Spotlight & Giveaway: Artful Lies by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Posted April 30th, 2020 by in Blog, Spotlight / 38 comments

Today, HJ is pleased to share with you Jodi Ellen Malpas’s new release: Artful Lies

 

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An irresistible connection, a desire that won’t let go…

 
When aspiring antiques dealer Eleanor Cole is handed the chance of a lifetime to work for the Hunt Corporation, the renowned antiques dealers, she doesn’t think twice. Only to discover she’ll be working up close and personal with the notorious and insanely irresistible Becker Hunt. He is a man famous for getting what he wants, and Becker wants Eleanor.
 
But as Becker pulls her deeper into his world, she discovers there’s more to him than meets the eye.
 
And falling for Becker goes from being foolish to dangerous…

 

Enjoy an exclusive excerpt from Artful Lies 

I reach up to pull out a textbook on Roman treasures, but pause, my hand hovering in the air, when I feel tingles pitter-patter across my skin. I try to shrug them off, scowling at the shelves before me. The tingles only intensify. Goddamn it. I slowly peek over my shoulder to see what I knew I would.
Becker Hunt is standing across the library, his shoulder resting on a bookcase, watching me quietly. I quickly look away before my eyes take the opportunity to drink him in, focusing on the book I was about to browse and pulling it free, flicking through the pages.
‘You found the library,’ he says quietly, his voice smooth and low.
I keep my attention forward. ‘Mrs Potts left me to explore while she gives Mr H his meds.’ Those damn goose bumps won’t shift, no matter how much I beg them to.
‘Do you like it?’ he asks, his voice still quiet.
‘I love it.’ I don’t hesitate. I’m in my element, and if he’s been standing there watching me for a while – and I just know he has – then he’ll have seen my awe clear as day. It’s magnificent, and not even my disdain for my new boss will make me say otherwise. He’s clearly proud of it. He has every right to be.
‘I’m glad,’ he says, making my fingers pause as I turn a page. My eyes strain, wanting to look over my shoulder to him, but I stubbornly deny them the glorious sight and continue perusing the reference book. Then I hear him inhale, and what he’s going to say next is suddenly all I can think about. ‘I’m feeling a whole lot of Beauty and the Beast going on here,’ he says.
My eyes shoot up from the book, my breath undeniably hitching. I just hope he didn’t hear it. ‘Strange reference.’ I force stability into my tone.
‘Maybe,’ he replies, his voice getting louder. Oh God, he’s coming over. ‘Maybe not.’
Instinct has my feet kicking into action and walking me around the circumference of the room, my face buried in the book. ‘Did you need something?’ I ask casually but attentively. After all, he’s my boss.
My eyes look up involuntarily, and I immediately damn them to hell and back. Shit, how can such a cocky arsehole look so sinfully delectable? He’s suited and booted, his glasses perched on his perfect nose, his mousey hair a perfect ruffled mess. And stubble. Gah! I force my eyes back down.
‘I’m due to fly to South America,’ Becker says. ‘I need you to sort flights and accommodation.’ He walks over and hands a file to me. ‘All the details for my trip are in here, as well as the computer login. Dorothy isn’t great with technology, hence the paper file. Percy’s set you up an email. Contact him if you need help.’
It takes way longer than it should for me to reach for the file, and when I do, my hands are visibly shaking. He’s going away? This is good. Very good. ‘I’ll see to it.’
‘And get me the files on Antonio Alice.’ His hand brushes mine as he withdraws, and I gulp, shaking my head and my thoughts into line.
‘The painter?’
‘Correct. I’m not sure how long I’ll be gone. Just book seven nights for the meantime until I have a better idea on how the deal will pan out.’
‘Okay.’
‘And research Mason Cox, while you’re at it. I want everything you can find on him.’
I look up on a frown. ‘I’m sorry, that name isn’t familiar to me.’
‘Why not?’
I come over a little hot, scanning my mind for anything that’ll clue me in. Shit, have I screwed up? Should I know Mason Cox? I feel the heat in my cheeks begin to rise, my brain not helping me out.
Becker grins. ‘Don’t sweat it, princess.’ He turns and struts away, and I have to force my eyes upwards so they don’t take in his lovely arse. ‘He’s a small-time dealer sniffing around. No one knows him. His details are in that file.’
I clench my jaw. The wanker. ‘I’ll get it done,’ I answer tightly, holding up the file.
‘Thanks.’ He opens the door but pauses. ‘Oh, and Eleanor?’
‘Yes?’
Looking over his shoulder, his face deadpans. ‘Be quick about it.’ He winks and then exits.
I breathe in deeply and call Becker Hunt every insulting name that comes to mind.

Excerpt. ©Jodi Ellen Malpas. Posted by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved.
 
 

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Meet the Author:

About Jodi:
Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her husband, boys, and a beagle. She is a self-professed daydreamer, a Converse and mojito addict, and she has a terrible weak spot for alpha males. Writing powerful love stories and creating addictive characters has become her passion—a passion she now shares with her devoted readers.

Her novels have hit bestseller lists for the New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, and various other international publications and can be read in more than twenty-four languages around the world.

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38 Responses to “Spotlight & Giveaway: Artful Lies by Jodi Ellen Malpas”

  1. lynnpallaske

    So much tension! I love J.E.M.’s romances, especially the hate to loves.

  2. erahime

    It really does look like a Beauty-and-the-Beast moment, but with visible sexual tension.

    Thanks for the excerpt, HJ!

  6. Lk Martin

    Love the excerpt!! I haven’t read any of her books yet, so looks like this will be my first.

  7. Lk Martin

    Love the excerpt!! I haven’t read any of her books yet, so looks like this will be my first. Can’t wait!

  14. laurieg72

    CHEMISTRY! I can feel the heat! Can’t wait to read how this relationship explodes!

  20. Maria Mariotti

    I loved it! I can already tell he’s going to give Jesse Ward a run for his money…lol. I can’t wait to read it all ☺️

  24. dbranigan

    I enjoyed the excerpt. I like the way she is attracted to him and how she feels.I think I would enjoy this book.

  29. Lilah Chavez

    Omg! What a douche canoe! “Be quick about it” ..ugh! I need to read it, just to see if she puts him in his place!lol !

  35. Diana Hardt

    I liked the excerpt. It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.