A JUICY UPDATE (and a brand new book in progress)!
Hello to my wonderful and very patient readers!
If you’ve been wondering whether I fell off the face of the earth… I promise I didn’t. In the last six months, I left my day job and made the daunting decision to retire from corporate captivity! From now on, if I am chained to the keyboard, it’s because I have something creative percolating on the page! 😉
I have been deep in research mode, exploring downtown Houston, sprawling ranches in Texas, the world of a cowboy billionaire with a savior complex and a side of attention deficit. Secrets, power plays, and one very complicated woman on the run.
DELICIOUS DECEPTION is the second book of the Dominant Billionaire Series. Keep reading for the first sneak peek!
It’s been just over a year since my debut, Delicious Surrender made its way into your hands and onto your bedside tables… and let me be honest, I hope it kept you up at night! I am eternally grateful for every page read, every message, every review, and every reader who took a chance on my brand of spice, heart, and unabashed desire. xoxo
Now it’s time for me to formally introduce the next delicious billionaire. This is for you, my loyal followers!
Cole Bradford
You met him for a hot minute when he visited Gage MacLeod in Delicious Surrender. He’s an unapologetic playboy and serial entrepreneur. People often mistake his golden retriever persona for weakness, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Cole is self-made, charismatic, and quietly dominant. Think of a cross between a brooding Josh Duhamel and a gregarious Glen Powell – depending on his audience. He has a sixth sense about deception and always gets to the truth…
…then Aria Quinn crashes into his world. She’s probably running. She’s definitely hiding and she is far stronger than she looks.
Aria had no plans to stop in Texas, but carefully laid plans go to hell, and she must find a job. A brand-new luxury hotel is hiring, and she can finally put her associate’s degree in culinary arts to good use. The best part: she will be safely tucked away in a huge hotel kitchen. Invisible. Unnoticed. Safe.
Their story is about:
- deception and identity
- trust that has to be earned the hard way
- a woman reclaiming her power
- and a man who has no idea he’s about to lose control
Yes — it will be spicy, explicit, and laced with delicious BDSM themes, just the way you like it.
What I’ve been up to:
Becoming unemployed threw me for a loop. Not in a bad way, but in a disruptive, “OMG I don’t have to work, I can read dark romance and go out for lunch or to the pool and no one will care” kind of way. However, the fear of managing without a steady income and being truly self-employed, takes some getting used to.
This new book is taking more time than I expected. I’m delving into richer characters with darker backstories, and a far more emotional journey than I originally planned. It’s true that writing a book can be an unexpected adventure, even when the trip is carefully planned in advance!
I look forward to sharing it with you. In the meantime, I’ll try to pop into your inbox a little more often with:
- sneak peeks
- character reveals
- behind-the-scenes author life
- and maybe a few subscriber-only goodies 💋
Thank you for staying with me.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for believing in these bold and messy love stories.
You are the reason I get to Live Life Juicy.
With much gratitude,
Luce
P.S. The last day of my Valentine’s week giveaway is tomorrow : Feb 20th! If you don’t already, Follow me on Instagram or Facebook, Like the contest post and Tag a Friend! You could win signed copy of Delicious Surrender with some fun swag!
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Live Life Juicy – The Third Principle
Give Yourself Permission to Live Your Best Juicy Life
How long have you been waiting?
- for the perfect moment
- for the fear to subside
- for permission?
Let me tell you something powerful: you don’t need anyone’s permission but your own to live a life that lights you up. A juicy, full-bodied, soul-stirring life that is expansive and deeply satisfying.
But here’s the truth. Many of us are still carrying beliefs that don’t belong to us. Stories we inherited. Fears we absorbed. Rules that were written by people who don’t really know who we are.
It’s time to lay those stories down.
Outdated Beliefs Are Not Life Sentences
Maybe you were taught to play small. Be nice. Be quiet. Be good. Maybe you believe success looks a certain way. That your desires are too much. That you’re too much. And that if you put yourself first, you’re selfish.
Let’s call that what it is: outdated programming.
It might have served someone else’s ideals—but it is not your truth.
The most powerful act of liberation is to rewrite the rules. You get to decide what living fully means for you. Whether that’s starting your own business, traveling solo, dating again, writing a book, or simply saying “no” to what drains you and “hell yes” to what fuels you.
Fear Can Ride Shotgun—But You’re The One Driving
Letting go of fear doesn’t mean it disappears. It means it doesn’t get to run the show.
Fear is just trying to protect you, using the data it’s collected from your past. However, if your past was shaped by survival, conformity, or self-abandonment, that data is probably incomplete.
Fear may still sit in the car with you, but it doesn’t have to dictate the journey. Every time you make a choice that’s aligned with your truest self, despite the doubts, you reclaim your life.
What Does “Juicy” Mean to You?
“Juicy” doesn’t mean busy or glamorous. It means rich. Full. Nourishing. Sensual in the deepest sense. Being attuned to your senses, your joy, and your vitality.
Start small. Ask yourself:
- What would feel delicious today?
- What am I craving—not just in food, but in experience?
- What am I done tolerating?
- Where have I been quiet when I wanted to roar?
Give Yourself Permission
To be bold. To change your mind. To evolve.
To want more. To desire pleasure. To ask for what you need.
To take up space. To be seen. To shine unapologetically.
You don’t have to prove yourself worthy. You already are. It’s time to live life juicy. You were never meant for anything less.
xo
Luce
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