Swoon Thursday (72): Holy Moly That Is Hot

It's that time again! We created a HOT meme, and if you're new to the game, here's how to join in the fun:

From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering.

Shout it out on Twitter with the hashtag #YABound, post it here in the comments, or grab the adorable button above and share it on your blog. We want to know!

So, I hope y'all have some fans nearby. Or at least an open window. Because ladies, it's getting hot in here today. Who needs central heating when you have steamy books to keep you warm...and book boyfriends that make you smile. As always, remember to check out the comments where our lovely readers share links to their favorite swoony scenes, too! :)

RACHEL:  I've been doing a lot of Swooning, so I decided to bring two today..... Clash by Nicole Williams.and Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens

First, Clash:

His hands slid up my body, skimming up my breasts and molding beneath my jaw. As he held my face in his gentle hands, the lines and muscles of his face smoothed. "Luce. I love you. This is exactly what I need right now. Doctor's orders be damned." 

And now, Thoughtless:

He pushed back from the door, so he could shove it open. Our lips stopped for a moment and I risked a glance into his eyes. My breath stopped at the passion I saw in them. I couldn't think. I couldn't move. All I could do was stare into those deep blue, blazing eyes. He brought his hand around to my back and then slid both of them down. Clutching my upper thighs, he effortlessly picked me up and we backed into the dark stand.

Good, right???? It was impossible to pick just one swoon today....


KELLY: Swooning over The Obvious Game by Rita Arens

And then he was there, mouth hot, breath heavy, fingers in my hair. Lifting my dew-drenched feet, he pulled me around to lie on the bench, leaning over me, not resting his weight on me but hovering above. I gasped, and he kissed me deeper, lowering himself down slowly until I felt his body touch mine from chest to knees. Felt him want me. 

TARA: Swooning over The Next Forever by Lisa Burstein:

Her lips started tracing where they had been on my chest and stomach. I stopped her, pulled her chin up, and kissed her neck, her chest, trailing down her stomach with my tongue until I felt her wilt.

TRISH: Swooning over Something Like Normal by Trish Doller

I reach for her waist, drawing her in until her hips rest against mine. "I want to see your tattoo." 

Her hand curls around the back of my neck and pulls my face down. She feathers kisses on my forehead, my cheeks, along my jawline, the spot just below my ear--her lips so fleeting my brain can barely register them before they've moved on. Shivers race up and down my spin like electricity. I could power the city. The state. The whole fucking world.

NEREYDA: Swooning over Boundless by Cynthia Hand

I hang on to him for dear life, kissing him like the world's about to end, and I guess in a way it is. I kiss him like I probably should be embarrassed to do it in a place like heaven, which feels like church, a place where God is looking at you, but I don't stop. I give him my whole heart through my lips. I love him. I open up my mind and show him how much I love him.

Author note: Rachel is VERY jealous that Nereyda got to read this already. Very jealous indeed :)

SO NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! On your blog (and be sure to leave us a link), and/or on Twitter... SWOON us!

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