Hold On to the Love by Stephen Moody
What's It About?
In his erotic romance, Hold On to the Love, author Stephen Moody explores the power of forbidden love in a novel about the passion and connection between two soulmates.AN ARTIST FINDS HIS MUSE … AND LOVER
It’s lust at first sight for photographer Stefano Pianezza when he meets account executive Roselyn Love at a department store photo shoot. He convinces Roselyn to pose for him and soon realizes she is not only beautiful and alluring but also … married.
Even though she is promised to another, Roselyn can’t stop thinking about handsome and talented Stefano. Despite their physical distance, Roselyn agrees to fly back out to Scottsdale from New York and sit for him a second time. Before long, the two embark on a torrid love affair that leaves them both wanting more.
Stuck in a loveless marriage to an abusive husband, Roselyn is more than ready for Stefano’s tender loving care. But, when Richard Love discovers his wife has been with another man, he seeks out and confronts Stefano, threatening his life should he decide to see Roselyn again.
A JEALOUS VILLAIN INTERFERES
Undeterred, Stefano and Roselyn continue to communicate, even after a burglary leaves Stefano’s studio in ruins. Though he’s sure Roselyn’s husband is the culprit, Richard has an alibi and there’s little evidence to support his guilt. It’s not until after a friend rescues him from certain death that Stefano is forced to admit Richard’s warning was no idle threat. Still, he cannot imagine a life without Roselyn and refuses to give up his lady love.
Roselyn is torn between wanting to be with the man she loves and save his life. She wants a divorce, but will Richard ever allow that to happen? Leaving her wealthy, powerful husband could mean disaster for Stefano, but can she really turn her back on the love she knows she deserves?
It’s a choice that’s taken out of her hands, the minute she learns the truth. Can she file for divorce without putting their lives at risk? And will her secret be Stefano’s downfall or their redemption? Readers will be eager to find out how their story ends.
AN AUTHOR WHO KNOWS HIS SUBJECT
Stephen Moody’s background in art shines through in his main characters, gracing the novel with both expertise and passion. Hold on to the Love focuses on love that transcends the physical, as it meditates on topics of desire, loyalty, soulmates and intimacy. Moody’s hot and spicy debut is a suspenseful and compelling read for romance fans.
About Stephen Moody:
Stephen Moody is a Scottsdale artist, who specializes in abstract art of the human form. He graduated in Communications, studying Broadcast Journalism, but followed his passion of creating art. This is Stephen’s first novel, but he has written for several industry publications, with his own monthly column: You Heard It from Moody.” His love for art and women inspired this story of passion with a spiritual element that resonates in the heart of a twin flame. Stephen is currently writing the sequel to this novel, this is a trilogy. Hold On to the Love – Forbidden Love is the first of three novels.
