Get Off On the Pain-- Victoria Ashley

What can I say about Memphis and Lyric, other than the fact that I love them!!! This story, while doing a bang up job of breaking my heart, also brought me so much joy. Such a strong story of self exile, and self imposed guilt- it broke me. My heart just cracked for Memphis and all that he had been through, and the fact that he thought it was his fault. His love for his family, and ultimately for Lyric- it was so beautiful. He truly was willing to sacrifice himself and his "freedom", just to be sure that they were safe and cared for. And Lyric- she was one hell of a chick!! She refused to give up on him, and she would not allow him to give up on himself. That's love. Plain and simple. She accepted him for his past, and wanted so badly for him to be her future. Their story was so hard to take at times, and there were times when I needed to reach into my Kindle and completely throttle Lyric's father for all that he put them both through, but it all paid off in the end. Such a wonderful story of self redemption, even when the one in question didn't really need to be redeemed. I give this one 5 huge stars, just like all of the other Victoria Ashley books that I've read. The woman is awesome, what can I say?

BLURB:

I live for the pain; it’s what drives me to keep moving. But there comes a time when one has to push the demons aside in order to survive. 

I thought I buried them deep. I thought I was ready to finally live. Until… my brother, Alex; he throws me into the fire—right into the place I could never control myself, the one place I never want to be again. 

When I put my hands on people, they get hurt. Things happen that bring me back to that night. The one that will forever torment me. 

I’m doing fine, keeping to myself in order to ensure no one gets hurt by me. Then along comes Lyric, and all I want to do is touch her, to put my hands in places that I know will only lead to her being crushed by me. 

She’s the rush that I crave. The darkest of poison running through my veins, killing me bit by bit; like a drug I can’t get enough of even though I’m almost down to my last breath. 

And being around her only hurts more, but what she doesn’t understand is that I welcome the pain; I get off on it, which in the end leaves me with the hardest decision of my life—one that might get us all killed…

 

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EXCERPT

I walk down the steps and call his name but he still doesn’t answer. I notice a light shining through the bottom of what I believe is the downstairs bathroom, so I throw his jacket on the queen-sized bed and look around me.

     It’s like a mix between a bedroom and a gym. Everything about this room tells me that Memphis is a fighter… or was. In the back corner there is a heavy bag, a speed bag, two long, heavy ropes, and some kind of bar hanging from the ceiling that must be for pull-ups. There is more random equipment sitting around, but I really have no idea what they are used for.

     You can tell he was heavy into training and staying fit: sexy and dangerous. Hand in hand they make alethal weapon, and also one reason I should want to stay away.

     I look down at the jacket on his bed one more timebefore turning around to head back upstairs.

     The sight in front of me takes the breath straight from my lungs and for some reason refuses to give it back. Damn you wine. Damn you.

     Memphis is standing there, dripping wet, with a small towel wrapped around his waist. One hand is shaking out his hair and the other is holding his towel together.

     Please let go. Please let go…

     I try my best to turn away, I swear, but I have to face it – it’s pointless at this point. My eyes slowly trail down his body, taking their time on each and every body part. Think he’d notice if I grabbed my camera? Holy hell…

     Every single muscle in that firm chest is dying to be licked by me. Oh fuck me. Those defined muscles leading down to his… I swallow. Oh my… that looks like a nice package. 

     Where’s the wine? 

     My mouth feels dry. I quickly bring my eyes up to his face right as he pulls the towel away to adjust it. I catch a quick glimpse, but hold my breath and try to pretend that I missed it, although, that is definitely hard to miss.

     “I… uh…” I point down at his bed. “Was just dropping off your jacket like you asked. You didn’t answer the door so I… never mind. I’m sorry. I’m leaving. I should have just left it upstairs.”

     I turn to walk away, but his voice stops me. “I heard you knocking, Lyric. I expected you’d come down here. I know you more than you think.” He steps up behind me and touches my camera. “I was hoping you’d bring this.” He grabs the strap and pulls it over my shoulder toward the front of my body, letting it rest against my front, then turns me around to face him.

     His icy blue eyes stare at me with an intensity that makes my heart skip a beat. “Why,” I ask softly, still trying to keep my eyes from wandering.

     “Because I like it.” He runs his finger from the camera up the center of my body, between my breasts, and looks into my eyes. “And fuck me, but I love you using it on me.”

Author Info:

Victoria Ashley grew up in Rockford, IL and has had a passion for reading for as long as she can remember. After finding a reading app where it allowed readers to upload their own stories, she gave it a shot and writing became her passion.

She lives for a good romance book with tattooed bad boys that are just highly misunderstood and is not afraid to be caught crying during a good read. When she’s not reading or writing about bad boys, you can find her watching her favorites shows such as Sons Of Anarchy, Dexter and True Blood.

She is the author of Wake Up Call, This Regret, Slade, Hemy, and Get Off on the Pain. Victoria is currently working on more releases for 2015.

Author Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaAshleyAuthor1?ref=hl&ref_type=bookmark

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