Kenya the most. She is sassy, intelligent and goes after what she wants once she sets her mind to it. In fact, when I was writing the novella, Marcus' Dreams Fulfilled, I had to keep stopping to gather myself because I did not want to make Kenya's life my story. So, I would have to type, delete and re-write the plot and character development in order to create the person I intended for Kenya to be.
BPM: What inspired you to write this book? Does your faith or education inspire your writing?
I was going through a rough time in 2005 after having a miscarriage and learning I had a tumor that may prevent me from having more children. I was told to wait one year before trying again so the medicine could reduce the tumor. During this time, I was sad and slightly depressed. This was when I began writing in a journal and my first novel began to form on the pages. I have not published my first novel, Misplaced Desires, yet. I will publish it in 2012 as a part of my Twisted Pleasures series. Of course, I was no longer depressed when I became pregnant within the twelfth month of my treatment. The whirlwind pregnancy and breast cancer resulted in a brief absence from writing, but I was overjoyed with love after things settled down and I picked up my pen and paper again.
BPM: Are any scenes from the book borrowed from your world or your experiences?
There are parts of my life in each book. For example, the game night event is an event I actually attended in Atlanta. However, I did not jump into the event's activities like, Chloe and her friends. Instead, I reacted to the entire event more like Derrin, with disbelief that grown, single intelligent people paid to play childhood games like Twister, Uno, Battleship Galactica and card games with strangers. I was more shocked at the willingness to casually allow strangers to touch your body, particularly while playing Twister. So that scene was definitely part of reality. Another scene I borrowed from real life is the chase scene toward the end of the book. I won't give away the details.
BPM: Who do you want to reach with your book and the message enclosed?
I want to reach persons who have given up on love and those who want to see how relationship challenges can be reduced to mere passing thoughts with the help of close family and friends.
BPM: Ultimately, what do you want readers to gain from your book?
It is my hope and desire that each reader laughs at the dialogue, cheers a character on and experiences the moment when the characters make life changing decisions to give love a try. I hope to entertain some while inspiring others to live life to the fullest.
BPM: Share with us your latest news or upcoming book releases.
I am waiting on the publisher to release of the next book in the Chasing Love series, Calvin's Trick or Treat. Calvin's adventure is a lighthearted exploration of love and how unexpected events can change your life for the better or the worst depending on how you handle it. Also, Marcus' Dreams Fulfilled will be released in March as a free novella on my website, www.tuckerdavisnovels.com and will be available for $.99 on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
SNEAK PEEK: Derrin's Hot Pursuit
A Chasing Love Novel
by Tucker Davis
CHAPTER ONE - Five months earlier…
Chloe had come in the bedroom to escape the party scene. She claimed to have had a migraine headache and just needed to lie down. But the B.C. powder and Coca-Cola she gulped down took its toll very quickly and she could hardly keep her eyes open. She fell on the bed and was sleep before her head hit the pillow. Unknown to her, Derrin was already sleeping in the king sized bed exhausted from jet lag coupled with too many shots of Patron.
Chloe obviously was dreaming about something erotic because she moaned in her sleep. Her breathy moans caused something in Derrin to react and he inched closer to her with each sound. He felt as though he was being called by something out of his control. He believed he was dreaming and decided to just go with it and see where the dream took him. It took him right up behind Chloe in the bed. As the front of his thigh brushed up against her round firm, yet soft butt, he threw his leg over her as she slept on her side. The weight of his leg and the slight touch of his manhood against the middle of her butt made Chloe groan with heated expectation. She naturally scooted back against him. The softness of her butt was a trigger for his hand to caress and stroke her breasts. The more he touched her, the more intense her moans became.
Derrin, being the woman loving player he was, went into autopilot. He lay sleep and unaware of his body’s reaction and interaction with Chloe Dancy. The lime green v-neck chiffon shirt she wore allowed his large chocolate brown hands easy access to her bra. With only a flick of his wrist, he had unclasped her bra and was caressing her nipples until they were perky buds waiting to be tasted. Chloe moaned and unknowingly pleaded for him to satisfy her.
His subconscious mind attempted to let him know this was no dream, but he ignored it. As he continued to caress her breasts, she turned to face him. The soft scent of her perfume and the aroused scent of her sexual readiness began to torture his senses. He licked his lips and inched his head closer to her face. Within seconds his lips were pressed against her ears. He nibbled on them and they tasted like kiwi. He loved kiwi.
The moistness of his lips and tongue caused her to pull his face, and ultimately his lips, towards her mouth. Then it happened, their lips touched and their tongues began a sensual mating dance. She tasted like peppermint. He could not get enough. His hot tongue glided over her tongue. He nipped at her lips. He continued the oral assault on her mouth until she threw her head back and sighed. She was near climax from his kiss.
He rolled over on top of her and eased his hand up her mini skirt. No panties, pay dirt. He subconsciously thought. His hands moved slightly across her thighs and then slowly and gently pressed against the core of her womanhood. She was hot, soft and wet. His erection grew with each touch. Derrin whispered in her ear, “Open for me baby.” He softly cooed in her ear.
She responded without hesitation. His fingers stroked her womanly folds, first with swirls then with flicks. Chloe was beyond hot and bothered now. She threw her legs open like a butterfly and begged, “Please. Now.” Even a sleep and drunken Derrin could not deny a woman’s pleas for satisfaction. As he began kissing her again, he pushed back from her, unzipped his pants, and freed his manhood. Sensing the presence of his manhood, Chloe softly moved the tips of her fingers from the base to the head.
She smiled in her sedated state.
Derrin slowly pressed his manhood at the entrance of her heavenly gate. She mumbled pleas for satisfaction. He eased inside her. Hmm, what’s that, he thought. He figured he did not have the strength he normally did since this was a dream. With a little more pressure he entered her. Her moans sounded like a cry. He halted his movement and lay still. Something was wrong. Then her body began to meld to him and grip him with the pull of a plunger.
Then it happened. She opened her eyes and saw him lying on top of her. She could not see his face.
Who is this man with creamy brown skin, dark low cut curly hair lying on top of me? No, lying inside of me. Chloe adjusted her head to try to get a better glimpse of his face. Then his identity became evident. She knew his every feature even without seeing his eyes. Derrin.
( Continued... )
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Purchase Derrin's Hot Pursuit
ISBN: 978-1-4327-8236-8
Amazon – Kindle version $5.99
http://www.amazon.com/Derrins-Hot-Pursuit-Chasing-Novel/dp/1432782363
Barnes and Noble – Nook version $5.99
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/derrins-hot-pursuit-tucker-davis/1107757308
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