Title: Tumbleweed
Author: Julia Bramer
Release
Date: April 16, 2014
Genre: Erotic Romance
Synopsis
“Two men were infinitely
better than one, an intoxicating combination if I could find it, and my greedy
self-indulgence was boundless, my sexuality unleashed those many years ago with
him. His shadow haunted me and shaped my obsession, the depth of my depravity
deep and forged in the cafes and nightclubs and back alleys in a dozen
countries with dozens of men. Once I’d started down that road, I couldn’t stop
and couldn’t go back, a dark and insatiable impulse propelling me forward and
driving me into the arms of strangers like the Mohammeds and into the
sweltering barren desert.” 〰 Haley 〰
Unable to cope with the
loss of her first love, a charming and seductive Spanish soccer player,
beautiful, headstrong Haley Hanson abandons love entirely. She seeks solace in
the arms of strangers and fame, a tumbleweed rolling where the gusts of wind
carry her, and she lands between a garbage bin of rotting food and a brick
wall. Stuck in limbo and near death.
Will love destroy her or
conquer all?
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Excerpt
We headed
south and stopped at a carpet store to pick up a small, funky off-road
bus. The side of it was painted with a
mural of camels, sand and a big yellow sun, and it was well-equipped with
multiple spare tires, a satellite phone for communications and a CD
player. Momed turned on the music,
pumped up the volume, and we sang to ‘80s rock ‘n’ roll, which blared from
speakers attached to the roof’s interior.
I was ecstatic, pleased we were no longer driver, tour guide and client
but new friends enjoying our youth and freedom, and soon, we’d be enjoying each
other.
Two hours
later, Hammed pulled off the highway and headed into the Western Desert. It was a bumpy ride and I hung on tight,
bouncing wildly on the seat, and an hour later, Hammed stopped in the middle of
nowhere.
There was
sand and barren rocky hills as far as my eyes could see, and it was perfect for
what I’d planned, finally alone with the Mohammeds and not a soul in sight to
watch our every move.
It was
uncharacteristically hot for January, sweat immediately pooling on my forehead
and dripping down my spine, and I stripped off my white cotton shirt and jeans,
leaving me wearing only a black lacy bra, bikini panties and sandals.
Momed and
Hammed stopped setting up the canopy to gape at me, the surprised look on their
faces what I’d expected, and I smiled to myself, nonchalantly shrugged my
shoulders and said, “It’s freaking hot, guys.
Feel free to do the same.”
They didn’t
follow my suggestion right away, but after setting up the canopy, spreading the
blankets under it and lugging the coolers into the shade, perspiration seeped
through their polo shirts and they looked miserable.
It didn’t
matter to me. I was certain they’d
eventually end up naked in my arms, and then that knowing
look passed between them again, and they quickly peeled off their clothes and
stood before me wearing only white jockey underwear, and they were magnificent,
beautiful…
Their hard
bodies–one pale and one golden–glistened with sweat, and their cocks bulged
beneath the jockeys, making my stomach clench and pulse race, and it took all
my willpower to stop myself from immediately pouncing on them. It was almost too much, my pussy plump and
throbbing and hot juices accumulating between my legs, but I acted like I
didn’t notice. Instead, I sank to my
knees and began organizing lunch, clad in the skimpy undergarments as I laid
out plastic food containers, and I could sense their eyes following my every
move, their lust electrifying the stark landscape and me.
There’s
nothing to compare it to, that feeling of sexual power over men, except maybe
taking that perfect shot, and I had a strong urge to snap their picture, their
silhouettes shadowed under the canopy yet fully formed close up. And they were close, their musky scents
teasing my nostrils and manhood tantalizing my libido, and a rush of sweet
satisfaction surged through me.
I forced
myself to calm and sat cross-legged on the blanket, intentionally opening up my
sex to them while also opening a beer, and I dramatically took a big swig. It was ice cold and I rubbed the cold can on
the nape of my neck, my body on fire, heated from the desert and hot
anticipation.
“Do you want
one?” I asked. “There’s water and soda,
too.”
I wasn’t
surprised when they both grabbed a beer from the cooler. There were no prying eyes to see them and no
one to admonish them, and they sucked it down as if it was water.
I didn’t say
anything, their religion their own business, and I passed around the
food–flatbread, salads and vegetables marinated in olive oil and little pies
filled with meat and cheese, and for dessert, a semi-sweet pastry filled with
nuts.
The meal was
delicious, made more so by the crisp desert silence and half-naked Mohammeds,
their stiff cocks hidden by the jockeys a constant reminder of what was to
come, and I crawled on all fours, giving them a good look at my ass as I
cleaned up and placed the leftovers back into the cooler, and then I scooted
between them and rested on my knees, glancing from one to the other.
My Review: 4 1/2 stars
Yet another great book from
Julia. I really enjoyed the sense that this book could really happen in real
life. It was raw, emotional, a bit scary at times, but moves along nicely. Very
well written, with good characters. I couldn't help but feel badly for Haley.
She makes some poor choices, and ends up regretting a lot of things she can't
change. She goes through so many things, but meets some good people along the
way. She also continues to make choices that pull her further and further from
where she should be, and that's how she ends up in a sticky situation, to put
it mildly. This is a good read, and I recommend it to anyone who can handle a
dose of sometimes harsh reality alongside some super steamy scenes. Julia can
write some very interesting scenes and characters. I'm looking forward to
reading more from her.
About
the Author
From the author of the erotic romance series The Vitamin D Treatment and Side Effects, The Vitamin D Treatment Finale, Julia Bramer turns the erotic romance genre upside down
in Tumbleweed. Tapping into readers’ primal fears and
incorporating reverse gender stereotypes and recent historical events in an
intelligent way, she weaves a complex tale of love, heart-racing romance and
sex.
Julia
is the former Executive Director of a charitable foundation in Colorado and has
traveled the world with her husband seeking an understanding of different
cultures and gathering stories. Her
novels incorporate many of the places she’s visited and people she’s met along
the way.
Giveaway
(2) Signed Paperbacks of Tumbleweed (US ONLY) and (2) Kindle Copies of Tumbleweed
Thanks for the review and sharing! So happy you enjoyed the book!
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