It Will Always Be You by Tina Ness 
(You #1) 
Publication date: October 26th 2014
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:
It Will Always Be You can be read as a stand-alone
After surviving four years with a commitment-phobic boyfriend, Elizabeth wants nothing more than to settle down. Too bad the man she desires, Marshall Roderick, leaves her flustered, trembling, and unable to utter a single word when he’s near.
Assuming he’s the very definition of a womanizing bachelor, Elizabeth relegates him to fantasyland and makes no move to get to know him. That is, until a chance encounter along the shores of Lake Superior leads to drinks and a steamy romance.
Confident, successful, and freakishly handsome, Marshall is everything Elizabeth has been looking for. But when an unthinkable act of violence shakes them both to the core, she discovers that Marshall isn’t as carefree and put-together as he led her to believe.
Now it’s up to Marshall and Elizabeth to figure out if their love can heal the scars of the past and turn them into the people they’ve always wanted to be.




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AUTHOR BIO:
Tina is a contemporary Romance Author from Minnesota where she was born and raised and still resides with her wonderful husband, two girls and two crazy boxer dogs. Tina ran her own photography business for eight years before finally deciding to pursue her dream of becoming an author and she hasn’t regretted that decision for a single second since. Tina’s a romance junkie with a love for food, wine, fitness, nutrition, photography, music, boating on Lake Minnetonka, cross-country skiing and anything that inspires her or makes her laugh. Her first novel It Will Always Be You launched on October 26, 2014 and I’m currently working on book two of three of my You Series. Book #1 can be read as a stand-alone however. To learn more about Tina visit www.tinaness.com.

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Excerpt:

I’m at his mercy, and I love it. I crave him so deeply it’s almost like I need it. I need it to feel alive, unbroken, and worthy. One hand still holds my wrists while the other moves to firmly pinch one of my already tingling nipples, turning my body into a virtual puddle beneath his skilled fingers. His hands now grip my hips, crashing me into him harder. My head turns as I kiss his neck. The salt of our passion graces my tongue, making me long for more. An intense desire burns in me as the world begins to spin. Both of us writhe together as we let go of a week’s worth of tension, heartache, and longing. The moment is so powerful and glorious that my eyes prickle with tears.
As we unravel, weakness lowers us to the floor, where we both remain for a few moments on our knees. His arms are wrapped around my waist and his breath is weighted as he whispers in my ear, “Beth, do you have any idea what you’re doing to me?”
I wrap my arms over his and place a cheek back on his left arm, nuzzling into it. “Hopefully, the same thing you’re doing to me.”
He kisses my head and lifts me up into his arms as easily as you would scoop up a child. He flicks off each light as he carries me again up the staircase and down the long hallway toward his bedroom.
“I would love a shower before bed,” I say, looking into his denim blues. He backs up a few steps and sets me down on the cool tile floor.
“You hop in, and I’ll go grab your bag and bring it in to you.” He steals one more kiss before he turns to head to the bedroom.
I have never before showered with a man. I’ve never known the feel of warm lathered hands gliding over my skin, never known how cared for something so simple can make you feel. As Marshall washes my hair, the tears begin, tears and shuddering shoulders I don’t have the power to hold back.
Clearly panicked when he notices, he turns my body to his. “Oh, God, Beth, what have I done? I took it too far, didn’t I? I was too rough with you.”
“No, Marshall, that’s not it.” I sniffle and try to calm myself. I want to tell him I’ve fallen in love with him. I want to tell him how badly I need him, how being with him is the only time I feel safe, unafraid, and like I matter. But I can’t. I still fear he will reject me bit by bit, just like Tanner did, just like Gavin did.
I place my hand on Marshall’s cheek. “You were perfect. It was perfect. I’ve just never had anyone take care of me like this.”
He places a hand over mine. “I’ll take care of you again tomorrow if you want.”

“Please,” I say before he holds me tightly in a hug, our bodies fitting together like we were designed to fill each other’s curves. Several minutes pass as the warm water rolls over our bodies—until the temptation of sleep becomes too great. 

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