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    Resist

    By Lilly Avalon

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    I’m a girl on a mission.

    That mission? Have a one-night stand with a stranger.

    When my company’s annual meeting comes around, I’m more than happy to travel to New York to break up the monotony of my absent love life. It’ll be nice to enjoy the skyline from my hotel room for the weekend and find that stranger.

    Everything’s going according to plan until Devlin Pierce steps out of that elevator.

    We met at last year’s event and our chemistry was undeniable. Just when I thought something was about to happen between us, I caught him kissing someone else.

    Now he won’t leave me alone and as much as I’m trying to fight it, the pull he has on me is impossible to resist. That’s when he makes an offer I can’t refuse.

    One night. It’s all he asks and all I want.

    Or is it?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLilly Avalon
    Release dateSep 8, 2015
    ISBN9781310666971
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    Lilly Avalon

    Lilly Avalon is the thirty-something author of romance books with sexytimes. She is an avid reader, a self-proclaimed mermaid, and a lover of animals. When she isn't writing, she can often be found smelling candles at the store, crocheting, learning German, and watching old sitcoms.Lilly currently resides in Ohio with her husband and pet rodents. Lilly Avalon is a pen name.

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      Resist - Lilly Avalon

      Resist by Lilly Avalon

      Book #1 in the Resist Series

      Copyright © 2014 Jessica L. Tate

      All Rights Reserved

      Original Publication Date: August 26, 2014

      Resist is a work of fiction. Any names, characters, places (most), and incidents are fictitious in nature. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please delete the file and purchase your own copy.

      No part of this book may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express permission of the author except for the use of quotations in a book review. Thank you for respecting the hard work and dedication of this author.

      Cover design and ebook formatting by Jessica L. Tate at Honey Lit Author Assistant

      Edited by Stephanie Parent

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      Resist

      I’m a girl on a mission.

      That mission? Have a one-night stand with a stranger.

      When my company’s annual meeting comes around, I’m more than happy to travel to New York to break up the monotony of my absent love life. It’ll be nice to enjoy the skyline from my hotel room for the weekend and find that stranger.

      Everything’s going according to plan until Devlin Pierce steps out of that elevator.

      We met at last year’s event and our chemistry was undeniable. Just when I thought something was about to happen between us, I caught him kissing someone else.

      Now he won’t leave me alone and as much as I’m trying to fight it, the pull he has on me is impossible to resist. That’s when he makes an offer I can’t refuse.

      One night. It’s all he asks and all I want.

      Or is it?

      Table of Contents

      Dedication

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      Chapter Nine

      Chapter Ten

      Chapter Eleven

      Chapter Twelve

      Chapter Thirteen

      Books by Lilly Avalon

      About the Author

      Acknowledgments

      Dedication

      To the real embodiment of the fictional Devlin Pierce, wherever he is. May we meet somewhere other than just my dreams someday, okay?

      Chapter One

      THIS IS A MISTAKE.

      Not pairing the silver stilettos with my brand new blue dress—no, that was genius. The mistake is coming here tonight when I should have stayed in my hotel room. It's not like I couldn't come up with a believable excuse. I'm relatively good under pressure. Not to mention the fact that lounging in nothing but a robe and watching from my window as the sun sets behind the Manhattan skyline sounded exceptionally better.

      Why am I here, then? I'm on a mission.

      The lobby in the Quartz Hotel is exquisite. Red velvet-cushioned chairs and golden framed early 1900s-style artwork line the walls. You feel like you've traveled back in time, expecting to find a mink stole draped over your shoulder when you peer into one of the vintage mirrors. This whole place is much fancier than I usually am. Tonight, however...

      Stepping off the elevator into the lobby should bring a smile to my face. Instead, I'm sighing as the doors close behind me and the nerves creep in. There's still time to push the button and get the hell out of here.

      Allegra!

      Well, there goes that option.

      When I turn, an older gentleman is walking in my direction. Mr. Morris! I say as I shake his hand, flashing him a huge grin. It's so great to see you again. Mr. Morris, or Walter as his close friends know him, is the founder of the company I work for, Morris Enterprises. His goal upon finishing college was to start his own business. After a few failed ventures with fellow businessmen, he finally started Morris Enterprises. We dabble in various types of online businesses, including a website that sells quality office supplies. Twenty years later, the company is still running strong, largely thanks to his determination.

      When Mr. Morris smiles, his forehead wrinkles, giving away his age. Oh, Allegra Maxwell, it's always a pleasure to see you. How's Jack been treating you?

      Very well.

      Wonderful. You look great, by the way. He gestures to my dress.

      I glance down, and then back up at him. Oh, thank you. So do you. So spiffy. I touch his arm lightly. Tell me, how's your wife? Is she here? I'd love to say hello.

      He shakes his head. Unfortunately, Beverly had to stay home tonight. She's been feeling a little under the weather lately with the temperature changes.

      Lucky bitch, I think. I give him a disappointed frown. Oh, that's too bad. Please send her my love.

      I will definitely do that, Allegra. You enjoy yourself tonight and try not to get into too much trouble. He gives me a wink as he shakes my hand one more time before he walks away.

      Now that Mr. Morris has seen me, there's no escaping. Get ready for two hours of forced smiles and sucking up to bosses and executives. The annual company dinner may have the most delectable dishes and desserts, but it's boring as hell. The only thing that saves it is the men who show up. At least half of them are good-looking, handsome, and, dare I say it, sexy. Which brings me back to my mission and why I chose tonight to carry it out.

      When I hit my mid-twenties last month, it felt like hitting rock bottom. I spent four years climbing to the top of this company straight out of college. I may have achieved success and a strong foundation for the future complete with a full benefits package, but there's not much to show for it, aside from a padded bank account. Yet, after all that overtime, what's the point of money when you have nobody to spend time with?

      It's been years since I had

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