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    Creating A Love
    Creating A Love
    Creating A Love
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    Creating A Love

    By Crystal Perkins

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    Taking a chance on love...
    Photographer Candi Marcus never wanted more than a casual hookup or one night stand. Until she met artist Owen Griffin. For the past two years, she’s only been with him. But it’s still just sex, or at least that’s what she’s told her friends. When he says he wants more, she can finally admit that she loves him.

    Facing the past...
    Protecting Owen from the illegal street art he did as a teen has already hurt two people he cares about. Now another woman from his past has come to collect her own debt. She needs a fake fiancé in order to get her inheritance and she’s not taking no for an answer. Candi knows the other woman’s in love with her real fiancé, so she convinces Owen to go along with everything, not realizing what it may cost her.

    The right choice may cost them everything...
    While the fake engagement isn’t easy on either of them, Candi and Owen know that their love is strong enough to handle whatever’s thrown in their path. Or is it? When Owen makes the only choice he can, he risks losing Candi for real. And as friends and family take sides, theirs may not be the only relationship to fall apart. Can an Art Boy prove to the woman he loves that she’s truly the one who owns his heart or will it be too late for her to listen to the reason behind his betrayal?

    Creating their love was easy, but fighting for it is the hardest thing they’ve ever done.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCrystal Perkins
    Release dateSep 2, 2014
    ISBN9781310456428
    Creating A Love
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    Crystal Perkins

    Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down and did it. She lives in Las Vegas, where you can find her running author events when she isn’t reading, buying too many Sherlock t-shirts online or watching the Vegas Gokden Knights. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the country looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. She writes Romantic Suspense, New Adult, Romantic Comedy, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, and even a little Horror!

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      I really wanted to like this book because of the rave reviews, plus I love the cover. Granted I didn't actually get to finish it. But what I did read of it (about 25%) BORED me to tears. I JUST couldn't connect with the book or the style of writing, mainly in the present continuous tense. In spite of a lot of sizzling hot "adult" scenes, I also failed to get a good feel of the chemistry between Owen and Candi as we meet them 2 years into their relationship. I would much rather have experienced how they met, been able to see how the relationship evolved from being "friends with benefits" to them falling in love. To me it was also silly that because Mara once saved Owen from being thrown in prison when they were 17 ,he had to repay that debt by "playing happy families with her" for 2 months. I don't know, the whole thing just didn't gel for me :(

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    Creating A Love - Crystal Perkins

    About Creating A Love

    Taking a chance on love…

    Photographer Candi Marcus never wanted more than a casual hookup or one night stand. Until she met artist Owen Griffin. For the past two years, she’s only been with him. But it’s still just sex, or at least that’s what she’s told her friends. When he says he wants more, she can finally admit that she loves him.

    Facing the past…

    Protecting Owen from the illegal street art he did as a teen has already hurt two people he cares about. Now another woman from his past has come to collect her own debt. She needs a fake fiancé in order to get her inheritance and she’s not taking no for an answer. Candi knows the other woman’s in love with her real fiancé, so she convinces Owen to go along with everything, not realizing what it may cost her.

    The right choice may cost them everything…

    While the fake engagement isn’t easy on either of them, Candi and Owen know that their love is strong enough to handle whatever’s thrown in their path. Or is it? When Owen makes the only choice he can, he risks losing Candi for real. And as friends and family take sides, theirs may not be the only relationship to fall apart. Can an Art Boy prove to the woman he loves that she’s truly the one who owns his heart or will it be too late for her to listen to the reason behind his betrayal?

    Creating their love was easy, but fighting

    for it is the hardest thing they’ve ever done.

    Other books by Crystal Perkins

    Gaming For Love (The Griffin Brothers #1)

    Building Our Love (The Griffin Brothers #2)

    For Candice, Michelle, Sara, and everyone else

    whose family won’t accept them for who they are.

    You deserve love and I hope you find it.

    Chapter 1

    Owen

    Oh God, Owen. Yes, just like that. Candi is digging her nails into my shoulders as I pound into her. The back wall of my parents’ guest house has to be scraping her back through her thin yellow dress, but she doesn’t seem to care.

    You gonna come hard for me, babe?

    I’m not your babe! I’m not your any—Oh! Oh! Fuck, fuck, fuck… Her back arches as she comes as hard as I had hoped she would. I follow right after her.

    Shit, Cand. That was so damn good.

    Yes, it was. Now get out of me so we can go back to the party and pretend this never happened. She pushes against me and I step back, mourning the loss of her immediately as I zip up my pants.

    What if I don’t want that anymore? I know it’s risky, but I had to say it.

    "What do you want, Owe?"

    You. I want you. And I want everyone to know it.

    Are-are you sure? She looks so vulnerable right now. This woman who the world sees as flippant and hard. This beautiful goddess, who captured my attention the moment I saw her, is scared.

    Candi’s around 5’6" with light mocha skin. Her long legs are slim but muscular. They lead to a perfect ass and hips that are just the right size for holding on to. In the middle of that is the sweetest pussy that I’ve ever tasted. No lie. Her stomach is flat and her breasts are the things of wet dreams. Full and lush, with dark brown nipples that have brought me to my knees on more than one occasion. The curve of her shoulder, leading up to her graceful neck, gets plenty of my attention, too. Her face is almost royal looking, with high cheekbones and intense blue eyes, and her hair is a mass of spiral curls in several shades of brown. She is nothing short of perfect.

    Yes. There’s nothing that I’m surer of than the fact that I want us to be more. More than just each other’s plus one at events, or secret fucks against walls when no one’s around. I want to hold your hand and kiss you in front of my family and our friends. I want other men to know that you’re mine. I want us, Candi.

    She pauses for a few long seconds before smiling. I want us too, Owen.

    So, Candi Marcus, you’ll be my girlfriend?

    She laughs hard and my chest feels too tight in a good way. Yes, Owen Griffin, I will be your girlfriend.

    Thank God. Now bring your mouth back over here so I can kiss my hot girlfriend again.

    We’re leaning towards each other when we’re interrupted. I hate to break up this love fest, but we’re needed on the stage Owen.

    Mara? How are you? She’d been a good friend of mine when I was younger, but I haven’t seen her in a few years.

    I’ve been better, but we can get to that later. How about you introduce me to this hot woman for now.

    "She’s my hot woman, so don’t even think about it. Candi, this is my old friend, Mara. Mara, this is my girlfriend, Candi."

    Thanks for the compliment, Mara. At one time, I would have acted on it, but once you find a guy with a magnificent cock, there’s no going back. At least not in this case.

    Magnificent, huh? I knew there was a reason I liked you. I’m smirking hard. But what guy wouldn’t after that?

    Umm, yeah, okay. Anyway, we really do need to get out there Owe. We can all talk after.

    After? And why do we need to talk? I’m more than a little confused.

    Because you still owe me for saving you from the cops when we were seventeen and you painted that building. We both know that it would’ve been your final strike. It’s time for me to collect and while I feel guilty at the moment, I need the favor.

    What is it that you need?

    You’ll find out soon. Mara looks at Candi. I really am sorry.

    Why are you apologizing to me?

    Because the favor I’m calling in will affect you, too. Let’s go, Owen. Duty calls.

    I follow her back out to the party after giving Candi a quick kiss. We get to the stage where my family, and Mara’s parents, are waiting for us. Her parents have always been ultra conservative, and I’m pretty sure that she hasn’t come out to them yet. My family’s company is doing a building for them so we threw this party to get the word out.

    My brother, Ryan, and his fiancé Chloe, will be doing most of the work. I’ll be handling the artwork and sculptures. They’ll unfortunately be boring and not the fun, edgy stuff that Chloe’s been encouraging me to do for the other buildings that we’ve worked together on. Mara’s family is prestigious, so this building will be a good thing for our company. We don’t need money, but my dad and Ryan like to keep us visible and show how great our company is.

    Mara! Why are you late? Stop trying to embarrass us for once! Mrs. Evans is a royal bitch. I squeeze Mara’s hand to let her know I’m here for her. A moment later, I get the surprise of my life.

    Owen was proposing to me, Mara states loud enough for her voice to be picked up by the microphone. She lifts her left hand and flashes a giant diamond.

    The crowd starts applauding as my family looks at me in shock. Frankly, I’m pretty damn shocked, too. Mara pulls me into a hug. I’m sorry, Owen. I’ll explain this all when we’re alone. I need you to go along with this.

    Are you fucking kidding me? I whisper back. I just asked Candi to officially be with me, and now you want me to pretend to be engaged to you?

    Yes. You owe me, and you can wait a couple of months to be with her in the open.

    I’ve already waited almost two years to have this with her. I sigh before continuing. "But you’re right. I do owe you. I need to find her, though, and explain."

    I hope to God that she’ll believe me, and understand that I didn’t know this was going to happen. At least she knows Mara’s gay, so she shouldn’t think I would be in a real relationship with her. Even if she wasn’t gay, there’s only one woman who owns my heart. Yeah, I said it. It’s the truth. I love Candi. I’d planned to wait to tell her, but I’ve felt it for a while now. I just need to figure out what’s going on with Mara and claim the woman that I want and not the one who needs some outrageous favor from me.

    * * *

    Candi

    I don’t know what the hell just happened. A few minutes ago, Owen and I decided to finally be a couple. Now some girl—a girl who kinda hit on me—that he’s known for years, just announced that they’re engaged. She has a big ass ring, and Owen didn’t deny it. My heart is aching over the loss of him. I wasn’t ready to admit to him yet that my heart was involved, but I’ve known that I’m in love with him for a long time.

    I escaped into the house as soon as the announcement was made and I’ve been hiding out in the library ever since. The door opens and I turn to see who’s coming inside. It’s my girls. I knew they’d come for me, but honestly, I was hoping Owen look for me as well.

    Candi? Did you know Owen was engaged? I mean, I thought you two were…well, something. Erika is looking at me with concern in her eyes.

    No, I didn’t know about this. I-I thought we were something, too. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt, but if he’s really engaged, well, then…I mean, I won’t be the other woman.

    "I see the way he looks at you. You’re the only woman for him," Yasmin tells me. I see in her eyes that she believes it.

    She’s tall and blonde and beautiful. They make a striking couple and well, maybe we don’t.

    Umm, have you looked in the mirror lately, Candi? You are by far the most gorgeous of all of us. There’s not a guy out there who wasn’t checking you out in that dress, Sam says.

    I know that I look good in this mod style dress with the Peter Pan collar and the top that would be loose on a true mod girl but is stretched by my full and firm girls. I’ve never felt insecure about my looks, or my ability to get a man. But I’ve never wanted just one man before. So my mind is messing with me. Making me ask if maybe Mara and Owen were putting on an act with me. What if she isn’t gay, and they were just pretending so they could fuck me over. After Owen literally fucked me. I’m getting angry now, wondering how I could let myself get played so easily.

    Candi! Babe, you know I’m not really engaged. Owen bursts into the room and reaches for me. I flinch, and step away from him. His face looks anguished as he drops his hand. Maybe he wasn’t playing me.

    Keep it down, Owen. Do you want to ruin all my plans? Mara quickly closes the door.

    I honestly don’t give a fuck about your plans, Mara. I need to make sure my woman is okay. You could’ve warned us about what you were going to do.

    You really didn’t know she was going to do that?

    Hell no. Is that what you thought, Cand? He steps towards me again and this time, I don’t retreat. I let him place his hands on my shoulders as he looks me in the eye.

    No…yes…I don’t know. I mean you didn’t deny it.

    I was in shock, and then Mara reminded me that I owe her. She said she’d explain. He turns to her. Go ahead and explain what the hell just happened.

    There are too many people in here with us.

    My friends can stay. I’d tell them whatever you’re about to tell me, anyway, I tell her.

    Seriously?

    Yes, seriously. If Candi wants her friends here, then they’ll be here. Now explain, Mara.

    She takes a deep breath, and then moves to sit on one of the couches in the room. My parents are very conservative and traditional. They wouldn’t accept me being with my girlfriend, Leila. I wouldn’t care except for the fact that I have an age limit on my trust fund. I can only access the full amount when I turn 23. That’s in two months. I need the money so I can start my own business. Without it, I have nothing. I’ve never worked, and although I have a degree, I’m not sure I can get a job that would pay enough to support myself. I have literally no experience. My parents started getting suspicious when Leila was over so often and I wasn’t dating any guys. I’m afraid they know. But they don’t have proof. I just need to hold them off for two months.

    What about your grandma? She’s a cool lady and she wouldn’t care. The trust is from her, right? Or I could just give you some money to start your business. That should clear my debt to you.

    "I don’t think she would, but I can’t be sure. Yes, the trust is from her. I don’t want your money, Owen. I want what’s mine. I just need us to pretend to be engaged for two months. Please. I’ll help you two see each other. It just has to be in private."

    Owen lifts a hand from my shoulder and runs it through his brown hair, making it stick up in short, sexy, spikes. It’s up to you, Candi. He’s still looking me in the eye, making sure I know he means what he’s saying.

    It’s not up to her! You owe me. I kept you out of jail.

    "Yeah, you did. But you’re not the only one, and the other person who did that gave up the man she loved for 3 years. She would never ask me for something like this. What did you have to give up to cover for me? Oh, that’s right, nothing. Plus, you didn’t even ask me. You just went ahead and did it. So, it is up to Candi, because she’s the one who matters to me in this situation. I’d go to jail in a heartbeat if it meant she wouldn’t be hurt."

    I know that he’s serious about it being my choice and I nearly swoon on the spot. Damn, he’s so hot and sometimes so unexpectedly sweet. I break eye contact with him, and look over to Mara. She’s pleading with me with her eyes. I sigh and look away, knowing what the right thing to do is, but hating it all the same. I look back to Owen. Go ahead and help her, Owe. We can wait two more months to go public with our relationship. As long as she can help us see each other privately, I’m okay with this. I just don’t want us moving backwards when we’ve finally decided that this thing between us is, well…a thing.

    "It’s the best thing, babe. And we will see each other. Whether Mara helps or not, I’m going to be with you." Owen leans over and kisses me tenderly. We haven’t been tender with each other very often. I know he’s trying to show me that to him, our relationship is different now. It’s better. I kiss him back the same way to let him know I agree.

    Your place or mine tonight? I ask him when we break apart. We both live downtown, but in different buildings.

    It’s Mara who answers. Candi’s would probably be best for tonight. There may be some press waiting outside your place.

    Are you good with that?

    Yeah, I’m good with my place.

    Then let’s get out of here so I can spend the rest of the night showing you how sorry I am that this is happening. He grabs my hand and starts to walk towards the door.

    "Let go of her hand, Owen. You can’t go back out to the party like that. You have to hold my hand, and we have to leave together. We can split up somewhere on the way."

    And how are you going to get back? I can tell that Owen’s trying to hold in his temper and he hasn’t let go of my hand yet.

    I’ll take her. We all turn to see a stunning woman with long brown hair and eyes.

    Lei, are you okay? Mara rushes over to her, and kisses her lightly on the mouth.

    Of course. I helped plan this, didn’t I? They’re smiling at each other and I can tell that they’re in love.

    Can we get a move on? I need to get my woman home and give her my magnificent cock all night.

    "Not all night. You know I have a shoot in the morning, I remind Owen with a smile. But I will take possession of it for a few hours."

    Alright. Enough with the cock talk. Candi and Leila should leave first. Then Owen and I will make our grand exit.

    I hug my friends goodbye, and assure them that I’m fine. I know we’ll be having one of our legendary nights at Erika’s house to discuss this situation, but for tonight, I just need Owen. I want to be in his arms. I’ll see you soon, Owe.

    We won’t be far behind you. He pulls me in tight and kisses the top of my head.

    Chapter 2

    Owen

    I’m lying in Candi’s bed, watching her get dressed for the photo shoot today. She’s crazy talented and I wish I could go with her. She’s let me go a few times before, and I love to watch her work. Today she’s shooting some ads for a small hotel and casino, so I know it’d be fun. This fake engagement really sucks. I wanted to go with you today.

    She stops in the middle of fastening one of the pockets on her cargo pants. I wish you could go, too. I like it when you watch me work. But we’ll have plenty of time for that later. Right?

    She looks a little unsure when she asks, so I launch myself off the bed and pull her to me. Yes. Definitely. I’m not going anywhere and you’re going to have a hell of a time trying to get rid of me if you change your mind.

    I can’t imagine changing my mind about you, Owe. You’re an amazing man. Even when we were just sleeping together the last couple of years, I knew how lucky I was.

    I’m a man who screwed up royally a few years ago, and the people I care about have had to suffer for it. First Chloe, and now you. You could do so much better than me, so let’s not pretend that I’m some big catch. I mean, my cock’s big and magnificent…,

    Stop right there, Candi interrupts me. Chloe had other factors that made her decide to cave to those assholes who blackmailed her. Ryan and she have a strong relationship now, stronger than they’ve ever had. As for me, yes it sucks not to be able to go out in public with you, but I know there’s an expiration date on this fake engagement thing, so I can be patient and wait. While you make me come several times a night, of course.

    "Oh, multiple orgasms nightly for Candi is a given. Thank you. I mean it. You should be walking away from the train wreck that my life’s become, and I’m so grateful that you haven’t yet."

    I couldn’t find anyone better for me than you, so stop saying shit like that. And stop being so sentimental, or I’m going to think that the sarcastic, sexy guy that I fell—I mean that I know, has been taken over by aliens.

    Holy shit. I think she was going to say that she’s in love with me. That may be the best thing that was ever not said. I need to plan something special for her tonight. Then I can tell her that I love her, too. But first, I need to show her that I’m still me. You like my sarcastic side, huh? And here I thought that it was all about my magnificent cock. You remember it, don’t you? It was very familiar with your sweet pussy last night.

    I should never have said it was magnificent. You’re not going to stop talking about it, are you?

    Probably not. I’m a guy, after all. I love my cock and when a hot woman compliments it, I can’t let it go.

    She rolls her eyes and pulls away to finish getting ready. As she pulls her hair up into a messy bun, I take the opportunity to kiss the back of her neck. Let’s have a special night tonight. I’ll order in your favorite foods, and get dessert from Drago Sisters. Can you meet me at my place after the shoot? I’ll rub your feet.

    Yes. That sounds wonderful. Thanks, Owe. Now I really need to head out to work. Here’s a spare key. Can you lock up when you go?

    You’re giving me a key? My morning just got a hell of a lot better.

    Umm, well, I didn’t want you to have to rush out. I mean you can keep it…or not, it’s up to you.

    I’m definitely keeping it. I’ll give you a key to my place tonight. Now get your ass to work before I keep you here. I give her a little smack on the aforementioned ass, then start caressing it. She turns and kisses me goodbye before practically running from the room as I try to take things further. God, I love this woman. I can’t wait to see her tonight. I get dressed, and then go home to my apartment and studio. I need to start working on the paintings for the Evans building and I want to get done in plenty of time to clean up, and get everything ready for my night with Candi.

    * * *

    Candi

    The shoot today has been fun, but I’m ready to go to Owen’s for that promised foot rub and dinner. I grab my phone out of my bag once I get my equipment put away. I see that I have a couple of texts from Owen. Thinking they’re probably naughty, since he likes to sext me, I open them with a smile. Only to realize that our plans for tonight have been shot to hell.

    Owen: Hey, babe, I am SO sorry but the Evans’ are insisting on taking Mara and I out to dinner to celebrate our engagement. So, I can’t have dinner with you.

    Owen: Wait, maybe I can. I’ll eat a salad or something and then meet up with you after for a late dinner.

    Owen: I know you have your phone put away while you’re working so you probably aren’t even getting these right now. I feel really shitty about this whole thing. I would tell you to call me when you get these, but I probably won’t be able to answer. I’ll call you when I’m done. Just meet me at my place, OK? I’ll make it up to you. I promise. And not just sexually…

    Well isn’t that wonderful? I remind myself this is only temporary, and that I told him to go ahead and do it. It doesn’t make me feel too much better, though. Especially thinking about meeting Owen after his dinner with his fiancé. I know logically that I’m not the other woman. But I’m having a hard time getting my heart to remember that right now. I decide that to save my sanity, there’s no way I can sit around waiting for Owen to call.

    I turn my phone off and head out to the hotel’s concierge desk. "My plans have changed, and I think I’ll take you up on the

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